planting them remember to add some fine gravel or 
crushed rock to the soil and allow a thin layer on top also. 
The hardy Asiatics are the next to bloom in the Gardens, 
and they present so different an appearance from the 
more commonly known primrose, that many visitors ask 
what kind of flowers they are. The candelabra type, such 
as the P. Pulverulenta, carries flower stalks from two to 
three feet high, with successive tiers of flowers in whorls 
all the way up the stem. In a massed planting they make 
a gorgeous display. They demand more shade and water 
than other types and respond to a rich soil. These later 
blooming primulas follow the Auriculas and prolong the 
primrose season well into June. We had a beautiful 
showing of P. Bulleyana last summer in mid-June. The 
foliage of these Asiatics disappears in winter. 
CULTURE 
Three things of importance in the culture of primroses 
are good drainage, partial shade and plenty of water. 
The soil should be deeply dug and enriched with barn- 
yard manure, bone meal, or a balanced commercial ferti- 
lizer. Acaulis and Polyanthus should be divided every 
two years. The primulas listed are all hardy and need 
only the same protection given other hardy perennials 
in the event of extreme weather. 
PRIMROSES 
ACAULIS 
Beautiful Blues that bear dozens of blossoms among 
lush dark green foliage. They bloom in December when 
winters are mild—they bloom in February—and all spring 
—and if kept watered well through hot summer, will 
bloom in late August. 
Select plants 50c, 75¢ and $1.00 each 
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Double Primroses 
Lilacea, a dainty lavender double. Color may vary a 
little in different soils. 
Bridesmaid—a sweet little double white, like a miniature 
rose, sometimes has pinkish cast due to soil elements. 
Large healthy plants 50c and 75c each 
