HARDY PRIMULAS 
INCLUDING AURICULA, POLYANTHUS, JAPONICA, ENGLISH PRIMROSE AND HYBRIDS 
The Perennial Primulas are charming subjects for naturalizing in alpine and woodland gardens, in semi-shady rockeries, on the banks of pools and 
brooks, etc. They prefer a moist, rich, loamy soil and a cool spot. They bloom during the Spring months into early Summer. 
Primula polyanthus, japonica and vulgaris are easily raised from seed, germinating in from 2 to 6 weeks. Give Culture C. The others listed are mostly 
species or Hybrids and are slow to germinate, sometimes requiring from a month to a year or more, but almost certain to grow sooner or later. They 
should not be discarded, have patience; please consult Culture D (last part) for further suggestions. 
PRIMULA VULGARIS—Trivett’s True Blue —A Charming English Primrose 
PRIMULA POLYANTHUS 
Polyanthus or Bunch Primroses 
Similar to the English Primrose but produced in 
loose bunches on thick, upright stems. They are 
beautiful and useful subjects for Spring flower 
beds, edging, mass planting, rockeries and cutting. 
They make charming companions to Pansies, 
Forget-me-nots, etc.; also splendid pot plants for 
the cool greenhouse. 
Hardy Perennial. Height about 9 in. Blooms 
May-June. 
Trivett’s Perfection White. Large pure white. 
Our Perfection Strain is a much improved type 
with individual blossoms as large as a 50c. piece. 
For something really high class grow this strain. 
Trivett’s Perfection Pink. Charming clear pink. 
Trivett’s Perfection Yellow. Fine rich yellow. 
Trivett’s Perfection Red Shades. Very choice. 
Trivett’s Perfection Lilac Shades. Beautiful. 
Trivett’s Perfection Violet Shades. Choice. 
Trivett’s Perfection Mixed. All above colors. 
Price: Each . . . Pkts. $1.00 and 75c. 
Trivett’s Gold Laced. Very attractive sort. 
Trivett’s Red. Dark red and crimson shades. 
Trivett’s Yellow. Showy, rich yellow flowers. 
Trivett’s White. Bunches of pure white flowers. 
Trivett’s Bronze Shades. Beautiful shades of 
burnt orange. Mahogany, rust red, etc. 
New Blue. Lovely pale blue and lavender shades. 
Munstead Strain. Cream, white, yellow shades. 
Kleyni. Golden yellow, apricot-orange center eye. 
Superb Mixed. A grand mixture of all colors. 
Price: Any of the above 9 Polyanthus: 
Pkts. 7Sc. and 50c. 
Monarch Mixed. ATew 1939. See Color illustration 
on page 101. A new strain of Primula polyanthus, 
formi ng its flowers in closely set bunches, bouquet 
SQT' style, surprisingly attractive when planted 
in beds or groups. The colors are very charming 
and include delicate pastel shades and tints not 
usually found in Primula polyanthus. Owing to 
the compact growth and solid flower formation 
this strain will resist heavy Spring rains and other 
adverse conditions. ... ... ... Pkt. 50c. 
PRIMULA JAPONICA 
Japanese Primrose—Tall 
This type is especially suitable for massing 
under trees and in the shady, moist rockery. 
They thrive in the rich, moist, cool soil of woods, 
etc., and beautiful permanent colonies can be 
established in suitable locations. 
Hardy Perennial. 2 to 3 feet. Blooms in May-June. 
Japonica alba. White, slightly tinted with lilac. 
Japonica Purple. Rich deep shade of purple. 
Japonica Crimson. Fine, attractive blood red. 
Japonica Hybrids (Mixed). A choice mixture 
of colors. 
Each: oz. $3.50 oz. $2.00 
Pkts. 75c. and 50c. 
OTHER PRIMULAS 
Anisodora. Of the Japonica habit, flowers of 
rich maroon-crimson, with bright yellow center. 
Blooms July-August. Height ft- Pkt. 75c. 
Auricula, Prize Show Mixed. Saved from the 
most beautiful colors and combinations. Blooms 
in April-May. Pkts. 75c. and 50c. 
Auricula, Yellow Sweet-scented. Charming 
shades of yellow, deliciously fragrant. Pkt. 75c. 
Beesiana. Velvety purple flowers with gold eye. 
Free flowering. Height 2 ft. ... Pkt. 50c. 
Bulleyana. Attractive, bright orange flowers, 
quite uncommon. Height 2 ft. ... Pkt. 75c. 
Bulleyana Hybrids Mixed. Very pretty, cream, 
apricot, pink and red shades. 2 ft. ... Pkt. 75c. 
Cashmiriana Hybrids. Large, globular heads 
ra of bloom. Mixed colors. 12 in. Pkt. 75c. 
Cockburniana. 
scarlet flowers. 
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Umbels of brilliant orange- 
Attractive. 6 in. high. 
Pkt. 50c. 
COWSLIP. See page 44. 
ENGLISH PRIMROSE. See Primula vulgaris. 
Farinosa {Birdseye Primrose). Silvery gray foli- 
S age and rose flowers with yellow eye. Blooms 
in May. Height 6 in. Pkt. 50c. 
Florindae. Chinese Species. Butter yellow flow¬ 
ers. A giant Sikkimensis. Height 1 ft. Pkt. 50c. 
PRIMULA VULGARIS 
True English Primrose 
We offer seed of the genuine English Primrose, 
one blossom to a stem but in great abundance. 
They bloom in early Spring and are valuable for 
naturalizing in moist, shady spots, the banks of 
brooks, etc. 
Height 4 inches. Hardy Perennial. 
Vulgaris Yellow. English Primrose. Blooms 
in April-May. Ideal for rock and wild gardens, 
banks of pools, etc. Pale primrose yellow. Height 
4 inches. 
Vulgaris, Trivett’s True Blue. Illustrated. 
Rich, velvety blue, same habit as the yellow. 
Vulgaris, Trivett’s Pink Shades. Charming 
pink and rose shades. Quite uncommon. 
Vulgaris, Trivett’s Red. Rich crimson red. 
Vulgaris, Trivett’s White. White, yellow eye. 
Vulgaris, Choice Mixed. A flne mixture of 
many nice shades of the English Primrose. 
Price: Any of the above colors and Mixed: 
Pkts. 75c., 50c. and 30c. 
OTHER PRIMULAS 
Frondosa. Charming rosy lilac flower and 
S silvery powdered foliage. Height 6 inches. 
Pkt. 50c. 
Ipswich Hybrids. Many lovely colors. Ob¬ 
tained by crossing several desirable sorts. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 75c 
Lissadell Hybrid, Red Hugh. Immense, 
brilliant red flowers produced tier above tier. 
Height 2 ft. Pkt. 50c. 
Microdonta alpicola. A beautiful sort, pale 
yellow flowers. Sweet scented. 1}^ ft. Pkt. 50c. 
Pulverulenta, Bartley Strain. A splendid 
strain like Japonica. Pink shades. Pkt. $1.00 
Pulverulenta. Rich ruby crimson. Pkt. 50c. 
Ros ea grandiflora. Clear bright rose flowers. 
Dwarf habit. G in. Pkt. 50c. 
Sikkimensis. Graceful, drooping yellow flow¬ 
ers produced in clusters, sweet-scented. The 
Himalayan Cowslip. Height 1)4 ft- Pkt. 50c. 
Veitchi. A Chinese species, freely producing 
flowers of rich rose. Height 12 in. Pkt. 75c. 
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