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Primula plant. P. flower P• double. 
CEnothera, acaulis alba, of prostrate habit, the 
leaves lying on the ground; produces an abund¬ 
ance of large flowers about three inches across, 
of most wonderful beauty, being transparent, 
and of the color and lustre of mother of pearl. 
Hardy perennial ; six inches high. 
u Lamarckiana, superb spikes of large, bright 
yellow blossoms, about four inches across. As 
many as 400 buds and blossoms have been 
counted on a single spike and they are con¬ 
stantly produced from early spring till late in 
autumn. Hardy perennial ; four feet high. .. 5 
w gigantea, the stem grows very tall, changing 
at about two-thirds its height into an immense 
flower spike of bright yellow. Notwithstand¬ 
ing its shrubby appearance, it is an annual, 
and may be grown as easily as the other kinds. 10 
PRIMULA SINENSIS- (Chinese Primrose) 
These are perhaps the most desirable of all house¬ 
blooming plants, and will richly compensate for the lit¬ 
tle care they require. They are in almost constant 
bloom all winter, and if the plants be transferred to the 
border, 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, filled with good, rich 
soil, dusting a little fine earth over them ; if covered too 
deeply, or if the seed be wet and allowed to dry again, 
they will not germinate. Transplant into pots, and 
they will be ready for winter blooming in the drawing 
room. Tender perennial ; six to nine inches high. 
Primula, sinensis fimbriata, new scarlet, distinct 
and striking.25 
“ sinensis fimbriata, rose, rose varieties mixed.25 
Village Maid, pure white.25 
44 44 44 alba maxima, flowers 
large, of great substance, finely fringed, pure 
white; extra; novelty .50 
44 s .icnsis fimbriata, James’ Prize, dark car¬ 
mine .50 
44 sinensis fimbriata, punctata elegantissima, 
the darkest primula known ; flowers velvety- 
crimson, admirably fringed and regularly spot¬ 
ted on the edge with white.50 
sinensis fimbriata, choicest fern-leaved, 
dark carmine and pure white. 25 
sinensis fimbriata, choicest mixed, from Mr. 
James’ choicest strain of best fringed varieties; 
confidently recommended to give the greatest 
satisfaction ; all colors mixed.25 
Primula flower, double. 
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 
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white... . 
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red. 
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mixed. .. 
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44 Japonica, the Queen of Primroses ; noble in fo¬ 
liage and bearing. The beautiful, fine, large, 
magenta-colored flowers stand in whorls, pyra- 
midically arranged on stout flower stems, 
which are over one foot high.25 
PYRETHRUM—(Feverfew). 
Very useful, and universally admired bedding plants, 
deserving a place in every garden. The single varieties 
are worthless, but the double-flowering sorts are very 
beautiful. Half-hardy perennials, usually requiring 
the protection of a cold-frame or conservatory through 
the winter ; any good garden soil suits them. 
Pyrethrum, partenium (Double Feverfew), pure 
white, double flowers ; very beautiful ; desira¬ 
ble for bedding.xo 
44 aureum (Golden Feather), beautiful, gold¬ 
leaved bedding plant, retaining its ornamental 
character till late in autumn. One of the fin¬ 
est recent acquisitions for geometrical designs; 
flower white.10 
QUAKING GRASS— (See Briza.) 
RHODANTHE (Everlasting:). 
Of all the many varieties of everlastings, we think the 
Rhodanthe the finest and most beautiful. The flowers 
are of various colors, pure silvery white with yellow 
