- AND OF the inner ancient wisdom, of monas- 
teries and spinning prayer wheels, where 
the alpine grandeur and medieval aspect 
has not changed since Marco Polo’s visit 
seven centuries past is the homeland of 
the oriental Primroses. And if gold lies 
heavy in the streams which become Asia’s 
s = =. largest rivers, riches also bloom for the 
Fianis ecoricctem strong enough to penetrate to the high 
valleys, meadows and slopes, for it is the birthplace of many 
more beautiful things which have been transplanted to our 
gardens. Lilies, roses, iris, poppies, rnododendrons, spireas, 
azaleas, to mention a few, grow there with a lavishness 
during the swift summer against a background of such 
gigantic proportions as to be beyond conception. 
Nor can the designs, colors, shapes and scents of the 
Asiatic Primulas be conceived without first-hand acquaint- 
ance. Representative types listed herein are all easy to 
grow when given a Shady location which gets early morning 
sun or dappled sun and shade, a deep and retentive soil to 
hold the moisture which is needed throughout the spring 
and summer. Watering after sundown is preferable. 

Candelabra Primulas 
Found growing at lower altitudes, usually from 8,000 to 
11,000 feet, and generally localized in the mountain meadows 
of northern Burma and southwestern China, Candelabra 
Primulas are used to melting snows in the spring and the 
monsoon from late June until fall. From this springs their 
natural thirst which must be satisfied during dry periods. 
Please note postage, page 35. 
P. PULVERULENTA BARTLEY STRAIN—Probably the most beauti- 
ful of all in frosted pinks ranging from delicate to deep tones, 
saffron or red eyes, heavily silvered stalks and buds. To 3 feet in 
May. 50c each, 3/$1.35, 6/$2.50. 
P. PULVERULENTA—Brilliant cerise-crimson richly silvered stalks 
and buds. Chinese-Tibetan border. To 3 feet in May. 35c, 3/$1. 
P. AURANTIACA—May in fall bloom, bright orange flowers circling 
a dark, polished stalk about a foot high. The shortest, most debonair 
Candelabra from the highest altitude. May to June bloom. From 
western China. 502 each, 3/$1.35. 
P. BURMANICA— Violet with orange cye, one of the handsomest of 
the group from Upper Burma. To 3 feet in May and June. 50c each, 
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