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The Illustrated Guide for Amateur Gardeners. 
DANIELS’ SUPERB FRINGED PRIMULAS 
It j s w ith very much pleasure that we offer the grand strains of Primulas named below, all of which have been 
specially grown for our retail trade, and will give the highest satisfaction. The flowers will be found of great size and perfect 
form, combined with the most brilliant and charming colours, and a habit of plant which leaves nothing to be desired. 
The beautiful varieties of Primula sinensis may be sown in March, April. May. and June The earlier sown are. however, to be Preferred for niok n 
line strong plants with an abundance of bloom. Great care must be taken to have a well-drained pot or seed-pan filled to within half an ini b of 
to,) With sifted leaf-mould; leave the surface rather rough, and sprinkle the seeds thinly upon it. The most successful raisers do not ‘'“ V 
sod but after sowing the seed press down the surface tolerably firm, and place a square of glass over the pot. Place in a good strong heat. ■ ha .u 
, 0.1 our aner suw.u K v from stro[lg light. and water very gently when the soil becomes dry. I ho 
seeds will germinate in two or throe weeks, after which remove the glass 
and keep in a shady position Pot ort into small pots when the young 
plants are aboul half an inch above ground, and place near th> glass in 
the frame or greenhouse In their after culture Primulas should be kept 
as near as convenient to the glass, have plenty of fresh air. and never 
be kept for a long period m a high temperature or in a dry heated 
atmosphere , . , 
r per pkt. — s. d. 
ALBA MAGNIFICA. Beautifully fringed, pure white flowers. 
with citron-yellow eye . . . . • • • • 1 
CHISWICK RED. Brilliant, crimson-scarlet . . . . 1 (i 
MAGENTA QUEEN. New. brilliant, and charming - ■ 16 
ORANGE KING (new). A superb variety of quite a new 
colour in Primulas. The beautiful orange colour in the bud 
and the orange salmon shade around the edge of the 
terra-cotta coloured petals give the flower a most pleasing 
and distinct appearance 
363 NEW GIANT PINK. The finest of the Giant Primulas, blooms 
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DANIELS' WHITE PcHFtOTIOiv 
nearly 3 inches across, of a lovely bright rosy pink colour 
with petals of great substance. Magnificent variety 
RUBY QUEEN. •Rich ruby red. distinct . . 
THE DUCHESS (new). Beautiful white, with rosy-carmine 
zone surrounding a yellow eye ; splendid 
966 CRIMSON KING (new). The darkest coloured and richest of 
all Crimson Primulas, splendid flowers, with a black ring 
round the centres; most superb variety 
DANIELS’ CHOICEST RED VARIETIES, MIXED 
DAN IELS ’ CHOICEST WHITE VARIETIES, MIXED 
DANIELS’ CHOICEST MIXED. Iu beautiful variety. In- 
cluding some of the finest of our choice Single Primulas 
2s. Od. and 
DANIELS’ QUEEN OF ROSES. Beautiful soft rosy pink, 
a fiower of great size and substance . . 2s. 6d. and 
DANIELS’ WHITE PERFECTION. A beautiful pure white 
of the fern-leaved type, of splendid habit 2s. fid. and 
DANIELS’ SUPERB BLUE. Carefully saved from beautifully 
fringed flowers of perfect form and of the deepest shade 
of blue; splendid colour .. . . 2s. 6d. and 
DANIELS’ EMPRESS, GIANT WHITE. Immense white 
flowers, borne on strong stems, with very robust foliage ; 
a grand variety 
Or PRIMULA STELLATA (Star Primula). 
An improved form of the Star Primula, differing only in the formation 
of its flowers, whioh are nearly equal in substance and size to some of 
the best of the Chinese varieties. The snow-white flowers are beautifully 
fringed, and stand well above the dark foliage and purple stems, which 
make it even more attractive than those of the older type. 
per nkt. — «. d. 
955 KING OF T HE STARS. Magnificent variety, immense heads 
of deep crimson-carmine flowers . . . . ..16 
956 BLUE STAR. Beautiful porcelain blue . . . . ..16 
957 CHOICEST MIXED STAR. A charming mixture . . ..16 
958 GIANT WHITE STAR (new). The grandest White Star 
Primula yet raised. The pure white massive flowers are 
produced in great abundance, and contrast admirably with 
the rich dark foliage ; splendid for cutting . . -.26 
DOUBLE-FLOWERED FRINGED 
VARIETIES. 
Exceedingly useful for flowering in the greenhouse during Winter. 
974 DOUBLE PURE WHITE, Fringed. Very useful for cutting. . 2 0 
975 BLUE (new). Bright blue, fringed . . ..26 
376 „ BRIGHT CRIMSON. Splendid . . ..16 
977 „ BLUSHING BEAUTY. A grand new variety, with 
large double flowers of a lovely shade of blush pink . . 2 6 
978 DOUBLE. CARNATION-FLAKED, Fringed ., .. 2 6 
979 „ MARGINATA. Lilac, edged with white . . ..26 
980 „ PRINCE OF WALES, Fern-leaved. Rich glowing 
scarlet, splendid . . . . ■ . • • ..26 
981 „ CHOICEST MIXED . . . . 2s. Od. and 1 0 
HARDY AND HALF-HARDY PRIMULAS. 
PRIMULA OBCONICA. 
A beautiful class of free-flowering half-hardy perennials growing about 
eight inches high, admirably suited for pot culture in the cool greenhouse. 
The blooms are very useful for cutting 
per r»kfc. — p. d 
982 ALBA GRANDIFLORA. Pure white, with small yellow eye 1 0 
983 ROSEA ,, Large, finely-formed, bright rosy 
lilac flowers . . . . . . . . . . ..10 
984 VERY CHOICE MIXED. In beautiful variety . . ..10 
PRIMULA JAPONICA. 
985 A very fine hardy plant, growing about 18 inches high, with 
whorls of various coloured flowers. Choice mixed seed . . 0 0 
986 PRIMULA KEWENSIS. Beautiful half-hardy Autumn and 
Winter bloomei for the Greenhouse. Flowers bright yellow, 1 ft. 2 6 
PRIMULA ROSEA GRANDIFLORA. 
987 A charming dwarf hardy species, with very pretty bright rose 
coloured flowers. The plant grows only about six inches 
high, and is an excellent subject for dry rockeries 1 G 
