HARDY PRIMULAS ARE THE JOY OF SPRING 
Primula gp, hp 
Primula obconica GP 
This improved strain of Primula obconica is vastly superior to the 
old type, the flowers being nearly twice as large, with many new and 
exquisite colors. The jilants are of compact growth and bloom pro¬ 
fusely during the winter months. 
Fasbender’s Red. Flowers rich deep red, of enormous size. Pkt. 50c. 
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Mohnstein’s Red. Splendid; large; deep red. 
Mueller’s Rose. Large, bright rose flowers. 
Glgantea, Apple-Blossom. Soft pink. 
Gigantea Kermesina. Rich crimson. 
Glgantea caerulea. Blue. 
Gigantea, Salmon Queen. Salmon-pink. 
Gigantea rosea. Pure rose color. 
Gigantea, White. Pure white. 
Gigantea, Mixed. All colors. 
Primula sinensis . Chinese Primrose GP 
One of our finest free-flowering winter house plants. Our strains 
may be relied on as being the finest procurable. 
Alba maguiflca. Pure white, with yellow eye. One of the finest. 
Pkt. 50 cts. 
Chiswick Red. Rich deep rose. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Holborne Blue. A beautiful shade. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Orange King. Orange-salmon, shaded with terra-cotta. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Excelsior Mixed. A magnificent strain of Giant Primula. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Primula stellata . Star Primrose GP 
A distinct and valuable variety for pot-culture and table decoration. 
Giant White Star. Massive blooms. 
Giant Pink Star. Beautiful shade of coral-pink. 
Giant Blue Star. Delicate porcelain-blue. 
Giant Mixed Star. 
Pkt. 50 cts. 
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Various Primulas GP 
Kewensis. The flowers are a bright yellow in color, and fragrant. 
Pkt. 25 cts. 
Malacoides. Light lilac; branching habit. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Malacoides, Snow Queen. Large flowers of purest white. 
Pkt. 25 cts. 
Malacoides, Dawkin’s Carmine-Pink. A rich, deep glowing 
carmine-pink. No other variety has the same freedom of flower 
and perfect habit. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Malacoides, Pink Beauty. Improved. A new and very remark¬ 
able variety, with large flowers of beautiful rosy pink. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Malacoides superba. New improved variety; deep rosy pink. 
Pkt. 25 cts. 
Melody. New. A soft pure rose with a slight tint of salmon. The 
large flowers are borne in gracefid whorls on shapely, compact 
plants. Highly recommended. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Hardy Primulas 
These are among the best of the early spring-blooming plants. 
With slight protection they will stand the winter, but will do better 
if protected by a coldframe. 
Auricula. A well-known variety of great beauty. Brilliantly colored 
flowers in umbels. Choice mixed from prize flowers. 6 inches. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
Bulleesiana Hybrida. Very showy; yellow, orange, apricot and 
red shades. 134 feet. Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
Cashmiriana. Very early flowering, with dense heads of deep lilac 
flowers. 1 foot. Pkt. 50 cts.; large pkt. ■$! 
Denticulata. Large, globular heads of deep rosy lilac flowers. 
1 foot. Pkt. 35 cts.; large pkt. $1 
Florindae. A stately variety that blooms during Jidy and August, 
bearing 60 to 80 fragrant, bright yellow, pendent flowers. 4 feet. 
Pkt. 35 cts.; large pkt. .|1 
Japonica, Mixed. One of the finest Primroses for the garden, 
producing several whorls of large flowers, on erect stems, varying 
from white to crimson. 154 feet. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Polyanthus (P. elatior). The colors range from white to deep ma¬ 
roon, the yellow, rose, and crimson shades being particularly fine. 
1 foot. Pkt. 20 cts.; large pkt. 50 cts. 
Polyanthus, Giant Yellow. Immense heads of yellow blooms. 
Desirable for winter flowering in the conservatory. 15 inches. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
Polyanthus, Giant Bouquet. Flowers of exceptional size on 
strong stems, in fine color-range. Pkt. 35 cts. 
HARDY PRIMULAS, continued 
Polyanthus, Munstead Strain. Magnificent strain with flowers in 
many shades of cream and yellow, as well as white. 1 foot. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
Pulverulenta. Rich ruby-crimson, similar to P. japonica. Very 
effective. 2 feet. Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
Sikkimensis (The Himalayan Cowslip). Sweet-scented, drooping, 
pale yellow flowers in clusters. Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
Vulgaris (English Primrose). Flowers fragrant, canary yellow 
color. 4 inches. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Vulgaris, True Blue. Rich, velvety blue. Same habit as the 
yellow. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Ricinus • Castor-Oil Bean hha 
Picturesquely showy and imposing, the Ricinus gives to the garden 
magnificent semi-tropical effects. Grown as a specimen it makes a 
perfect pyramid of gigantic leaves. 
Gibsoni. Dark purplish red foliage. 5 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Red Spire. Bronzy green; red ribs and veins. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Sanguineus. Red stalks, scarlet fruit. 8 feet. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Zanzibarensis, Mixed. Very tall, stately plants with leaves of 
enormous size, varying in color from light green to purplish red. 
12 to 14 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 341b- 75 cts. 
Mixed. All sorts. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 341b. 60 cts. 
Rudbeckia ha 
Bicolor superba (Coneflower). Fine free-flowering annual, growing 
about 2 feet high, forming a dense bush and producing an abun¬ 
dance of bright yellow flowers with brown central discs; fine for 
cutting. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34oz. 25 cts. 
Kelvedon Star. Perfect, long-stemmed flowers for cutting. They 
vary both in form and coloring, but aU have dark brown central 
discs, surrounded by a shining mahogany zone on petals of deep 
orange. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Saintpaulia gp 
lonantha (African Violet). A free and long-flowering pot-plant. 
Plants are dwarf, with leaves like a gloxinia and beautiful blue 
flowers with golden anthers. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Salpiglossis • Painted Tongue hha 
Showy, funnel-shaped flowers having dark veins on a ground 
which varies from white to crimson, yellow, orange, etc. They.are 
easily grown, require a light, rich, sandy loam and will respond to 
liberal treatment. Bloom from late summer until frost. 2 feet. 
Crimson Purple and Gold Scarlet and Gold 
Light Blue and Gold Rose and Gold Violet 
Primrose White and Gold 
Each, pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts.; Vioz. 60 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of the above 8 varieties, 65 cts. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts.; 34oz. 50 cts. 
Salvia • Scarlet Sage ha, hp 
Salvias make a striking display, with their long, brilliant flower- 
spikes. They bloom continuously from early summer until frost. 
Sow seed as early as possible, in shallow boxes or pots in the green¬ 
house or coldframe. When plants are large enough, transplant singly 
into small pots, and set out when all danger of frost is past. May 
also be sown in the open ground in May. 
America. Of dwarf, bushy, compact growth. Uniform in height 
and shape. A free and continuous bloomer with large spikes of 
brilliant scarlet Pkt. 20 cts.; large pkt. 50 cts.; 34oz. $1.50 
Bonfire. Compact bushy plants, 2 feet high, producing innumerable 
erect spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts.; 34oz. 75 cts. 
Splendens. Tall-growing with bright scarlet flowers. 3 feet. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts.; 34°^. 60 cts. 
Patens (Blue Sage). Deep rich blue flowers of velvety texture. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Azurea grandifiora. Plants perennial, 4 to 5 feet high, that pro¬ 
duce, during August and September, taU flower-spikes of beautiful 
light blue. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Farinacea. A perennial variety, but best grown as an annual. 
Seed sown in the open groimd in May blooms from July to frost. 
The light blue flowers are borne on long spikes, held above the 
fohage. 2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34oz. 40 cts.; 34oz. 75 cts. 
Farinacea, Blue Bedder. A more compact form with deeper blue 
flowers. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
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