ELLIS BB0TBEB8’ CATALOGUE. 
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PRIMULA (PRIMROSES). 
Forbesi (the Baby Primrose). We pronounce 
this one of the most valuable plants for flower lov- 
ers introduced for years, and that it is one of the 
most profitable plants to grow for cutting. It be- 
gins to bloom in thumb pots, when the leaves are 
scarcely two inches high, and continues to bloom 
for ten months in succession, the plants soon 
forming dense clumps of foliage crowded with 
dozens of long flower spikes. The blossoms are 
very dainty and graceful, not quite one-half inch 
across, of a most pleasing rose color, with eye or 
center of pale gold. They are carried in tiers, on 
erect but delicate stems, twelve to fifteen inches 
long, and positively remain fresh for two weeks 
after being cut. It is unequalled in keeping quali- 
ties by any other cut flower that we know of. We 
must add to all this that the plant grows vigorously 
and without petting, in shade or in sunshine — even 
in a cool house — and that many will carry one hun- 
dred flower spikes, and more, during the season. 
It is mocf rpmi'npr.,tT^.p fr» the trade. (See cut.) Price 20 ( 5 ts.* 
Obconica. A lovely perpetual blooming 
Primrose, needing about same culture as the 
Chinese varieties. The flowers are borne 
profusely, in trusses, on long stems, color 
white, delicately tinted rosy lilac. Of easy 
culture, thriving with little care and atten- 
tion. The blooming qualities are wonderful, 
in full flower from October to August, fully 
nine months in the year, producing twice the 
quantity of flowers of any plant with which 
we are acquainted. Can be planted in open 
ground in summer and potted again in fall. 
(See cut.) Price 15 fts. 
Chinese Primrose (single). This flo- 
rists’ flower is held in great esteem, and is 
one of the most desirable winter blooming 
plants, flowering during the winter and 
spring months. Choice fringed varieties in many colors. Primroses prefer rather 
cool treatment and need but little sun, even doing finely in a north window. Price, 
fine large plants, from 4-inch pots, in bloom, 25 <fts. ; three varieties for 60 ( 5 ts. 
Smaller plants, 15 <fts. ; two for 25 as. The large size plants go best by express. 
ACALYPHA SANDERI. 
Without a doubt the most sensational new plant introduced for many years, and 
one of the most striking flowering ornamental plants we have ever seen. It is of 
strong, free growth, with large dark green leaves, from each axil of which, one to two 
feet tong and nearly one inch thick, rope-like spikes of velvety crimson flowers are 
gracefully suspended. The plant is in flower the year round and is as easily grown, 
simply requiring a w'arm temperature to develop its full beauty. Price 50 < 5 fs. 
