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UOR dazzling barbaric splendor, the Great Oriental Poppies are absolutely unrivaled. 
Standing out in bold relief against a background of green, they command instant atten- 
t * on » anc * a mass °f them in bloom is a sight never to be forgotten. The prevailing color 
is * s a orange-scarlet, with large black blotches at the base of the petals, and a great 
mass of bluish black stamens in the heart of the large, cup-shaped flowers, which are 
sometimes 8 to 9 inches in diameter. 
Recently many new hybrid varieties have been introduced in various colors, ranging 
from silvery white, soft pink and salmon, to dark blood-crimson and black-maroon. 
They are very hardy and, once established, are one of the most permanent features of the garden. 
They seem to thrive in any good garden soil. The one important thing to observe is to transplant them 
during their dormant season, which is August and September, at which time they are easily handled, and 
may be shipped long distances with perfect safety. After September they start into active growth again, 
preparatory to next season’s bloom, and should not be disturbed. 
Spring planting, unless done very early from pot-grown plants, should not be attempted, as after growth 
is well advanced, even pot-grown plants resent handling, and immediately go dormant and lose their foliage. 
When this occurs, customers should not make the common mistake of supposing they are dead, as they 
are only resting, but see that the roots are left in the ground undisturbed, and they will make a new growth 
in September. I have a nice stock of the standard named varieties specially grown in pots for spring plant¬ 
ing. Orders for this will be filled until April 15, after which date orders will be held for delivery until August, 
or will be sent at the customer’s risk. 
If cut in the early morning, or at evening, as the buds are about to open, and the outer green calyx 
removed, they will last a long time in water. 
Named Varieties. Except where noted, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $18 per 100. 
Mixed Varieties. Mostly shades of scarlet. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000. 
Oriental Poppy Seed. From named varieties, in mixture. Pkt. 15 cts. 
My Selection of Named Oriental Poppies 
6 in 6 handsome varieties. .$1 00 
12 in 12 handsome varieties...2 00 
100 in 12 handsome varieties, for massing.12 00 
BEAUTY OF LIVERMERE. Deep ox-blood-red. 
BLUSH QUEEN. Soft rosy white, changing to 
silvery white. 
BRIGHTNESS. Rich, glowing salmon, with 
dark blotches at the base of the petals, and con¬ 
spicuous leafy bracts; a very free and continuous 
bloomer; distinct downy foliage of a light sage-green; 
height, 33^ feet. 
CERISE BEAUTY. Large flowers of a beautiful 
shade of cerise-pink, with blood-crimson center, and 
glittering black blotches at base of petals. 35 cts. 
GOLIATH. Enormous scarlet flowers in great 
abundance; stiff stems. 3F£ feet. 
GRAND MOGUL. Very large; blood-crimson. 
GROSSFURST. Immense cinnabar-red flowers; 
tall. 
HARMONY. Satiny rosy puce; very distinct 
color. 3 feet. 35 cts. 
JEANNIE MAWSON. New. Large, handsome 
salmon-pink flowers. 35 cts. 
JOYCE. A soft shade of cerise; quite distinct. 
35 cts. 
LADY ROSCOE. Orange-terra-cotta; fine, erect 
habit. 
LORELEY. Dark red. A variety that makes a 
striking appearance in front of shrubbery. 
MAHONOY. Deep mahogany-maroon; a color 
rarely found in perennials. 
MARY STUDHOLME. A lovely new variety. 
Pure salmon, with a silvery shade and a touch of 
carmine at the base. One of the best varieties 
raised. 
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