POLEMONIUM REPTANS, (R) Fern-shaped leaves, 
and qualities of delicate blue bells in May. 8 inches. 
Use it as an edging or in the rock garden. 25c. 
POLYGONUM VACCINIIFOLIUM, (R) A rare pros¬ 
trate shrub from the high Himalayas. Once es¬ 
tablished, the spikes of small pink flowers are free¬ 
ly produced. It is ideal for falling over a wall. 
Fine autumn tints. A very few plants at 25c. 
POPPIES (See Papaver) 
POTENTILLAS 
ALPINA (R) Handsome, small foliage, yellow flowers. 
4 inches 1/3-11 15c 
CINEREA, (R) A little gem, but an inch high, with 
lovely yellow flowers. 15c. 
POTENTILLA NEPALENSIS “Roxana” (R) An Eng¬ 
lish novelty of the very highest merit. Large single 
flowers of an arresting orange-pink are produced 
throughout the summer on vigorous plants which 
attain a height of 18 inches and a spread of 2 ft. 
or more. 15c. 
NEPHALENSIS WILLMOTTIAE, (R) Robust sort 
growing 18 inches tall, flowers cerise and remark¬ 
able for being produced all summer. 10c. 
HARDY PRIMULAS (Primroses) 
These prefer half-shaded situations. All are suited 
to the rock garden. Japonica and Pulverulenta require 
moist situations. 
AURICULA (Swiss Primrose) (R) Glossy leaves of 
leathery texture serve as a base for the numerous 
flower stems on well-established plants. A great 
variety of rich, velvety colors, usually with con¬ 
trasting throats. 15c. 
BULLEYANA, (R) Rich apricot yellow, on whorled 
spikes. 2 feet. 15c. 
CASHMERIANA, Globular flower-heads of dark lilac, 
borne on stems from 6 inches to 1 foot. 15c. 
DENTICULATA, A vigorous sort with round heads of 
flowers ranging from pale lavender to deep pur¬ 
ple. 1 foot. 15c. 
LORD BEACONSFIELD (Polyanthus) Clear yellow of 
especially strong growth, and unrivalled for a 
spring border. 10c. 
RARE PRIMULAS AND NEW 
PRIMULA AURANTACA, (R) The rarest sort we of¬ 
fer. With a moist situation its orange blooms in 
whorls on a 12-inch stem, are exquisite. Shade. 75c. 
PRIMULA BEESIANA, (R) A bog primrose, splendid 
for shady pool margin. Velvety purple flowers 
with yellow eyes appear in whorls. Often two feet 
high if suited with situation. 25c. 
PRIMULA CORTUSOIDES, (R) Daintiness is the 
characteristic of this Siberian visitor to our gar¬ 
dens. Deep rose flowers held airily on 12-inch 
stems. Heart shaped, wrinkled leaves. Sun. 25c. 
PRIMULA FRONDOSA, (R) Flowers of pleasing rose 
shade in rather late spring. Foliage of well grown 
plants is arched, reminding one of fern fronds, and 
has a mealy over-lay. Light shade and good drain¬ 
age. Flower stems 12 to 18 inches. 35c. 
PRIMULA, “Ipswich Hybrids” (R) From the most deli¬ 
cate pastel shades to bright pink, rose and almost a 
burnt orange, a collection of these charming prim¬ 
roses is something to remember. They’re at their 
best in bog condition in light shade. The whorled 
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