Welcome to the American Primrose Society

Bringing Primula enthusiasts together since 1941

The full name of our organization is 'The American Primrose, Primula, and Auricula Society', commonly referred to as 'The American Primrose Society'.  We are an international group of Primula enthusiasts. Some members are academics with special expertise in the genus Primula; some are collectors and hybridizers; others are general gardeners who are fascinated by the wide variety of primulas available.  With more than 450 species ranging from tiny European alpines to the stately 'candelabras' of Asia, there is a primula for everyone.

Current Primroses Quarterly

Contents President’s Message by Alan Lawrence ....... 3 Primroses For Sale by Joan Hoeffel ....... 5 Breeding Green- and Grey-Edged Auriculas by Dr. David Mellor ....... 7 APS National Show, 2010 by Deborah Wheeler ....... 11 American Primrose Society National Show Winners, 2010 ....... 13 A Primula from Africa? by Maedythe Martin ....... 14 Through the Year with Barnhaven Primroses by Lynne And David Lawson ....... 23 Report on the BC Primula Group Show, April 10th, 2010 by Michael Plumb ....... 24 Vancouver Island Rock and Alpine Garden Society Spring Show by Maedythe Martin ....... 26 Earthworms in the Garden by Joan Hoeffel ....... 28 New Members this Quarter ....... 35 Officers of the Chapters ....... 35

[The cover shows a 'Paris 90' polyanthus grown from Barnhaven seed]

Read our President's message

Announcements

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Esther ('Candy') Strickland, President of the Tacoma Chapter.  We will be posting an obituary in due course.  People who wish to express their condolences to her friends and family may find the following website useful:

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Esther-Strickland&lc=7564&mid=4318148

♦ It's time to start thinking of the next SEED EXCHANGE! Please save some of your seed to donate.  The deadline for donations this year (2010) is October 31st.

♦ Remember that if you are a donor there is a more generous limit on the amount of seed you may purchase.  See the list of seed that was available last time, and whet your appetite for the coming Exchange!  Details will be posted in the fall.  If you intend to donate seed, please read the section 'How to Donate', and remember to keep the seed cool to maintain its viability.

♦ Some areas of this website are available only to members.  Members will need to register with their REAL names to access these areas.  Members, please note that you do not need to remember the password which you received ages ago for the old website.  Simply make up your own username and password when you register!   If you are not a member, join us and receive all the benefits of our membership!  See 'What's New' for more information.

♦ The National Show was held at Tower Hill Botanic Gardens, Boylston, MA, hosted by the New England Chapter - April 30 - May 2, 2010.  Photos are posted in our Photo Gallery section, and you can now find the show report under Showing Primula > National Show, page 2. 

♦ The APS 2009 Photo Contest is now closed. Save your best photos for the 2010 contest. Contact the Editor of the Quarterly at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for instructions on sending your photos by email or post.

♦ The 2010 Dorothy Dickson Award for Outstanding Service to the APS has been awarded to Ed Buyarski, President of the Juneau Chapter, who was APS President over a ten-year period.  Congratulations, Ed!

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