Primula Auricula 
Wayside Munstead Polyanthus 
Spiraea, Prof. Van Der Widen 
PRIMULA 
This genus contains many species of interesting hardy plants suitable 
for the rockery, the waterside and the border. No garden or rock garden 
is complete without a liberal planting of all sorts offered. 
Culture. Cashmeriana, cortusoides, denticulata, sikkimensis and Moer- 
heim Hybrids will succeed in good, loamy soil freely mixed with leaf 
mold. Beesiana, japonica, veris and pulverulenta require a damp, rich 
loam freely mixed with leaf mold and peat. All require light shade. The 
latter would be suitable kinds to grow in a bog garden or on the edge of 
ponds. Japonica and sikkimensis also do well planted along the sides of 
damp, shady ditches. Most gardens contain a damp, shady spot, and this 
would be an ideal place for growing hardy Primulas. Plant in early spring 
or early fall, 4 to 6 inches apart. 
*Auricula alpina, Giant Hybrids Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
One of the treasures of the rock garden. The growth is very attractive, 
forming rosettes of thick leaves, sometimes farinose or mealy. The flower 
stalks rise to a height of 6 to 8 inches, bearing heads of bloom of var¬ 
ious colors; exceedingly fragrant. 
*Bulleyana Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A splendid variety for a boggy place, growing about 18 inches high. The 
strong, stiff stems have about 4 to 8 tiers of rich apricot flowers in June. 
A very valuable sort. 
*Cashmeriana Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Large, globular heads of a pleasing purplish blue shade; prefers a moist, 
shaded or sunny situation. 
*Cashmeriana alba Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00. 100 $40.00 
A white-flowered form of the above. Very rare but as easily grown as 
the purple variety. 
*Cortusoides Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
A distinct Siberian species, with soft, wrinkled heart-shaped leaves. 
Flowers in early summer, deep rose; prefers light, rich, well drained soil 
in a sunny position, in border or rockery; 10 inches high. 
*Japonica Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A lovely Primrose, producing long spikes of bloom from crimson to rose 
to almost white. The flowers are in whorls. A mass of these in the bog 
garden or near the pool or stream is a sight to be remembered. 
*Moerheim Hybrids Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A new strain of Hardy Primulas with the constitution of P. japonica, 
resulting from crossing of several. The lovely pastel colors range from 
cream to many shades of yellow, orange, purple, lilac, pink and crimson. 
They are very hardy and prefer a half-shaded position that is fairly 
moist; very unusual. 
Officinalis Mixed Shades (Cowslips) 
Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00; 100 $18.00 
Robust growing plants producing numerous 6-inch stems on top of which 
are carried clusters of small flowers. The colors range from pale yellow 
to copper reddish brown as well as shades of pink. The Cowslips are 
excellent for early blooming, edgings along shady walks, or ground 
covering shady places. 
*Pulverulenta Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Rich crimson flowers in whorls, on stems 3 feet high. One of the finest 
varieties. 
* Veris Hybrids Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
This strain includes various shades of lilac, purple and violet, as well 
as a wide range of buff, orange, salmon and rich reds of vigorous growth. 
Veris grandiflora Mixed Colors Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
This fine European strain has even larger flowers than those found 
in the Munstead Hybrids. The range of colors also is wide and handsome 
from palest yellow to almost blue. A most unusual mixture. 
*Vulgaris Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
The true old English Primrose with pale yellow flowers. Do not confuse 
with the common veris. 
POLYANTHUS - Bunch Primrose 
The Polyanthus was obtained by crossing the Cowslip (Primulo veris), 
and the Primrose (Primula vulgaris). It has the large flowers of the 
Primrose and the flower umbel of the Cowslip. 
Culture. They like a moist, shady position, and a rich, liberally manured 
soil. 
* Munstead, Exhibition Yellow Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A beautiful strain of large-flowered, yellow shaded, bunch Primroses; 
most desired by those who love the Primrose. 
* Munstead, Exhibition Cream Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Very fine, large-flowered, cream-white shaded bunches of bloom, with 
striking yellow eye. 
:;; Munstead’s Red Giant Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Rich mahogany-red flowers, often gold laced, in great masses. Lovely 
as edging to beds or garden paths, in shade or contrast color with the 
yellow Primroses. 
*Munstead Strain Mixed Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
In all shades of yellow, cream, dark orange, some pink and dark rose. 
PRUNELLA - Self-heal; Heal-all 
A dwarf-growing perennial with salvia-like flowers. The growth is ever¬ 
green and neat in character, and the flowers are borne in defense spikes. 
Suitable plants for edging or carpeting bare surfaces in shady, moist 
borders or in woodland gardens. 
Culture. Ordinary soil in a moist shady position, as above described. 
Plant in autumn or early spring, 6 inches apart. 
'•'Grandiflora Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Violet or purple shaded flowers all summer. Fine for the rockery or 
slightly shaded parts of the hardy border. Succeeds in any soil not ex¬ 
cessively dry. 
PYRETHRUM - Colored Marguerite or Painted Daisy 
They produce showy flowers of all shades of color, except blue and yel¬ 
low, freely on long stems throughout spring, which are of inestimable 
value for cutting. They grow in neat, compact tufts, and have elegant, 
finely cut foliage, which adds to the attractiveness of the plants. 
Culture. Plenty of well-rotted manure should be freely mixed with the 
soil before planting. The position, too, must be a sunny one. The best 
time to plant is in spring; early fall planting is also very successful. Grow 
them in groups of not less than three plants, planted a foot to 1 5 inches 
apart. In dry weather give copious supplies of water. As soon as the first 
flowers have faded, cut the flowering stems back to their base. Every 
third year divide and replant in early spring. 
Buckey Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Double red and when well established, a marvelous plant completely 
covered with blooms. Excellent for cutting and garden. 
Miami Queen Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Semi-double pink flowers of a lighter shade than Trojan, equally good 
for cutting or the hardy border. 
Trojan Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A very lovely, free flowering semi-double dark pink variety. Tall stems. 
A good cut flower and a good one in the garden. 
Victory Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
The fully double pure white flowers are freely produced on tall stiff 
stems. Excellent for cutting, and garden use. 
Red and Crimson Shades Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Double, semi-double, and single flowers. 
Salmon and Deep Pink Shades Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Double, semi-double, and single flowers. 
White and Blush White Shades Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30,100 $20.00 
Double, semi-double, and single flowers. 
Vulgaris lilacina fl. pi. Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Double Lilac English Primrose. One of the loveliest of Primroses. The 
double pinkish lilac flowers are large and produced by the hundreds. 
A little gem for the garden and most attractive as a house plant. 
It is easily grown indoors in a north window. After blooming inside, 
plants may be moved to the garden. 
Finest Mixed English Varieties Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
This mixture contains double- and single-flowered sorts in many shades 
of pink, rose and white. Strong, 2-year clumps that will give immediate 
results. 
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