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NEW DOUBLE-FLOWERING ORIENTAL POPPY "OLYMPIA" 



Illustrated in colors on plate opposite 



While double and semi-double forms of the Oriental Poppy are mentioned in some of the horticultural textbooks, we have never 

 seen such until our attention was called to the variety here offered by one of our correspondents in Maine who has grown it for several 

 years, but who has been unable to furnish us with any definite data of its origin. 



We take pleasure in offering it, believing it to be one of the most interesting and distinct Poppies yet introduced. 



The plant is of strong, vigorous habit, but of compact growth not exceeding 2-J- feet in height and produces its flowers more profusely 

 than any other variety known to us; these flowers, the form of which is well shown in the illustration, when fully developed are 

 about 4 inches in diameter; when first opening full double, but show a slight centre with a bunch of stamens as they mature. 

 In color it is a brilliant rich flame scarlet overlaid with an iridescent glistening golden salmon; a brilliant golden sunset, one of our 

 artist friends called the color. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Papaver Orieiltale (The Large Oriental Poppies) 



These are the regal representatives of this popular genus, growing 3 to 3J feet high, and far surpassing in splendor of bloom the 

 annual and biennial kinds, and for a gorgeous display of rich and brilliant coloring nothing equals them during their period of flower- 

 ing in May and June, and whether planted singly or in masses their large flowers and freedom of bloom renders 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 early spring or fall— give them water occasionally 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 flowering the plants die back, usually reappearing in 

 early September, or as soon as the weather gets cool. During this resting period care should be taken in cultivating the beds that the 

 roots are not disturbed, any disturbance at this time usually resulting in failure. 



Goliath. One of the largest and most vigorous brilliant scarlets. 

 Jeannie Mawson. Very large flowers, a beautiful shade of 



soft rose. 

 Mrs. Perry. Salmon-rose. 



Price. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Set of 6 for $1.75. 

 Choice Mixed Oriental Poppies. Grown from a select strain. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100 



Orange Queen. Large rich orange-red. 



Princess Ena. Medium sized, tulip-shaped flower of a pleasing 



tone of orange- salmon; very free. 

 Royal Scarlet. Medium size, but most prolific brilliant scarlet. 



Shrubby Clematis 



Davidiana. A most desirable variety, with fresh, bright green 

 foliage and tubular bell-shaped flowers of deep lavender blue 

 during August and September, deliciously fragrant. 50 cts. each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Integrif olia Coerulea. A good border plant, growing from 18 

 to 24 inches high, producing its small but interesting porcelain- 

 blue flowers from June to August. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Recta. Grows from 2 to 3 feet high, and produces fragrant pure 

 white flowers in very large, showy clusters during June and July, 

 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



DictamnUS (Gas Plant) 



Fraxinella. A very showy border perennial, forming a bush 

 about 2\ feet in height, having fragrant fcliage and spikes of 

 rosy-pink flowers with deeper veins during June and July. 

 Requires a heavy; strong soil, and an open, sunny position. It 

 isnotadvisiable to transplant often, as they improve-with age 

 it being one of the most permanent features of the hardy her- 

 baceous border. Instances are known where this plant has out- 

 lived father, son and grandson in the same spot. 



— Alba. The white flowered variety of above 

 35 cts. each; $3.50 per do/. 



Coreopsis 



Lanceolata grandiflora. One of the most popular hardy plants. The 

 flowers are a rich golden-yellow, of graceful form and invaluable for cutting; 

 blooms during the entire summer and autumn. 



Rosea. Finely divided, dark green foliage, bearing in August and September 

 numerous small pink flowers; useful in border or rockery; 1 foot. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



New Quilled Coreopsis Lanceolata 

 Etoile d'Or 



A distinct and novel variety in which the petals instead of being flat are 

 quilled or tubular, giving them a stellate or star-like appearance; in color it 

 is like the type, a rich golden-yellow 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 

 per 100. 



Dianthus (Pinks) 



Deltoides {Maiden Pink). A charming creeping variety, with medium-sized 

 pink flowers in June and July; especially suited for the rock garden. 



— Alba. A pretty white-flowered form. 



Latifolius atrococcineus PI. PI. (Ever-blooming Hybrid Sweet William)' 



A beautiful summer bedding variety, producing masses of brilliant fiery 

 crimson double flowers throughout the entire season. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



See also Hardy Pinks, page iqi and Sweet William, page iqs 



New Coreopsis Etoile d'Or 



We offer on the inside of the back cover of this catalogue a choice list of books on horticultural subjects 



