in Spring or 



Nudicaule (Iceland Poppy) 

 [hP-R-18 in.) This hardy 

 Poppy slightly resembles the 

 delicately formed annual 

 Shirley. However, the plants 

 are somewhat different in 

 habit and contain many shades 

 of yellow and orange. At its 

 base each plant forms a neat 

 tuft of finely cut leaves above 

 which rise bare wiry stems 

 holding cup-shaped single 

 flowers. Iceland Poppies are 

 valuable in a hardy border or 

 in a permanent rock garden, 

 and when in bud they are 

 desirable for cutting. (Notice 

 the direct color photograph 

 on the inside front cover.) 



Coonara Pink Hybrids Clear 

 shades, from pale pastels to 

 deep rose. An Australian 



variety of great beauty 



jfoz. 60c; pkt. 15c 



Sunbeam Since it is more 

 thrifty, with finer stems and 

 handsomer flowers, this is an 

 improvement over the original 

 Iceland strain. The plants 

 will produce flowers the first 

 season from seed sown early, 

 and the blossoms are un- 

 equalled for cutting. 



Orange 



White 



Yellow 



Any one of the above: 

 y% oz. 35c; pkt. 15c 



Mixed. .% oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



The dazzling Portulaca combines well with Ageratum and Sweet Alyssum 

 to form a pretty border planting. 



Orientale [hP-2H ft.] These are the royal members of the 

 Poppy family. They are majestic in all their characteristics, 

 have magnificent foliage, sturdy stems, huge cup-shaped 

 flowers with crinkled petals, and large decorative pods. 

 In the herbaceous border they form a gorgeous picture. 



Red Glowing scarlet with bases of petals bluish black. 



Hybrids A splendid collection mostly red, with some 

 white, rose, lavender, orange, and crimson. 



Each of the above: 24 oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 

 Poor Man's Okchid (See Schizanthus) 



PORTULACA (Moss Rose) [hA-6 in.] This garden gem 

 will thrive in a dry sunny spot where most other flowering 

 plants would die of thirst. It is of spreading habit with 

 fleshy stems, light green in color and often tinged with red. 

 Small needle leaves give it a mossy appearance. The glossy 

 cup-shaped single blossoms and rose-like double flowers 

 about one inch across cover the plants and create a dazzling 

 display of color throughout the summer. 



Single This large flowering type with gay single flowers is 

 very satisfactory. 



Scarlet White Yellow 



Pkts. 10c each 

 Mixed y 2 oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Double Mixed Sometimes called "Bed of Roses." A choice 

 blend which, while never entirely fixed, will produce a 

 large percentage of doubles % oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Pot Marigold (See Calendula) 



POTENTILLA (Cinquefoil) [hP-R-12 in.] This trailing 

 plant, quite similar in habit and foliage to the Strawberry, 

 makes an excellent addition to the hardy border or the 

 rock garden. The upright branching stems carry a quantity 

 of five-petaled disc-like flowers. 



Nepalensis (Miss Willmott) The blossoms are a lovely 

 salmon-rose with dark centers Pkt. 15c 



Polyanthus (See Primula) 



PRIMULA (Primrose) Certain varieties of this plant are 

 tender, while others are hardy and give fine satisfaction in 

 the open ground, preferably in rich soil and partial shade. 



Malacoides (Baby Primrose) (tP-16 in.) A favorite for 

 growing outdoors in mild climates and one of the best 

 Primroses for potting. Clusters of dainty lilac blossoms on 

 long stems Pkt. 15c 



Hardy Varieties [hP-R-6 in.] In early spring these Prim- 

 roses produce handsome rosettes of leaves from the centers 

 of which rise lovely velvety flowers in a rich assortment of 

 colors. They delight in a rich soil but do best in partial 

 shade. They are treasures in a rock garden or in a low 

 permanent border. 



Auricula Clusters of fragrant flowers in shades of fawn, 

 brown, and maroon with enveloping leaves Pkt. 25c 



Veris Mixed (Polyanthus) Each stalk of this "Bunch 

 Primrose" carries several flowers in a thick rounded cluster. 

 Colors are purple, orange, and crimson Pkt. 15o 



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