Edward GiUett, Southwick, J/rt.sw .—Hardy Perennials 41 
Polygonatum giganteum. m Larger and stronger 
than the above. Often 4 feet high. Give it a 
strong, rich soil. 25 cts. each. ^ 
PRIMULA (Primrose). Charming little perenmals, 
particularly adapted for rockeries or the well- 
drained border, either singly in masses or when 
planted with other early and low-growing 
plants, like pansies, forget-me-nots, dwarf 
phloxes, or iris. The colors are rich and 
varied, and have a delightful fragrance. They 
make a beautiful additiop to the hardy 
garden. 
P. auricula (Auricula). ^ Foliage smooth, flowers 
quite large, in many variations of color, red, 
purple, yellow, sometimes with white or yel¬ 
low eyes, and often with a band of gold or 
tlarkcr shade on the edge. Some protection 
should be given it in winter. 20 cts. each, 
SI. 50 per doz. 
P. Cachemiriana. # Leaves in tufts, powdered 
yellow; flowers rich purple, with yellow cen¬ 
ter. on stout stems. 20 cts. (See cut on page 
42.) 
MiTten>ia Virginica (soe page 34) 
Platycodon Mariesi (hoc page 39) 
P. Japonica. Twelve to 18 inches 
high. A Primrose of vigor¬ 
ous growth, having several whorls 
of ciuite showy purple to white 
flowers along the upper part of the 
stalk. Early summer to July. 
Strong plants. 25 cts. each. 
P. Polyantha. # This is the common 
form of the hardy garden primrose, 
bearing its many flowered um- 
bells on stems well above the 
clusters of leaves. Mixed sorts, 
mostly in garnet and yellow, good 
clumps. 20 cts. each, SI.75 per 
doz. 
P. vulgaris (Isnglish Primrose). 
Flowers pale yellow in early spring 
borne on single stems. A charm¬ 
ing, hardy plant found wild in 
Britain. 25 cts. each, S2.()0 per doz. 
See page one for explanation of signs 
before description of plants. 
