DUPUY & FERGUSON, 38 JACQUES CARTIER SQUARE, MONTREAL 
PRIMULA 
r,..-oL-a —Award of Merit, R.H.S., May 8,1917.— Eureka 
CUreKa. ^^^^^ Obcoiiica, but of an entirely new form. 
The compact flower heads have more the appearance of " Sinen- 
sis " large well-shapod flowers with broad overlappmg petals, ana 
are carried well above the foUage on stout stems, which obviate 
anv necessity for artificial support — are of a rich, rosy carmine, 
shaded cerise, greatly enhanced by a well-defliied clear yeUow 
eye as in Sinensis. The foUage is also qmte distinct, being a 
bright, glaucous green in colour, remarkably undulated ana 
frilled, and of wonderful texture. We clairn that Primula 
Eureka is quite distinct and will prove a rival to Sinensis for 
general use, and it is practically perpetual flowering. Pkt.. 
50 cts. 
rtU^^^l^a r^icranfoa This new variety is the finest 
UbCOnica Ulgantea. introduced; of strong, 
vigorous growth, with immense heads of large individual blooms; 
varies in colour from pale lilac to rose. Pkt., 15 cts. 
Obconica. Giant Hybrids.-Tfe ^straln^is vmlque. 
to a very high state of exceUence by the continued efforts of 
Mr John Dickson, gardener to Adeline, Duchess of Bedford. 
The plants are of robust constitution and compact habit, with 
huge trusses of flowers standing well above the fohage. The 
Individual flowers, often measuring 2 to 2)i inch^ across, range 
in colour from dark crimson and carmine to beautuul sneu 
pink The sterUng quaUties of this strain cannot be over- 
fetimated, and we recommend it to our customers with every 
confidence. Per pkt., 75 cts. 
Obconica Grandiflora.— A profuse bloomer, bearing on long 
stems, head containing 10 to 15 flowers. Mixed. Per pkt., 
10 cts. 
NEW PRIMULA " Malacoides."— ^e^yi^^re^e^ 
cies from China and an excellent pot plant for indoor growing; 
the flowers are ]4to % inch across, of a hght lilac color and will 
bloom in four months from seed. Pkt., 20 cts. 
Malacoides Superba New.-p^^-J^,^ f^'^HelT 
with larger flowers and better habit than the old sort. It is a 
deep rosy pink in color, and makes a flist-class greenhouse plant 
for winter decorations. Pkt.. 50 cts. 
MalannlrloQ Alba The white variety of the foregoing 
IViaiaCOiaes Aioa. species and a great acqmsition; 
very chaste and beautiful as a plant or cut-flower. Pkt., 30 cts. 
PRIMULA Kewensis.-^l^f-, pieS 
bright yellow flowers borne on long stems. It is delightfully 
fragrant and stands well as a house plant. Pkt., 25 cts. 
PRIMULA Forbesii. 
_(Baby Primrose). — Splendid 
. little primroses for pot cul- 
ture, blooming in a few weeks after sowing and continuing for 
months. Per pkt.. 25 cts. 
HARDY PRIMROSES.-T^^«„fThe "S?i°/1prS| 
blooming plants. 
Vuigaris (English Primrose). — Flowers fragrant, canary yel- 
low colour. Per pkt.. 25 cts. 
Ricinus 
Primula Obconica Gigantea 
Japonica Hybrids (Mrs. Scott Elliott's).— 
This is a very flne strain, and is the result of several years' 
careful artificial hybridization. The colours range from pure 
white through all shades of pink to deep crimson. The plants 
are extremely robust, having fiower stems carrying flne heads of 
bloom, frequently attaining a height of 40 inches. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Japonica (Japanese Primrose). — Bright and showy flowers, 
borne in whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches; mixed -coloiurs. Per pkt., 
10 cts. 
RHODANTHE, Manglesi.-The se^ctto^owen 
known as everlastings embraces many very beautiful flowers 
among which none are more desirable for garden or pot culture 
than Rhodanthe Manglesi, also called HeUpterum Manglesi, 
furnishes a profusion of lovely pink and white blossoms through- 
out the midsummer season when such are most needed in the 
border. There should be a place in every garden for Rhodanthe 
Manglesi. Hardy annual. Pkt., 10 cts. 
Mixed Varieties. Pkt., 10 cts. 
RICINUS, Castor Oil Plant 
Large, luxuriant, rapid-growing annuals, with palm-like 
leaves; much used for sub-tropical effects on the lawn or for 
centres of beds of foUage plants. 
Borboniensis.— 15 feet. Immense foliage. Per pkt., 10 cts.: 
07.., 30 cts. 
Cambodgensis. — Leaves bronzy maroon, with red veins, stems 
black. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
GIbsonl.— Branching habit, deep red fqliage. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz.. 30 cts. 
Sanguineus. — Blood-red stalks and clusters of red fruit; 8 feet. 
Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
Mixed. — Many choice varieties. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 
Phiiippensls. — A variety from the PhiUppines. with beautiful 
gigantic foliage. 10 feet. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
Zanzibariensis.— Surpasses aU in size and beauty of colours, 
which include glaucous green, coppery brown, metallic red, 
brownish-purple, red-maroon and bronze. 8 to 15 feet. Per pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
Rose Dwarf Polyantha or Fairy Rose. — Roses from seed the 
first year. Seed sown in February in the house may be had in 
bloom in June in the open ground, where they continue to bloom 
throughout the season. The plants are dwarf and bushy, grow- 
ing only about 1 foot high and very pretty for sohd beds and 
borders. Pkt., 15 cts.; 3 for 40 cts. 
RUDBECKIA, Bicolar Superba.— i„tn: 
nual about 2 feet high, long-stemmed, golden-yellow flowers with 
maroon spots, effective and flne for cutting. Per pkt., 10 cts. 
Newmani.— Hardy perennial. Flowers golden-yellow, with 
dark maroon centre. 3 feet. Pkt., 10 cts. 
Purpurea. — Reddish purple flowers during summer. 3 feet. 
Hardy perennial. Pkt., 10 cts. 
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