A wide assortment of fine Primulas 
PRIMULA 
In the following list of fine hardy Primulas you will find the outstanding varieties 
for the alpine garden and the perennial border. Only those varieties have been in¬ 
cluded that merit consideration because of their distinctiveness and dependability 
in American gardens. 
ANSIDORA. Similar in form to the japonica type with extra large flowers of bright 
crimson maroon with a center of gold. Glorious in July. 18 inches. Pkt. 20c, 
Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
AURICULA MIXED (Alpine Primrose). A pleasing subject for the rockery. Large 
open flowers in shades of rose, buff yellow, crimson, purple, and bronze gold on 
8 inch stems. Light gray green foliage. The flowers are deliciously fragrant. 
Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c, oz. 50c. 
AURICULA “BOBBIE’S IMPERIAL STRAIN.” A vastly im¬ 
proved hybrid showing a wider range of rich colors such as bright 
blue, clear carmine, velvety purple, saffron and maroon bronze. 
Many have a contrasting eye. Highly recommended. Pkt. 25c, 
Tr. Pkt. 70c. 
BEESIANA. Velvety purple flowers with a yellow eye. Showy in the border. 2 feet. 
Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
BULLEYANA. Dense spikes two feet high bearing flowers of rich apricot. A 
rugged variety. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
BULLESIANA. A striking hybrid for the shady border. Rich reds, pink, lilac, rose, 
orange and yellow. 2 feet. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
CAPITATA MOOREANA. An excellent border variety with large flower heads of 
Tyrian purple on 15 inch stems. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
CASHMERIANA. The ball-shaped rich lavender flowers are the first to come in 
the Spring. Ideal for the rockery. 10 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
CORTUSOIDES. Dainty clusters of rose purple flowers on 8 inch stems rising from 
lacy light green foliage. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
DENTICULATA. A grand Himalayan species with large round flower heads of 
bright lavender. A gay display in the Spring. 1 foot. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
FARINOSA. An unusual pale purple dwarf with distinct showy eye. Grows nicely 
among the rocks. 6 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
FLORINDAE. A native of Tibet that is beautiful in the border. Pendants of 
drooping yellow flowers. 4 feet. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
FRONDOSA. A rare and one of the most charming alpine primroses. 
Tiny lavender flowers on 3 inch stems. Small dehcate leaves 
powdered with silver. Recommended. Pkt. 25c. 
HELADOXA. An exquisite bright yellow border variety. 2 feet. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 
40c. 
JAPONICA RED. A gorgeous variety for the cool border. Whorls of rich crimson 
flowers on 18 inch stems. Rugged bright green fohage. Sow early. Pkt. 20c, 
Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
JAPONICA PINK. Same as above in pink shades. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
JAPONICA WHITE. Pure white with dark eye. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
JAPONICA MIXED. A blended mixture. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c, fj oz. 50c. 
JULIAE HYBRIDS. Spreading mats of glossy green covered with starry flowers in 
magnificent shades of claret, crimson, purple, many showing a golden center 
zone. 3 inches. Grand for a moist shady spot in the rockery. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 
50c. 
PRIMULA CASHMERIANA 
Among the first in the spring 
LITTONIANA. A striking and rare novelty from the mountains of China. Slender 
spikes with crimson buds opening to lavender. 15 inches. Pkt. 30c. 
MICRODONTA VAR. ALPICOLA. Beautiful species collected by Kingdon Ward 
in Tibet bearing whorls of fragrant nodding yellow flowers powdered white. 
Prefers shade. IH feet. Pkt. 25c. 
OFFICINALIS (Cowslip). Dwarf plants golden yellow flowers in the early Spring. 
Fine for the wild garden. 9 inches. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
OFFICINALIS CHOICE HYBRIDS (Giant Cowslip). Free blooming vigorous 
plants in exceptional shades of crimson, scarlet, orange and yellow. 15 inches. 
Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
PULVERULENT A. A handsome species from western China similar in habit to 
P. japonica. Large flowers vary from rose to ruby crimson. 2 feet. Pkt. 15c, Tr. 
Pkt. 40c. 
PULVERULENTA “BARTLEY STRAIN.” An improved taller strain in a de¬ 
lightful blending of rose, light pink, and deep coral. A novelty of merit. 3 feet. 
Pkt. 25c. 
ROSEA GRANDIFLORA. A profusion of bright pink flowers on dwarf six inch 
stems in the early Spring. Unique. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
SEIBOLDI. One of the most charming of all dwarf Primulas. A rare Japanese 
species with masses of crinkley leaves. Little clusters of fringed flowers in 
shades of pink, rose and white on 8 inch stems. Likes a cool rich soil. Pkt. 25c, 
Tr. Pkt. 70c. 
VULGARIS. The gay bright yellow Primrose blooming in early Spring on 4 inch 
stems. Delightful in the cool rockery or the wild garden path. Pkt. 10c, Tr. 
Pkt. 25c. 
Polyanthus Types 
BARR’S EXHIBITION REDS. Selected from prize plants of rich crimson and 
scarlet. Very fine. 6 inches. Pkt. 30c. 
BARR’S EXHIBITION WHITES. Extra large flowers of cream white, many 
showing a dainty yellow eye. 6 inches. Pkt. 30c. 
BARR’S EXHIBITION YELLOWS. Strong bright yellow of fine form. 6 inches. 
Pkt. 30c. 
BARR’S MUNSTEAD GIANTS. A superb blend of orange, yeUow 
and cream, many of them having an apricot overcast. This 
strain has been greatly improved as to size. Highly recom¬ 
mended. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c, Vie oz. 80c, V^ oz. $1.50. 
BARR’S MUNSTEAD EXHIBITION MIXED. The newest strain of extra large 
flowered Polyanthus in all colors. New shades, heretofore unknown in this 
group, abound in this grand mixture. For prize flowers grow this novelty. Pkt. 
25c. 
VERIS “GLEN COVE.” A remarkable strain of selected burnt orange shades. 
Makes a grand show even in the full sun. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
VERIS “GOLD LACED.” Runs to unusual mottled bicolors such as crimson and 
rose laced with gold, maroon brown crested with gold. Fine for an unusual 
bedding effect. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt 35c. 
VERIS “QUEEN OF HEAVEN.” The grand rare blue Primrose. One of the pret¬ 
tiest and very scarce. Varies somewhat from seed but you may expect some ex¬ 
ceptional colors from this. Pkt. 50c. 
VERIS CHOICE MIXED. The popular little Spring bloomer. Taken from selected 
stock of large size in bright colors from yellow and orange to crimson, roro, and 
apricot. Ideal as an edging for the garden path or for the rockery. 6 inches. 
Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c, A oz. 50c, oz. 90c. 
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