new roots beginning at the base of the crown barely below soil surface. 
Another reason for heavy summer watering. Should the center of 
the plant show signs of mushiness, uSe dust containing fermate and 
sulphur. Hot, humid weather is often responsible for such rotting 
which can be controlled by regular precautionary dustings. 
Fungus Control in Seed Beds—Semesan used in solution, 1 teaspoon 
to 1% quarts water, will control with safety certain fungi attacking 
germinating seed and seedlings. Give two even applications 24 hours 
apart. Do not use Arasan, Phygon or Spergon as pre-emergent fungi- 
cides as they inhibit or prevent germination. When dusting young 
seedlings with fungicides and insecticides, use equal parts of dust 
and tale as strength of chemicals used in dusts seems to vary and 
burn will thus be avoided. Unscented tale may be bought at any 
drug store. 
Pests—Root weevils are controlled in the adult beetle stage from 
late spring to fall by placing an all-purpose bait beneath foliage here 
and there throughout your plantings. Lead arsenate sprayed on the 
foliage and adjacent shrubbery several times during the late spring 
and summer kills all leaf-chewing insects. Should plants diminish 
in size during winter and early spring, or appear sickly perhaps it is 
the larvae (also Known as grubs, or weevils) of the beetle eating 
the roots. Lift the attacked plants, wash roots clean and reset in 
new ground. If impossible to do this use a good soil fumigant. 
It is reported that Lysol in combination with nicotine—a tablespoon 
of each to the gallon, two cups to the plant poured close around the 
crown—is effective. 
Cutworms and slugs are destroyed by all-purpose baits. 
Red Spider may attack when plants are insufficiently watered or 
during abnormally dry, hot periods. When present, leaves diminish 
and turn yellowish-green. Unless eradicated loss results. Ask your 
garden supply house for the most effective red spider control. 
In late fall or early winter place Red Squill in any mole runs and 
under plants at intervals throughout the garden to poison the field 
mice. 
Winter Care—All of the Primulas listed in this catalog have 
wintered in Quebec in below-zero temperatures. They should receive 
the usual care given all perennials. In the absence of snow (the 
best protection) ice can be produced as needed in freezing weather 
by a gentle spray from the garden hose. Heavy watering bruises 
foliage at such times. Ice protects plants from drying and if ever- 
green boughs, corn stalks, excelsior or other airy material are at hand, 
these placed over the ice slow up the thaw. Boughs or other material 
are often sufficient. 
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and English Societies’ books. American Primrose Society, four 
illustrated Quarterly magazines, $1.50 (see insert); and $1. 
brings you the National Auricula and Primula Society (of 
England) 1950 Year Book with EIGHT COLORED PLATES and 
articles on Primrose culture. English Year Book available from 
Barnhaven, Gresham, Oregon. 
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