STREPTOCARPUS 
(CAPE PRIMROSE) 
Streptocarpus is easy to grow and will do well outdoors in a shady, sheltered 
location, in any good loose soil, or as a house plant. 
As a pot plant it is best to use a Gloxinia or Violet mix (two-thirds well- 
decayed leaf mold, one-third sandy loam). Plants bloom in about four months 
and blossom continuously. As plants become larger, it is not uncommon to 
have ten or twelve blooming spikes at one time. Like other Gesnarias, you 
may propagate by leaf cuttings or divisions; however, growing from seed is 
the most satisfactory. Colors range from pure white through pink, rose, salmon, 
blue, to a deep violet. Plants are shipped in crates of twenty-five — twelve 
plants may be ordered in conjunction with Tuberous Begonias or Gloxinias. 
Price F.O.B. Santa Cruz — 25 for $4.25 — 100 for $15.50 
Seed: Packet $2.00 — One-half Packet $1.00 
ACHIMENES 
ADELE DELLA HAUTE — lavender rose GRANDIFLORA — purple red (trailer) 
AMBROSIE VERSCHAFFELT — lavender HARRY WILLIAM—purple red (upright) 
ANDERSONI — medium blue JEWEL — lavender blue 
ATROPURPUREA — purple red LONGIFLORA — medium blue 
CAMELLIA BROZONI — lilac tint — MASTER INGRAM—carmine red (trailer) 
brown dots MEXICANA — dark blue 
CRIMSON GLORY — lavender orange PULCHERRIMA — purple 
DIADEM — purple red ROYAL PURPLE — royal purple 
FRANCOISE CARDINEAUX — lavender VENUSTA — dark purple 
CULTURE 
Achimenes do best under the same conditions we grow African Violets. They desire 
a very loose mixture — a night temperature of 60 degrees, avoiding strong light. 
Started indoors they may be removed to a lath house or shady spot outdoors when 
they commence to bloom. They do best by planting 6 to 12 tubers in a 6-inch pot, 
keeping varieties separate as they multiply terrifically. Beautiful baskets may be 
obtained by planting dozens of the tiny tubers in wire baskets. Achimenes, no doubt, 
are the easiest of all Gesnerias to propagate — any part of a leaf, stem, or tuber may 
be broken off and they will start readily. Tubers resemble tiny miniature pine cones. 
Each $.25 — One Variety 12 for $2.00 
POLYANTHUS PRIMROSE 
Polyanthus Primroses are easy to raise as they will grow in practically all 
climates and in any good garden soil. 
The seeds are sown in June and July for Spring blooms, and the care of 
the primrose seedlings should follow that of the delphinium for the best results. 
Primroses need an abundance of moisture at all times, and should be well 
watered during the growing and blooming seasons. It is beneficial to add a 
quick-acting organic fertilizer as the plant starts to grow, and again when it 
begins to bloom. 
We have a large stock of improved hybrid plants in many and varied colors. 
COLORS: White, Pink, Rose, Crimson Rose, Blue Violet, Violet, Yellow, 
Apricot, Dark Blue, Pastel, Bronze, Light Blue. 
DELIVERY: We ship in bud and bloom, February and March. Without bloom, 
April through September, for following Spring bloom. 
Prices: $3.50 per doz. — $26.00 per 100 
Seed: Packet $2.00 
F.O.B. Santa Cruz 
