
Our Colossal Pastel Polyanthus 
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. 
COLOSSAL STRAIN. The blossoms of these Giants are 
unbelievably large, and the colors are most unusual. 
Under proper cultivation, the individual flowers can meas- 
ure from 1% to 2 inches. They are heavy textured, and 
are carried in large umbels on sturdy stems. The foliage 
is lush, well marbled, and beautiful in itself. The color 
sequence is wide and varied, with many unusual shades, 
from almost black, dark velvety red, through flame-red, 
tangerine, orange, copper, gold, yellow and cream, to 
white; from apple-blossom pink through clear pink to rose, 
burgundy and violet; apricot, lavender, and many two- 
toned pastels. Mixed colors. Pkt., 8300 seeds, $1.00. 
PASTEL SHADES. Selected from pink, peach, apricot, 
lavender, lilac, buff, rose, and many two-toned effects. 
Mixed only, pkt., 200 seeds, $1.00. 
BLUE SHADES. Ranging from forget-me-not blue through 
sapphire to purple. Their blooms are not as large as those 
of the Giant Strain, and we have found that the seed is 
slower to germinate. (Sold out till July 15, 1945.) Pkt., 100 
seeds, $1.00. 
WHITE. Giant Flowered. Striking with a group of gold or 
blue Pansies. 
YELLOW - GOLD - COPPER SHADES. Accent these rich 
shades with Firebeacon red Pansies. 
RED SHADES. Dark velvety-red to flame-red. Combine 
these with gold Pansies in the Spring border. 
White, Yellow-Gold-Copper, and Red shades, pkt., 200 
seeds, $1.00. 



This seed is gathered from plants ESPECIALLY SELECTED 
AND GROWN for seed production. All seeds are of the 
current year’s crop, gathered at maturity and are properly 
cured to insure good germination. 
LORD BEACONSFIELD. Tall stemmed, vigorous, early, 
with beautiful foliage and cream colored blooms. Espe- 
cially adapted to mass planting or naturalizing. 
COWSLIP. Small, bright yellow, nodding flowers. Suita- 
ble for the wild flower garden. 
Fither of the two above varieties, pkt., 50c. Neither availa- 
ble till July, ‘45. 
SPECIAL PRIMULA SEED OFFER 
Any one dollar packet plus any three fifty cent packets, 
regular value $2.50, for $2.00. 
YOUNG POLYANTHUS PRIMROSE PLANTS, grown from 
especially selected seed, strong, vigorous and ready for 
their permanent location. Available from September 15th 
thru October to November 15th. Mixed colors only, doz. 
$2.00. 
AURICULA 
The AURICULA is almost as popular as the polyanthus. It 
is an Alpine plant requiring lime, some shade and good 
drainage. It is happiest in a moraine, but a rockery with 
a north exposure is very satisfactory. We suggest sharp 
sand and rock chips around the roots and crowns of the 
plant, when grown in the border. It blooms from April till 
June and again in the fall. From neat rosettes of thick grey- 
green leaves, spring fleshy stems supporting large clusters 
of flowers. The colors include yellow, light brown, blue, 
henna, plum, purple, rose, pastel tones, and some brassy- 
green shades. The blossoms are particularly effective in 
small flower arrangements. Although it is a little slower 
to mature than the Acaulis or the Polyanthus, the Auricula 
is sturdy and lasting. Large flowered strain, mixed colors 
only, pkt. $1.00. 


Primula Auricula 

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