r^JOR dazzling, barbaric splendor, the Great Oriental Poppies are absolutely unrivaled. 
Standing out in bold relief against a background of green, they command instant atten- 
tion, and a mass of them in bloom is a sight never to be forgotten. The prevailing color 
.■ v? is a vivid 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. 
If the flowers are 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. This trait makes them valuable in decorative 
work where strong color effects are desired. 
Named Varieties. Except where noted, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100 
My Selection of Named Oriental Poppies 
6 in 6 handsome varieties. 
12 in 12 handsome varieties. 
BLUSH QUEEN. Soft rosy white, changing to 
silvery white. 
CERISE BEAUTY. Large flowers of a beautiful 
shade of cerise-pink, with blood-crimson center, and 
glittering black blotches at base of petals. 40 cts. 
EDNA PERRY. A new variety with large, soft 
salmon-pink flowers. 50 cts. 
JOYCE. A soft shade of cerise; quite distinct. 
45 cts. 
LIGHTNESS. Similar in color to Princess Vic¬ 
toria Louise but quite a superior variety. The size 
of the flowers is larger, while there is a marked 
difference in the color of the bracts which are whit¬ 
ish, which gives the flower a most striking appear¬ 
ance. 50 cts. 
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. 
MRS. PERRY. A curious shade of orange- 
apricot; distinct. 
$1 50 
3 00 
ORIFLAMME. Immense, handsome flowers; 
fine orange-scarlet. 
PERRY’S WHITE. This is the most distinct 
break in Oriental Poppies that has yet been 
made, the flowers being of a pure satiny white 
with a crimson-maroon blotch at the base of 
each petal. A valuable addition to the Poppies. 
50 cts. 
PRINCESS ENA. Light orange-salmon; splen¬ 
didly formed flowers; very free bloomer. 
PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE. Another fine 
new variety. Soft salmon-rose; the best salmon- 
colored variety. 
QUEEN ALEXANDRA. Beautiful, clear rose- 
salmon. 
ROSE QUEEN. A delicate rose-pink, with 
dark blotches; very free blooming. A great improve¬ 
ment over any other variety of this color. 
ROYAL SCARLET. Very brilliant scarlet, with 
black blotches. 3 feet. 
SILVER QUEEN. Silvery white. Flowers large 
and of fine texture. 
Not less than 6 plants of one variety will be sold at the dozen rate, nor less than 25 plants of one 
variety at the 100 rate. Orders for less than 6 plants of one variety will be charged at the rate of 
single plants. 
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