Primula Auricula. We have an excellent strain of “fancy” Primula Aur- 
icula. The rosettes are handsome, many covered with farina; the 
stems stout, the flowers large and clear of color. In many shades 
and combinations of violet, rose, purple and maroon. 75c for a single 
rosette; 50c for each additional rosette on the main stalk. In our own 
collection we have some fine “Show Auriculas,’ a few of which we 
can spare. They had best be seen and selected when in bloom. Some 
are old named varieties but many are not and for the most part these 
last have more “quality.” They vary in price. $2.00-$5.00. 
GROUND COVERS FOR USE AMONG RHODODENDRON 
BERBERIDACEAE 
* Vancoveria hexandra. 10 in. Creeping ground-cover; more delicate 
in all its parts than Epimedium to which it is related. Pale compound 
leaves; creamy fiowers on wiry stems in Apr. 35c. 
DIAPENSIACEAE 
An ancient family of few genera and few species. For the most -part 
they are woodlanders, preferring half shade and cool acid soil so friable 
that fingers can easily be forced through it. A mulch of pulverized sphag- 
num once a year is beneficial. Beautiful ground covers among rhododen- 
drons and for choice shaded places in the rock garden. 
%* Galax aphylla. Tufts of leathery shining reniform leaves that turn 
crimson in winter. Small flowers in 12 in. spikes. 75c-$1.00. 
*% Shortia galacifolia. Tufts of smaller oval leaves, crimson in winter; 
an abundance of crimped pearly bells in March. 75c. 
S. uniflora grandiflora. One of the most astonishingly beautiful plants; 
carpets of leathery oval leaves, shining and crimson in the winter; 
funnel-like bells, 1144 in. across, pink and crimson on the margins; free 
blooming; early spring. $1.50-$3.50. Not ready for distribution till 
fall of 1946. 
POLYPODIACEAE (FERNS) — 
We are growing many ferns in our garden both for the sake of the 
ephemeral beauty they offer and the coolness of ground they provide; 
also, their spreading shade battles against weeds on the outskirt portion 
of the garden. We have a few to spare, varying in price from 75c-$2.00 
and invite your inquiry. 
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