. Large-Flowering Chinese Primrose VARIOUS PRIMROSES. 3823 ^orhesi{BahyPrimrose). This is the freest-flower- ing Primula we know of. The little plants throw up tiny flower stalks when only a few weeks old. These should be pinched off and the plants kept growing until October, and from then on until late in the spring they produce their sprays of beautiful rosy-lilac flowers in profusion 25 3824 Kewensis. This variety is most attractive, with pleasing bright yellow flowers borne on long stems. It is delightfully fragrant and stands well as a house plant 25 3826 Malacoides. A fine house plant, s
. Large-Flowering Chinese Primrose VARIOUS PRIMROSES. 3823 ^orhesi{BahyPrimrose). This is the freest-flower- ing Primula we know of. The little plants throw up tiny flower stalks when only a few weeks old. These should be pinched off and the plants kept growing until October, and from then on until late in the spring they produce their sprays of beautiful rosy-lilac flowers in profusion 25 3824 Kewensis. This variety is most attractive, with pleasing bright yellow flowers borne on long stems. It is delightfully fragrant and stands well as a house plant 25 3826 Malacoides. A fine house plant, somewhat like P. Forhesi, but larger in all its parts; flowers delicate lilac. 25 3827 â Alba. A new white-flowering form 25 HARDY PRIMROSES. These are among the best of the early spring-blooming plants. With a slight protection they will stand the winter, but will do better if protected by a cold frame. 1500 Auricula. Awell-knownfavoriteof great beauty; seed saved from splendid choice mixed varieties; 6 inches. 15 3825 Japonica (JapanesePrimrose). Bright and showy flowers; borne in whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches long; mixed colors 15 3830 Vulgaris {English Primrose). Canary-yellow, fragrant. J^ oz., 50 cts 10 {See also Cowslip and Polyanthus.) For complete list and Cultural Notes see our Garden Book for 1917
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