POLYANTHUS 
This ‘many flowered” Primula has beautiful, large flower 
clusters on tall stems. The ancestors of the modern Poly- 
anthus are probably P. Acaulis and the Cowslip or the 
Oxlip of the European woodlands. The flowering trees 
and shrubs of the home garden offer the same environ- 
ment in miniature. It is the best known primula and means 
“primrose” to most people. 
COLOSSAL STRAIN. These primroses are grown to sat- 
isfy the American taste. Such advances in hybridization 
have taken place as to make this newer Polvanthus far 
superior to the older strains. The blossoms of these Giants 
are early and unbelievably large. Under proper cultiva- 
tion, the individual flowers can measure from 1% to 2 
inches or more. Well grown seedlings from this strain will 
produce larger blooms than will divisions. They are heavy 
textured, and are carried in large umbels on sturdy stems. 
The foliage is lush, well marbled, and beautiful in itself. 
The color sequence is wide and varied, with many unusual 
shades, from almost black, dark, velvety red, through 
flame-red, tangerine, orange, copper, gold, yellow and 
cream, to white; from apple-blossom pink through clear 
pink to rose, burgundy and violet; apricot, peach, salmon, 
lavender, and many two-toned pastels. Mixed colors. Pkt. 
$1.00. 
PASTEL SELECTIONS. These are gathered from selected 
plants, in pink, lavender, peach, apricot, salmon, rose, 
lilac, and two-toned shades, as well as new color breaks 
and unusual tones, many of which have been hand polli- 
nated. These are primroses for the discriminating, for blue 
ribbons as well as garden effect. These seeds may be 
slower to germinate. Save even the smallest seedling. 
Mixed colors only. Pkt. $2.00. 
BLUE SHADES. Ranging from forgetme-not blue through 
sapphire to purple. Although our planting of this color is 
completely isolated, the seed is not guaranteed to be 100% 
blue. The blooms are not as large as those of the 
Colossal strain, and the seed is slower to germinate. 
Pkt. $1.50. 
The Pastel Shades and the Blue Shades should be 
grown in the shade, in acid soil, to preserve the 
colors. 
FOR MASS DISPLAY 
WHITE. Of colossal size, and unusually fine. Strik- 
ing with a group of Bliimlisalp, Ullswater or Corona- 
tion Gold Pansies. Pkt. $1.25. 
RED SHADES. Large, dark, velvety red to flame red. 
Combine these with Pay Dirt or Coronation Gold 
Pansies in the Spring border. Pkt. $1.25. 
YELLOW GOLD. A striking collection of the largest, 
choicest yellows, and the deepest golds of fine form 
and texture. Accent with Ullswater or Firebeacon 
Pansies. Pkt. $1.25. 
YELLOW, COPPER, RUST SHADES. for a superb dis- 
play and a fine sequence of brilliant tones that blend 
well. These tones withstand the heat and strong sun- 
light of warmer localities. Pkt. $1.25. 

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AURICULA 
The AURICULA is almost as popular as the Polyanthus. It 
is an alpine plant requiring lime, some shade and good 
drainage. It is happiest in a moraine, but a rockery with 
a north exposure is very satisfactory. We suggest sharp 
sand and rock chips around the roots and crowns of the 
plant, when grown in the border. We have found a gen- 
erous dressing of sand around—(but NOT over)—the plant, 
a helpful winter protection. It blooms from April till June 
and again in the fall. From neat rosettes of thick grey- 
green leaves, spring fleshy stems supporting large clusters 
of flowers. The colors include yellow, light brown, blue, 
henna, plum, purple, rose, pastel tones, and some brassy- 
green shades. The blossoms are particularly effective in 
small flower arrangements. Although it is a little slower 
to mature than the Acaulis or the Polyanthus, the Auricula 
is sturdy and lasting. In colder climates, Auriculas are ex- 
cellent for potting in cool greenhouses, and in warmer sec- 
tions they are good lath house subjects. Large flowered 
strain, mixed colors only. Pkt. $1.00. 
ASIATIC PRIMULAS 
DENTICULATA CASHMERIANA. An old favorite, orig- 
inally brought from the Himalayas. Beaultiful lavender, 
heliotrope-blue and white florets, close set, on stout stems. 
The flowers develop ahead of the grey-green serrated folli- 
age. Mossy, grey rocks make a harmonious background 
for this vigorous Primula. Mixed colors only. Sold out till 
july 1, 1947. 
CAPITATA MOOREANA. Like Denticulata, a native oi 
India. The fragrant heliotrope-blue flowers of this Primula 
blossom in late Summer. The under surface of the bright 
green, dentate foliage, as well as the stem, is covered with 
a white meal. The flowers are bell shaped and are set 
loosely. It requires ample shade and water. In our locality 
it has bloomed from late Spring through Summer into 
late Fall. 

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