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ORIENTAI^ POPPIES. 



(Papaver Orientate.) 



These are the regal representatives of this popular 

 genus, far surpassing in splendor of bloom all the annual 

 and biennial kinds, and for a gorgeous display of rich and 

 brilliant coloring nothing equals them during their period 

 of flowering in May and June, and whether planted 

 singly or in masses their large flowers and freedom of 

 bloom render them conspicuous in any position. They 

 are of the easiest culture; almost any kind of soil suits 

 them, but they do best in deep, rich loam; set the plants 

 out in fall or very early spring; give them water occa- 

 sionally during dry spells in the early part of the season; 

 mulch with stable litter in fall, and they will increase in 

 size and floriferousness for several years. After flower- 

 ing the plants die back, usually reappearing along in 

 early September, br as soon as the weather gets cool. 

 During this resting period care should be taken in cul- 

 tivating the beds that the roots are not disturbed, any 

 disturbance at this time usually resulting in failure. We 

 offer the following distinct varieties: 

 Qoliath. Fiery scarlet. 

 Princess Louise. Salmon-pink, 

 Alahogany. Dark crimson-maroon. 

 Mrs. Perry. Salmon-rose. 



Silberblick. Bright salmon-red, with white spots. 

 Trilby. Brilliant red. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 6 varieties, fl.25. 

 Finest Mixed Varieties. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ; 



110.00 per 100. 



ICEI.A1VD POPPIES. 



(Papaver Nudicaule.) 



The plant is of neat habit, forming a tuft of bright green 

 fern-like foliage, from which spring, throughout the entire sea- 

 son, a profusion of slender leafless stems 1 foot high, each 

 graced with charming cup-shaped flowers. We offer them in 

 white, yellow, orange, scarlet, Or in mixture. (See illustration 

 jn page 234.) 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Primula Vebis Suphbba. 



Oriental Poppv. 



PRIMlJLrAS (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 white. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



— Coerulea. A most novel variety, with deep purplish-blue 

 flowers of large size; early and prolific. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz. 



— CrOUSSei plena. Distinct and pleasing shade of purplish- 

 red. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Cashmeriana. Deep lilac flowers, produced in dense, round 

 heads, IJ inches across, and enveloped in a white mealy 

 powder. A most attractive and pretty species. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz. 



Veris (iJuglish Cowslip). Plants grown from a select 

 strain of seed, and embrace a fine range of colors. 10 cts. 

 each; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



Veris Superba. A giant-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; $2 00 

 per doz.; $1.5.00 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; $1.50 per doz. Set 

 of 7 Primroses, a fine collection, for $1.25. 



JAPANESE PRIMROSES (P.Cort. Sieboia;,) 



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-fiinged delicate rose. 

 Else Beyer. Bright rose, lighter centre. 

 Lilacina Marginata. White sufi'used with mauve 

 Robert Herold. Bright rosy-crimson, with white eye. 

 Werner. Tender rose, with white veins. 



20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. Set of 6 sorts for $1.00. 



We can supply seed of most of the Hardy Bereniual*. See Flower Seed Department, pases 58 to 126. 



