PRIMROSES (Primula) 
CAULIS and Polyanthus form that group of hardy primroses which is best known and most pop¬ 
ular. This group is one of the most satisfactory of our spring perennials, is hardy, and requires 
little care—other than fertilization and water. They will withstand heavy frosts but in zero 
weather they should be protected with leaves, peat, straw, or evergreen boughs. They prefer 
'some lime and partial shade, at least protection from the afternoon sun. Hence, primroses, 
massed under flowering trees and shrubs, or with spring bulbs, present a gorgeous picture during 
March, April and May. When once the gardener realizes how much he gets each returning spring, with 
comparatively little effort on his part, the tendency is to collect more and more primroses. Especially is 
this true now, for each year the hybridizers are giving us newer types, larger blooms, and a wider color 
range. Polyantha primroses make charming nosegays and exquisite small arrangements. 
A BORDER OF POLYANTHUS PRIMROSES 
Acaulis, the low growing type, earliest to bloom, 
large flowers in white, yellow, red, rose and pink. 
Plants from finest European strain. Each 20c; per 
dozen $2.00. 
Excellent domestic strain of this same type. Each 
15c; per dozen $1.50. 
Plue Primrose, fine dark blue from imported stock. 
Each 40c; per dozen $4.00. 
Acaulis Fi. PI., double lavender. Each 35c. 
Acaulis FI PL, white, double flowers. Each 50c. 
Polyanthus, beautiful large flowers on tall stems. An 
exceptionally choice strain from Europe in exquisite 
shades of yellow, red, orange, maroon, rose, also 
cream and white. Each 20c; per dozen $2.00. 
(Selected plants from this strain usually sell for 
from 25c to 50c each.) 
Polyanthus, blue flowered, tall, extra fine shades, 
from English seeds. Each 40c; per dozen $4.00. 
Kleynii, a rich golden yellow, shaded apricot toward 
the center. An extra tall, heavy stemmed variety; 
especially hardy. Each 40c. 
Polyanthus, mixed colors, large blooms. In a fine 
domestic strain. Each 15c; per dozen $1.50. 
Munstead Strain. A fine Polyanthus in white, cream, 
and shades of yellow. Especially suitable for mass 
planting under trees or shrubs, with bulbs, or in the 
border. Each 15c; per dozen $1.50. 
Gold Laced Polyanthus. Bronze and maroon flow¬ 
ers, with gold or silver edge. Each 15c; dozen $1.50. 
Special Collection. Extra choice Primroses, care¬ 
fully selected for excellence of color, size of flower, 
and unusual characteristics. Per doz. $3.00; postpaid. 
Special Prices quoted on Polyantha Primroses in 
quantities of 100 or more. 
Auricula, alpine type, suitable for rockeries. Prefer 
a well drained soil, lime, some shade. Bloom from 
April till June. Erom rosettes of thick, smooth, grey- 
green leaves, spring large flowers of yellow, light 
brown, blue, henna, etc. These make unusual small 
flower arrangements. Imported stock. Many named 
varieties. Each 35c. 
Juliae Hybrids. Magenta, crimson, claret, bluish pur¬ 
ple, and violet. Thrive in moist loam, some shade. 
Spread by creeping rhizomes. Each 35c. 
Sieboldi. A Japanese species. Rare. Similar to a 
large flowered hothouse primula. Soft, crumply, 
scalloped leaves and large rosy-purple, pink, lav¬ 
ender-pink, or white flowers. Prefer a rich soil. 
Since foliage dies down after blooming, be sure to 
mark location. Each 75c. 
Other specie Primula available later. Eurther in¬ 
formation given on request. 
