PRIMULAS 
A valuable class of pot plants. For hardy Primulas, that are becoming increasingly popular as spring pot plants, 
see page 28. 
OBCONICA PRIMULAS 
(1200 seeds per tr. pkt., 155,000 seeds per ounce) 
In flower the Obconicas are the most colorful class of Primulas, 
and their popularity seems on the increase. To conserve the ger¬ 
mination of the seed, we supply it only in sealed glass containers, 
protecting it against excessive drying out or moisture. This pack¬ 
ing is done by our German grower of this seed. Except in the trade 
packet size, we make no additional charge for this form of pro¬ 
tection. But please hear in mind that germination of this seed 
requires care, especially avoid keeping it over-wet. 
‘•‘Mohnstein's Rark Red. Well known dark red. 
Fasbender's Red. Extra large deep crimson. 
Mohnstein's Afrosonguineo. Dark red. 
* Mueller's (Berlin) Rose. Bright clear rose. 
:;! Mueller's Rosea. 
Coerulea. Fairly dark blue. 
Sa'mon Queen. Salmon or coral-rose. 
Alba. (White.) An increasingly popular color. 
*Lachsrosa. Large bright rose with enough salmon shading to 
make it highly attractive. 
Any above priced at: Tr. pkt. (1/128 oz.), $1.10; 1/64 oz., 
$2.00; 1/32 oz., $3.75. 
Mixture. Carefully blended mixture of above colors. 
Tr. pkt., (1/128 oz.), 60c; 1/64 oz., $1.00; 1/32 oz., $1.75. 
*Better Davs. (New.) Large flowered deep carmine-red. Compact, 
desirable habit, making it a fine pot plant. Tr. pkt. (1/128 oz.), 
$1.10; 1/64 oz, $2.00; 1/32 oz, $3.75. 
Portland Beauty. (New.) Double flowering rose-pink; excellent. 
Tr. pkt, $1.50. 
MALACOIDES PRIMULAS 
(425,000 seeds per ounce) 
Most popular of the annual class are the “Baby Primulas”. They 
grow into salable flowering plants quickly and are in no way 
irritating. It is important to maintain the soil uniformly moist for 
this class. The occasional rotting out that happens in this class is 
due, we believe, to allowing them, at any stage of their growth, to 
get too dry. Light sandy soil with plenty of humus or organic ma¬ 
terial is necessary for all classes of Primulas. Because of their rapid 
growth, sowing is not usually done until June-July, though for 
4 or 5 in. pot specimens at Christmas, May sowing is sometimes 
done. We sow our trials of Malacoides Oct. 1st and have nice 3 in. 
flowering plants by Easter and Mother’s Day. Such plants make ex¬ 
cellent combination material at that time. 
THE BEST VARIETIES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 
Stars (*) indicate those we find the choicest. Descriptions are 
based on our greenhouse trials. 
ERIKSSONI STRAINS 
*Baby Rose. Extra good bright color; compact growth. We find 
this the best of the Erikssoni varieties. 
New Baby. Large, fairly compact deep rose. 
* Brilliancy. Attractive crimson-red. Outstanding color in combina¬ 
tions. 
*Baby Alba. Good size, nearly clear white. Best white. 
Appleblossom. (New.) Extra light appleblossom-pink. 
Above priced at: Tr. pkt.. $1.00; 4 pkts, $3.00. 
^Riverside. (New.) Clear salmon-pink; extra fine. Tr. pkt, $1.25. 
Princess Marv. We find this English variety a quite deep rose; 
excellent. Tr. pkt, 50c; 1/64 oz, $1.00. 
* Rosea Superba. Bright orchid-rose. Choice color, extra large 
flowered, and compact in growth. Excellent. Tr. pkt, 50c; 1/16 
oz, $1.25. 
Weihenstephan. Clear attractive salmon-pink; fine. 
Tr. pkt, 50c; 1/64 oz, $1.00. 
Mixture. Well balanced mixture of above. 
Tr. pkt, 50c; 1/32 oz, $1.75. 
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The demand for white flowers is reflected in the popularity of this color 
in Malacoides Primula 
CHINESE PRIMULA 
(18,000 seeds per ounce) 
Because of the fine range of attractive colors and the ease with 
which they are grown, Chinese Primula are increasingly popular. 
A May or June sowing is necessary for 4 or 5 in. pot plants for 
Christmas. July and August sowing will produce late winter and 
spring plants. 
‘‘Dazxler. Vivid orange-red. Outstanding new color in this class. 
Tr. pkt, $1.00. 
OTHER STANDARD COLORS ARE: 
"‘Defiance. Deep red, dark center; fine. 
Tr. pkt, 50c; 1/64 oz, $1.25. 
Chiswick Red. Rich bright red. Tr. pkt, 50c; 1/64 oz, $1.25. 
Coerulea. Very excellent light blue. Tr. pkt, 50c; 1/64 oz, $1.25. 
*Gigantea Alba. Extra large clear white. 
Tr. pkt, 50c; 1/64 oz, $1.25. 
:; ‘Rose Queen. Large bright carmine-rose. Excellent. 
Tr. pkt, 50c; 1/64 oz, $1.25. 
“Duchess. White with attractive Tyrian rose center. 
Tr. pkt, 50c; 1/64 oz, $1.25. 
Mixture. Carefully balanced mixture of above. 
Tr. pkt, 50c; 1/64 oz, $1.25. 
VARIOUS PRIMULAS 
Primula Kewensis. 320,000 s. Deep yellow, winter flowering pot 
plant. 10-12 in. Tr. pkt, 50c; 1/32 oz, $1.50. 
For Hardy Primulas, see page 28. 
Malacoides Primulas and Semperflorens Begonias are easily grown and almost necessary for combinations. 
