
PACIFIC STRAIN OF POLYANTHUS PRIMROSES 
As the Polyanthus group is the most hardy and easiest to grow of all the Primrose family, suc- 
ceeding in practicaliy every climate, we have concentrated our work on improving this particular 
type. Our aim is to develop a wider and clearer color range, taller stems, and larger size of 
individual flowers and flower heads. After testing all of the important strains in commerce, we - 
spent years of breeding and selecting from some 20,000 seedlings each year. We introduced our 
strain experimentally at the Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island, where 
the exhibit, although comparatively small, created such interest that our stock was completely 
sold out within two weeks. This is, perhaps, the best recommendation our strain could have. 
SELECTED PLANTS 
Delivery February to End of September 
We now grow from 30,000 to 50,000 seedlings annually from which we select only those 
which meet our standard of quality, and ship them during February and March with flowers on. 
Later shipments up to the end of September are shipped without flowers. In this way we can 
offer each year more and more advanced quality, with wider range of shades and larger flowers 
as each year steps up the progress in breeding. They are the last word in Primroses that money 
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petted COLORS 
White Bronze Blends Carmine-Rose Golden Yellow 
Scarlet Flame Shades New Blends Dark Red 
Price .. . 25c each; $2.50 per dozen; $20.00 per 100. F.O.B. Capitola 
Orders for less than 1 dozen not accepted 
Seed ... The seed we are offering is produced by artificial cross-pollination from the most 
outstanding new seedlings each year. By this method we can offer a quality which is in a class 
by itself. The production, naturally, is very limited and very costly but only in this way can the 
finest results be obtained. The new crop is available by July 1, which is also the best time for 
sowing. We pack approximately 125 seeds to a packet which, under reasonably good conditions, 
will germinate within two weeks after sowing. All colors listed as per selected plants are avail- 
able separately or in complete mixture. 
Price .. . $1.00 per packet. (Sold out until July, 1946.) 
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