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PORTULACA - Rose of Mexico 
Hardy Annuals. Bedding, edging, rockery. 6 inches 
The Rose of Mexico is a beautiful, quick-grow- 
ing plant perfectly at home in hot, dry, sunny 
situations. The thick, succulent moss-like foliage 
is almost hidden by glistening single or double, 
rose-like blooms all Summer. Superb for ground 
covers after Spring bulbs have died down. 
Single-Flowered 
Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c., unless otherwise priced 
3306 Crimson 3312 Scarlet 
3309 Rose 3318 Yellow 
3320 Mixed Pkt. 15c., 3 pkts. 35c. 
Double-Flowered 
Pkt. 35c., 3 pkts. 85c., unless otherwise priced 
3321 Pink 3323 White 
3322 Scarlet 3324 Yellow 
3325 Mixed Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
PRIMULA - Hardy Primrose 
Hardy Perennials. Garden flowers. 6 to 24 inches 
Hardy Primroses are among the loveliest of 
Spring-flowering plants. The graceful clusters of 
small, dainty blossoms are rare gems for bedding 
designs in the May garden. They are not diffi- 
cult to grow if planted in good, rich soil in par- 
tially shaded spots and given plenty of moisture. 
Light protection in the Winter is advisable. 
3330 Vulgaris (acaulis). English Primrose. 
Charming light yellow flowers in clusters. 
Fine for naturalizing in woodlands. 6 inches. 
Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
3332 Auricula alpina, Mixed. Attractive 
rosettes of thick, downy leaves with umbels 
of clustered, fragrant flowers in interesting 
dark shades, each marked with a conspicuous 
eye. 8 inches. Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
3334 Japonica, Mixed (Japanese Primrose). 
A tall, noble Primula with long, slender, erect 
stems which carry several clustered whorls of 
lovely flowers. The colors vary from lilac and 
rich blood red through pinks to white. 2 feet. 
Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
3336 Polyanthus Giant, Mixed. Rosettes of 
rough foliage and clusters of handsome, large, 
fragrant flowers in shades of cream, yellow, 
dark orange and white. A popular variety for 
garden purposes. 10 inches. 
Pkt. 35c., 3 pkts. 85c. 
3338 Veris, Mixed (Cowslip). Clusters of droop 
ing flowers ranging in color from rich red and 
deep yellow through soft yellow and cream to 
white. 6 inches. Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 

GREENHOUSE PRIMULAS 
Greenhouse. Pot plants. 8 to 18 inches 
Primulas are among our most important Win- 
ter-blooming plants. Fine subjects for a cool 
house or conservatory. 
3343 Kewensis. Free-flowering hybrid, with 
fragrant bright yellow flowers and handsome, 
bright green foliage. 114 feet. 
Pkt. 50c., 3 pkts. $1.25 
Malacoides 
Since ‘‘Fairy Primroses’’ were introduced they 
have steadily gained in popularity and have be- 
come great favorites. The graceful plants flower 
freely and remain in full bloom a long time. 
114 feet. 
3345 Erikssoni, Brilliancy. The flowers open 
lavender-pink, and change to brilliant red. 
Pkt. 75c., 3 pkts. $1.75 
3347 Erikssoni, Pink. 
Beautiful true pink. 
Pkt. 75c., 3 pkts. $1.75 
3349 Erikssoni, Snow King, The finest pure 
white variety. Pkt. 75c., 3 pkts. $1.75 
3351 Lilac. The old-fashioned ‘‘Baby Prim- 
rose.”” Light lilac. Crop failure. 
3353 Double, Fairy Jewels. The attractive 
double, rich rose-pink flowers literally smother 
the plant with bloom. Pkt. $1.50 
Obconica Gigantea 
Highly prized as pot-plants for conservatory 
or house decoration. Handsome, large sprays of 
exquisite colors. 1 foot. Pkt. 50c., 3 pkts. $1.25 
3356 Blue 3362 Rosy Carmine 
3358 Crimson 3364 White 
3360 Pink 3366 Mixed 
Sinensis (Chinensis) 
The lovely fringed Chinese Primrose. A su- 
perb strain with massive flowers and beautiful, 
deep green, serrated leaves. 9 inches. 
Pkt. 75c., 3 pkts. $1.75 
3375 Pink 
3377 White 
3380 Mixed 
3369 Blue 
3371 Bright Orange 
3373 Crimson 
Stellata 
The ‘‘Star’’ Primula is a favorite form of P. 
sinensis. Greatly admired for its loose, graceful 
sprays and beautiful clear colors. 9 inches. 
Pkt. 75c., 3 pkts. $1.75 
3383 Coral Pink 3389 Salmon-pink 
3385 Crimson 3391 White 
3387 Light Blue 
3393 Mixed 

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Pyrethrum, Single aad Double 
PYRETHRUM — Golden Feather 
Treat as Annual. Ornamental foliage. 12 inches 
3400 Aureum. A fine, low edging plant with 
finely cut, bright yellow, fern-like foliage. 
Pkt. 10c., 3 pkts. 25c., oz. $1.00 
PYRETHRUM - Painted Daisy 
Hardy Perennials. Garden flowers. 2 feet 
June-blooming, single and double, Daisies of 
the Chrysanthemum family, with long. graceful 
stems and attractive, ferny foliage. Flowers are 
extremely showy in the garden; superb for cutting. 
3405 Single Scarlet. Rich deep scarlet. 
Pkt. 15c., 3 pkts. 35c. 
3408 Single Mixed. An excellent mixture of 
fine, large-flowering varieties. 
Pkt. 15c., 3 pkts. 35c. 
3410 Single and Double Mixed. Selected from 
the finest types. A large percentage of double 
flowers. Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
RHODANTHE 
Swan River Everlasting 
Half-hardy Annual. 1 foot 
3415 Maculata Mixed. Slender little plants 
with small pink or white, silky strawflowers, 
much like Helichrysums, but smaller. Splen- 
did for Winter decoration when dried. 
Pkt. 10c., 3 pkts. 25c., 14 oz. 50c. 
RICINUS—See Castor Oil Plant. 

Castor Oil Plants as Pesticides 
Apart from the fact that Castor Oil Plants 
(Ricinus) are valuable for creating tropical effects 
in the garden, it is of interest to note that some peo- 
ple hold the definite belief that mosquitoes will not 
remain in the vicinity of these plants. This theory 
suggests planting them around piazzas and porches 
where they are always ornamental. We do not 
vouch for the correctness of this theory, but the 
fact remains that Castor Oil Plants are rarely 
troubled by insect pests. One exception to this has, 
however, come to our notice, when several years 
ago, Japanese beetles attacked a group of the 
plants in a vegetable garden. Ignoring all else, the 
beetles swarmed on the plants and thousands of 
dead beetles beneath, proved the lethal character 
of the meal they had eaten. 
Again, it has repeatedly been brought to our at- 
tention that Castor Beans placed in their runs will 
eliminate moles. One gardener, to prove that moles 
will eat the beans, caught one of these rodents and 
placed it in a barrel of soil with several of the 
beans. The beans were eaten and the mole was 
found dead a day or two later. 
1133 Mixed. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
(For other varieties and descriptions, see page 38) 

