(CORTUSOIDES AMCENA.) 
« Comparatively speaking, this is a new class of Primula, and since introduced has been 
K wonderfully improved, in fact the flowers have been made double and in some varieties treble 
the size, therefore they have become nearly as indispensable as Cyclamen, Cinerarias, &c., for 
greenhouse decoration, and also for the garden, as they are hardy ; in winter they die down to their 
fleshy roots, and beyond keeping them moderately dry they are no trouble until they are required to 
be pushed on for flowering, when they merely want the protection of a cold greenhouse, and potting 
in ordinary soil. Afterwards they can be kept out of doors. 
Good plants in various varieties, 6rf., I.s., 2.s. G</., and 3s Grf. each. 
lAsl on application. 
'Pkim'ula, -kwim Smems. 
12 distinct varieties for Border, 8s., 12.s., 18s., and 24.s. per doz. 
12 distinct varieties for Pols, 12s. 18s., and 24.s. per doz. 
12 distinct varieties for Rockeries, 9s., 12s., and I8s. per doz. 
CLUSIANA — A dwarf and rare species, with 
reddish purple flowers. Is. Grf. 
DECORA — A scarce and pretty species, suit- 
able for the rock garden. 2s. 
DENTICULATA — Clear lilac, very hardy, 
will thrive either in pots or border, producing 
a quantity of heads of flowers shortly after 
the first few days of sunshine in early spring. 
6rf. each o.i. per doz. 
CASHMEEIANA — A very pretty purple 
variety, foliage large, covered with golden farina 
on the under, and in some cases on the upper, 
surface. Gd. each ; 5s. per doz. 
EARINOSA (Bird's-eye Primrose) — Clear 
rose ; a very pretty native plant. Is. 
INTERMEDIA — Beautiful purplish flowers, 
rcieinbling au Auricula. l.s. Gtf. 
INTERMEDIA HEROINE — A hybrid of 
great merit ; very floriferous. Is. 
INVOLXJCRATA (Munroi) — A most distinct 
Himalayan species, flowers white, tinted lilac ; 
very fragrant. Is. 
JAPONICA — A well-known and useful 
species. Is. 
'PfilMULil 
MARGINATA — Bluish lilac, very handsome 
and charming foliage, edged with a mealy sub- 
tancc. Is. (irf. 
MAROINATA GRANDIFLORA — Very 
distinct; much larger than the preceding ; pale 
plum-purple, with white mealy centres. 3s 
OBCONICA (Poculiformis) — White, de- 
licately shaded lilac ; easily grown and very useful 
for cutting. 9d. each. 
ROSEA — Distinct and beautiful, clear rosc-red, 
of the easiest cultivation ; a gem either for pots, 
rockery, or front row of herbaceous border. 9t/. 
eaeh; 7s. Gd. per doz. 
SIKKIMENSIS — Flowers large, light deal 
yellow. Is. Gd. to 2s. Gd. 
SPECTABILIS — A charming Alpine, flowers 
velvety purple; very early. Is. Gd. 
VILLOSA — Dwarf species, rosy-lilac flowers, 
fine for pots or rockwork. Is. 
VISCOSA NIVEA (Arctotis) (Nivalis) (The 
Snowy Primrose) — A dwarf species: compact 
trusses of white flowers in early spring ; a pretty 
plant for pots or the rockery. Is. 
WULFENIANA — A charming Alpine 
variety; deep green foliage, large umbel of 
purplish-pink flowers. 2s. Gd. 
8in®n'sis. 
(CHINESE PRIMROSE.) 
PT^IHE double-flowered varieties of this family rank amonfjst the most desirable of plants for 
the decoration of the conservatory or greenhouse during the autumn, winter, and spring 
(JiCf months ■ and, where cut flowers are in general request, are specially valuable, m they 
retdn their beauty for a tong time when in a cut state, the flowers never dropping off as with the 
single- flowering varieties. The white kinds are very fine, and much used for bouquets. 
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