
Primrose, Heavenly Blue 
*PRIMULA or PRIMROSES. Primula acaulis is the English 
primrose and differs from the Polyanthus in having each 
flower on a separate stem and they continue to flower 
over a much longer season. They thrive in any situation 
in light or medium shade and in ordinary rich soil. Splen- 
did alike in shady border and rock garden. PI., fall or 
spring. I offer the following rare-sorts: 
*Primrose Heavenly Blue. So rare and beautiful that they 
always attract. Of the Acaulis type with stems 6 to 8 
inches with flowers in varying shades of very deep blue. 
40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
*Primrose “Double Lavender.” Of the acaulis type and very 
free flowering with very double deep lavender flowers. If 
you do not just love them on sight you will differ from 
every visitor to my gardens, 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
*Primrose Double Blush Pink, Identical with the Lavender 
except it is a lovely blush. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
*PRIMULA JULIAE HYBRIDS. Little jewels, they prefer 
a moist loam and shade from sun in Summer. They form 
spreading mats of glossy leaves and a profusion of starry 
flowers on 2-3 in. stems in spring and often again in fall, 
*Helenae. Very dwarf. Burgundy red flowers. 40 cts. each. 
*Juliae. Starry flowers of claret red with golden eye. Very 
low and truly a gem. 35 cts. each; 3 for 90 cts. 


Primula Helenae 

ALLIUM Cernuum. “The Nod- 
ding Onion.” The stems 8 to 12 
in. high bear nodding heads of 
little bell-like soft pink flowers 
in summer. Likes woodsy soil 
and cool moist situation in 
shade. 3 for 25 cts.; doz. 70 cts. 

HARDY NATIVE FERNS 
There has been so great a call for ferns that I list here the 
most dependable of our Western native species for the fern 
bed, naturalizing along streams or under trees. For an effec- 
tive planting one must have color with the ferns as well as 
strong background plants and the following are all hardy, 
and well proven plants for this purpose. Columbines, Aco- 
nites, Lily of Valley, Michaelmas Daisies, Trilliums, Bog 
lilies, Aruncus, Aralia, and for foreground colonies of Ery- 
throniums, native Silenes, Synthyris, and for carpeting, Boy- 
kinia, Tellima, Tolmeia, Asarum. Colonies of Erythroniums 
are very effective. 
ADIANTUM Pedatum, Five Finger Fern. Well known and 
particularly lovely in the foreground. Splendid in pots or 
hanging baskets. 
ASPIDIUM Munitum. Sword Fern. Dark green, evergreen 
frond that looks well at all times. Most satisfactory either 
in fern bed or in boxes or pots, 
ASPIDIUM Aculeatum. lobatum, The lace fern, and in my 
opinion one of our handsomest ferns, the fronds fine cut 
and most graceful. 
ASPIDIUM rigidum. The Soft Brake of the florists, soft 
green in color and thrives well even in dry places. 
The above can be supplied in three sizes: Small, 25 cts. each, 
3 for 65 cts. Medium, 50 cts. each, 3 for $1.25. Large, $1 
each, 3 for $2.25; or $2.00, $4.00 or $8.00 per dozen. 
WOODWARDIA radicans. Giant Sweet Scented Chain Fern. 
Makes bold plants to 9 feet high of a soft green. One of 
the finest of background ferns. Large plants, 50 cts. each; 
extra large plants $1.00. Hast of Rockies add 50% to price 
for postage, 
PTERIS. The Brake. A very common fern yet one of the 
most pleasing of all with its soft green restful foliage. 
Each 25 cts.; $2 per dozen. 
Quantity prices on all ferns sent upon application. 

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No spring bulb is lovelier than the Erythronium. 
LOVELY PRIMROSES 
