RARE PERENNIALS 
ALPINE PLANTS 
Each 
POTERIUM Spinosum—A small, spiny shrub, the somewhat downy branches 
ending in spines. Small, greenish-white flowers in oblong spikes, fol¬ 
lowed by reddish berries. 2 to 3 feet.50 
PRIMULA—Asiatic Bog Species and Hybrids-—These strong-growing, and 
often moisture loving plants, which, failing permanent moist posi¬ 
tions, may be grown in partial shade, with a little attention in water¬ 
ing. A good fibrous loam seems to suit them. 
Species marked (C) belong to the Candelabra section, 2 to 3 feet high. 
Beesiana (C)—Glowing velvety-purple flowers.35 
Bullesiana (C)—Hybrids with wide range of colors, orange, pink and 
purple shades. Not as difficult as some.35 
Bulleyana (C)—Rich orange-yellow flowers...35 
Burmanica (C)—Crimson-purple flowers with an orange eye..35 
Capitata Mooreana—Heads of sweetly scented Tyrian purple flowers on 
stems covered with farina. July to October. 12 inches.35 
Cashmeriana—An improved P. Denticulata; rounded heads of deep 
violet flowers on 12 inch stems. April to June.35 
^Cortusoides—Flowers of deep rose on 12 inch stems above the soft, 
wrinkled, heart-shaped leaves. A light rich soil, in full sun. .35 
Denticulata—Large rounded heads of lilac. April to June...35 
Florindae—The giant of the Sikkimensis Group. Umbels of drooping, 
brilliant sulphur-yellow flowers, with the scent of Cowslips, on 3 to 
4 ft. stems. Late flowering, June to August.50 
Heladoxa (C)—The “ Glory of the Bogs. ” Whorls of soft yellow flowers 
on 2 to 3 ft. stems. May and June.. .50 
Ipswich Hybrids (C)—Hybrid Strain, containing shades of orange, 
scarlet, mauve, etc. Two to 3 ft.50 
Japonica; Splendens (C)—Deep crimson flowers on 2t ft. stems.35 
Rosea Grandiflora—Happy even in water-logged soils, where it makes 
huge clumps of leathery leaves. The clear, deep pink flowers appear 
before the foliage in early Spring. 8 inches..50 
Secundiflora—Resembles P. Sikkimensis in growth. Tall, graceful stems 
carrying large heads of rich wine : crimson, bell-shaped flowers. June 
and July. 18 inch.50 
Sikkimensis—Fragrant yellow bell-like flowers on 2 ft. stems in May 
and June. Likes more moisture than average Primula... .50 
^Veitchii—The large round leaves are densely woolly below, and the 
loose heads of rosy purple, with golden eye, are carried on slender 
12-inch stems. May and June.35 
ROCK PRIMULA and HYBRIDS 
^Auricula—Rosettes of thick, smooth leaves. Large flowers of various 
colors, all with a distinct eye, on 6 to 12-inch stems, from April to 
June, and often again in the Fall.25 
Clusiana—From the limestone alps in Styria. Nice rosettes of glossy, 
pointed leaves and 5 or 6 large, round flowers of glowing carmine with 
a white center on 3 to 5-inch stems.50 
;{:Frondosa—Silvery-white leaves and heads of rosy flowers on 4 to 6-inch 
stems. A cool nook suits this Spring beauty best.35 
^Juliae—Forms rapidly spreading mats by creeping rhizomes, thickly 
clothed with pretty glossy leaves and a profusion of starry Primrose 
flowers of claret color, with a golden eye, all Summer. A moisl loam. 
2 inches .35 
^Marginata—Lovely rosettes of grey-toothed leaves, edged with white 
and handsome trusses of lavender-blue flowers, deliciously scented. 
A sun and lime lover. Still very rare. Four to 6 inches. 1.00 
i Rock Plants. 
* Cut Flowers. 
For shady, moist places, plant Funkias and Hemerocallis. 
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