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Primula Veris 
PRIMULA MALACOIDES 
(Improved Baby Primrose) 
Freest flowering of all Primulas, forming tufts of light 
green leaves and carrying on wiry stems about 10 inches 
long, whorls of graceful flowers in 4 months from date of 
sowing. While other primulas must be started for winter 
blooming in April, Malacoides should not be sown before the 
first week in July. Height 15 inches. 
Sown in August, wintered over in a cold frame or in a 
cold greenhouse, will produce first class bloom in small pots 
from January to April. Unlike Obconica its foliage is harm- 
less even to the skin of the most delicate persons. 
TRUE ROSE—Large clear carmine-pink. GIGANTHEA— 
Vivid lilac. SNOW QUEEN—Extra large, snow-white. DEEP 
PINK, DARK RED, DARK BLUE, MIXED. Any variety. T. 
pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. about 5,000 seeds, 50c; gy oz. 80c; rs oz. 
$1.50; 1% oz. $2.25; oz. $14.00. 
Hardy Primulas 
After sowing the seed of hardy primula, place the flats 
or pans in a dark place and move to light when the seed is 
sprouted. The seed is best sown in January, flats placed in 
cold frames covered with snow and kept heavily shaded. 
Treated thus the seed comes as a rule in the early spring. 
The seed of Primula Cashmeriana, Acaulis, Elatior (Veris) ger- 
mnates reiadily even when not exposed to frost and can be sown at 
any time. 
HARDY PRIMULAS can be easily forced, handled like 
violets and furnish lots of high class bloom at a time when 
flowers are flowers. 
PRIMULA AURICULA 
Primula Auricula. Fragrant hardy perennial. 
colors. An extremely free bloomer. Height 6 inches. 
35c; % oz. 60c; T. pkt. 10c. 
PRIMULA CASHMERIANA 
A real gem. Large, dense, globular heads of flowers of 
pleasing lavender color, born on stout stalks high above the 
foliage. In bloom from early in April till June. Perfectly 
hardy, thriving in the most exposed places. High class for 
rockeries. An excellent cut flower, forces easily. Height 15 
in. T. pkt. 40c. 
ENGLISH PRIMROSE 
Primula Vulgaris. The wild English flower, color light 
canary yellow, fragrant. Hardy perennial. Height 8 in. T. 
pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c: oz. $2.40. 
PRIMULA BEESIANA 
Flowers bright velvety purple in May and June. 
floriferous and very hardy. Height 15 in. T. pkt. 40c. 
Many rich 
ts OZ. 
Very 
HARDY PRIMULA JAPONICA 
Very showy and very hardy. Sow the seed in January, 
place the flats outdoors, cover up with snow, shade with 
boards, take the boards off when the seed is up. Although a 
perfectly hardy perennial of vigorous growth, must be pro- 
tected over winter by covering with straw or brush. The 
colors are shades of crimson, purple, lilac and carmine pink, 
Blooms in April and May. Height 18 in. CHOICE MIXED— 
T. pkt. 30c; % oz. 45c; oz. $3.00. 
PRIMULA FLORINDAE—Flowers fragrant, large, bright 
lemon yellow in June-July, fine for cutting. Very valuable 
because a strong grower and very hardy. Height 3 ft. T. 
pkt. 40c. 
COWSLIP. Bright yellow 
PRIMULA OFFICINALIS fragrant flowers in April 
and May. Very easily raised and very hardy. Does well in 
sun or shade withstanding prolonged dry spells. Height 10 
in. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. 
PRIMULA PULVERULENTA—Bartley strain. Large flowers 
in many colors, during May and June. Hardy. Height 3 ft. 
T. pkt. 40c; 1/32 oz. $1.20. 
PRIMULA ROSEA GRANDIFLORA—Blooms in April and 
May, flowers large, fiery carmine-pink very bright, very ap- 
pealing. It will pay you to try this Primula for spring sales. 
Hardy. Height 8 in. T. pkt. 30c; 1/64 oz. 45c; 1/32 oz. 85c; 
% oz. $2.00. 
PRIMULA SIEBOLDI. An exceptionally hardy Primula from 
Siberia. The seed we offer was saved from selected large 
flowered specimens producing extra large flowers in umbells 
in many bright colors with a white eye. Contrary to the rule 
the seed germinates freely even when sown during spring or 
summer. Fine pot plant also for borders. Prefers shade. 
Blooms in May. Height 10 in. 
PRIMULA VERIS GIGANTHEA 
The flowers are of enormous size, way superior to the 
old strain, born on wiry and long stalks. The colors are yel- 
low, pink and lilac, clear and attractive. Can be forced with 
ease and had during winter, when flowers are worth money. 
Try a batch of these wonderful primulas. They are a new 
thing and no doubt will prove a paying proposition. Height 
1 ft. T. pkt. about 200 seeds 20c; % oz. 50c; oz. $3.60. 
PRIMULA VERIS MUNSTEAD 
A magnificent strain, flowers of largest size, showing 
wonderful shades of yellow as well as purest white. Height 
1 ft. T. pkt: 30c; zs oz. $1.00. 
PRIMULA VERIS MIXED—(Primula Elatior, Polyanthus). 
Finest quality mixed. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c; oz. 
$2.40. 
RICINUS—CASTOR BEAN 
Easily raised from seed planted indoors in March or April; 
planted in small pots and set out 30 inches apart in rich ground 
when all danger of frost is past. 
CAMBODGENSIS—Palm-like foliage, black-red in color. This va- 
riety is a poison to grasshoppers. Height 7 feet. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 
20c; 1b. $1.40. 
ZANZIBARIENS—The gigantic leaves, 2 feet and 1 foot across and 
the gree ae of the desta surpass any other known Ricinus. cre 
varieties w green, brown or purplish leaves. > 3 : Z, 15¢; 
1% Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.60. ay CIO ee ; 
PANTIBARIENE rep eats Reale 15 to 20 feet high in one bie 
an s e ggest o e cinus family. Foli reen. ’ 
pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; 44 ob. 45c; 1 lb. $1.80. y ra tage I 
RICINUS SPECIAL MIXTURE—A well balanced mixture of choice 
and distinct varieties. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Ib. $2.00. 
RUDBECKIA PURPUREA HYBRIDA 
An improved Purpurea and really a first class, hardy perennial 
The flowers are very large, single, daisy like carried on long stems, 
crimson in colog. Height 4 ft. Biooms in July and August. T. pkt 
10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.20. 
RHODANTE 
Hverlasting annual bearing delicate flowers of great beauty from 
May to September. Splendid as a pot plant, for dry bouquets as well 
as a cut flower. Sow the seed in March and April in good sandy soil. 
When large enough to handle place 3 to 4 seedlings in a four inch 
nota it you pill try PRnoatia) you will find it a good pot plant 
o sell. odante must be watered is 
really needed. Height 1 foot. od conlyeiwhenb aaa 
RHODANTE—SPECIAL MIXTURE—Contains all the best varieties, 
both single and double. i 
T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; ox. 81.00; lb. $14.00 
ROCHEA FALCATA 
A plant with thick, fleshy foliage and flame red flowers. One 
of the best pot and house plants as it will stand an immense amount 
of neglect. Requires rich soil with one-third of sharp sand mixed 
in. Tender perennial. Height 18 in. 50 seeds 15c. 
