JO. M. FERRY & CO’S JDESCRIFTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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CEnothera, Lamarckiana, superb spikes of large, 
bright yellow blossoms about four inches 
across. As many as four hundred buds and 
blossoms have been counted on a single spike, 
and they are constantly produced from early 
spring till late in autumn. Hardy perennial; 
four feet high. 5 
44 gigantea, the stem grows very tall, changing 
at about two-thirds its height into an im¬ 
mense flower spike of bright yellow. Not¬ 
withstanding its shrubby appearance, it is an 
annual, and may be grown as easily as the 
other kinds..10 
PRIMULA SINENSIS-(Chinese 
I*rimrose;. 
These are perhaps the most desirable of all house 
blooming plants. They are in almost constant bloom all 
winter, and if the plants be transferred to the border, 
Primula, sinensis, fimbriata, Village Maid, 
pure white.25 
44 sinensis, fimbriata, alba maxima, flowers 
large, of great substance, finely fringed, pure 
white, extra . 50 
44 sinensis, fimbriata, punctata elegantis- 
sima, the darkest Primula known; flowers 
velvety crimson, admirably fringed and regu¬ 
larly spotted on the edge with white.50 
44 sinensis, fimbriata, filicifolia, choicest fern 
leaved mixed, dark carmine and pure white..25 
44 sinensis, fimbriata, choicest mixed, from 
Mr. James’ choicest strain of best fringed 
varieties; confidently recommended to give the 
greatest satisfaction; all colors mixed. 25 
DOUBLE VARIETIES. 
The following four varieties can be relied upon to 
come true from seed. They are very choice, and highly 
recommended for florists. 
Primula, sinensis, fimbriata, double crimson.. 50 
44 “ “ 44 white. 50 
44 44 44 “ red. 50 
44 “ 44 44 mixed ... .50 
“ Japonica, mixed, the Queen of Primroses; 
noble in foliage and bearing. The beautiful, 
fine, large, various colored flowers stand in 
whorls, pyramidically arranged on stout flower 
stems, which are over one foot high. 25 
It is sometimes difficult to get Primula Japonica 
to germinate. A/ter sowing the seed let the plants 
remain in a cool and moist place for Jour or 
Jive wecks y then place them in a Jrame or house 
where there is bottom heat . and the seed will grow 
freely. - 
I*Y R ETH RlIM -(Feverfew). 
(A Iso see Matricaria ). 
Very useful, and universally admired bedding plants, 
deserving a place in every garden. Sow from December 
to April, in shallow boxes, in a temperature of 6o°. As 
soon as the young plants can be handled, transplant 
singly into small pots or shallow boxes, where they may 
remain until the time of planting out into the open 
ground in May. 
Pyre-thrum, Golden Feather. 
Primula. 
they will bloom nearly all summer. Though perennial, 
new plants flower more freely, and seed should be sown 
every year. Give them a long time for growth before 
flowering, and do not force the young plants, but simply 
protect them from frost and damp, cutting winds. Sow 
the seed in shallow boxes drained with charcoal, filled to 
the depth of two inches with sand and finely sifted gar¬ 
den soil. Sow seed thinly, and cover about one-sixteenth 
of an inch. If covered too deeply, or if the seed be 
wet and allowed to dry again, they will not germinate. 
When the plants show growth, transplant singly into 
small pots and later into three and four inch pots. I hey 
thrive best' in a cool, dry place with plenty of light, but 
protected from the sun. They do not require much 
water, except for a few days after repotting. Tender 
perennial; six to nine inches high. 
Primula, sinensis, fimbriata, new scarlet, dis¬ 
tinct and striking.25 
44 sinensis, fimbriata, rose, rose varieties mixed..25 
