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NEVILL PRIMROSE FARM 
Novelties of the First Rank for 1938 and Preceding Years 
Ajuga metallica crispa (R)—A rare form, 
very compact, with crinkly leaves of a 
deep green color. For a moist shaded 
spot. 40c. 
Ajuga purpurea (R) — Rosettes of shining 
bronzy red foliage with blue flowers; a 
splendid ground cover for a shady spot. 
25c. 
Ajuga variegata (R)—Flowers pale blue, 
foliage variegated. 25c. 
AQUILEGIA LONG SPURRED CRIMSON STAR 
Aguilegia clematiflora hybrida —This colum 
bine is absolutely distinct in petal for¬ 
mation, the blooms resemble clematis 
flowers, are large and of heavy texture in 
beautiful pastel shades. 50c. 
Aguilegia Crimeon Star —Longspurred large 
flowers with sepals and spurs of deep 
crimson and white petals. An outstand¬ 
ing English novelty. R. H. S. Award of 
Merit. 50c. 
Aguilegia flabellata nana alba (R)—A Jap¬ 
anese species with distinctive grey foli¬ 
age and large cream flowers of unusual 
and attractive shape. 8 ins. high. May- 
June. 50c. 
Aguilegia jucunda (R)—Spurs and sepals 
beautiful powder blue and petals of the 
purest white on stems 8 to 10 inches high; 
neat foliage.; We cannot recommend this 
too highly. 75c. 
Aguilegia chrysantha —Delicate pale yellow 
flowers with spurs 4 ins. long, giving a 
beautiful and airy appearance. 2-3 ft. 50c. 
Armeria caespitosa (R)—Tufts of spiny dark 
evergreen foliage studded with bright pink 
flower heads on short stems. 50c. 
Armeria formosa hybrids (R) — Numerous 
large ball-shaped flowers in shades of pink, 
coral red and lavender, borne on strong 
upright stalks; 16 in.; excellent for cut¬ 
ting. We can honestly recommend all gar¬ 
deners and flower lovers to try these large 
flowered armerias for rockeries or bor¬ 
ders. 50c. 
Armeria juncea (R)—Tight tufts of ever¬ 
green foliage. Flowers a good clear pink 
almost always in bloom and of exception¬ 
ally easy cultivation. 2 in. May to Sept. 
Very rare. 50c. 
Armeria alpina alba (R)—Pearly heads of 
white flowers cover the neat tufts of ever¬ 
green needle-like foliage. Fine edging 
plant. 35c. 
Aster, Wonder of Staffa —The finest of all 
hardy asters, a mass of intense lavender 
blue about 2 ft. high; individual blossoms 
2 to 2 y 2 ins. in diameter. In bloom for five 
months. 50c. 
Aster amellus King George —Visitors in our 
gardens are immediately attracted by this 
beautiful michaelmas daisy, a mass of 
intense lavendar purple, about 16 inches. 
From July to Sept. Just invaluable. 35c. 
Aster alpinus (R)—Mats of low growing 
delightful little asters, about 4 inches, in 
lovely pinkish lavender shades, growing 
singly on the stems. Splendid for the 
rockery. Spring. 35c. 
Aster Yunnanensis (R)—Beautiful bright 
purple flowers like large daisies with or¬ 
ange eye. Come singly on a stem 10 to 12 
inches high above matted dark green fo¬ 
liage. 35c. 
Calamintha alpina —A blaze of violet all sum¬ 
mer. Needs full sun and is a good wall 
plant. Prefers sandy soil 3 ins. May-Sep- 
tember. 25c. 
Campanula Carpatica Dwarf Hybrids (R) — 
We cannot recommend this wonderful new 
strain too highly; large open -bellshaped 
flowers in colors ranging from white 
through the various shades of blue on 
4-in. stems practically smothering the 
plant. Easily grown and bloom during 
July and August when color in the rock 
garden is so scarce. Beautiful for edging. 
White, pale blue, medium blue. 50c. 
Campanula abietina (R)—Mats of fine fo 
liage from which rise 8-in. stems bearing 
a number of lavender vase-shaped flowers 
all summer. Divides well. 25c. 
Campanula Bellardi var. Miranda (R)—A 
3-in. variety with shining leaves and 
large dainty silver-blue bells. June and 
July. 50c. 
Plants suitable for the rockery are marked ivith an (R) 
