THE JOSEPH F. MARTIN COMPANY, PAINESVILLE, OHIO 47 
Primula H aroy Primrose 
There is no assemblage of plants that will reproduce the lovely show of the Prim- 
ulas on the hill side or rock gardens in semi-shade. They can be obtained in every 
color and tone that one can imagine. Soon after winter gives way to Sprinlg the 
Primulas come into flower with a beauty thatt is. hard to describe. Sales arguments 
will never be necessary to sell them at the roadside stands or the plant store. They 
are one of those) rare articles that sell themselves on sight. We invite your earnest 
attention to the varieties. which we list. You will find everything that is worthy 
in Hardy Primulas offered at very reasonable prices. 
Primula Veris Elatior 
Or Polyanthus Primrose 
GIANT CRIMSON. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
GIANT HYBRIDS. A variation of beauti- 
ful colors. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
GIANT WHITE. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
GIANT YELLOW. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
MARTIN’S SELECT HYBRIDS. Fine 
quality flowers and a good balanced mix- 
ture of colors which is very often desired 
in mass plantings. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
ORANGE FLAME. Brilliant orange, ade- 
quately described by the name. This 
strain is from England and it is very ex- 
ceptional. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
VERIS BLUE SELECT. A few years ago 
we were fortunate in securing a limited 
number of seeds of a blue Primula that 
represented long years of work on the 
part of an aging English horticulturist. 
His work of selection was carried on here 
and the effort of it has been rewarded 
with this, the finest blue Primula in exist- 
ence today. We have worked this into 
quantity production and are proud to offer 
ietonyOoultor ihe first time) this year: 
Everyone has wanted a good, straight 
blue Primula and this is it beyond any 
question. You’ll like it; don’t fail to try it. 
214” Pots, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
VERIS RED SHADES. 
light red to deepest red. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
Running from 
VERIS HYBRIDS. This strain includes 
various shades of lilac, purple and violet, 
as well as a wide range of buff, orange, 
salmon and rich reds. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
AURICULA PRIZE FLOWERED 
GIANT HYBRIDS. Greatly improved 
strain of many choice shades. An 
excellent rock garden species grow- 
ing to a height of about four to six 
inches. The florets are arranged in 
rounded heads. 
214” Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15 

OFFICINALIS HYBRIDA. Selected giant 
crimson, scarlet, orange, yellow. Lovely 
strain of Giant Cowslips, producing large 
heads of large flowers; vigorous habit 
and free blooming. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
VERIS ELATIOR MIXED. A choice mix- 
ture of all colored flowers. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
VERIS TEICHER’S GIANT. This is a 
selection from the choicest Veris types, 
covering the complete range of colors. 
The flowers lift themselves high above 
the foliage on stems 8 to 10 inches in 
length and the individual flowers are % 
to 1 inch in diameter. They are very 
beautiful in garden plantings and are 
also desirable for cutting. They force 
easily in greenhouses. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
VULGARIS. The true yellow primrose. 6 
inches. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
WANDA. Extensive trials and compari- 
sons and careful attention to the apprais- 
als of visitors to our trials has proven be- 
yond any doubt that this variety is un- 
usual, distinct, and of such high merit 
that it demands a place in the list of the 
best Primulas. The color is a deep, 
bluish-purple, closely approaching a clean 
violet. The novelty and striking beauty 
of its appearance make it sell itself. 
214” Pots, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 




Rosemary Oe 

Is the old favorite aromatic herb that our grandmothers remember so 
well. Aside from its utility as a highly decorative garden plant, your 
customers who are rising to the stress of the times and planting herb 
gardens will want to use Rosemary as the central herb to start with. 
Its popularity seems sure to rise to unlimited heights now. 
highlight the garden for beauty with the celestian blue of its flowers 
profusely born on plants about two feet tall. 
young tips are used for seasoning. 
Rosemary for use in your own kitchen? 
22" Pots, Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
It will 
The leaves and the 
Perhaps you would like to try 


Pyrethrums -- Unusual 
The double and semi-double Pyreth- 
rums are really unusual, and we feel 
quite certain that they will remain 
so fora long time. For cutting they 
are in a class by themselves and are 
always present and striking in the 
better floral arrangements. 
DAINTY. A cherry red double of fine form 
and size. 
2144” Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
DREAM. One of the best clear 
double varieties. 
214” Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
pink 
MARTIN’S BRILLIANT. A. strong grow- 
ing type, producing a heavy crop of 
bright red flowers on strong erect stems. 
If this first crop, which appears in June, 
is cut, the plants will produce a second 
crop in the month of September. The 
flowers are large and are always attrac- 
tive when used in vases or floral arrange- 
ments. 
2144” Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
MIAMI QUEEN. A strong grower, 
ducing semi-double pink flowers 
very desirable shade. 
2144” Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
pro- 
Of, a 
PRINCESS MARGARET. A strong grow- 
er, semi-double Anemone flowered with 
crested center. Color is a bright clear 
pink, very desirable. 
214” Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
ROBINSON’S GIANT HYBRIDS. No other 
strain can approach this for size, sub- 
stance and brilliance of coloring. Pro- 
duces strong stems and substantial flow- 
ers. The mixture embraces chiefly red 
and pink shades. 
214” Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
ROBINSON’S DARK CRIMSON. Flowers 
crimson scarlet and immensely large. 
Strong, long stems and very free flower- 
ing. 
214” Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
ROSE GLORY. Strong grower, a beauti- 
ful deep rose double of medium size. 
214” Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
ROSEUM HYBRIDUM. Very hardy and 
one of the choicest of perennials. The at- 
tractive fernlike foliage is interesting 
when the plants are not in bloom and the 
flowers ranging from pure white through 
shades of pink to deep crimson are beau- 
tiful on the plant or as cut flowers. They 
flower the last of May and through June. 
Field Grown, Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
