PRIMULA *polyantha (formerly listed as Primula veris) —The 
old-fashioned, hardy, garden Primrose. Large flowers of 
many beautiful colors and color combinations, the flowers 
being several to many in a cluster on a bare stem, 6 to 12 
inches or more. Mixed shades only. 50c. 
*Blue Shades—These are all good blues of various shades, 
mostly the polyantha type but some vulgaris. Vigorous, 
to 8 inches, and very distinct from the usual Primrose 
co'ors. Mixed blue shades only. 75c. 
PRIMULA “pubescens (natural and garden hybrids of Auricula, 
hirsuta, villosa, and viscosa) Very old hybrids with ro- 
settes of thick, smooth leaves. Large flowers of various 
colors, all with a distinct eye, on 6 to 10 inch stems, from 
mid- to late Spring, and often again in the Fall. They like 
a limy soil, with a little shade and ample moisture with 
good drainage. Friable loam mixed with leafmold, com- 
post, old manure, and coarse sand gives good results. Mixed 
shades only. 50c and 75c. 
*Sieboldii— Beautiful Japanese plant. This species has been 
confused with cortusoides, with which it has nothing to do. 
It has masses of soft crumply leaves, which are scalloped, 
and heads of flowers with almost every conceivable design 
of fringed segments. It likes a cool, rich soil in light shad-. 
The colors range from white through soft rosy-purple to 
almost red and some are bi-colored. The plants bloom from 
mid- to late Spring. This Primrose is easy but little known 
and grown. The blooms and foliage are both very attrac- 
tive in the shaded rock or woodland garden and prolong 
the Primrose season. Mixed shades: 50c and 75c. Separate 
colors: White, rosy-purple, or bi-colored, 75c and $1.00. 
We can also supply a limited number of the following new, 
named varieties which have particularly fine color and form: 
* Maidens Blush—Exquisite, delicate shade of pink. $1.25 and 
ayaa) Sib So 
*Purity—Dazzling, pure white. $1.25 and $1.75. 
AMERICAN PRIMROSE SOCIETY — Gardeners interested in 
Primroses are invited to join this Society. The illustrated 
Quarterlies contain much interesting and valuable material 
which formerly was scattered throughout many publica- 
tions. Membership dues are $1.50 a year. Address com- 
munications to the Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. S. R. 
Smith, Route 16, Box 102, Portland 2, Oregon. 
PTEROCEPHALUS (SCABIOSA) *parnassi — This low-growing 
species from Greece is attractive many months of the year. 
Makes compact mounds of gray foliage, not over 4 inches 
high, with large mauve pink, Scabiosa-like flowers on 3 
inch stems from early to mid-Summer. A very drought- 
resistant plant. Full sun in well-drained soil. 75c and $1.00. 
PULMONARIA 
PULMONARIA angustifolia azurea—Low-growing tufts of dark 
green foliage, with many heads of deep, sky-blue flowers 
in earliest Spring. 8 to 12 in. For moist shaded places in 
ordinary soil. This and the other Lungworts are hardy, easy 
plants for the woodland planting, large rock garden, and 
shaded border. 50c and 75c. 

RANUNCULUS MONTANUS 

ROMNEYA COULTER! 
montana (rubra) —A newcomer with showy blooms of light 
violet red, a color not easily described. Clumps of lush 
green foliage. An “‘out of the ordinary”’ plant for shade. 
Sb OGeamaeel ace 
saccharata Mrs. Moon—Handsome silver and green marbled 
foliage, with bright pink or salmon pink flowers, shot blue. 
Distinctive. 5O0c and 75c. 
PYRETHRUM—See CHRYSANTHEMUM coccineum. 
RANUNCULUS *millefoliatus (garganicus)-—Finely cut, basal 
foliage on stems which thicken to sort of a bulb at the 
bottom. The golden-yellow flowers are borne on 12 inch 
stems from early to mid-Spring. For ordinary, light soils 
and a sunny place with good drainage. Very bright. 50c 
and 75c. 
**montanus—Common in and a great glory of the high Alps, 
making neat clumps of bright green foliage, covered with 
golden Buttercups on 6 to 8 inch stems from very early 
to mid-Spring. High shade and a woodsy, light, open soil 
and considerable moisture until the plants go dormant in 
late Summer. 50c and 75c. 
ROMNEYA Coulteri (Matilija or Tree Poppy) —Pinnate, gray 
green leaves and huge, white, Poppy-like flowers, 6 to 8 
inches across, which have many golden anthers and are 
very fragrant. Should be planted in fu!l sun, in well drained 
soil. To 8 feet high. A spectacular woody perennial for mild 
sections. Should be pruned to the ground during the Win- 
ter. Not hardy in very cold climates but if planted early, 
will bloom in late Summer and early Fall. Late Winter and 
Spring delivery only. $1.00 and $1.25. 
ROSCOEA *cautleoides—A rare and choice fleshy-rooted plant 
from China with dark green, narrow leaves and Orchid-like 
blooms of exquisite, pale Primrose-yellow, several to each 
short spike. 2 ft. For moist, rich soils with good drainage 
and partial shade. Much admired in our gardens. Plant 
about 4 inches deep and mulch in cold climates. Spring 
delivery only. 75c, $1.00, and $1.50. 



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