PRIMROSES 
Hardy primulas are among the most popular and 
best known perennials. Massed under flowering trees 
and shrubs; grouped in the border; naturalized in 
woodland, by stream or pool, or in the rock garden 
they present a gorgeous picture. Moreover, in mod- 
erate climates, by selecting varieties with different 
blooming seasons, it is possible to have primroses in 
flower the year around. Since the hundreds of varie- 
ties of primulas come from all over the world, it is 
also possible to choose types adapted to almost any 
climatic conditions. Such primulas as Sieboldii, which 
withstand the rigors of a Siberian winter, or Auriculas 
from the Alps, or Candelabras from the high eleva- 
tions of China, should surely thrive in any of the 
colder sections of the United States. Asiatic primulas 
are becoming increasingly better known, and, as an 
addition to the Acaulis, the Polyanthus and the Auri- 
cula plantings, they provide a longer sequence of 
bloom. 



In our locality, the soft, lavender-blue heads of Cash- 
meriana-Denticulata are forerunners of Spring. Acaulis and 
Juliae follow and then comes Polyanthus. Overlapping 
these are Auricula, Chionantha, Sieboldii, and a multi- 
tude of Candelabras. And in Summer we have Bulleyana, 
Florindae and Capitata Mooreana. All of these varieties 
are perennial, and, as soon as a well chosen planting be- 
comes established, it should, as the plants develop from 
year to year, grow increasingly beautiful. A long suc- 
cession of attractive primrose blooms is surely a garden 
goal worth striving for. 

Our Colossal Pastel Polyanthus 
Our primula seed is gathered from plants ESPECIALLY 
SELECTED AND GROWN for seed production. We offer 
only fresh seed, gathered at maturity, and properly cured 
to ensure good germination. 

Acaulis 
In cool climates primrose seed can be sowed successfully 
at any time of the year, but we believe the best germina- 
tion will result when it is planted either in late winter or 
early spring, before the season of frosts is over. If sowed 
during the heat of summer it is always advisable, after the 
first seedlings have been carefully removed, to leave the 
seed flats undisturbed, until cooler weather to give the 
planting a chance for secondary germination. This ap- 
plies especially to both pastel and blue Polyanthus, Acau- 
lis, and to all the Asiatics. The latter often will not germi- 
nate while the weather is too warm. We recommend late 
winter or early spring sowing for good germination of 
Asiatics. 
In warmer climates, best results will be obtained by plant- 
ing the primrose seeds in the coolest part of the year. 
EUROPEAN PRIMULAS 
ACAULIS 
This is the low growing “bunch” type, having a profusion 
of flowers with each bloom on its own individual stem. It 
is early and is very effective when planted in ‘‘drifts’’ in 
a natural woodland setting, or when used in rockeries, or 
in borders. This primrose blooms about two weeks or more 
ahead of the Polyanthus, thus extending the flowering 
period of the primrose garden. 
GIANT FLOWERED. This variety is a great improvement 
over the older forms, both as to size of flower and shades 
of color. When in full bloom, this luxuriant plant is a verit 
able mass of brilliance. Each tight, rose-like bud is on its 
own separate stem. These are especially suited for cor- 
sages and small nosegays. It can be effectively grown in 
pots in a cool greenhouse or in warmer localities, in a lath 
house. The colors are white, cream, yellow, various shades 
of pink, rose, lavender, blue, purple and red. The pink and 
blue shades may germinate more slowly. Mixed colors 
only. Pkt. $1.00. 
BLUE ACAULIS. This rich medium blue acaulis has par- 
ticularly fine form and texture, although not quite as large 
a bloom as the mixed, giant flowered. It is especially at- 
tractive because of its profuse blooming habit. Pkt. $2.00. 
Sold out till July, 1948. 
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