

PELICULAS 
These are the almost indestructible hybrid Primulas in whose 
velvet gorgeousness is reflected the beauty of at least four of the 
loveliest gems of the Austrian and Swiss Alps. Over a period of four 
centuries they have comforted kings, bobbed on the bonnets of French 
cocottes, have been the cherished hobby of crafstmen and industrial 
workers, and the universal favorite of gardeners. Originally known 
as Bears’ Ears because of the shape of the leaves, the plant acquired 
many names as it fanned out over the world—became the Dusty 
Miller to the Scotch because of the heavy white powder which coats 
many of the plants; Tanner’s Apron to the English for the leather- 
color of some; Mountain Cowslip, French Cowslip and Swedish 
Cowslip depending upon locality. 
The species, P. Auricula, is always bright yellow. The hybrids 
are of every color and are of three main classifications: Show, Alpine, 
and Garden Auriculas. All of the plants listed below are Garden 
Auriculas. Like Polyanthus, they bloom on sturdy stalks from 
6 to 9 inches and usually begin to flower after the Polyanthus pass 
their peak and again in the fall if kept properly watered during the 
summer. A collection of Acaulis, Polyanthus and Auriculas will give 
a sequence of Primrose bloom from late winter to late spring. 
All of the species which have gone into the make-up of hybrid 
Auriculas are alpine plants accustomed to growing in the shade of 
boulders, in the lee of rock ledges, in rocky debris and in crevices. 
Therefore, they must be given especially well-drained conditions. 
Rock chips or gravel worked into the soil and put on the surface 
around the plants will protect the woody trunk during wet weather. 
Most of them have a delightful, elusive fragrance. 
‘Their popularity and slower growth have diminished this year’s 
stock of blooming size plants which will again be complete in 1947. 
ARTIST’S SHADES—Raspberry, some leather colored, wine, plum 
and intermediate pastels. 35c each, 3 for $1.00. 
UNBLOOMED PLANTS—tThese will bloom, under favorable condi- 
tions, in the fall of 1946 and include all of the above shades with 
some of the rarer yellows, mauves, blues and brown or hair 
shades. A chance for something exceptional. 4 for $1. 
SEEDLINGS—September delivery. Well-rooted, sturdy small plants 
most of which will bloom the following spring. Assorted colors 
only. $1.50 dozen. 
Please include postage 
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