and seek the shade of pine, birch and Rhododendron forests which 
help clothe the Himalayas of India, Tibet and western China. Over this 
scene of wild grandeur the silver whip of the summer monsoon 
drenches windward slopes and valleys from April to October. 
Investing the garden with something of their native mystery and 
all of their magnificence, the Asiatic Primulas listed herein are easy 
of culture when given shade, deep, retentive soil and water, preferably 
after sundown, to Keep soil moist. 
Candelabra Primulas 
Candle Primulas—so called for the brilliant succession of bloom 
circling their stalks—are, for the most part, localized in the mountain 
meadows of northern Burma and southwestern China at elevations 
of from 8,000 to 11,000 feet. In the garden as in their own mountains 
those of lower altitudes flower first while those of higher elevations 
follow, tracing the progress of spring as it climbs upwards in their 
native land. ‘The first four listed below begin bloom here in late 

Massed Candelabra Primulas 
April continuing most of May; the remainder come on at various 
times throughout May, carrying into early June. Blooming height is 
from 114-3 feet depending upon cultural and climatic conditions. They 
enjoy a rather heavy, fat soil. 
For Postage Rates See Page 31. 
P. JAPONICA—One of the easiest, gayest and most dramatic per- 
formers in shades of pink and rose. 35c each, $3/$1. 
P. JAPONICA variety ETNA—Rich terra-cotta variation of the above, 
beautiful in itself or with the pink and rose shades. 35c each, 3/$1. 
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