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PRIMULA MALACOIDES 
Makes a most dainty subject for house and conservatory decora- 
tion, and we do not remember any other winter-flowering greenhouse 
plant which has become so great a favorite in the short period that 
has elapsed since its introduction. Under careful selection the orig¬ 
inal lilac color of the flower has given place to pure white and to 
pretty rose and pink shades, and in Sutton’s Brightness the deep rose 
flowers closely approach a crimson shade. But it is not in color alone 
that P. malacoides has been developed, for the habit of the plant also 
has been greatly improved. In Sutton’s Giant, for example, not only 
are the flowers much larger than in the original type, but they are 
grouped in handsome trusses. 
134JO. Sutton’s Giant. A wonderful break in Primula malacoides 
which we consider to be the forerunner of a new type. The rich 
lilac-pink flowers are borne loosely, tier upon tier, on stems often 
2 feet or more in height. In size, the blooms compare with other 
varieties of P. malacoides as do those of the Giant sinensis with 
the ordinary varieties of that type. The plants grow freely, and 
although they attain very large proportions the grace and beauty 
of the original species is fully maintained. Illustrated. Seed very 
scarce. Per pkt., $1.15. 
13433. Sutton’s Brightness. In this remarkable variety the flowers 
are deep rose, closely approaching crimson, and of a glistening 
brightness not seen in any other variety in the Malacoides section; 
under artificial light the blooms are a bright rosy scarlet and are 
unsurpassed for decorative purposes. The plant is very free flow¬ 
ering and much above the average in height. Award of Merit, 
Royal Horticultural Society. Per pkt., 84c. 
13438. Sutton’s Double Parma Violet. Closely resembles in form 
and coloring the well-known double lavender Violet, Duchesse de 
Parma. The flowers, which are of large size, are very lasting and 
are freely produced on plants of vigorous habit. Per pkt., 84c. 
13439. Sutton’s Achievement. Flowers considerably larger than 
those of the type, nicely rounded and of a clear pale rose-pink 
color, thrown up in graceful profusion well above the distinctly 
crested and neat foliage. Per pkt., 49c. 
13441. Sutton’s White Queen. An attractive pure white form and 
well worth growing for the contrast it affords to the other va¬ 
rieties. Per pkt., 49c. 
13451. Primula kewensis. This hybrid combines the free-flowering 
habit of P. floribunda with the larger and richer yellow flowers of 
P. verticillata. It is almost as perpetual flowering as P. obconica, 
and is particularly useful for indoor decoration in the winter, be¬ 
cause it supplies just the color that is wanting in the forms of 
P. sinensis. The plant is delightfully fragrant. Height 18 inches. 
Per pkt., 49c. 
SUTTON’S GIANT PRIMULAS 
Giant Single Varieties 
All Primula lovers will desire to have some plants of the Giant 
sinensis varieties, with their massive flowers and handsome foliage. 
When well grown, the plants prove very attractive even before the 
blooms appear. Our Giant White and Giant Pink are undoubtedly 
the largest and best varieties in this section. 
13285. Giant Royal White. A wonderfully fine white Primula, con¬ 
spicuous for size, substance, and purity of flowers. Per pkt., 84c. 
13289. Giant Pink. One of the finest Primulas in the Giant section, 
petals extremely large and of great substance. The delicate carmine- 
pink color is particularly valuable for room decoration, and a 
specimen plant on the table always wins admiration. Per pkt., 84c. 
13291. Giant Salmon-Pink (Terra Cotta). Flowers symmetrically 
formed, with petals of great substance. Per pkt., 84c. 
13293. Improved Giant Crimson. A greatly improved stock. The 
immense flowers are almost as rich as those of our Crimson King. 
Per pkt., 84c. 
13308. Dazzler. (New). The most brilliant Primula of recent in¬ 
troduction; flowers vivid orange-red, set off most attractively by the 
mid-green foliage. Per pkt., 84c. 
A Pretty Conservatory Group of Primula Malacoides, Sutton's Giant—Grown by Major C. B. Krabbe. 
