ORIENTAL POPPIES 
ARVISTA Gardens 
•fa LULA A. NEELEY—Prolific, wonderfully free bloomer, flowers of a deep, 
dark red. Nopal Red, R. Mr. Bonnewitz pronounced this the best poppy in 
the world. Fine cut flower, 40 inches .—.. 75c 
LUMINOSA—A new, very large orange pink poppy. Very fine as a cut flower... $1.50 
MAGNIFICUS—A new large, flower similar to Henri Cayeux but 10 days 
later; 26 inches .-... $1.50 
MAHOGANY—Mahogany or, R. Bright Bordeaux with a purplish cast, 
different, 26 inches ...-. $2.00 
^ MAHONY AMELIORE—A beautiful shade of rich mahogany purple, or R. 
bright carmine (nopal red overlaid pansy purple). A richer coloring than 
Mahony. Lovely and scarce, 30 inches .-. $5.00 
MAHONY—Large flowers of a deep mahogany-maroon or, R. Light Bordeax 
Distinct, 30 inches . 50c 
MANCHU’S FAN—A symphony in green and glowing scarlet; very large 
oval flowers that open but half-way with supporting green bracts that give 
the flowers a delightful cup-shaped, semi-double appearance. An entirely 
new form in Oriental poppies. Very attractive . $4.00 
^ MANDARIN —A glorious, rich Chinese red. Grenadine Red, R. flowers to 
10 in. across, 36 in. tall. Very prolific cup shaped bloom with no spots in estab¬ 
lished plants. Our own introduction. Dr. Neeley recently remarked to a group 
of Poppy connossieurs that all other named poppies in its color class should be 
discarded. Marvelous for size, color and form. Mandarin, Flaming Giant and 
spotted Giant form a wonderful trio of scarlet poppies, covering the entire 
poppy season . 75c 
MARVEL—A very large, glowing, flame orange pink . $2.00 
^ MARY JANE MILLER—One of Dr. Neeley’s latest hybrids named in honor 
of his mother. Large, gorgeous ...$15.00 
MASTERPIECE—A lilac rose flower that is different. A near-lavender. Likes 
half shade . 75c 
MAY QUEEN—Somewhat similar to Olympia, but much more double, having 
to 150 petals. Coloring is scarlet-red, R. lighter edges. 23 inches . 35c 
^■MAY SADLER—Geranium pink, R. with black markings. Very large and 
robust. One of the finest 1 ‘pinks.” 28 in. 50c 
MAY SADLER IMPORTED—This is quite different from the poppy usually 
known under the name in America. The coloring is a light crushed raspberry 
or, R. Venetian pink, petals occasionally fringed. Very fine. 32 in.... $1.50 
MR. G. W. STOBART—Most outstanding Poppy with cerise colored flowers 
or, by Ridgway, Rose Red. A large flower on a tall, stiff stem . $2.00 
MRS. H. G. STOBART—New introduction from England. Rose cerise—really 
a wonderfully soft old rose. One of the finest . $2.00 
^ MR. STOBART—A brilliant cerise pink, a beautiful sort, and rare. These 
last three we surmise are identical and should be listed under the name 
assigned by the originator, Harkness in England, of Mrs. H. G. Stobart. $2.50 
MRS. BAKER—A new, rich poppy of clear, irridescent spectrum red of Ridge¬ 
way. A great favorite and distinct from any other, 28 in. $1.00 
MRS. BALLEGO—An imported variety. Very late, flowers of light carmine. 
MRS. CARL SKINNER—Another fine, new pink poppy. The shrimp pink of 
Ridgeway. Hybrid from Dr. Neeley. 30 in. Few offered. $5.00 
MRS. FISHER—Another new and scarce poppy. Extra large, deep crimson 
flowers on 4 ft. stems..... 75c 
MRS. G. POTT—A new, imported, salmon-red. 
MRS. HEENK—An excellent rose color that is hard to find. Scarce. $1.50 
■jc MRS. J. HAWKINS—Best pink, of a very agreeable shade. Good grower, 
free bloomer. Flowering period ten days longer than any other. $1.00 
MRS. PERRY (Perry, 1906)—A lovely shade of bright Strawberry Pink, R. 
The original pink poppy, prolific, 36 in. 35c 
MRS. WM. BORSCH—Very large flowers of glowing crimson on strong 
3-ft. stems. New and rare .. $1.50 
NANCY (Perry)—Perry calls it one of the finest of its color, a rich .glowing 
spectrum red, R. tall and free 40 in. $1.50 
NEELEY’S LAVENDER (Syn. “Old Rose”) —Rosy lavender, distinct shade. $15.00 
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