Edward Gillett, SoidJnvick, Mass. — Hardy Perennials 41 
307 Polygonatum giganteum. m Larger and 
stronger than the above. Often 4 feet 
high. Give it a strong, rich soil. 25 cts. 
each. 
311 Platycodon Mariesi alba. ^ With 
white flowers. 25 cts. Seed, 5 cts. 
PRIMULA (Primrose). Charming little peren¬ 
nials, 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 addition to the hardy 
garden. 
312 P. auricula (Auricula).Foliage smooth, 
flowers quite large, in many variations 
of color, red, purple, yellow, sometimes 
with white or yellow eyes, and often 
with a band of gold or darker shade on 
the edge. Some protection should be 
given it in winter. 20 cts. each, SI.50 
per doz. 
Platycodon Maries! alba 
313 P. Cachemiriana. Leaves in tufts, 
powdered yellow; flowers rich purple, with yellow center, on stout stems. 20 cts. 
(See cut on page 42.) 
314 P, Japonica. ^ Twelve to 18 inches high. A Primrose of vigorous growth, 
having several whorls of quite 
showy purple to white flowers 
along the upper part of the stalk. 
Early summer to July. Strong 
plants. 25 cts. each. 
315 P. Polyantha. ^ This is the 
common form of the hardy garden 
primrose, bearing its many flowered 
umbells on stems well above the 
clusters of leaves. Mixed sorts, 
mostly in garnet and yellow, good 
clumps. 20 cts. each, SI. 75 per 
doz. Seed, 5 cts. 
316 P. vulgaris (English Primrose). ^ 
Flowers pale yellow in early spring 
borne on single stems. A charm¬ 
ing, hardy plant found wild in 
Britain. 25 cts. each, S2.00 per doz. 
Primula Polyantha 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants. 
