IT’S PRIMROSE TIME 
Primroses are fast becoming recognized as one of the 
loveliest perennials, and here in the Northwest where the 
climatic conditions are ideal, a proper selection of types 
makes it possible to have primroses blooming most of the 
year. They have also been growing in popularity by leaps 
and bounds in the mid-west and eastern states as more 
and more flower lovers have discovered that it is not at all 
difficult to be a successful grower of the hardy primulas 
such as are listed here. 
We are frequently asked the difference between Acaulis 
and Polyanthus type of primulas. The Acaulis type bears 
each single flower on a separate stem, while the Polyan- 
thus bears its flowers in large clusters of florets on stems 
from six to twelve inches high. The blue primroses listed 
are of the Acaulis type, as are also the double primulas, 
Lilacea and Bridesmaid. The doubles do not set seed so 
must be propagated by root division. All these Acaulis are 
the first to bloom in the spring, although that does not 
mean they limit themselves to that time alone! If given 
plenty of water through the hot season, they reward their 
owners with many more blooms in the late summer and 
early fall. In fact, this year we have had blue primroses 
practically all the year ’round. 
The Polyanthus group which bursts forth in a galaxy of 
color just a little later than the Acaulis, is one of the most 
popular for home gardeners. There is no limit to the var- 
iety of shades and color combinations and they are pro- 
fuse bloomers. Our plants are grown from seed of colossal 
strain and bear huge florets on strong stems from eight 
to twelve inches tall. Here at the Gardens during the 
blooming period of the Polyanthus we hurry out each 
morning in anticipation of finding new and unusual beau- 
ties—and are seldom disappointed! 
The Auriculas, so much beloved in England, are becom- 
ing more popular in this country as rock garden plants. 
They follow the Polyanthus in blooming time and are a 
fine addition to your hardy garden perennials. Their 
smooth green foliage is beautiful all the year round, and 
their soft velvety colors are a delight. Another of their 
endearing qualities is a delicate fragrance. Auriculas are 
natives of the Alps and adhere to their original preference 
for a rocky soil in which they get proper drainage. When 
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