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HAMILTON’S HAWKEYE SEEDS 
Iceland Poppy 
Poppy 
Every child and every grown-up knows and 
loves poppies and associates them with sum¬ 
mer. What a glorious riot of color they bring, with 
almost every shade of the rainbow available in the 
wide range of varieties! There are double and sin¬ 
gle blossoms, and both are delicate in texture and 
graceful in form. As a rule, the individual flowers 
do not last long, but others follow in rapid succes¬ 
sion to replace them, and the gay show goes on. 
SHIRLEY. (hA-18 in.) This delightful group 
sprang originally from the common European Field 
Poppy, which everyone knows as the Flanders Field 
Ponny of the World War. The plants with their 
deeply cut foliage, slender hairy stems, and silky 
petaled blossoms, often fluted, present a delicate 
airy picture as they nod in the slightest breeze. 
SINGLE AMERICAN LEGION. This is a dazzling 
scarlet with white cross at center. The best sub¬ 
stitute for the wild Flanders Poppy. Pkt., 10c. 
SINGLE MIXED. A superb blend of this beauti¬ 
ful type of Poppy ranging in color from pure white 
through tones of salmon, pink, and rose to brightest 
carmine-red. Pkt., 10 c. 
TALL SOMNIFERUM. (hA-3 ft.) It is to this 
class that the Opium Poppy of the Orient belongs, 
but we do not handle the seed of that particular 
variety. These robust plants are of imposing 
stature, carry an abundance of thick wide leaves, 
and bear large flowers on stout stems. Pkt., 10c. 
SINGLE MIXED. A varied collection of single 
deeply cupped flowers, many with fringed petals. 
DOUBLE CHOICE MIXED. A wide selection of 
Portulaca 
MOSS ROSE. [hA-6 in.] This garden gem will 
thrive in a dry sunny spot where most other flower¬ 
ing plants would die of thirst. It is of spreading 
habit with fleshy stems, light green in color and 
often tinged with red. Small needle leaves give it a 
mossy appearance. The glossy cup-shaped single 
blossoms and rose-like double flowers about one inch 
across cover the plants and create a dazzling dis¬ 
play of color throughout the summer. 
SINGLE. This large flowering type with gay sin¬ 
gle flowers is very satisfactory. Pkt., 10c. 
DOUBLE MIXED. Sometimes called “Bed of 
Roses.” A choice blend which, while never entirely 
fixed, will produce a large percentage of doubles. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Portulaca 
vivid colors chosen from Carnation and Peony types. 
Pkt., 10c. 
NUDICAULE (Iceland Poppy). (hP-R-18 in.) This 
hardy Poppy slightly resembles the delicately 
formed annual Shirley. However, the plants are 
somewhat different in habit and contain many 
shades of yellow and orange. At its base each plant 
forms a neat tuft of finely cut leaves above which 
rise bare wiry stems holding cup-shaped single 
flowers. Iceland Poppies are valuable in a hardy 
border or in a permanent rock garden, and when 
in bud they are desirable for cutting. Pkt., 15c. 
ORIENTALE. (hP-2 1 ^ ft.) These are the royal 
members of the Poppy family. They are majestic 
in all their characteristics, have magnificent foli¬ 
age, sturdy stems, huge cup-shaped flowers with 
crinkled petals, and large decorative pods. In the 
herbaceous border they form a gorgeous picture. 
Red—Hybrids—Pkt., 10c. 
PRIMULA (Primrose). Certain varieties of this 
plant are tender, while others are hardy and give 
fine satisfaction in the open ground, preferably in 
rich soil and partial shade. 
MALACOIDES (Baby Primrose). (tP-16 in.) A 
favorite for growing outdoors in mild climates and 
one of the best Primroses for potting. Clusters of 
dainty lilac blossoms on long stems. Pkt., 15c. 
Pyrethrum 
This plant is cousin to the Chrysanthemum and 
Matricaria and should play an important part in 
many a well planned garden. We list a sort desir¬ 
able as a decorative foliage plant, and also hand¬ 
some flowering sorts charming in the hardy border 
and useful for bouquets. 
Salpiglossis 
ROSEUM (Painted Daisy). (hP-2 ft.) Though 
unfamiliar to many gardeners here, this hardy Per¬ 
sian Daisy has long been a favorite in European 
gardens. We whole-heartedly recommend it. The 
plants are erect growing, consisting of upright slen¬ 
der stalks adorned with fern-like leaves and carry¬ 
ing fine terminal blossoms. 
SINGLE MIXED. Radiating petals in many tones 
of rose and red about a golden center. Pkt., 10c. 
DOUBLE MIXED. A fine percentage of fully dou¬ 
ble or crested flowers in shades of salmon, rose, 
crimson, and pure white. Pkt., 25c. 
Ricinus 
CASTOR BEAN. (tP.) When quick shrub effects 
for temporary backgrounds or screens are needed, 
these tall tree-like plants are excellent. Their 
growth in a single season is remarkable, and they 
are highly ornamental. The broad leaves, glossy 
green or metallic bronze in hue, are palm-shaped 
and beautifully lobed, and the long spikes of seed 
pods are scarlet or green. They should be used as an 
annual in cold sections. Because they grow so rap¬ 
idly, they require rich soil and plenty of water. 
3IIXED. (8 ft.) A desirable mixture of many fine 
varieties. Pkt., 10 c. 
Salpiglossis 
PAINTED TONGUE, LARGE FLOWERED. [hA- 
2y 2 ft.] For delicate grace, richness of coloring, 
and velvety texture, the regal Salpiglossis has 
practically no equal. From a low base of leaves 
rise slender wiry stalks which bear one or more 
large lily-like flowers in a magnificent range of 
colors. The gold veining of their deep throats is 
often pronounced and adds to their beauty. It is a 
great favorite in the open and for cutting. 
Blue and Gold, Purple and Gold, Superb Mixed. 
Pkt., 10c. 
