
PANSIES (Continued) 
CULTURE. Pansies are easy to grow and are unusually 
nardy and free from disease. The soil should be very rich 
and mellow, as the pansy is a heavy feeder, with a multi- 
tude of fine roots. The plants respond to frequent cultiva- 
‘tion and watering, and plenty of fertilizer. This may be 
rotted barnyard manure or raw bone meal at planting 
time, and a well balanced commercial fertilizer at intervals 
during the blooming season, to compensate for the heavy 
drain on the plants and to maintain the size of the flowers. 
The blossoming season will also be prolonged and the size 
of the blooms preserved, if all seed pods and faded flowers 
are consistently removed. As the plant matures, pick part 
of an occasional side branch, but always leave the main 
or central branch. This method of picking will not only 
provide more graceful material for flower arrangements, 
but will also help to keep the plant pruned and shapely. 

Husky Plants from Clarke’s Produce Astounding Blooms. 
LARGE PLANTS. Blooming size. Available in January, 
February, March and April. Doz. $1.00. 
SEEDLING PLANTS. Of proper size to set out in their per- 
manent location. Available from September 15 through 
October and November. 3 doz. $1.00; per hundred $2.50. 
OREGON—“For many years I have been buying pansies either in fall 
or early spring. Those you sent me, may I say without exception, 
had the finest root system of any I have ever bought.” 
See SPECIAL COMBINATION SEED OFFER 
on page 7. 

Primula Acaulis. 
PRIMROSES 
HARDY PRIMROSES are among the most popular and best 
known perennials. Massed under flowering trees and 
shrubs in the border, or naturalized in the woodland gar- 
den, they present a gorgeous picture from very early spring 
until well into the summer. In mild climates it is possible 
by selecting varieties with different blooming seasons, to 
have Primroses in bloom the year around. Primulas are 
the perfect material for the SHADY GARDEN. However, 
they thrive equally well in east or north exposures or where 
they are protected from the noonday sun. If planted in 
sunny locations, deciduous trees and shrubs give excellent 
protection. Wherever planted they should have a deeply 
dug, well enriched soil, and should be given plenty of 
water to prolong the blooming period. 
ACAULIS and POLYANTHUS PRIMULAS, and AURICU- 
LAS are most generally grown. However, the gardener 
who has not discovered” the ASIATIC types (or ORIEN- 
TALS) such as the CANDELABRA, CASHMERIANA, 
JULIAE HYBRIDS, SIEBOLDIIL etc., has some interesting 
experiences ahead. Since Primulas come from all over the 
world, it is possible to select from the hundreds of varieties, 
a type suited to almost any climatic condition. When the 
gardener realizes how much pleasure he receives, each 
returning spring, with minimum effort, his tendency is to 
collect more and more primroses. Especially is this true, 
since hybridizers are continuing to produce newer types, 
larger blooms, and wider ranges of colors and shades. 
Because of their lasting quality Primroses are invaluable 
as cut flowers. They make charming nosegays and ex- 
quisite small flower arrangements. 
EUROPEAN PRIMULAS 
ACAULIS 
This is the low growing “bunch” type, having a profusion 
of flowers with each bloom on its own individual stem. It is 
early and is very effective when planted in ‘‘drifts’’ in a 
natural woodland setting, or when used in rockeries, or in 
borders. 
P. VULGARIS. The true English primrose. Free flower- 
ing in a soft shade of yellow. Fragrant. 
GIANT FLOWERED. When in full bloom, this luxuri- 
ant plant is a veritable mass of brilliant color. Mixed 
colors. Either of the above: Doz. $2.00. 


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GROWERS OF FINE PANSY AND PRIMROSE SEED 
