Battle Creek, Mich. 
ORIENTAL POPPIES 
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 
MARY JANE MILLER—One of Dr. Neeley’s latest, named in honor of his 
mother. Perfectly gorgeous large flowers of Geranium Pink, tall, early and 
prolific ........$12.50 
MARY LOUISE—A new and distinct sort w r ith petals of deep coral pink shad¬ 
ing to a much deeper center, giving the effect of a bi-color. 
MASTERPIECE—A lilac rose flower that is different. A near-lavender. Likes 
half shade ...... 
MAY QUEEN—Somewhat similar to Olympia, but much more double, having 
to 150 petals. Coloring is scarlet-red, lighter edges. 23 inches .-... 
^ MAY SADLER—Geranium pink, with large, dense black markings. Very 
large and robust. One of the finest “pinks .” 28 in. ..... 
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 Venetian pink, petals occasionally fringed. Very fine. 32 in... 
MRS. BAKER—A new, rich poppy of clear, irridescent Spectrum Red. A 
great favorite and distinct from any other, 28 in.....— 
MRS! BALLEGO —New. La France Pink with dense, rounded, black base spots. 
Very late ............-... 
+ MRS. CARL SKINNER—A hybrid by Dr. Neeley. Venetian Pink shading 
lighter. Spinel Pink base spots. Reverse of petals shows whitish base. One 
of the very latest pink poppies..... 
MRS. FISHER—Another new and scarce poppy. Extra large, deep crimson 
flowers on 4 ft. stems.........-...— 
MRS. G. POTT—Flowers of deep Salmon Red with very small base spots. Re¬ 
sembles Mrs. Baker somewhat .._..._.-.-. 
MRS. HEENK—Rosy Geranium Pink shaded deeper. Begonia Rose base spots. 
A deeper colored flower than the Mrs. Perry type. Scarce..... 
MR. H. G. STOBART—Recent introduction from England. Near Rose Red or 
brilliant cerise pink, with very pronounced silvery reflections at lower part 
of petals. Black and reddish-purple base spots. An outstanding poppy that is 
very scarce .... 
75c 
35c 
50c 
$2.00 
$ 1.00 
$1.50 
$3.50 
75c 
$1.50 
$1.50 
$2.00 
MRS. H. G. STOBART (Harkness, England)—Similar to Mr. Stobart, but has 
only purplish-red base spots, less marked silvery reflections, and darker foliage. 
Rare and fine ...„.„.. $2.00 
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. 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, tall and free. 40 in....~. $1.50 
NEELEY’S LAVENDER (Syn. “Old Rose’’) —Rosy lavender, distinct shade.$15.00 
NEELEY’S PINK —A medium sized flower of a pleasing pink shade, perhaps 
the freest bloomer of the entire list. New .~. $1.00 
NEGRILLON— Vivid carmine or Rocellin Purple flushed Hellebore Red. New 
and very distinct. Part shade, 36 in...-. 75c 
•fa NEW PERFECTION —Featured by one nursery erroneouslv under the name 
PERFECTION this new poppy is said to be as beautiful as a ballet dancer in 
dainty pink, with petals more fully pleated and fluted than in any other 
Oriental. Petals have the appearance of having been starched and ironed. De¬ 
scribed as of a delicate seashell pink with purple-black, feathery stamens, 
rich and beautiful. New and rare.....$1.00 
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