decade ago by an English captain in the Indian Army, the apple- 
blossom pink flowers pop open at the first hint of moderating 
weather, turning the plant, which is evergreen, into a pink fringed 
popcorn ball. Thrives in moist, cool, deep leaf soil, well drained. 
$2.50 each 



: Pink P. scapigera 
P:. ROSEA GRANDIFLORA—Little later blooming than P. scapigera, 
P. rosea is a brilliant carmine-pink flame from the alpine 
meadows of Afghanistan and the western Himalayas. Likes a 
_ -heavier. soil such as for Candelabras. 6 inches. 50c each. | 
P. DENTICULATA—Beautiful with P. rosea, the lavender, violet and 
- purple heads of bloom push up at the same season. Plant in 
- protected spots, or protect plants with light covering so blooms 
are not frost damaged when spring makes false promises. Plants 
completely hardy. From Kashmir, India. 1-1% feet. 35c each. 
P. CAPITATA MOOREANA—Summer blooming, evergreen Primula 
from northeastern India wanting shade, deep moist leaf mold soil 
and good drainage. Rich violet, silver powdered, heliotrope 
scented heads of bloom. 1 foot. 50c each. 
COLLECTIONS 
A 20% diccount is given when collections of not less than five 
plants, all different, are ordered. Yearly divisions, self-sown seed- 
lings, and leaf cuttings of P. scapigera, will provide a large planting 
in a short time. 
SEEDLINGS 
Seedlings of Asiatic Primulas will be available after July 1st. 
Inquire after June 1st for types and prices. Ree ee 
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