. Primula Veris Superba. Oriental Poppy. PRIMULAS (Primrose)-. The hardy primroses are among the most beautiful and inter- esting of our early spring flowers. Plant them in rich, well- drained soil, in the border or in a sheltered nook in the rockery; if possible, in a half-shady place. Acaulis Alba plena. Very showy and useful; double 25 cts. each; § per doz. — Coerulea. A most novel variety, with deep purplish-blue flowers of large size; early and prolific. !_5 cts. each; §~"' per doz. — Croussei plena. Distinct and pleasing shade of purplish-red. 25 cts. each; § per
. Primula Veris Superba. Oriental Poppy. PRIMULAS (Primrose)-. The hardy primroses are among the most beautiful and inter- esting of our early spring flowers. Plant them in rich, well- drained soil, in the border or in a sheltered nook in the rockery; if possible, in a half-shady place. Acaulis Alba plena. Very showy and useful; double 25 cts. each; § per doz. — Coerulea. A most novel variety, with deep purplish-blue flowers of large size; early and prolific. !_5 cts. each; §~"' per doz. — Croussei plena. Distinct and pleasing shade of purplish-red. 25 cts. each; § per doz. Cashmeriana. Deep lilac flowers, produced in dense, round heads, 1J inches across, and enveloped in a white mealy pow- der. A most attractive and pretty species. — Alba. A beautiful pure white. Veris (English Cowslip). Plants grown from a select strain of seed, and embrace a fine range of colors. 10 cts. each. § per doz.; §8 00 per 100. Veris Superba. A flowered form, producing individual flowers from 1 to 2 inches across; in color they are a bright canary-yellow with a golden centre; perfectly hardy, and when in flower present a sheet of bloom. 20 cts. each; § per doz.; per 100. Vulgaris (English Primrose). An old favorite, and should be found in every garden; one of the earliest spring flowers; of bright canary-yellow; very fragrant. Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; § per doz. Set of 8 Primroses, a fine collection, for § JAPANESE PRIMROSES (p. Con. Sieboidiy These are not so well known as they deserve; they are of free growth, with dark green foliage, and throw up in the late spring innumerable stems of large flowers, varying in color from pure white to rich crimson. They succeed under the same conditions as the common hardy Primroses, and are also useful for forcing under glass, making beautiful pot plants. Alba Magnifica. Very fine large pure white. Elfe. Fine-fringed delicate rose. Else Beyer. Bright rose, lighter
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