PRIMROSES 
Hardy primulas are among the most popular and best 
known perennials. In moderate climates, by selecting 
varieties with different blooming seasons it is possible to 
have primroses in flower the year around. Since the hun- 
dreds of varieties of primulas come from all over the 
world, it is also possible to choose types adapted to almost 
any climatic conditions. Asiatic primulas are becoming 
increasingly better known, and, as an addition to the 
Acaulis, Polyanthus and Auricula plantings, they provide 
a longer sequence of bloom. 
In cool climates primrose seed can be sowed successfully 
at any time of the year, but we believe the best germina- 
tion will result when it is planted either in late winter or 
early spring, before the season of frosts is over. If sowed 
EUROPEAN 
POLYANTHUS 
This ‘“many flowered” primula has beautiful, large flower 
clusters on tall stems. The ancestors of the modern Poly- 
anthus are probably P. Acaulis and the Cowslip or the 
Oxlip of the European woodlands. The flowering trees 
and shrubs of the home garden offer the same environ- 
ment in miniature. It is the best known primula and means 
“primrose”’ to most people. 
COLOSSAL STRAIN. These primroses are grown to sat 
isfy the American taste. Such advances in hybridization 
have taken place as to make this newer Polyanthus far 

Polyanthus Yellow, Copper, Rust Shades 
during the heat of summer it is always advisable, after the 
first seedlings have been carefully removed, to leave the 
seed flats undisturbed, until cooler weather to give the 
planting a chance for secondary germination. This ap- 
plies especially to both pastel and blue Polyanthus, Acau- 
lis, and to all the Asiatics. The latter often will not germi- 
nate while the weather is too warm. We recommend late 
winter or early spring sowing for good germination of 
Asiatics. 
In warmer climates, best results will be obtained by plant- 
ing the primrose seeds in the coolest part of the year. 
Our primula seed is gathered from plants ESPECIALLY 
SELECTED AND GROWN for seed production. We offer 
only fresh seed, gathered at maturity, and properly cured 
to ensure good germination. 
PRIMULAS 
superior to the older strain. The blossoms of these giants 
are early and unbelievably large. Under proper cultiva- 
tion, the individual flowers can measure from 1% to 2 
inches or more. Well grown seedlings from this strain will 
produce larger blooms than will divisions. The blooms are 
heavy textured, and are carried in large umbels, on sturdy 
10 to 12 inch stems, well above the lush green foliage. The 
color sequence is wide and varied, with many unusual 
shades, from almost black, dark, velvety red, through 
flame-red, tangerine, orange, copper, gold, yellow and 
cream, to white; from apple-blossom pink through clear 
pink to rose, burgundy and violet; apricot, peach, salmon, 
lavender, and many two-toned pastels. It blooms ten days 
to two weeks earlier than most other Polyanthus, enabling 
the grower to get his stock on the market while prices are 
higher. While these are hardy outdoor primulas, they are 
magnificent when grown in pots, under conditions where 
indoor culture or growing in lath houses is desired. The 
varied color range and attractive foliage make them valu- 
able for combination pots and boxes, and they are excel- 
lent cut flower material for corsages and small nosegays. 
Seed sowed in cool greenhouses in late fall or early winter 
should produce seedlings for profitable early spring sales 
in flats. Seed sowed in late winter or early spring should 
give either good sized plants for early fall sales, or iarge, 
blooming, specimen plants for sale the following spring. 
Well grown, blooming size plants of this strain should re- 
tail at from 50c to $1.00 each. In mixture only: Growers’ 
pkt., 400 seeds, $1.00; 1/16 oz. $3.00; Ye oz. $6.00; % oz. 
$12.00; Y2 oz. $24.00; oz. $45.00. 
PASTEL SELECTIONS. These are gath=red from selected 
plants, in pink, lavender, peach, apricot, salmon, rose, 
lilac, and two-toned shades, as well as new color breaks 
and unusual tones, many cf which have been hand polli- 
nated. These are primroses for the discriminating, for blue 
ribbons as well as garden effect. These seeds may be 
slower to germinate. Save even the smallest seedling. 
Mixed colors only. Growers’ pkt., (400 seeds) $2.00; 1/16 oz. 
$4.50; Ye oz. $9.00; % oz. $18.00. Sold out till July, 1949. 
BLUE SHADES. Our blue shades are practically free from 
magentas. The color range is from forget-me-not blue thru 
medium to sapphire and darkest blue. The blooms are al- 
most as large as those of our mixed Polyanthus. Growers’ 
pkt., 400 seeds, $2.00; 1/16 oz. $4.50; ¥%e oz. $9.00; % oz. 
$18.00. 
