GROWERS’ PRICE LIST - FINER PRIMULA SEED 
July 15, 1947 
COLOSSAL STRAIN OF POLYANTHUS PRIMROSES 
Grown for the American Taste 
i Be DIVIDUAL BLOOMS will measure 2 inches and over. In addition to the usual clear colors — white, yellow, 
red, etc. — this strain contains many variations of tones and shades not usually found in polyanthus primroses: 
lovely soft pastels in pink, lavender, peach, salmon and rose, as well as gold, tile shades, burgundy, fuchsia and violet 
tones. The massive flower umbels are carried on 10 to 12-inch stems, well above the lush green foliage. Individuals 
and growers not previously interested in primulas have, after seeing our plantings and exhibits, become primula enthus- 
iasts. Blooms ten days to two weeks earlier than most other polyanthus, enabling the grower to get his stock on the 
market while prices are higher. While these are hardy outdoor primulas, they are magnificent when grown in pots, 
under conditions where indoor culture or growing in lath houses is desired. The varied color range and attractive 
foliage make them valuable material for combination pots and boxes, and they are excellent cut flower material for 
corsages and small nosegays. Seed sowed in cool greenhouse in late fall or early winter will produce seedlings for prof- 
itable early spring sales in flats. Seed sowed in late winter or early spring will give good sized plants for early fall 
sales, or large, blooming, specimen plants for sale the following spring. Well grown, blooming size plants of this 
strain should retail at from 50c to $1.00 each. Since we are usually sold out by late March, we advise that orders be 
placed early. 
Growers’ pkt., $1.00; 1/16 oz., $3.00; % oz., $6.00; 4 oz., $12.00 % oz., $24.00 in mixture only. 
AURICULA 
The AURICULA is almost as popular as the polyanthus and is particularly successful in the colder northern sec- 
tions. This Alpine primula requires lime, shade and good drainage. It grows well in a rockery with a northern 
exposure. It is excellent in pots when grown in a cool greenhouse, in colder localities, or in a lath house in warmer 
sections. Although auricula seed may be planted at any time, we recommend late winter or early spring for especially 
good germination, preferably exposing the seed flats to frosts for a few days and nights. The colors include yellow, light 
brown, blue, henna, plum, purple, rose, pastel tones, and some brassy-green shades. Large flowered strain, mixed colors 
only, pkt. $1.00; 1/32 oz., $2.00; 1/16 oz., $3.50. 
ASIATIC or ORIENTAL PRIMULAS 
Since most of these come from high elevations such as are found in India, China, Tibet and Siberia, they can be 
successfully grown in colder as well as more moderate climates. The four CANDELABRAS listed below have suc- 
cessive whorls of flowers on stems from 1% to 3 feet tall. They are well suited to mass planting in the moister sec- 
tions of the rock garden, at the edge of a pool or a stream, or grouped in shade in the border. They are particularly 
effective when planted among ferns in the shady garden. We recommend late winter planting of seed of all Asiatics. 
If the weather is too warm, even freshly gathered Asiatic seed may give unsatisfactory germination till cooler weather. 
The CANDELABRAS are easy to grow and are a valuable addition to your list of perennials, whether sold as seed- 
lings or as blooming size plants. 
JAPONICA ETNA, a sturdy growing candelabra, with successive whorls of 
rose-red flowers on tall stems. Is most effective when naturalized among ferns in 
sun-dappled shade. Growers’ pkt., 50c; 1/16 oz., $1.00. 
PULVERULENTA, one of the choicest of the candelabras, with rose-pink whorls 
of flowers on farinose stems. This is the best variety for planting by pool or stream. 
Growers’ pkt., 50c; 1/16 oz., $2.00. 
PULVERULENTA, BARTLEY STRAIN, lovely soft pink to watermelon- 
pink florets, some with rose-red eye, growing on milky stems, attractive foliage. 
This is a “best seller”. Growers’ pkt., 75c; 1/16 oz., $2.50. 
BULLEYANA HYBRIDS, a summer flowering primula for the shady garden, 
having an excellent color range, from yellow, buff, apricot to burnt orange. The 
interesting terra cotta buds are followed by as many as 7 successive whorls of 
brilliant florets. Mixed only, growers’ pkt., 50c; 1/16 oz., $1.00 
Seed of other primulas grown by us is available only in retail quantities. Write for retail catalogue. Seed pur- 
chases are shipped postpaid. Please remit with order. No C.O.D. orders accepted. All prices here quoted are subject 
to change without notice, and are net cash. 
GUARANTY: All seed is guaranteed true to description, but is not guaranteed for the result of the growing, 
over which we have no control. Liability under this guarantee is limited to the price of the seed purchased. 
Write for Grower's Price List of Pansy Seed 
THE CLARKES saxctsrer. GROWERS 
CLACKAMAS, OREGON, LAWNFIELD ROAD 
