The double flowering annual Pop¬ 
pies make a gorgeous showing dur¬ 
ing their flowering period, and they 
are largely used for beds and bor¬ 
ders. It is well to make successive 
sowings at intervals to keep up a 
succession of bloom. If picked just 
before expanding, the flowers will 
last several days in water. 
CARNATION-FLOWERED.—Very 
large, double, slightly fringed flow¬ 
ers in brilliant colors. Height 2 feet. 
All colors mixed. Pkt., 5c; y 2 oz., 
20c; oz., 30c. 
PEONY-FLOWEKED. — Imposing 
double, globular flowers resembling 
double peonies. Splendid colors. 
Mixed, pkt., 5c; y 2 oz., 20c; oz., 30c. 
ISBEEE’S DOUBLE POPFY MIX¬ 
TURE. —All the good varieties and 
also novelties are to be found in this 
superfine mixture of double Poppies. 
These will make a gorgeous showing. Pkt,, 
10c; y 2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c; % lb., $1.25. 
DOUBLE MIXED. —Many varieties and col¬ 
ors, beautiful double flowers. Will make a 
grand display in your garden. Pkt., 5c; 
y 2 oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
Double Annual Poppy 
Ricinus - Castor Bean 
Ornamental Foliage Plant 
. known annual ornamental plants of stately growth, picturesque foliage and 
brilliantly colored fruit. M ell . adapted as center plants for groups of Cannas, 
Dahlias, Sal\ las, etc. By planting Castor Beans in your garden you can keep the 
troublesome moles away. 
CRIMSON SPIRE. -6 to 8 feet high with very large leaves of purple color. Bril¬ 
liant crimson seed spikes. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c. 
Sunflower - 
Helianth us 
These hardy annuals comprise 
plants of majestic growth and 
immense showy flowers, suitable 
for shrubberies, wild gardens and 
screens; the dwarfer kinds, with 
smaller flowers, are charming' 
when grouped in mixed flower 
borders. Excellent for cutting. 
Flowering season, July to Octo¬ 
ber. 
NEW RED SUNFLOWER.— 
Stately plants 4 to 6 feet tall. 
Flowers are 4 to 8 inches in 
diameter and show nice shades 
of red and yellow. Pkt., 10c; 
y 2 oz., 30c; oz., 50c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SUN¬ 
FLOWER. —Golden yellow flow¬ 
ers, resembling those big Jap¬ 
anese Chrysanthemums. Grows 6 
feet tall. Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 30c. 
GLOBE OR DAHLIA SUN¬ 
FLOWER. —Flowers large and 
quilled, perfectly double, rich 
saffron-yellow; they resemble a 
very large dahlia. 5 to 6 feet. 
Pkt., 5c; y 2 oz., 15c. 
NEW RAINBOW HYBRIDS.— 
Glorious colors, ranging from 
the most delicate light yellow, 
through all shades of golden and 
orange with pinks, reds and 
browns. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 
SINGLE MIXED. —Comprises a 
good assortment. All colors. Pkt., 
5c; y 2 oz., 15c; oz., 25c; % Lb., 
75c. 
ISBELL’S SINGLE POPPY 
MIXTURE. —Besides the above 
single sorts this mixture contains 
many other choice varieties. The 
color range is truly wonderful. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c; 
y 4 lb., $1.25. 
NEW ANNUAL ORIENTAL 
POPPY. —This new class resem¬ 
bles the true Orientals in form 
and range of color. They are 
easily grown. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 
30c. 
CALIFORNIA POPPY. — Page 
65. 
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oppies 
Improved Types 
Large Flowers of Vivid Colors 
Probably no class of plants enjoys greater popularity and is more 
widely grown than the Poppies. The wonderful range of brilliant 
colors of their delicate, gracefully borne flowers is well known. 
Poppies are quite hardy and the seed should be sown as early in the 
spring as possible. Make successive plantings for a continuous bloom 
all summer. 
Single Annual Varieties 
Giant Shirley Poppy 
Double Annual Poppies 
GIANT SHIRLEY, SILK or 
GHOST POPPY. — Exceedingly 
graceful with beautiful satiny 
flowers of brilliant colors. Plants 
about 18 inches tall. Pkt., 5c; 
y 2 oz., 20c; oz., 30e. 
GOLDEN BUTTERCUP POP¬ 
PY. —Large golden yellow, cup¬ 
shaped flowers, 3 inches across, 
on long stems. The petals are 
crinkled, like crushed satin. Pkt., 
5c; y± oz., 25c. 
AMERICAN LEGION.— A very 
beautiful Poppy. Dazzling or¬ 
ange-scarlet flowers of enormous 
size, borne on long, stout stems. 
Pkt., 10c; x / 2 oz., 25c. 
NANGl INENSIS.—Six feet tall. Blood-red stems and green leaves. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 65c. 
ZANZIBARIENSIS.—10 to 12 feet high. Large, ornamental leaves 
are beautifully lobed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; lb., 65c. 
MIXED.—Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 45c. 
Salvia - Scarlet Sage 
For Bright Color Display in the Fall 
1 he Salvia is a standard bedding plant, its long spikes of flowers 
borne in great profusion, keeping the garden bright with color from 
July until frost. Sow in March or April in a hotbed or indoors and 
set out m the garden about June 1st. 
CORAL GEM.- Novelty. Flowers of bright pink color. Long flower 
spikes on semi-dwarf plants; they bloom early and most freely. A 
pleasant change from the strong colored scarlet sorts. Pkt., 20c* 
y H oz., 50c. * 
SPLENDENS SCARLET SAGE.—Beautiful large, bright scarlet 
flowe /o S hn Heisht t0 3 £eet - pkt -> 10 c; y s oz., 35c; y s oz., $1.25; 
o/.j 5p/v.00# 
BONFIRE. —The finest of the scarlet Salvias, growing to a com¬ 
pact bush about 2 feet high. Pkt., 15c; y H oz., 45c; y 2 oz., $1.50. 
SCARLET REDDER. —-Early blooming sort of dwarf growth. 
Bright scarlet flowers produced freely until cut down by frost. Pkt., 
15c; y& oz., 45c. 
New Flowers Please refer to pages 6, 7, 8. 
Salvia or Scarlet Sage 
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ISBELL SEED COMPANY 
Jackson, Michigan 
