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Carters’ “Holborn” Prize Primula.-^w 
Our strain of Primulas is admitted to be the finest in the world. 
»Sf Holborn White. 
See also 
Coloured 
Plate, facias; 
page 73. 
CARTERS' HOLBORN PRIZE PRIMULA. 
SOMERSET. 
“Carters’ Holborn Prize Primula has turned out splendidly, 
some of the blooms measuring 2% inches across. " 
Mr. W GREENSLADE 
BERKS. 
“I have some splendid Primulas in flowers from Carters’ 
Seeds. ’-Rev. H. C. LITTLEWOOD. 
ESSEX. 
‘ I have a very fine show of Carters' strain of Primulas, over 
too plants, consisting of 30 varieties.”— Mr. J. VERT, Head 
Gardener to The Right Hon. Lord BRAYBROokE. 
1. OF MAN. 
I he Primulas from Carters’ Seed were acknowledged by 
those who saw them as the very finest ever seen about here." 
Mr. T. CONNELL, Castletown. 
BERKS. 
“lam much pleased with Carters' Holborn Prize Primulas— 
they are considered to be the best in the neighbourhood." 
W. SELLECK, Esq. 
HANTS. 
“ The Blue Primula has been greatly admired." 
Mr J HORREL, Havant. 
DEVON. 
1 , 7 1 1 ®, P . r l mulas ^ ast y ear from Carters’ Seeds were quite 
splendid. —Mrs. HAYNE, Exeter. 
HERTS. 
1 j??.* out grand — the colours were 
splendid. W. YOUNG, Esq , Ware. 
DEVON. 
“ The Primulas are the admiration of eveiy one.” 
Mr. J. SHANNON, Budleigh. 
MIDDLESEX. 
“My Primulas have never been better or more beautiful. 
F. SIMMS, Esq., Twickenham. 
IRELAND. 
“The Primulas from Carters’ Seed are now in splendid 
flower — they beat all in thispart.’’ 
C. G. B. KENNEDY, Esq , Stewartstown. 
NORFOLK. 
“The Primula plants are still in great beauty, the colour of 
the blooms most lovely and admired by every one.” 
Mrs. JULIUS, Downham. 
LINCOLN. 
“ My Primulas are very fine, larger even than the Coloured 
Illustration. — J FOWLBR, Esq., I onth. 
PRIMULA PLANTS, 
Purest flowers borne in immense trusses, elegantly fimbriated, compact i 
habit -the snow-white blossoms contrasting with the peculiar sea-green foliage 
and producing a most pleasing effect. 
Price, in sealed packets, 2s. 6d„ 3s. 6d.. and 5s. per packet. 
2308 } Holborn Blush 
Beautiful blush-whke, slightly tinged with pale rose, shading off to deeper 
zone of pink at centre of flower, dark green foliage, dwarf, robust habit, very 
distinct. ’ y 
Price, in sealed packets, 2s. 6d., 3s. 6d., and 6s. per packet. 
2 £} Holborn Purple. 
A most distinct and novel variety, producing immense trusses of bloom of a 
royal purple colour, shading off to crimson lake. This is a brilliant and striking 
novelty. 
Price, in sealed packets, 2s. 6d., 3s 6d., and 5s. per packet. 
1593 } Holborn Rose. 
Flowers of a delicate •salmon-rose colour, shading ofl to varied colours of 
lilac, mauve, and pink as they mature ; very distinct and beautiful. 
Price, in sealed packets, 2s. 6d., 3s. 6d., and 5s. per packet. 
is8a } The Holborn Complete Collection. 
One packet of each of the 16 varieties, including all those in Coloured Plate 
(page 73). Price. 26s. 6d. 
IRELAND. 
KENT. 
SURREY. 
NORFOLK. 
STAFFS. 
“Carters' Holborn White and Bkie Primulas are now in full 
bloom and are greatly admired.” C. MACEVOV. Esq. 
. Carters Holborn Prize Primulas have been grand, and are 
now in full beauty."— Mr. R, PETTITT. 
BUCKS. 
I. OF WICHT. 
OXON. 
LINCOLN. 
YORKS. 
ESSEX. 
LANCS. 
STAFFS. 
Carters Holborn Prize Primulas raised by my gardener 
have been superb, and have done both very grert credit." 
J, DREDGE, Esq. 
“ Carters' Holborn Prize Primulas last season were 
splendid."— Mrs. DAUBENEY. 
“ Carters' Double White Primulas far exceeded my most 
sangui ne expectati o ns.’ 1 — M r T. PITTS 
“ Mrs. PARROTT is much pleased with Carters' Hoi- 
bom Blue Primula, they are a perfect shade and large, and have 
been greatly admired." 
* 7 he Primulas were the finest I have ever seen.” 
^ Mn. HEN DERSON. Ventnor. 
" The Primulas have been beautiful and varied In colour." 
Mr. P. C. BAILEY. Witney. 
“ The Primulas have been very good and greatly admired by 
all who see them."— M r. H. PEARSON. Fulbeck. 
“ Carters' Holborn Prize Primulas turned out the best I ever 
had— there were fifteen varieties, and all good size. They have 
been much admired."— C BROMLEY, Esq. 
“I have much pleasure in saying that the Primulas and 
Cinerarias Carters choice strains — have produced some beautiful 
flowers, which could not be better." 
Mr. C. GOODWIN, Chelmsford. 
The last Primulas I had from Carters’ was the best strain 
I nav e ever seen." — J. GIBSON. E sq., Southport. 
Carters' Holborn Group of Primulas have been magnificent, 
I have 120 fine plants; 40 plants of the White are in full 
bloom, and are splendid for buttonholes. My employers are more 
than pleased with them."— Mr. MOSEDALE, Head Gardener 
to J C GRINLING. H-q. 
STRONG FLOWERING PLANTS OF HOLBORN SECTION (unnamed) 
Price 18s., 24s., 30s., 36s. per doz., according to size and variety. 
IMPORTANT 
NOTICE. 
The whole of the above Selection of Primulas have been raised at our Nurseries. 
Purchasers are requested co observe that all packets of Seed are sealed thus— 
NONE OTHERS ARE GENUINE. 
