MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES. 
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POPPIES. Annnals. A great advance has 
been made in recent years in the development of 
the poppy, which has brought it into deserved 
popularity, and it may be safely said that no 
other flower produces a more brilliant display of . 
color during the blooming period. Annual pop- 
pies should be sown where they are to remain, 
as they do not stand transplantmg. 
1. Peacock. (See cut.) A new and exceedingly 
pretty poppy, gro\ving ai>out two feet high and 
blooming freely. The most striking feature of the 
flower is the conspicuous glossy black zone near 
the center, wliich brings out the vivid scarlet 
and cherry crimson of the rest of the flowers. 
Pkt. IOC, 3 pkts. 25c. 
,2. Snowdrift. (See cut.) Kone of them can 
approach the Snowdrift for neat and compact 
habit of growth or immense size of flowers, fre- 
?uently measui-ing 2'A to 3 inches in diameter, 
t is a profuse bloomer, covering its foliage with 
pure white flowers. Pkt. lOc, 3 pkts. 25c. 
3. The Mikado. (See cut.) One of the most 
charming sorts of the poppy family has been 
sent to this country from Japan, and is in form 
and cliaracter essentially a Japan&se flower in its 
quaint yet artistic beauty. Flowers pure white 
at the back, its fringed edges crimson scarlet. 
Pkt. lOo, 3 pkts. 25c. , ^, . 
i. Fairy Blush. Few poppies can equal this 
in beauty, and no others remain nearly so 
long In flower. A bed of these presented one 
continuous successdon of flowei-s tor fully two 
months, and it was the admiration of all visitors. 
The mammoth flowers are perfectly double, and 
measure from 10 to 13 inches in circumference. 
The petals are elegantly fringed with pure 
white, except at the tips, where they are dis- 
tinctly colored with rosy cream. Pkt. 5c. 
6. Scarlet Tulip Poppy. One of the most 
showy varieties in the entire collection. 
The plants grow quickly from seed to a height of 
about 14 inches, producing large, vi\nd scarlet 
blossoms, which nave a dark spot at the liase of 
the petal. Well grown plants will often produce 
60 or 60 of these showy flowers. Its flowering 
season is longer than most varieties, and u.sually 
an abundance of bloom is produced for 6 or 7 
weeks in succession. Pkt. lOc. 
6. Lavender Qem. Flowers extra large and 
very double. The blossoms are a, clear lavender , 
and one of the most beautifully tinted varieties 
we have seen. Pkt. lOc. 
7. Shirley Popples. (See cut. opp. page. These 
lovely poppies represent an entirely new strain of 
the fianunculus-flowored family. They range in 
color from pure white through many shades of 
pale pink, rose and carmine, ending in the deep- 
est crimson; many delicately edged, blotched 
and striped, which adds greatly to their loveliness. 
The form of the (lower is most beautiful, gen- 
erally single or semi-double, and will be found 
very valuable for table decorations. Pkt. lOc. 
8. Crimson Queen. Large, double variety, with 
crimson colored flowers of perfect form. Pkt. 
lOC. 
6. California White. A half-hardy perennial, 
bearing enormous flowers for several weeks 
during the; season. It is sometimes called "Bush 
or Qiant Poppy." In the habit of growth it re- 
sembles a dwarf tree. Pkt. iOc. 
10. Imperial Mixed Popples. This is a magnifi- 
cent mixture of over 20 of the best named flower- 
ing sorts. This mixture includes Mikado, Dane- 
brog and Lavender Gem, besides over 15 other 
choice poppies. Pkt. IOc 
11. Mephisto. (See cut.) Extra large flow- 
ers of a scarlet shade, with deep, violet purplish 
spots. Pkt. lOc. 
12. Paeonia Flowered. A gloriously beauti- 
ful class of these favorites, witli immense 
double blossoms of every conceivable shade and 
color. Pkt. IOc. 
13. The Tree Poppy. A native of the south- 
ern part of California, where it grows to a 
height of 2 or 8 feet, and produces its beauti- 
ful golden flowers in the greatest profusion. It 
is a strong, rapid grower, and makes a most 
beautiful plant for the lawn or for pot culture 
in the hou.se. Per pkt. 35c. 
14. Umbrosum. Richest vermilion, with a 
deep shining black spot on each petal, tlius 
forming a btack cross. Pkt. 5c. 
POLYANTHUS, Hixed. The flowers are 
produced very freely and are of the richest 
shades and colors. Seed should be sown in the 
house in rather .shallow boxes in well pulverized, 
rich soil that has enough sand in it to make it 
porous. When set in the garden the plants 
succeed best in rich soil and a pasition that is 
moist and partially shaded. Pkt. I5c. 
PRinULA. Primrose. Tender perennial. 
This charming and beautiful flowering plant is 
indispensiible for winter or spring decorations 
in the home or conservatory. It is one of our 
most important winter-blooming pot plants. 
The seed we offer is of the highest merit, 
and has been saved from the best strains 
of English and Continental growth. Sow 
in March, April or May. 
Japonica, Mixed. These are semi- 
hardy and with protection will stand the 
winter, but will do better if protei^ted by 
a cold frame. The flowers are bright and 
showy, borne in clusters on stems 6 to 9 
inches in length. Pkt. lOc. 
Acaulls. Tlie hardy garden Prim- 
rose ; succeeds with winter protection in 
almost any location, throwing up its 
beautiful little flowers quite early in 
spring. Pkt. IOc. 
Primula Obconlea Grandiflora. A 
novelty of the Primrose family. It is a 
strong, compact grower, forming im- 
mense clumps of beautiful green leaves, 
from which rise tall and graceful stems 
bearing aloft large fringed flowers of a 
delicate pink tinge. Easily grown from 
seed. Pkt. l5o. 
CHINESE PRIMROSE. (See cnt.) To 
this class belong the Ijeautiful large flow- 
ering varieties so much admired. The 
markings are indescribably beautiful. 
1. Single PrInfred. Blue. Pkt. 2Sc. 
2. Single Fringed. Crimson. Pkt. 25c. 
3. Single Fringed. Red. Pkt. 25c. 
4. Single Fringed. Striped. Pkt. 25c. 
5. Single Fringed. White. Pkt. 25c. 
6. Single Fringed. Mixed; all colors. 
Pkt. 25C. 
7. Single. Mixed; all colors. Not 
fringed. Pkt. 15c. 
8. Double Fringed. Mixed; all colors. 
Pkt. 2SC. 
Poppy, Mephisto. 
Chinese Primrose. 
