CALIFORNIA POPPIES 
A beautiful ten-color lithograph renroduction fadmitted by art critics to be the best ever made 
of the California Poppy), on heavy plaie paper, suitable for framing, is issued with this 
Catalogue. 
As a work of art it speaks for itself. 
Extra copies and a packet of Seed mailed for lo cents. 
Every one knows and loves our bright little " State Flower," that in no small degree has made 
California famous as a land of flowers. \^ ho that has seen can forget the simple grandeur of 
our Poppy-clad hills in early spring ? These flowers are equally pleasing in their domesticated as 
in their wild state, and nothing is handsomer or richer in color than a bed of these in full bloom. 
The darlc orange variety is ti.e typical California Poppy, bnt there are other pleasing colors, the 
mo^t desirable of which we describ below and offer separately, at 6 cents per pkt. of 100 seeds, 
or the collection of 11 varieties for 40 cents. 
Eschscholtzia Californica. Bright sulphur yel- 
low, with rich orange center. 
Eschscholtzia alba. Pure white. 
Eschscholtzia aurantiaca. Darl^ orange. 
Eschscholtzia carminea. Large flowers of rich, 
rosy purple. 
Eschscholtzia erocea, fl. pi. Double orange. 
Eschscholtzia crocea alba, fl. pi. Doujle white. 
Eschscholtzia crocea striata. Beautifully striped. 
Eschscholtzia Mandarin. Inner side of the petals 
of a rich orange, the outer side being a bril- 
liant scarlet. 
All the above varieties mixed. Pkt., B cents. 
N^V California Poppy "GOLDEN WEST" 
This new variety is described by the introducer as follows: " A development from Eschscholtzia 
Marit-ima, of whicn it may bo described as a giant form, as the flowers uaeasure from four lo six 
iiicnes in diameter, and have large overlapping petals, often delicately wavtd at tiie edges. They 
are beautifully and variously formed— some being flat, others saucer-shaped, and others very deep 
and fluted. Words are inarteqnat'; to describe the wndroua beauty of these magnificent fl' wers; 
their intense and shining colur, immense size, and lovely forms calls forth the most enthusiastic 
expression of admiration." 
This variefy is especinlly recommended fnr Ea^stern gardens, owing to its early and long- 
continued season of blooming. Pkt., 100 seeds, 10 cents. 
Tbe Wild Flowery of Cevliforpizi 
THEJR WAIVES, HAUNTS AND HABITS 
By MARY ELIZABETH PARSONS. Illustrated by MARGARET WARRINER BUCK 
One hundred and fifty beautiful full-page illustrations; 460 pages. Bound in buck- 
ram, with suitable cover design. $2.00 net; $2.20 post paid. ' 
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Eschscholtzia Mandarin, fl. pi. A double variety 
of .he foiegoing, with very large flowers; ilie 
interior is a rich orange yellow, feathered 
towaids ihe edges with lemon; the outside, 
orange red, 
Eschscholtzia maritima. Very pretty sort, with 
silvery-gray foliage, beautifully laciniated; 
flowers of a bright canary-yellow, with deep 
orange spots at the base of each petal, form- 
ing a distinct " Maltese Cross." 
Eschscholtzia tenulfolia. Pale yellow, with finely 
cut foliage. 
