A New Hardy Primrose.
PRIMULA WINTER!. This new primula is described as a fascinating species from the Himalayas, where it was discovered at an altitude of 10.000 feet, not far removed from the limits of the eternal snows. It is. therefore, perfectly hardy. It is said to seed freely, and will, no doubt, soon become a favourite among hardy plants. A Mr Winter first collected the seeds, and the species bears his name. This
newcomer resembles the common yellow primrose in habit, and flowers as profusely. The individual flowers are about the same size, and vary from pale to deep mauve. The foliage is attractive. owing to its whitish or mealy substance, which is a characteristic of
some forms of primula. When this new plant was exhibited by Messrs. R. Gill and Son. Penrhyn. at the Royal Horticultural Society on February 28. it received a first-class certificate, and a similar award from the National Hardy Plant Society.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 19, 10 May 1911, Page 40
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157A New Hardy Primrose. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 19, 10 May 1911, Page 40
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