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DIGGS & BEADLES SEED CO., INC., RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
ORIENTAL POPPY 
SOME OF THE MOST 
DESIRABLE ANNUALS 
Low Growing 
Medium 
Ageratum 
Snapdragon 
Alyssum 
Aster 
Gypsophila 
Balsam 
French Marigold 
Gaillardia 
Scotch Marigold 
Poppy 
Dwarf Nasturtiums 
Mallow 
Eschscholtzia 
Zinnia 
Lobelia 
Stocks ! 
Verbena 
Salvia ; 
Calendula 
Salpiglossis 
Pompon Zinnia 
Phlox 
Clarkia 
Tall 
Growing 
Cosmos 
Larkspur 
African Marigold 
Scabiosa 
Centaurea Cyanus 
Castor Oil Bean 
Snow-on-the-Mountain 
D. & B. DOUBLE ANNUAL POPPY 
NANA COMPACTA DWARF 8 IN, 
These are much superior to the other Phlox for ribbon bedding or 
borders. The plants grow very symmetrical in neat, little bushes, 
covered with flowers during the whole summer and fall. 
1140 Nana Compacta. Mixed, all colors. *4 oz. (mixed only), 30c; 
..10 c 
Phlox (Hardy)—P 
2070 Decussata. 2-3 ft. June-Oct. Perennial varieties mixed from a 
celebrated collection. Seed slow and erratic in germinating and the 
seedlings may not appear for a year. Seeds, per pkt.10c 
Poppies of Pastel Tones—A 
Sow them early—since they defy frosts—and where they are to bloom, 
as they dislike transplanting. They flower in a few weeks from seed. 
Successive sowings should be made to provide continuous flowering. 
SINGLE ANNUAL POPPIES 
CALIFORNIA POPPY—See Escholtzia. 
1150 Flanders Poppy. 30 in. Vivid scarlet-red. This flower has in 
the minds of men been associated for over two hundred years with the 
battlefields of Flanders. Sow with Centaurea Cyanus Double Blue. 
y> oz., 25c; 1 oz., 40c; pkt.10c 
SHIRLEY POPPIES 
These have beautiful satiny flowers of various colors, all with white 
centers, which make the plants very attractive. Foliage is hairy and 
finely cut. 
1160 American Legion. A dazzling orange-scarlet of enormous size, 
borne on long, stout stems. % oz., 25c; pkt.10c 
1161 Blue Shirley. 20 in. Various blue shades. Pkt.10c 
1162 Wild Rose Shirley. 20 in. Shades of rose and pink. % oz., 
25c; pkt.10c 
1163 Shirley Mixed. 20 in. Beautiful colors in delicate shades of rose, 
apricot, salmon-pink, and blush to glowing crimson with a sprinkling 
of blues. Oz., 50c; pkt.10c 
DOUBLE ANNUAL POPPIES 
1170 
Pure White. 
1173 
Cardinal Red. 
1171 
Pale Yellow. 
1174 
Salmon. 
1172 
Pink. 
1175 
Heliotrope. 
Each of the above, pkt. 
.10c 
1176 
Double Shirley. Beautiful 
double 
satiny flowers 
in shades of 
white, pink and old rose with white center. Pkt.10c 
1177 Carnation-Flowered Mixture of Double Poppies. Large flowers 
with fringed petals many striped. Oz., 30c; % oz., 20c; pkt.10c 
PILOSUM—P 2 ft. Orange. 
Perennial Poppy 
1630 x Alpine Mixed. 6 in. A charming miniature poppy with bril¬ 
liantly colored flowers including white, pink, apricot, yellow or orange- 
scarlet, etc. Useful for rockwork. Seeds, per pkt.20c 
NUDICAULE (Iceland Poppy) 
The plant is of neat habit, forming a tuft of bright green, fern-like 
foliage from which spring throughout the entire season a profusion of 
slender, leafless stems, 1 foot high, each graced with charming sup¬ 
shaped flowers. Flowers first year. 
1640 x Mixed. *4 oz., 50c; pkt.10c 
ORIENTALE (Oriental Poppy) 
For gorgeous coloring the Oriental Poppies have few rivals among 
hardy plants. The named varieties do not come true from seed. 3 ft. 
May-June. 
1650 Red. Very striking color. Pkt.10c 
1660 —Mrs. Perry. Delicate salmon-rose with black blotches. Seeds, 
per pkt.10c 
Portulaca (Rose Moss)—A 
Portulacas not only bear the poorest soil without complaint, but dur¬ 
ing a dry season when everything else is looking sorry for itself these 
brave little fellows gaily nod their thousand bright metallic looking 
flowers and seem to enjoy the drought. Easily transplanted. In sow¬ 
ing mix the seed with dry sand to insure an even distribution. Sow in 
May when the ground is thoroughly warmed through, and very soon 
one of the loveliest of floral carpets will appear. Sow between step¬ 
ping stones. 
LARGE FLOWERING DOUBLE 
1180 Yellow. 1182 Salmon. 
1181 Pink. 1183 Scarlet. 
Each of the above, % oz., 75c; pkt.10c 
1184 Double Best Mixture. *4 oz., 60c; pkt.10c 
LARGE FLOWERING SINGLE 
1190 Yellow. 1192 Striped. 
1191 Pink. 1193 Scarlet. 
Each of the above, oz., $1.00; 14 oz., 35c; pkt.10c 
1194 Single Mixed. 1 oz., 50c; % oz., 20c; pkt.10c 
Primula (Primrose)—P 
These hardy Primroses are among our most delightful spring flowers. 
They require a partially shaded location and are fine for a rock garden. 
3010 x Acaulis (Vulgaris) (Common Primrose). Flowers bright yellow; 
fragrant. Seeds, per pkt.10c 
3011 x Cashmeriana. 1 ft. Flowers in dense heads, lilac in color. 
Blooms early. Seeds, per pkt.25c 
3012 Cortusoides Grandiflora Sieiboldii. 1 ft. A Siberian species with 
umbels of deep rose with white eye. April. Ci'eeping root. Seeds, 
per pkt. .. 35c 
3013 x Japonica. Special Strain. Colors range through all shades of 
white, rose, pink, crimson, mauve and lavender, bright crimson with 
orange eye. Seeds, per pkt.25c 
