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Primula polyantha, (Polyanthus) Another hybrid strain that produces a galaxy of bright 
colors. Large individual flowers in dense flat umbels on sturdy 8 inch stems held 
over neat clumps of crisp looking deep green leaves about 5 inches long. Our plants 
are made up of the following colors: large, ereamy white with a bright yellow 
center; fine clear pink with white edges and rich dark red with vivid yellow centers. 
They are easy and fast growers in a rich, peaty acid soil in light shade and will 
stand full sun if the ground does not parch in summer. (Ph. 5-6) Please state the 
color you want. SCa MAGI alOTL UC. 12 Ota bd. OU. 
Primula polyantha duplex. (Formerly listed as Hose-in-Hose Yellow) A quaint old 
variety with curious flowers. One large yellow flower growing out of another like a 
wide open telescope. Fine clumps of dark green foliage about 4 inches high. Same 
treatment as above. BUCeMacingd tor ol.25, 1i2etOn bo-U0; 
*Primula sieboldii. A beautiful Japanese species that creeps by underground runners, 
forming large clumps of delicate looking, lobed, rich green leaves that wither away 
after flowering. In May and June it produces huge umbels of soft purple flowers, 
with the individual flowers as much as 2 inches across. It requires a light, but rich 
acid loam in a moist, shady or semi-shady location (Ph. 5-6) A fine companion to 
the polyanths group, blooming at the same time. 50c Each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $5. 
*Primula vulgaris coerulea (Usually listed as P. acaulis) A good blue variety of the old 
English wild Cowslip. A neat 3 inch high clump of rich green lettuce-like leaves, 
topped with fine blue flowers on thin 4 inch stems in April and May. These are 
seedlings from a good strain of seed and all should be true to color. Easily grown in 
a rich acid loam in partial shade, or full sun if the soil does not parch during 
draughts. (Ph. 5-6) HOGEP acho rot D125, . 12.for- $5.00, 
*Primula vulgaris rosea. Similar to the above in habit of growth, but with a profusion 
of delicate soft rose colored flowers. All these bloomed last year and are true to 
name. Boculachem ator J0Ccw 12 stori $550 
Primula vulgaris rubra. (Formerly listed as P. acaulis rubra) The same neat and compact 
foliage as the others, but with rich, deep red flowers on 3 inch stems in April and 
May. A choice variety, and our stock is limited. Same culture as all the others. 
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SPECIAL PRIMROSE COLLECTION 
Six very floriferous and choice varieties 
P. denticulata; P. juliana Dorothy; P, juliana Wanda; 
P. polyantha white; P. sieboldii; P. vulgaris coerulea. 
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3 of each (18 plants) 

PTEROCEPHALUS. (Dipsaceae, Teasel Family) 
Pterocephalus parnassi. From the Mountains of Greece comes this beautiful gray leaved 
plant that forms low spreading masses of fine, deeply cut, woolly gray leaves on 
intricate stems about 3 inches high, topped with a liberal sprinkling of pale lilac 
daisy-like flowers in July and August. It makes an excellent wall plant and requires 
a very gritty, well drained lime soil in full sun. (Ph. 7-8) Always in heavy demand 
and always scarce. Zoct Bachi® 3itor 1.90. 
* Indicates New Introduction. 
