DAYTON, OHIO 
T HE CULTURE of Oriental Poppies is no more difficult 
than that of any other permanent perennial. In 
fact, once they are established in the garden they 
need very little else than clean cultivation. Being 
deeply rooted they rarely suffer from lack of water 
except possibly the first year they are planted. They 
do require a well drained soil of good garden loam, a 
little mulch of excelsior or straw under the leaves 
the first winter, water only in rare instances, little 
or no fertilizer, and plenty of room in which to grow 
in preferably a sunny situation. Seed pods should be 
removed as soon as the petals have fallen, and the 
entire top cut back after it has turned brown. 
WELCOME—40 in. Shiny Nopal Red*, very 
large flowers on heavy stems with good 
dark green foliage. 
WUNDERKIND—33 in* Considered the finest 
cerise colored poppy, true Begonia Rose* 
shade. Well shaped plants and sturdy 
stems with excellent foliage. Fine for 
cut flowers. 
WURTEMBERGIA—in. Nopal Red* or dark 
scarlet. Large flowers on good stems 
and foliage. An old favorite. 
Each Per 3 
1.00 2.50 
3.30 10.00 
.75 2.00 
YRIENTAL POPPIES IN BOUQUETS—When properly prepared, 
s poppies will maintain their freshness and last as 
long as many other varieties of garden flowers. The 
newly opened flowers or buds which have burst and are 
showing color are the ones to cut. Then burn the cut 
ends of the stems over a blaze until they have charred 
to a length of one to two inches. Immerse the stems 
in cold, deep water and place in a cool, shaded 
location for a couple of hours, after which time they 
may be arranged in suitable bouquets and by adding 
fresh, cool water twice a day they will give surpris¬ 
ing results. 
When cash accompanies order transporation charges will 
be prepaid . 
Residents of Ohio should include 3^ sales tax with 
remittance. 
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