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112 EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN - Flow®!? Seeds 
PRIMROSES 
GIA.NT FRINGED 
CHINESE 
( Primula Sinensis Grandiflora Fimbriala ) 
Chinese Primroses are among our finest winter and spring 
blooming pot plants; of healthy, sturdy growth, 8 to 12 inches 
high, and free from insects; while they produce for weeks large 
trusses of flowers, which, in our new Giant varieties, average 
from \yf to 6 inches in circumference. 
Giant, Single, Mixed Colors. Pkt. 25c. 
Giant, Double, Mixed Colors. 50c. 
GIANT STAR PRIMROSES 
( Primula Slellala Hybrida Gigantea) 
This distinct and beautiful type should be better known, 
for it is an unrivaled winter and spring flowering pot plant 
and for table decoration unique and effective. The attractive 
dark foliage on purple stems makes a striking contrast to the 
innumerable star-shaped flowers borne in graceful pyramidal 
clusters. The flowers of this new type are much larger than 
the old type Stellatas and of greater substance. 
Mixed Colors. Pkt. 25c. 
PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA 
These “Ever-flowering Primroses” are favorite pot plants for house and conservatory. 
The Chinese Primroses will have to look to their laurels, for this new giant Obconica 
race is looming up in size of flowers, many of them measuring \)A inches 
flardy PRIMROSES 
These are very popular early 
spring flowering plants—hardy, 
though in very cold localities 
they should have light protec¬ 
tion—meadow hay, leaves or 
similar material, such as given 
Pansies, Beilis, Forget-Me-Nots, 
etc., or they all may be wintered 
over in colcl frames. 
AURICULA—P. Auricula 
Beautiful low-growing, early spring- 
flowering plants, fine for borders, pot cult¬ 
ure, etc.; the fragrant flowers of many rich 
colors are borne in clusters on the top of stalks 
4 to 6 inches long. Pkt. 10c. 
COWSLIP— Primula Veris 
This beautiful spring-flowering dwarf hardy perennial bears clusters of 
fragrant flowers of various colors; height, 6 inches. Pkt. 10c. 
HARDY BLUE PRIMROSE— Primula Acaulis 
A beautiful blue-flowered type of the popular old English yellow Primrose. 
Equally as hardy, and a fitting companion for naturalizing among shrubs, 
in turf or the herbaceous border. Pkt. 25c. 
PRIMULA JAPONICA HYBRIDS 
These grand, new Japan Primroses are perfectly hardy—forming stately, 
robust plants that carry large trusses of bloom standing 3 to 3H feet abcve 
the ground. The colors range from pure white through shades of pink _to 
deep crimson . Pkt. 25c. 
POLYANTHUS—Primula Elatior 
An early-blooming Primrose for spring flower beds or pot culture; the 
large umbels of flowers of various colors, edged and laced, are borne on stalks 
8 inches tall. Mixed Colors . Pkt. 10c. 
Customer’s Collection of Primulas— any three 10c. pkts. selected for 25c.; 
any three 25c. pkts. for 00c. 
across, equalling in dimensions those of their Chinese rivals, with the 
added merit of being easier grown and having a longer duration of 
bloom. Several colors in mixture, white, crimson, rose, violet, 
lilac, pink-eyed sorts, etc . Pkt. 25c. 
PRIMULA MALACOIDES 
This new race of Primroses from the mountains of China 
has proven most profuse-flowering for pot culture. 
The plants form rosettes of light green leaves from 
which numerous wiry stems —8 to 10 inches in height 
—gracefully carry whorls of flowers Y> to $4 of an 
inch across. They are easily grown from seed and 
commence flowering in about 4 months from sowing 
and continue to bloom in increasing profusion for 
many weeks. A cool situation indoors or in the 
conservatory suits them to perfection. 
P. Malacoides. Lilac-colored flowers. . . . Pkt. 20c. 
P. Malacoides Alba. Pure white flowers.. Pkt. 25c. 
P. Malacoides Rosea. Lovely rose-pink flowers. 
. Pkt. 25c. 
Customer’s Collection of Primulas— any three 10c. 
pkts. for 25c.; any three 25c. pkts. for 60c. 
“ The Primula Malacoides seed that I purchased from 
you last spring turned out most beautifully and my plank 
this winter are simply magnificent .” 
Mrs. M. H. TEBBS, Leesburg, Va. 
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