S TRANGER than fiction are some of the modern 
creations in horticulture. The Black Tulip 
once caused a political upheaval in Holland, 
the seedless orange changed the fruit industry 
of California and now the Oriental Poppy pro¬ 
mises to change the complexion of our gardens. 
It is being made to reproduce itself in 
heretofore unknown colors. No longer must we 
content ourselves with the old fashioned orange 
red poppies of our grandmother*s garden. These 
aristocrats of the flower world may now be had 
in "Old Rose Pink", "Lilac-rose", "Golden 
Orange", "Coral Pink", "Carmine", "Flame Scar¬ 
let", "Shrimp Pink", "Cerise" and in fact many 
other shades which harmonize beautifully with 
other spring flowers. 
The color descriptions marked * are taken 
from "Color Standards and Nomenclature" by 
Ridgway, and are checked repeatedly for accur¬ 
acy. The numeral following the name indicates 
the usual height when in bloom. 
W HEN TO PLANT ORIENTAL POPPIES —JULY and AUGUST . 
The balance of the year, even through the 
winter months, they are in an active growing con¬ 
dition. The dormant season, unlike most other 
plants, is midsummer and if moved then good re¬ 
sults are sure to be secured. Of course, the 
clumps increase in size with age and may be left 
in the same spot for many years. 
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