
The Light Shade of Blumlisalp 
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 garden, they present a gorgeous 
picture from very early spring until well 
into the summer. In mild climates it is pos- 
sible 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 pro- 
tected 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 AURICULAS are most generally 
grown. However, the gardener who has 
not “discovered” the ASIATIC types (or 
ORIENTALS) such as the CANDELABRA, 
CASHMERIANA, JULIAE HYBRIDS, SIE- 
BOLDIL etc., has some interesting experi- 
ences 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 re- 
ceives, 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 exquisite 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. This primrose blooms about two weeks ahead of 
the Polyanthus, thus extending the flowering period of the 
Primrose garden. 
P. VULGARIS. The true English primrose. Free flowering 
in a soft shade of yellow. Fragrant. Especially adapted tc 
naturalizing. Pkt. 50c. (Sold out till July 15, 1945.) 
GIANT FLOWERED. This variety is a great improvement 
over the older forms, both as to size of flower and shades 
of color. When in full bloom, this luxuriant plant is a veri- 
table mass of brilliance. The colors are white, yellow, 
pink, rose, red, purple and blue. Mixed only. Pkt. 200 
seeds $1.00. 

COMBINATION SEED OFFER 
Pkt. finest Polyanthus Primrose seed, regular price. . .$1.00 
Pkt. Clarke’s Blend, Giant Pansy seed, regular price.. 1.00 
Pkt. Pacific Hybrid Delphinium seed, regular price... 1.00 
Total Value... .$3.00 
All three of above for $2.50. 

Acaulis 

PRIMROSES FOR THE SHADY GARDEN 
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