DOUBLE PRIMROSES 
A well-grown clump or two of double primroses in the 
garden is a mark of a real fancier, not because the price is 
rare, due to constant shortage, but because of their distin- 
guishing elegance and tradition. Primarily, the shortage 
is due to the fact they cannot be produced on the assembly 
line, like those primroses which set seed, but must be in- 
creased by dividing each old clump into as many plants as 
there are rooted crowns. Supply cannot keep pace with 
demand. 
Origin of the first two listed here is misty with centuries; 
Crousse is typically France of the ’80’s; and the last four are 
contemporary American which, if cared for, will become 
heirlooms several hundred years from now. These doubles 
are vigorous, needing no shawls against draughts like those 
which have ceased to be, but do their best when placed where 
the hot sun never touches them in a soil made organically 
rich and moisture retentive (see page 40), mulched and kept 
moist. Spring shipping and planting is recommended. Lift 
and divide in May or June when clumps become large. 
Doubles often lose leaves in summer. 
Price is per plant. When shipped with other primroses, 
doubles are post free. When ordered separately, add 75c. 
LAVENDER—Lavender, or pink-mauve, $1. 
SULPHUR—Primrose, or sulphur yellow, $3. 
MARIE CROUSSE—Rose-violet, edged white, $1.25. 
MOONLIGHT—Light yellow Polyanthus, $3. 
FREELAND’S ROSE—Spray-flowering, bright rose, $3. 
BURGUNDY BEAUTY—Rich wine, dwarf Polyanthus, $2.50 
DOUBLE PLUM—Purple-plum, spray type, $3 
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