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F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 
POPPIES 
These well known, hardy annuals and perennials 
flower in great profusion throughout the summer. 
Both the single and double varieties are very desir¬ 
able for bedding and borders. The flowers are re¬ 
markable for their large size, delicacy of tissue and 
wide range of bright and dazzling colors. Sow seed in 
open ground where plants are to remain, as the an¬ 
nual varieties do not bear transplanting, and then 
thin to 6 to 12 inches. To insure continuous bloom 
during a long season, the flowers should be cut regu¬ 
larly and no seed pods should be allowed to form. 
Single Annual Varieties 
ADMIRAL —Large, smooth-edged flowers of glisten¬ 
ing white, with a broad band of brilliant scarlet 
around the top. The two colors make a fine contrast. 
Pkt. 10c. 
AMERICAN LEGION —Very large flowers of dazzling 
orange-scarlet. Pkt. 10c. 
TULIP POPPY (Papaver Glaucum) —One of the most 
brilliant; flowers are 3 inches across and brilliant 
scarlet. Plants 2% to 3 feet. Pkt. 10c; J4 oz. 25c. 
SHIRLEY MIXED — These have beautiful, satiny 
flowers in delicate shades of rose, apricot, salmon- 
pink, and blush, to glowing crimson with a sparkling 
of blues. The foliage is hairy and finely cut. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 40c. 
Double Annual Varieties 
CARDINAL —Large globular, fringed flowers of in¬ 
tense cardinal red. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 
SHELL-PINK —Double peony-flowered blooms, ex¬ 
quisite shade of sea-shell or chamois-pink. Very 
dainty. Pkt. 10c. 
WHITE SWAN —Immense double flowers, beautifully 
fringed and of purest white. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 
RYBURGH HYBRID —The flowers are double and 
resemble a Giant Carnation, with flat petals overlap¬ 
ping like a Double Begonia. The colors embrace all 
shades of pink, salmon, orange, etc., all self colors. 
Pkt. 20c. 
DOUBLE CARNATION FLOWERED — Splendid 
double-fringed flowers; mixed colors. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 
DOUBLE PEONY FLOWERED— Large, showy, dou¬ 
ble globular flowers, resembling a double Peony; 
mixed colors. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 
Hardy Perennial Varieties 
Hardy perennials blooming the first season from seed. 
Graceful, neat habit, with fern-like foliage, bearing 
brilliant flowers, in endless profusion. Very desirable 
for cutting, for which purpose pick when in the bud. 
ICELAND POPPIES (Papaver Nudicaule) 
Sunbeam (New)—Improved strain of Iceland Poppies. 
Beautiful shades and excellent cut flowers. Pkt. 15c; 
|/4 oz. 50c. 
El Monte (New)—Deep tangerine orange. Fine for 
cutting. Pkt. 15c; '/a oz. 50c. 
Gartref Strain —This is a beautiful re-selected strain 
with most of the petals having contrasting thin line 
dark edges. The flowers are unusually large on wiry 
stems and in a splendid color range, including shell 
pink to cardinal, cream yellows to gold tone, and 
apricot and amber shades. Pkt. 25c. 
Pure White—Pkt. 10c. 
Iceland Finest Mixed —All colors. Pkt. 15c; [4 oz. 50c. 
Iceland Poppies 
YELLOW WONDER (Special Mention, All-America 
Selections, 1937) —Yellow Wonder is longer stemmed, 
larger flowered and more vigorous growing than any 
other Iceland Poppy. The showy, cup-shaped flowers 
grow about 4 in. across, are rich lemon-yellow; the 
clear yellow color is made especially vivid by the 
silky sheen of the broad, round petals. Plants are 
strong growing and very free flowering; the foliage 
is rich bluish green and deeply laciniated. It is showy 
in the garden and lovely for cutting. Pkt. 25c. 
THE EMPEROR —Truly regal among this excep¬ 
tional group of Poppies. The Emperor stands forth 
in a class by itself. It is without a doubt the very 
finest orange Iceland Poppy ever produced, with ex¬ 
tremely large fluted petaled flowers composed of 
broad, overlapping petals, many flowers having extra 
petals. The strong, straight stems are very wiry, 18 
to 22 inches long, and bear the large flowers majes¬ 
tically whether in the garden or when used for cut¬ 
ting. A perennial, it blooms freely the first year from 
seed. Pkt. 25c. 
ORIENTALE —The large Oriental Poppy. Produces 
numerous leafy stems about 2% feet high, with large, 
orange-scarlet flowers; having a conspicuous black 
blotch on each petal. Very attractive. Pkt. 10c; !4 
oz. 40c. 
PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE— A beautiful, salmon- 
pink Oriental Poppy. Pkt. 15c; ] / a oz. 70c. 
PHYSALIS . Chinese Lantern Plant 
FRANCHETI —An ornamental plant, forming dense 
bushes about 2 feet high, producing freely bright 
orange-scarlet lantern-like fruits. Very interesting. 
Pkt. 10c. 
PHYSOSTEGIA . False Dragon Head 
VIRGINICA —One of the prettiest of the hardy peren¬ 
nials bearing erect spikes of delicate pink tubular 
flowers; 3 feet. Pkt. 10c. 
PASSIFLORA . Passion Flower 
A very beautiful perennial climber. Grows luxuriantly 
either from seed or cuttings. Very effective with its 
attractive sky-blue flowers and rich green foliage. The 
flowers are later followed with an abundance of hand¬ 
some fruit. Height 15 to 20 feet. Pkt. 10c. 
