PONTILLAS 
ALPINA, (R). Handsome, small foliage, yellow flow¬ 
ers. 4 inches tall. 15c. 
CINEREA, (R). A little gem, but an inch h'gh, with 
lovely yellow flowers. 15c. 
POTENTILLA NEPALENSIS, “Roxana,” (R). An 
English 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 feet 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 
roses) 
These prefer half-shaded situations. All are suited 
to the rock garden. Japonica and Pulverulenta re¬ 
quire moist situations. 
AURICULA (Swiss Primrose). (R). Glossy leaves 
of leathery texture serve as a base for the num¬ 
erous flower stems on well-established plants. A 
great variety of rich, velvety colors, usually with 
contrasting throats. 15c. 
BULLEYANA, (R). Rich apricot yellow, on whorled 
spikes. 2 feet. 15c. 
CASHMERIANA. Globular flower-heads of dark lilac, 
borne on stems from G inches to 1 foot. 15c. 
DENTICULATA. A vigorous sort with round heads 
of flowers ranging from pale lavender to deep 
purple. 1 foot. 15c. 
LORD BEACONSFIELD, (Polyanthus). Clear yellow 
of especially strong growth, and unrivalled for a 
spring border. 10c. 
RARE PRIMULAS AND NEW 
PRIMULA BEESIANA, (R). A bog primrose, splen¬ 
did for shady pool margin. Velvety purple flow¬ 
ers with yellow eyes appearing 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 drainage. Flower stems 12 to 18 inches. 35c. 
PRIMULA, “Ipswich Hybrids,” (R). From the most 
delicate pastel shades to bright pink, rose and al¬ 
most burnt orange, a collection of these charming 
primroses is something to remember. They’re at 
their best in bog condition in light shade. The 
whorled flower stems rising as high as two feet. 
Mixed shades only. 30c. 
PRIMULA JULIAE, (R). Given a cool, rich soil, in 
light shade, this beautiful primrose will produce 
its red-purple flowers (intensified by yellow cen¬ 
ters) for many weeks in the spring. Extra. 50c. 
PRIMULA MARGINATA, (R). A rare beauty for the 
discriminating grower. The toothed leaves are 
gray edged with white, and form a handsome 
rosette. Trusses of lavender-blue. Fragrant. Likes 
sun and lime. 4 to 6 inches. 25c. 
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