PRIMROSES (Primula) 
P RIMROSES are among the most popular and best known spring perennials. Massed under flowering 
trees and shrubs, they present a gorgeous picture during March, April and May, and in mild climates, 
they can be had in bloom about ten months of the year. 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 hybridizers are giving us newer types, 
larger blooms and a wider color range. 
Primroses thrive in a deeply dug, well enriched soil and, if given plenty of water, their blossoming 
period is prolonged. They should be planted where they will be shaded from the hot noonday sun. Decid¬ 
uous trees and shrubs give excellent protection. Primroses will withstand heavy frosts, but in sub-freezing 
weather, they should be protected with a mulch of leaves, peat, straw or evergreen boughs. 
Acaulis and Polyantha Primroses are best known and most popular. However, once the Juliae, Sie- 
boldi and the other Oriental types have been "discovered” by a gardener, they too become just as import¬ 
ant. Primroses make charming nosegays and exquisite small flower arrangements. 
P. ACAULIS, (stemless), the low growing type, 
early, suitable for naturalizing, border, or 
rockery. 
True English Primrose, soft shade of yellow, fragrant, 
free flowering. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; dozen $2.00. 
Giant English Primrose, extra large yellow blossoms. 
Each 25c; 6 for $1.25; per dozen $2.50. 
Sapphire Blue, fine dark blue. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
Medium Blue, almost a deep forget-me-not blue with 
yellow eye, imported stock. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
Mixed Colors, white, yellow, pink, rose, red. Each 
25c; 6 for $1.25. 
Flore Pleno, double lavender, exquisite, blooms re¬ 
semble dainty miniature roses. Each 35c. Double 
white, each 50c. 
Marie Crousse, double light burgundy wine color, 
each petal bordered with hairline of white. One of 
the hardiest double Primroses. Each $1.00. 
Primula Polyanthus 
P. VERIS, POLYANTHUS (many flowered), 
beautiful large flower clusters on tall stems. 
Mixed Colors, in a fine English strain, white, cream, 
yellow, copper, red, maroon, bronze, rose, purple. 
Each 20c; per dozen $2.00. 
New Giant Strain, tall, heavy textured, apricot, yel¬ 
low, flame, blue. Each 25c; 6 for $1.25; per doz. $2.50. 
Orange Glory, deep orange, very fragrant, outstand¬ 
ing, limited stock. Each $1.00. 
Kleynii, rich golden yellow, shaded apricot toward 
center, extra heavy stemmed. Each 35c. 
Giant Ruffled Yellow, tall, beautiful foliage, a superb 
plant, limited stock. Each $1.00. 
Ivory, very large blossoms, delicately textured, beau¬ 
tiful lush, crumply foliage. Each 50c. 
Coral, unusual color, grayish green foliage. Each 50c. 
Blue, tall, extra fine shades, from imported stock. Each 
50c; 3 for $1.25. 
