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jrapaver Orientate 
Oriental Poppy 
Really only one variety, Mussini, is worthy of culture, 
and is suited for massing in the garden, as an edging 
to the border or walk, excellent for bold masses in rock 
garden or rock wall. The foliage is aromatic and sil¬ 
very gray, the hundreds of small flowers are lavender- 
blue. 
Culture. Ordinary soil, well drained, and a sunny posi¬ 
tion will suit the Nepetas. Plant in autumn or spring, S 
inches apart. Best grown in masses. 
*Mussinl Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
An excellent plant for any position, but especially use¬ 
ful in the rock garden. Of dwarf, compact habit, pro¬ 
ducing masses of bloom of a beautiful shade of lav¬ 
ender all spring and intermittently during the summer; 
it is one of the most used rock plants or edging plants 
in Europe. A garden in which the paths are edged with 
Nepeta Mussini should be fairly large, as it quite strong 
in growth; it may be clipped back at any time. Very 
lovely plant. 
♦Nervosa Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Vivid light blue; a fine companion to the well known 
Mussini, the flowers of which are a deeper lavender 
and of a different shade. Lovely in the rockery. 
Oriental Poppies are the regal representatives of this 
popular genus, growing 3 to 3!i feet high, and far sur¬ 
passing in splendor of bloom all the annual kinds, and 
for a gorgeous display of rich and brilliant coloring 
nothing equals them during their period of flowering 
in May and June, and whether planted singly or in 
masses their large flowers and freedom of bloom render 
them conspicuous in any position. 
Culture. Almost any kind of soil suits them, but they 
do best in deep, rich loam. Set the plants out in the 
fall or early spring before the first of May, 12 inches 
apart. Give them water occasionally during dry spells 
in the early part of the season. Mulch with any litter 
in the fall; and they will increase in size and fiorifer- 
ousness for several years. The proper planting season 
for field-grown roots of Poppies is during the last of 
August, September and October. In spring, strong 
plants are supplied in pots to insure success. 
Orientate Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
(Oriental Poppy). Tremendous cup-shaped blooms of 
brightest crimson-scarlet, with large, purplish black 
blotches at base of petals, creating a wonderful contrast 
when bloom is fully open. Clumps of these throughout 
the border add a brilliancy that no other flower can 
provide. 
Souvenir Andre Chaudron 
Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
A very distinct, upright growing plant, 14 to 18 inches 
high. Silvery gray foliage and large dark blue flowers 
blooming constantly during June, July and August in 
the hottest and driest weather. Grow in the border 
in a dry, sunny place. 
OENOTHERA—Evening Primrose 
The Oenotheras are chiefly used for rockery and border 
culture. The species named below are specially suit¬ 
able for growing on the margins of sunny borders and 
rock gardens, and all make a continuous and brave dis¬ 
play of color throughout the summer with little atten¬ 
tion. 
Culture. All require a well drained, medium sandy soil, 
freely intermixed with well-decayed manure, and a 
sunny position to grow and flower freely. Show to the 
best advantage when grown in groups. Plant 8 inches 
apart in spring or fall. They are apt tij perish in win¬ 
ter if grown in heavy, damp soils. 
♦Fraseri Three $0.85, Doz.$2.50. 100 $18.00 
Pale yellow flowers on 12-inch stems from June until 
October. 
Fruticosa major Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A strong growing plant, forming a dense, bushlike spe¬ 
cimen; flowers deep yellow, in profusion, on 24-inch 
stems from June until September. 
*Missouriensis Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A low species with prostrate, ascending branches: p'ro- 
fuse bloomer. Solitary flowers, often 4 inches across. 
Good for rock garden or border; in bloom from June 
until August. 
♦Speclosa Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Pure white flowers 3 inches across, in great quantities 
on 18-inch stems all summer. 
Youngl Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $1S.00 
A strong, stock, large-leaved plant with firm, shiny 
foliage, numerous bright lemon-yellow flowers on stems 
about 24 inches tall from June to August. 
ORCHIS—Hardy Orchids 
Their quaint and curious flowers are most interesting, 
and as they are not particularly difficult to cultivate, 
those who care for them should give them a little cor¬ 
ner in their rock garden. 
Culture. A special bed should be provided for Orchids, 
sheltered from the mid-day sun, in loam, peat and leaf 
mold; give water occasionally in dry weather. Plant in 
fall or spring, 6 inches apart in groups of three or more. 
♦Spectabilis Three $1.20. Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
(Showy Orchid). This lovely hardy orchid produces a 
raceme of delicate lavender and deliciously • fragrant 
flowers, 6 to 8 inches high in May.. Plant in shade and 
water copiously when dry. 
Orientale, Beauty of Livermore 
Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
The finest dark crimson with black blotch; fine flowers 
freely produced. 
Orientale, Fairy Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A lovely delicate Poppy, not very large, with pure pale 
pink blooms of medium size, an excellent variety for 
small beds. 
Orientale, Lula A. Neeley, Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Good strong stems support flowers of brilliant ox-blood 
red, the color holding until the last. This variety is 
becoming a most popular Poppy in America. 
Orientale, May Sadler Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Salmon-pink with black markings. We believe it one 
of the finest of the pink sorts because of its large flow¬ 
ers and robust growth. 
Orientale, Mrs. Perry Three $1.00, Doz $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Orange-apricot, and a very fine variety, the best of all 
the "Pink Poppies.” 
Orientale, Olympia Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
The flowers, when fully developed, are about 4 inches 
in diameter: when first opening full double, but show a 
bunch of stamens as they mature. It is a brilliant rich 
flame scarlet overlaid with glistening golden salmon. 
Orientale, Perry’s White, Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
The flowers are a fine satiny white with a crimson- 
maroon blotch at the base of each petal. 
Orientale, Wurtembergia, Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A striking flower of great size and substance. Brilliant 
glowing rose-red in color. 
PAPAVER NUDICAULE— Iceland Poppy 
These lovely dwarf plants are of great value in the 
sunny border or rock garden. Their brilliant orange, 
yellow, white or pink flowers are produced all summer. 
Culture. Should be planted in well drained, sandy soil 
in full sun. Planting should be done very early in 
spring or early in fall for best results. 
♦Baker’s Sunbeam Mixture 
Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
These plants are of neat habit, forming a tuft of bright 
green, fernlike foliage, from which spring throughout 
the entire season a profusion of slender, leafless stems, 
1 foot high, each graced with charming, cup-shaped, 
yellow, orange, white or pink flowers. 
♦♦Papaver alpinum Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Like a small and more delicate Iceland Poppy having 
flowers of white, pink, orange or yellow, and often deli¬ 
cately fringed. Not over 4 inches high. 
♦Papaver Thibetica Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Very attractive Alpine with showy orange flowers pro¬ 
duced in great quantities; the whole plant not unlike a 
dwarf orange papaver nudicaule, but giving twice as 
many flowers and more readily transplanted; excellent 
for the rock garden. 
