P. ROSEA VAR. GRANDIFOLORA $1.00 
This wonderful plant sends up heavy masses of shocking-pink flowers 
early in the spring before its leaves appear. A vigorous grower, it likes 
plenty of moisture and is at its best naturalized in a swampy spot, 
although it grows excellently in the open border. 
P. RUBRA SEED ONLY 1953 
This plant is widely known and often incorrectly listed as P. hirsuta, but 
by any name it is an excellent rockery plant. Another species of the 
Auricula section, it has leaves covered with golden hairs, and pink, 
lilac, or white blossoms in May. It grows best in full sun in a well 
drained spot. 
P. SAPPHARINA $2.00 
Named for the sapphire which it actually resembles this tiny blue gem 
is very rare. It has leaves only a half an inch long, and a cluster of 
miniature blue bells on a 2” stem. It needs plenty of sun and moisture. 
P. SAXATILIS $.75 
This Cortusoides type from North Korea is another of our top favorites. 
The flowers are a cloud of pink, and very delicate in appearance, 
although this is a very tough plant. In a moist shaded spot it will bloom 
from early spring to late fall, and is excellent as a cut flower. 
P. SERRATIFOLIA $3.00 
Actually this plant is only a form of P. vochinensis, but we prefer to 
use this listing to avoid confusion. A very lovely Auricula specie, with 
small leaves and deep red flowers, this treasure wants full sun and a 
_well drained soil. 
P. SIBTHORPI $5.00 
This is THE PLANT that we have been trying to bring to market for 
many years, both for its true beauty and its historical significance. 
Coming from the Caucusus, it is "Ye Turkie Primrose" of the early 
herbalists, and is supposed to be the parent supplying all the color to 
both the Polyanthus and Acaulis hybrids. Although known in gardens 
since the 15th Century, it is almost extinct today. A "cushion" plant 
like the Acaulis and Juliae hybrids, its gold and apple blossom pink, 
ruffled flowers make a beautiful display in the early spring. 
