OROBUS—See Lathyrus. 
OPALCUP—See Anoda. 
ORONTIUM AQUATICUM—emk(2) 18. Golden Club. A 
handsome aquatic that will grow in pools, marshes, or even 
in a stream with a fairly strong current. The large leaves 
are of darkest emerald, with a polished, yet velvety, sur¬ 
face, to which water will not cling. The inflorescence is in 
the form of a six-inch club of the precise color of pure 
gold, carried high on a dark green stem. Later come seeds 
like big green peas, but carried on the spadix in the fashion 
of corn on a cob. The seeds are used for food, being boiled 
in two or three waters to destroy a stinging acrid principle. 
Properly cooked, and served with a bit of butter, they have 
a flavor, and texture, that is between that of peas and mealy 
potatoes,—really very good. Pkt. 15c; 54 oz. 50c. 
*ORTHOCARPUS PURPURASCENS—eock(2-3) 15. Owl 
Flower. Clustered flowers of vivid rose-purple, tipped with 
white, and with golden anthers. Pkt. 5c. 
OSMORHIZA CLAYTONI—nmsh(2)20. Woodland herb, 
with umbels of little white flowers. Pkt. 10c. 
OSTROWSKYA MAGNIFICA—ubdltzy(2)60. The flaring 
blossom bells are often six inches across, ivory white with 
pale blue shadings. In full glory of bloom, a magnificent 
spectacle. Slow germinating. The plants will not tolerate 
excess moisture. If possible, establish where tree roots will 
keep soil on dry side, but where branches will not shade. 
Pkt 25c 
OXALIS CORNICULATA—See Xanthoxalis. 
*OXALIS VALDIVIENSIS—eodrbx(2-4) 15. Cloth of Gold 
or Sunshine Mirror. It mantles itself so marvelously with 
glowing golden bells that either name is merited. A blind¬ 
ing beauty. Pkt. 10c. 
OXYDENDRUM ARBOREUM—jah 60 ft. Sorrel Tree. 
Sprays of Lily of Valley bloom in spring; scarlet leaves in 
fall. Hardy. Pkt. 10c; iV oz. 25c. 
OXYTROPIS LAMBERTI—erdx(3)20. Well above at¬ 
tractive tufts of pinnate foliage, rise spikes of “butterfly” 
blossoms; in color the most brilliant of blue-purples. Ex¬ 
cellently bright. Pkt. 20c. 
PACHYRRHIZUS TUBEROSUS — euftk(3)100. Orna¬ 
mental vine with pale purple flowers. Nutritious tubers, 
used like sweet potatoes, or raw as relish. Pkt. 10c. 
PAEONIA or PEONY 
Peony seed germinates slowly, but if one has patience, it 
will come. That is the chief requisite, for otherwise Peonies 
are easy enough from seed, and many interesting variations 
may appear. ucbzy(2-3). 
PAEONIA BROWNI—Single blossoms of ruddy brown- 
mahogany. Dwarf rockery species. Pkt. 15c. 
PEONY FINEST CHINESE DOUBLE — Saved from 
named varieties. There should be real treasures here. Of 
course not all the seedlings will be double. Color range 
includes blush, pink, rose, carmine, crimson, cream and 
white. Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 30c; 1 oz. 90c. 
PAEONIA EMODI—Splendid pure white blossom-bowls, 
four inches across. Early. Pkt. 20c. 
PAEONIA MACROPHYLLA—An upstanding Peony with 
magnificent foliage; the flowers big cups of delicate cream. 
Pkt. 20c; 54 oz. 60c. 
PAEONIA MLOKOSEWITSCHI—Handsome single flow¬ 
ers of pure citron yellow, on red stems. From the Caucasus. 
Rare. Pkt. 20c; 54 oz. 60c. 
PAEONIA OFFICINALIS—Large flowers “red as a 
Peony.” Very early. Tuberous. Pkt. 15c; 54 oz. 30c. 
PEONY TREE—Shrub-like, with woody branches. The 
giant flowers, single to fully double in form, show a wonder¬ 
ful color range, pure red, brilliant scarlet, maroon, and 
ruddy wine shades, together with softest blush, pink, dainty 
mauve and snowy white. 10 seeds for 25c; 50 for 90c; 
100 for $1.75. 
PAEONIA WOODWARDIANA — A rare species, with 
flowers like cups carved from coral. Pkt. 20c. 
OFFER 66A6—One pkt. each of the Peonies, for $1.25. 
PANCRATIUM MARITIMUM—utw(ufk) (4) 16. Fragrant 
white blossoms, large and graceful, in terminal clusters. 
Fine house plant bulb, or fairly hardy, in sheltered posi¬ 
tions, if winter-mulched, south of Philadelphia. Pkt. 15c. 
FOR THE BEGINNER 
The easier kinds for those without particular experi¬ 
ence in growing things, are marked with key letter 
“e.” Many rare and beautiful sorts are so marked, 
and I would suggest that beginners confine their 
selections to such; at least until they have gained 
experience. Of course “e” means only kinds that 
are relatively easy when cultural directions are fol¬ 
lowed. It is possible to fail even with radishes, 
if they are sown at the wrong time, or in the wrong 
way. 
PANSY 
The offerings below have been chosen with careful thought, 
to cover the full range of Pansy needs; and to the best of 
my belief, the quality of the seeds, and of the strains, is 
unexcelled by those from any other source whatsoever. 
PANSY EARLY FLOWERING HARDY-—Hiemalis strain. 
Large flowers in fine color range, not quite complete, but 
about 12 color variations appearing. Exceptionally rugged. 
Will bloom earlier in the spring, and stand more hard 
weather, than any other Pansy I have seen. Pkt. 15c; 
54 oz. for 85c. 
PANSY NEW FRAGRANT—A strain of giant-flowered 
Pansy, showing many rare colorings, and with the added 
charm of a tantalizing, spicy perfume. A selection from the 
Roggli, that has intensified the fragrance, without losing 
any of the rich tones, heavy texture, or great size of the 
flowers. Pkt. 25c. 
PANSY RUFFLED BLEND—The petals are mostly fluted 
and frilled, making the flowers sometimes seem almost 
double. About every color and marking possible in Pansies 
is included, and the blossoms are particularly large. Choose 
this if you want something spectacular in massed bedding 
effect. Pkt. 20c; 54 oz. for $1.00. 
PANSY TRIUMPHANT—Here, if you grow it well, you 
will reach the ultimate in Pansy size; nothing beyond. The 
enormous blossoms are round in form, with broad, thick 
petals that so overlap as to make the flowers seem almost 
double, an effect enhanced by the curled and undulate mar¬ 
gins. The colors are brilliant and varied, running mostly 
to richer tones, and usually with a contrasting spot on each 
petal. Vigorous plants, robustly stemmed. Here are Pansy 
aristocrats. Pkt. 50c; ^ oz. $1.75. 
OFFER 67A6—One pkt. each of the four for $1.00. 
PAPAVER or POPPY 
Easy, tolerant of adversity, gorgeous in coloring; no 
flowers can be more satisfactory for brilliant effects, than 
the Poppies. 
PAPAVER ALPINUM MIXED—erlth(2-3)9. Miniature 
Poppies in white, apricot pink, lemon and golden orange. 
Mixed only. Pkt. 20c. 
PAPAVER BORDER HYBRIDS—ecbx(2)36. Giant flow¬ 
ers in flame, scarlet, crimson, maroon, white, salmon pink 
and rose. This is a particularly varied strain of the so-called 
Oriental Poppy. Pkt. 10c; 54 oz. 50c. 
*PAPAVER CALIFORNICUM—eonk(l-2) 15. Wind Poppy. 
A delicate beauty with silky petals, rosy at the base, flame- 
hued above. Not Eschscholtzia. Pkt. 15c. 
*PAPAVER DUBIUM—eobdk (3)25. Petals like crumpled 
silk, of a tone between rose and red. Pkt. 15c. 
PAPAVER HELD REICH I—*erbx(8)36. Grecian Poppy. 
Flowers of amber-lighted orange, sway on slender stems 
from June to November. A highly pleasing plant. Pkt. 15c. 
"'PAPAVER HORRIDUM — eok(3). A South African 
species that I offer for the first time. Said to have attrac¬ 
tive flowers between cinnabar and vermilion. Pkt. 10c. 
PAPAVER PILOSUM—*erbdx (8) 30. The Olympian Poppy. 
Loose blossom-showers of an exhiliarating apricot-orange 
appear all summer long. Rather feathery foliage. Pkt. 10c; 
54 oz. 40c. 
OFFER 68A6—One pkt. each of the seven for 60c. 
PARADISEA LI LI A STRUM—ubch(3) 30. The exquisite 
St. Bruno Lily, or Lily of Paradise. Trumpet flowers of 
rarest, purest whiteness. Hardy, and one should grow great 
banks of it. Pkt. 15c. 
PARDANTHUS—See Belamcanda. 
PARNASSIA PALUSTRIS—mnh(2)10. Grass of Parnassus. 
Delicately veined creamy flowers. It loves moisture. Dainty 
and pretty. Pkt. 15c. 
PAROCHETUS COMMUNIS — *ergfx(4) (htw). Trailer 
with pretty butterfly blossoms in a subtle blend of blueness 
and pinkness. Rockery, carpeting, or window. Pkt. 20c. 
*PARSONSIA LANCEOLATA — eobx(8)40. Curiously 
formed flowers, the two large upper petals richest maroon, 
veined with velvety black, but the four lower petals are a 
brilliant crimson. Blooms early and late. Pkt. 10c. 
PARTHENOCISSUS—See Ampelopsis. 
PASSIFLORA INCARNATA—vy 20 ft. Passion Flower. 
Attractive foliage and most beautiful flowers, white and pale 
blue, oddly formed and fringey. Edible fruit. Fully hardy 
at Philadelphia. Pkt. 10c. 
PATERSONIA GLAUCA — rmfk(htw) (3)20. Rare, but 
pretty Tasmanian irid with pale blue flowers. Pkt. 25c. 
PATRINIA RUPESTRIS—rh(3-4)8. Heads of lax golden 
flowers. Very pretty. Pkt. 20c. 
PATRINIA SIBIRICA—rbh(3)12. Loose clusters of deep 
yellow. Jasmine fragrance. Pkt. 15c. 
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