
Primula Flore Pleno Marie Crouse. 
FLORE PLENO 
(Double Primroses) 
The double form of P. ACAULIS. The blossoms resemble 
dainty miniature roses and make especially attractive 
nosegays. Since this variety does not seed, it is propagated 
vegetatively. Consequently the demand always exceeds 
the supply. 
BRIDESMAID. The beautiful white bloom becomes 
faintly tinged with pink as the blossom ages. Each 50c. 
LILACEA. Usually an orchid-lavender shade, but is 
almost pink in some localities. The color is apparently 
influenced by soil conditions. Each 35c. 
MARIE CROUSE. Has a handsome lilac colored bloom, 
each petal being bordered with a hairline of white. 
The large flowers have a heavier texture than the other 
doubles and it is the hardiest. Each $1.00. 
SULPHURUM. A rare variety with an intriguing pale 
yellow bloom. It is not quite as hardy as the other 
doubles and cannot stand extremes of temperature. 
Stock limited. Each $1.00. 
POLYANTHA 
This ‘‘many flowered” primula has beautiful, large flower 
clusters on tall stems. The ancestors of the modern Poly- 
anthus are probably P. Acaulis and the Cowslip or the 
Oxlip of the European woodlands. When planted in ap- 
proximately such a setting, their beauty is greatly en- 
hanced, and their culture becomes extremely easy. 
MIXED POLYANTHUS. These come in a wide variety 
of colors and shades, ranging from white through the 
various tones of yellow, red and rose. Included in this 
group is the well known 

MUNSTEAD STRAIN, which is especially desirable for 
mass or border planting where a sequence of yellow 
shades is a primary consideration. 
LORD BEACONSFIELD. Tall stemmed, vigorous, 
early, with beautiful foliage and cream colored blooms. 
Especially adapted to mass planting or naturalizing. 
COWSLIP. Small, bright yellow, nodding flowers. 
Suitable for the wild flower garden. 
Either of these four varieties: Doz. $2.00. 
GIANT STRAIN. The blooms of this strain are unbe- 
lievably large and the colors are most unusual. Under 
proper cultivation the individual blossoms are from 
1 to 2 inches in diameter. The large flower umbels are 
carried on tall, stiff stems, and rise well above the 
dark green foliage, which is in itself beautiful. The 
range of colors and shades is so wide and varied that 
it is difficult to list all of them. Included are tones of 
red from almost black through flame to tangerine: 
orange, gold, yellow to cream and white; burgundy, 
violet, fuchsia, lilac and lavender; from palest pink to 
rose; apricot and many two-toned pastels. In mixed 
colors: Doz. $2.50. special colors, cachicoc doz. $3.50. 
COWICHAN. This imported Polyanthus must be prop- 
agated from divisions. It is a deep ‘‘American Beauty”’ 
red shade with a star center, and the bloom has an 
indescribable velvety sheen. It flowers early, and pre- 
sents an enchanting picture when grouped with the 
light blue polyanthus. Each $1.00. 


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