
PACIFIC STRAIN OF POLYANTHUS PRIMROSES 
As the Polyanthus group is the most hardy and easiest to grow of all the Primrose family, suc- 
ceeding in practically every climate, we have concentrated our work on improving this particular 
type. Our aim is to develop a wider and clearer color range, taller stems, and larger size of 
individual flowers and flower heads. After testing all of the important strains in commerce, we 
spent years of breeding and selecting from some 20,000 seedlings each year. We introduced our 
strain experimentally at the Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island, where 
the exhibit, although comparatively small, created such interest that our stock was completely 
sold out within two weeks. This is, perhaps, the best recommendation our strain could have. 
Selected Plants ... We can supply, from June to September, strong divisions of our breed- 
ing stock from the previous season, which are the most outstanding developments we have so 
far produced. 
COLORS 
White Orange Pastels Dark Red Golden Yellow 
Carmine-Rose Scarlet New Blends Bronze-Apricot 
Price .. . 20c each; $2.00 per dozen; $12.00 per 100. F.O.B. Capitola. 
Seedling Plants... During February and March we ship strong seedling plants, with flow- 
ers in assorted colors as per selected plants. 
Price .. . $1.50 per dozen; $9.00 per 100. F.O.B. Capitola. 
Seed ... The seed we are offering is produced by artificial cross-pollination from the most 
outstanding new seedlings each year. By this method we can offer a quality which is in a class 
by itself. The production, naturally, is very limited and very costly but only in this way can the 
finest results be obtained. The new crop is available by July 1, which is also the best time for 
sowing. We pack approximately 125 seeds to a packet which, under reasonably good conditions, 
will germinate within two weeks after sowing. All colors listed as per selected plants are avail- 
able separately or in complete mixture. 
Price .. . $1.00 per packet. (All seed sold out until July, 1942.) 
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