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ESCHSCHOLTZIAS OR CALIFORNIA POPPIES 



Euphorbia 



Strong-growing annuals, suitable for 

 beds of tall-growing plants, or mixed 

 borders; the flowers are inconspicuous; 

 the foliage, however, is exceedingly 

 ornamental. per pkt. 



2452 Variegata (Snow on the 

 Mountain). Attractive foli- 

 age; veined and margined 

 with white; 2 feet. Per \ oz., 



20cts $0 10 



2451 Heterophylla {Annual 

 Poinsettia). An annual re- 

 sembling in habit and color 

 the beautiful hothouse Poin- 

 settia. The plants grow 2 to 

 3 feet high, of branching, 

 bush-like form, with smooth, 

 glossy green leaves which 

 about midsummer become a 



Eschscholtzia (California Poppy, Cold Cups) 



This beautiful and brilliant annual has been greatly improved in recent years and 

 now have many beautiful and unusual colors. 



eed may be sown at any time during the spring, the earlier the better where they are 

 to remain, as they do not stand transplanting. They will grow nicely 

 and bloom profusely over a long season in any sunny position. As a 

 subject for beds of any size or as a border, their finely cut, blue-green 

 foliage, and glossy flowers of satin-like texture, make them one of the 

 most desirable annuals. As cut flowers they are very artistic, and when 

 used for this purpose, should be cut when in bud. 1 foot. PE r pkt 



2421 Aurantiaca. Rich golden orange $q \q 



2422 Chrome Queen. Rich chrome yellow io 



2428 Rosy Queen. Soft flesh-pink io 



2425 Crimson King. Rich carmine-crimson 10i 



2427 Purple Glow. A new color in California Poppies — a bright 



reddish-purple and the darkest shade yet obtained 10 



Geisha. Bright scarlet on the outside, inside rich golden orange 10 



Vesuvius. Rich wallflower or coppery red 10 



2439 Collection of a packet each of 

 /M tl& ' t ' ie aDOVe ^ sorts, 50 cts. 



^ /iWnk' 2440 Single Mixed. All colors. Per 



' yVJ^gl.|^ oz., 30 cts 5 



2437 New Hybrid Mixed. This 

 mixture has been saved from a 

 number of new sorts of wonderful 

 colorings, including wallflower 

 red, old gold, fire-red, chestnut, 

 cream and many other rich and 

 unusual tones. Per j oz., 30 cts.; 

 oz., $1.00 10 



Euphorbia Variegata (Snow on the Mountain) 



per pkt. 

 $0 15 



beautiful orange-scarlet, presenting a striking appearance 



Ferns 



2470 Mixed. Should be grown in a peaty, sandy soil and moist shady position 

 in the garden during summer. Sow on the surface in seed pans or pots, keep 

 moist, and in a temperature of 60 degrees 15 



Geranium (Pelargonium) 



2530 Zonale, Mixed. A superb strain of the largest and finest varieties. Very 

 interesting to grow from seed, which should be started indoors and trans- 

 ferred to the open in May or June 15 



Geum (Avens) 



2541 Atrosanguineum PL PI. Beautiful hardy perennial, bearing profusely 

 large, showy double dark-crimson flowers all through the summer; an elegant 

 flower for bouquets; 18 inches 15 



2542 Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double brilliant orange scarlet; in flower through- 

 out the entire summer 15 



2543 Lady Stratheden. New double-flowering golden-yellow 25 



Echinocystis Lobata (Offered on page 86) 



We offer an unusually fine line of Zinnias. See page 62, also 116 and 118 



