DOUBLE PRIMROSES 
It has been said that double Primroses approximate in 
sentiment the Irish melodies of Thomas Moore. Their endear- 
ing charms are not young, however, but old, sometimes 
centuries old, plants having been handed down through the 
generations. 
Americans are urged to guard the few varieties available 
to them lest they dwindle away as many of the old named 
ones have in Europe. Spring transplanting is safest; and 
when plant becomes a clump, divide it in May. Keep weevil 
bait under the leaves in spring, Summer and fall; never 
allow soil to dry out; plant in spots where hot sun does 
not strike and in loamy ground deeply prepared with com- 
post, leaf mold or very old manure forked in the upper part. 
A top mulch of old manure is beneficial. Above all, water 
heavily in Summer. 

MARIE CROUSSE—Rose-violet or light burgundy depend- 
ing upon soil. Petals laced with white. Origin: France 
about 100 years ago. Vigorous, robust plants, $1.25 each. 
MOONLIGHT—Fully double, light yellow Polyanthus of 
beautiful form. Vigorous, healthy plants, $3 each. (Supply 
limited.) Summer herbaceous. 
DOUBLE LAVENDER (Quaker’s Bonnet)—The lovely, very 
old mauve double varying from lilac to pink depending 
upon soil. 75c each. Please note postage rates, page 36, 
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