Hardy Primroses ♦ Primulas 
Hardy Primroses are splendid subjects for rock and alpine gardens. The 
following species will do well if given slight shade, a moist location, and a 
light soil. They are veritable gems in coloring. 35 cts. each; $1 for 3. 
Primula Auricula. Smooth, fleshy, light green leaves in rosettes. Flowers 
in various shades from yellow to deep purple, very rich colors; fragrant. 
Prefers light shade and a light soil. 
P. Beesiana. Velvety purple flowers with yellow eye, carried in whorls. 
May, June. 
P. Bulleyana. A Chinese bog Primrose similar to Beesiana. Flowers 
orange-yellow. 
P. denticula (Himalayan Primula). Flowers are pale violet and appear 
very early. 
P. japonica. An effective and striking-looking plant with purple, rose, or 
white flowers placed in tiers on long stalks. One of the best hardy Prim¬ 
roses. 
P. polyantha, Sutton’s Strain. 25 cts. each; SI for 4. 
Giant Yellow. Large, rich yellow flowers. 
Giant White. I mmense heads of large white flowers. 
Brilliance. Vivid red and orange shades. 
Crimson King. Splendid 
deep color. 
Munstead Strain. Shades 
of yellow and pure white. 
P. vulgaris, Sutton’s Perfection 
Mixed. A splendid strain of 
Primroses of the brightest shades 
only. 
