REGIONAL PLANTING OUTLINE 
The following outline is based upon information collected 
from gardeners successfully growing Primroses in these 
areas over a period of years and are meant not as set rules 
but as general recommendations influenced by local weath- 
er conditions. 
Eastern, Mid-Western and Mountain States 
Sow Seed: October, November, December to freeze outdoors 
over winter. March and April using easy artificial freezing 
and hot water methods as outlined in seed pamphlet. In 
cooler areas, fresh seed in July and August. 
Plant Seedlings: April, May, June, July, Sept. early Oct. 
Plants: March, April, May, June, July, Sept., early Oct. 
Northern California and Bay Area 
Seed: July, August (new harvest) and from September 
through fall, winter and spring using the quick and easy 
hot water or artificial freezing methods, or both. 
Seedlings: From Sept. through fall and winter depending up- 
pon locality and with possible exception of Jan. 
Plants: The year around with possible exception of January. 
Southern California and Southern States 
Seed: July and August (new harvest) in cooler localities. 
From September throughout fall, winter and early spring 
in warmer areas using easy germinating methods. 
Seedlings: From October throughout fall and winter depend- 
ing upon local weather conditions. 
Plants: From October throughout fall, winter and spring 
months through June. 
Pacifie Northwest 
Seeds July and August (new harvest). November, Ieece miners 
January to freeze outdoors during winter; February, 
March and April using easy germinating methods. 
Seedlings: July, August, September, October and spring. 
Plants: From Feb. through spring, summer and fall to Nov. 
Cool Greenhouse Culture 
Seed: Beginning September through fall and winter using 
quick and easy artificial freezing and hot water methods. 
Seedlings: Oct., Nov., Dec. for following spring bloom. 
Suggested temperature range: Between 40-60 degrees. 
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