POLY ANTHUS 
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 Polyanthus far 
superior to the older strain. 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 ttself. 
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 forget-me-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. Striking 
with a group of Blumlisalp, Ullswater or Coronation Gold 
Pansies. Pkt. $1.25. 
RED SHADES. Large, dark velvety red to flame red. Com- 
bine these with Pay Dirt or Coronation Gold Pansies in 
the Spring border. Pkt. $1.25. Sold out till July, 1948. 
YELLOW GOLD. A striking collection of the largest, choic- 
est 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 display 
and a fine sequence of brilliant tones that blend well. 
These tones withstand the heat and strong sunlight of 
warmer localties. Pkt. $1.25. 
JULIAE HYBRIDS 
The original of this charming primrose came from the 
Caucasus Mountains some 40 years ago. Its hybrids are 
hardy and multiply rapidly. If planted in partial shade 
and given plenty of water, it will blossom from spring 
through the summer and fall. Fine for rock garden and 
border. Try the claret or burgundy-red shades near 
orange-copper for accent. 
The many named hybrids, which have been added to 
the Juliae family, have so enlarged its color range that it 
now contains the pure white of SCHNEEKISSEN, ALBA 
and SNOW BUNTY; the creamy yellow of DOROTHY; 
the pink and rose shades of MRS. McGILLIVRAY, ROSEA, 
SPRINGTIME, CRISPI, E. R. JAYNES, and KINLOUGH 
BEAUTY; the blue of BUNTY; and the bluish or violet 
tones of HELENAE, PAM, PRIMROSE LODGE, and WEE 
GEM. Our planting includes all of the above named va- 
rieties, and also many unnamed hybrids. 
Since our seed is from hand pollinated blooms, we will 
have only a limited supply, and orders should be placed 
early. Mixed. Pkt. $1.00. Sold out till July, 1948. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS are enclosed with each seed 
order. 

Polyanthus Yellow, Copper, Rust Shades 
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