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MERTENSIA 
There are few perennials which have grown in popularity 
as rapidly as the Oriental Poppy. This is no doubt due to 
the wide range of color in which they may now be ob' 
tained, their hardiness and general satisfaction. 
They should only be planted in late summer or early 
fall, if you want good blossoms next spring. The tops die 
down after blooming and if not disturbed they will last for 
a long tiSie. 
The blossoms are much used for cut flowers and if you 
will cut just before the buds open and plunge the ends o' 
the stems in very hot water for a few minutes, they 
will keep for several days. 
There are many seedlings offered but we have 
selected a range of color from white to the darkest 
red which have been tried and proven worth while. 
Beauty of Livermore. Dark crimson, black blotch. 
Mrs. Perry. Salmon-pink. 
Apricot Queen. True apricot. 
Delicata. Old rose-pink. 
Perry’s White. White, dark maroon base. 
Wurtembergia. Brilliant rose-red. 
(Blue Bells) 
VIRGINICA. These beautiful Virginia 
Bluebells are classed as wild flowers. 
They bloom in early spring and are a 
delightful blue fading to pinkish 
shades. Plants thrive and do best in a 
shady location where the soil is cool 
but will grow almost anywhere. Per¬ 
fect companion for light yellow Daf¬ 
fodils. 20c each; 6 for $1.00. 
GERMAN IRIS 
ORIENTAL POPPIES 
Oriental Poppy 
DICENTRA 
(Bleeding Heart) 
SPECTABILIS. Heart-shaped, rosy-red 
flowers in long drooping racemes. An 
old garden favorite which blooms very 
early in spring. Strong divisions, 35c 
each; 3 for $1.00. 
Dutch Iris 
This old garden favorite has not lost any of its popularity and now with the wonderful shades to be 
had should be planted by everyone. Will grow in almost any kind of soil and is perfectly hardy. Our 
list contains only tried and tested kinds. 
Prices: Each, 25c; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.50. 
The figures (9.4 and others) indicate rating. 
For Parcel Post and Insurance, add 10 per cent. 
Ambassadeur. 9.4. Standards purplish bronze; falls 
velvety maroon. 
B. Y. Morrison. 8.8. Standards pale lavender-vio¬ 
let; falls velvety purple bordered lavender. 
Caprice. Light magenta; fragrant. 
Cluny. 8.8. Standards pale lilac-blue; falls deeper. 
Coronation. Large, rich, deep golden yellow. 
Corrida. 8.8. Standards sky-blue with deeper shad- 
mgs. 
Dream. 8.5. A solid, soft clear pink color. 
Gold Imperial. A very fine deep yellow. 
Her Majesty. 7.7. Standards lilac-pink; falls darker. 
La Neige. 8.3. Pure, glistening white. 
Lent A. Williamson. 9.6. Standards lavender-violet; 
Falls pansy-purple. 
Lohengrin. 8.2. Uniform lilac-rose. 
Lord of June. 8.7. Unusually large, standards soft 
lavender-blue; falls rich violet-blue. 
Morning Splendor. Large flowers of rich red tone 
and heavy substance. 
Mother of Pearl. 8.4. Bluish lavender. 
Opera. 8.4. Standards reddish lilac; falls velvety 
violet. 
Pallida Dalir.atica. 8.8. Clear, deep lavender; very 
large. 
Parc de Neuilly. 8.1. Rich plum-purple. 
Princess Beatrice. 9.5. Soft lavender. 
Quaker Lady. 8.4. Standards smoky lavender, yel¬ 
low shadings; falls ageratum-blue and old gold. 
Odd and attractive. 
Queen of May. 7.4. Soft rosy lilac; looks pink. 
Seminole. 8.3. Standards soft violet-rose; falls rich 
velvety crimson. 
Shekinah. 8.8. Soft yellow, large. 
Sherwin-Wright. 7.4. Golden yellow with no mark¬ 
ings. 
Souv. de Mme. Gaudichau. 9.8. Standards dark 
purple; falls brilliant blackish purple. 
Susan Bliss. 8.8. Orchid-pink. 
Sweet Lavender. 8.8. Heavily ruffled; pale lavender- 
blue standards and flaring Chinese violet falls. 
True Charm. 8.4. White standards suffused with 
lavender; falls creamy white edged with lavender. 
Wedgewood. Large flower of rich Wedgewood 
China blue. 
White Queen. The purest white Iris in cultivation. 
Mertensia 
DUTCH IRIS 
HART NIBBRIG. Standards brilliant deep blue, falls love¬ 
ly azure-blue with a golden spot. 60c per doz.; #4.00 
per 100. 
THERESE VAN DUYLL-SCHWARTZE. Standards pale 
cornflower-blue; falls pure white, with very narrow orange 
stripe; excellent cut flower. 24 inches. 60c per doz.; 
#4.00 per 100. 
WHITE EXCELSIOR. Incomparably the finest pure white 
Iris; large flower on a strong stem. 60c per doz.; #4.00 
per 100. 
YELLOW QUEEN. Standards and falls golden yellow. 
Thin wiry stems, excellent for forcing or outside, the 
best medium priced yellow. 28 inches. 60c per doz.; 
#4.00 per 100. 
Prices: Each, 50c; 3 for #1.25; 6 for #2.25. 
OUR GENERAL CATALOG 
Our General Catalog, listing a complete line of nurs¬ 
ery stock, will be sent about October 15th to everyone 
receiving this folder. If you should fail to receive your 
copy, ask for it. 
