GENERAL CULTURE. Primulas will not thrive in 
a thin, poor soil. The ground where they are planted 
should be dug two feet, and the soil prepared as fol¬ 
lows: One-third rich soil, containing leaf mold, one- 
third peat, one-third sand, and a top dressing of fine 
stones. Most primulas require half shade. Those used 
in the rockery like full sun. All demand plenty of 
moisture at their roots but stagnant water on their 
crowns is fatal. Good drainage is important. The use 
of cinders and sand is recommended. Protect from 
afternoon sun. 
AURICULA SECTION 
This type likes sun, and a moist root-run, with good 
drainage. Use in rock garden. 
Each Per 10 
P. AURICULA (giant). Flower-stalks 
bearing flowers of yellow, or blends 
of mauves and purples rise 8 in. from 
a flat rosette of leaves. , . $.50 $4.00 
P. AURICULA. Blue. Very Rare. V .75 6.00 
P. MARGINATA. A rare, exquisite 
primula; lavendar - blue flowers; 
leathery leaves; marginated white. 
Sun and lime. 1.00 8.00 
CANDELABRA SECTION 
Most easily grown and decorative section of Primulas 
Ideal for growing in masses along woodland edges, 
base of shrubs, and streamside in soil containing plenty 
of humus. 
Each Per 10 
P. jAPONICA. Flowers all shades of 
crimson in numerous whorls on 
strong, erect stems . $.35 $3.00 
P. PULVERULENTA. 214 to 3 ft. Color 
varies from a good pink to a rich 
crimson.35 3.00 
P. HELODOXA. 2 ft. Vigorous. Rich 
golden yellow.50 T 4.50 
P. BURMANICA. 214 ft. Rich, red- 
purple with yellow eye. Will stand 
more sun than most of the type... .50 4.50 
P. BEESIANA. Velvety purple flowers 
in whorls on 2 ft. stems. Easy, 
showy; fine for half-shady wild gar¬ 
den where it is permanent. Increases 
rapidly.35 3.00 
P. BULLEYANA. Shades of orange. 
Combines wonderful coloring with a 
vigorous constitution.40 3.50 
Note: Plants in this section should be divided in 
August and re-set, with plenty of water. The leaves 
die down over winter, so plants should be labeled. 
