GENERAL PRIMULA CULTURE 
Three fundamentals for the successful growing of all Prim- 
roses are: (1) Sufficient drainage: (2) Partial shade; (3) 
Plenty of water during the blooming season. The soil 
should be deeply dug and enriched with barnyard ma- 
nure, raw bone meal, or a balanced commercial fertilizer. 
Divide Acaulis and Polyanthus every two years, otherwise 
the blooms tend to become smaller. After plants have 
finished blooming, or in early Fall while the ground is still 
warm, they should be dug, the soil washed off the roots, 
and the plant segments broken apart. Trim both tops and 
roots and replant the divisions, being careful to water and 
shade them until néw growth has become established. 
After the flowering period is over and the plant has be- 
come dormant, clip the foliage of Acaulis, Polyanthus and 
the Candelabras about 22 inches above the crown. The 
Primroses described in this catalogue are hardy and need 
protection only in SUB-FREEZING weather, when the local 
practices used for perennials may be safely followed. In 
localities where early snow blankets the plants, they rarely 
need further protection. In dry climates, mulch with peat, 
straw, or hardwood sawdust, cr sprinkle them to encase 
thém in ice. In mild, damp climates, evergreen boughs are 
the best covering, for they afford air drainage and lessen 
the danger of rot. In wet climates do not allow a soggy 
blanket of leaves to collect on the Primroses. 
Primroses are unusually vigorous and healthy and the 
few garden ills worth mentioning in their connection, are 
more likely to affect plants weakened from the lack of 
proper care. The strawberry weevil, described as the 
“white grub of the May beetle’, usually attacks only older 
plants which have been left in the same location for two 
or more years. Its presence is indicated by yellow leaves, 
and, in extreme cases, by wilted foliage and blooms. In 
small gardens the Primroses may be dug, the weevils 
washed off the roots, and the plants reset in a new location. 
As a preventive for the beetle, from mid-May through Sum- 
mer, use a poison bait which may be obtained at any seed 
store. This bait will also help in solving the slug and snail 
problem. Red Spider, a well known mite, sometimes at- 
tacks the under side of the leaves during hot, dry weather. 
It is effectively controlled by washing off the tiny webs 
with a strong spray of water, or various new sprays. Dur- 
ing abnormally wet weather, black spots on leaves may 
occur. Apparently these spots do not injure the plant ma- 
terially, but merely detract from its appearance. These 
usually disappear with the advent of warm, sunny 
weather. Controlled by any fungicde dust containing 
copper. 


HARDY CYCLAMEN 
NEOPOLITANUM. Spring and Fall blossoms in white, 
pink, and rose shades make this a flower gem needed to 
complete your garden. The beautiful marbled, heart- 
shaped foliage holds a flower reaching 4 inches high. 
Especially fine when planted in a well-drained spot with 
partial shade. Since it is very slow to germinate, sow 
seed during the period of frosts, not over % inch deep, 
and 1 inch apart. In transplanting, the little corms should 
barely be covered. Never allow them to dry out. We rec- 
ommend a light summer mulch to conserve moisture, and 
a winter mulch to keep heavy rains from packing the 
soil. Mixed only. Growers’ pkt., 100 seeds, $1.00. 

CHRISTMAS 
ROSE [> 
HELLEBORUS NI- 
GER. These snow 
white blossoms with 
their beautiful, shiny 
green foliage are 
winter blooming and 
make exquisite 
flower arrangements 
for holiday use. We 
offer seeds from the 
finest types availa-§ 
ble. Pkt. $1.00. Sold 
out till June, 1949. 


GUARANTY. All seed is guaranteed true to description, but 
is not guaranteed for the result of the growing, over which 
we have no control. Liability under this guarantee is lim- 
ited to the price of the seed purchased. 
TERMS. Remittance with order, please. No C.O.D. orders 
accepted. All prices shown on this list are net. All seed 
shipped postpaid. 
LOCATION. Drive south from Portland on Southeast 82nd 
Avenue, three miles beyond the city limits, to Lawnfield 
Road ("Primrose and Pansy” Sign.) 

HERBERT F. 
LAWNFIELD ROAD 
THE CLARKES 
MARGUERITE R. 
PHONE: MILW. 2-5607 
CLACKAMAS, OREGON 
SWEENEY, KRIST & DIMM, PRINTERS, PORTLAND, OREGON 
