IT’S PRIMROSE TIME 
Primroses are fast becoming recognized as one of the 
loveliest perennials, and here in the Northwest where the 
climatic conditions are ideal, a proper selection of types 
makes it possible to have primroses blooming most of the 
year. They have also been growing in popularity by leaps 
and bounds in the midwest and eastern states as more and 
more flower lovers have discovered that it is not at all 
difficult to be a successful grower of the hardy primulas 
such as are listed here. 
We are frequently asked the difference between Acaulis 
and Polyanthus type of primulas. The Acaulis type bears 
each single flower on a separate stem, while the Poly- 
anthus bears its flowers in large clusters of florets on 
stems from six to twelve inches high. The blue primroses 
listed are of the Acaulis types as are also the double 
primulas, Lilacea and Bridesmaid. The doubles do not 
set seed so must be propagated by root division. All 
these Acaulis are the first to bloom in the spring, although 
that does not mean they, limit themselves to that time 
alone! If given plenty of/ water through the hot season, 
they reward their owners with many more blooms in the 
late summer and early fall. In fact, this year we have 
had blue primroses heaton all the year ’round. 
The Polyanthus group ‘which bursts forth in a galaxy 
of color just a little later than the Acaulis, is one of the 
most popular for home gardeners. There is no limit to 
the variety of shades and color combinations and they 
are profuse bloomers. Our plants are grown from seed 
of colossal strain and bear huge florets on strong stems 
from eight to twelve inches tall. Here at the Gardens 
during the blooming period of the Polyanthus we hurry 
out each morning in anticipation of finding new and un- 
usual beauties—and are seldom disappointed. 
The Auriculas, so much loved in England, are becoming 
more popular in this country as rock garden plants. They 
follow the Polyanthus in blooming time and are a fine 
addition to your ‘hardy garden perennials. Their smooth 
green foliage is beautiful the year round, and their soft 
velvety colors are a delight. Another of their endearing 
qualities is a delicate fragrance. Auriculas are natives 
of the Alps and adhere to their original preference for 
a rocky soil in which they get proper drainage. When 
