. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 12«6 The American Florist. July 17, sailed by red spider, whereas these pests cannot thrive or exist under cir- cumstances favorable to and neces- sary lor the welfare of the plants. Not one ot our greenhouse plants has received more attention In the matter of improvements than the Chi- nese primula. As originally received in this country from China in 1820 the flower was insignificant and the color poor. Now we have single and double flowers of many superb colors, and the individual blooms of several varieties ar
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 12«6 The American Florist. July 17, sailed by red spider, whereas these pests cannot thrive or exist under cir- cumstances favorable to and neces- sary lor the welfare of the plants. Not one ot our greenhouse plants has received more attention In the matter of improvements than the Chi- nese primula. As originally received in this country from China in 1820 the flower was insignificant and the color poor. Now we have single and double flowers of many superb colors, and the individual blooms of several varieties are imposing in size. The fo- liage also has been developed into or- namental forms, so that the plants are admirable decorative subjects before a flower is visible. There are several strains, and to obtain the most satis- factory results it is necessary to ob- tain the most up-to-date varieties. For general purposes the Superb Fringed Red and Superb Fringed White meet all requirements. The plants are of strong growth, bearing flowers well above tlie foliage. The flowers are large, finely formed, of good substance, elegantly fringed, and (in the case of the first named) of a rich purplish red color, with a small yellow eye, having the advantage of standing the sun without changing color better than any other primula. The other is the perfection of white primulas for general cultivation. What more does anybody want? Variety! In this respect there is the greatest scope for indulgence. Crim- son King, deep crimson flowers, and small yellow eye encircled by a nearly black hand. Snowflalce, with fern-like foliage, fringed snow-white flowers with a well defined small yellow eye. Fa- vorite, delicate pink, each petal edged with bright carmine rose. Blue, large flowers of a rich blue color and ele- gant form. Crimson, velvety violet- crimson, fine form, great substance and exquisitely fringed. Rose, flowers of a charming bright rose-pink shade. Salmon, a most beautiful and distinct salm
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