. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. 1430 PRIMULA PRIMULA soil. There are many varieties of this species, but the handsomest is P. denUculata, var. Caehemiriana. The form with white flowers is also pretty. Care should be taken that this species and its varieties are planted in a slightly elevated position where water will not settle around the pla
. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. 1430 PRIMULA PRIMULA soil. There are many varieties of this species, but the handsomest is P. denUculata, var. Caehemiriana. The form with white flowers is also pretty. Care should be taken that this species and its varieties are planted in a slightly elevated position where water will not settle around the plants in winter. If grown in a low, damp position, the crowns are liable to rot in winter. In a warm sheltered position in the rock garden P. capitata may be grown, but must be well sheltered from the hot summer sun. P. Japonlca is a splendid hardy plant and grows vigoroiisly in a rich, deep, moist soil. When the plants become established they self-sow themselves. It also makes a good plant to force in pots in the spring. The seed of this plant ought to be sown as soon as ripe; if this is not done they never come so evenly, and also require a long time to germinate. The native Primula Misfassiuica is a charming dwarf Primrose; to be suc- cessful with it the requirements are a very damp place and not too much shade. P. ronea, a Himalayan species with good qualities, can be grown in a sheltered place, but must be given a covering of dried leaves in the winter. P. Sieholdii is a distinct Japanese plant and is an exceedingly showy Primrose when grown under proper conditions. There are many named varieties of this plant, the best being Lilacina, Magenta Queen, Rosea alba, Rosea striata and Violacea. A light soil well enriched with decayed leaf-mold, a sheltered position with partial shade and a covering of dried leaves in the winter are the reqiiirements necessary for success with this Primrose and its varieties. This plant makes an excellent pot-plant and is easy to force in spring.
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