. Large-Flowering Chinese Primrose Primula Obconica Grandiflora PRIMUI^A OBCONICA. These are of the easiest culture in greenhouse or light window of dwelling house, flowering abundantly and continuously with little care. T/tey will not germinate well in any compost containing peat or leaf mould. To develop the colors to the highest degree, grow in heavy soil, and at a temperature as near 60 degrees as possible. The Grandiflora varieties are the freest- flowering, but lack the very large individual blooms of the newer Gigantea type. PER PKT. 3815 Obconica Giantea Mixed. All colors 20 3820 Obcon
. Large-Flowering Chinese Primrose Primula Obconica Grandiflora PRIMUI^A OBCONICA. These are of the easiest culture in greenhouse or light window of dwelling house, flowering abundantly and continuously with little care. T/tey will not germinate well in any compost containing peat or leaf mould. To develop the colors to the highest degree, grow in heavy soil, and at a temperature as near 60 degrees as possible. The Grandiflora varieties are the freest- flowering, but lack the very large individual blooms of the newer Gigantea type. PER PKT. 3815 Obconica Giantea Mixed. All colors 20 3820 Obconica Grandiflora Mixed. All colors 10 3810 Crispa. A charming variation, having the petals wavy or fluted; color a tender, delicate rose. ... 25 VARIOUS PRIMROSES. 3823 Forbesi (Baby Primrose). This is the freest- flowering 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 grow- ing 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. Forbesi, but larger in all its parts; flowers delicate lilac. 25 3327 — 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. A well-known favorite of great beauty; seed saved from splendid choice mixed varieties; 6 inches 15 3825 Japonica (Japanese Primrose). Bright and showy flowers; borne in whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches long; mixed colors 15 3830 Vulgaris (English Primrose). Canary-yellow, fragrant. I oz., 50 cts 10 (See also Cowslip and Polyanthus.) For complete list and Cultural
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