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WAYSIDE GARDENS 
ORCHIS - Hardy Orchids 
Their quaint and curious flowers are most interesting, and as they are 
not particularly difficult to cultivate, those who care for them should 
give them a little corner in their rock garden. 
Culture. A special bed should be provided for Orchids, sheltered from 
the mid-day sun, in loam, peat and leaf mold; give water occasionally 
in dry weather. Plant in fall or spring, 6 inches apart in groups of 
three or more. 
*Spectabilis Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
(Showy Orchid). This lovely hardy orchid produces a raceme of delicate 
lavender and deliciously fragrant flowers, 6 to 8 inches high in May. 
Plant in shade and water copiously when dry. 
OROBUS - Bitter Vetch 
The species named below are of tufted habit with pea- or vetch-like 
foliage and pea-shaped flowers. 
Culture. They will thrive in light or medium soils in sunny borders. 
Plant in autumn or spring, 12 inches apart. 
Vernus Three $1.60, Doz. $4.50, 100 $35.00 
Spreading bushes. Slender stems with narrow foliage. Dainty spikes of 
rosy purple or blue-red veined pea-like flowers. 
Nepeta Mussini 
NIEREMBERGIA - Trailing Cup-flower 
A dwarf, creeping plant with spoon-shaped leaves, and creamy white, 
bell-shaped flowers. An interesting plant to grow in a moist, shady 
border. Does very well in full sun. 
Culture. Grow in sandy loam freely mixed with well-decayed manure, 
in a moist spot, and plant in spring only, 6 to 8 inches apart. Give 
plenty of water in dry weather. Protect lightly over winter. 
eRivularis Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Charming dwarf creeping Alpine plant, bearing large, creamy white, cup¬ 
shaped flowers from June till September; most desirable plants for the 
rockery. 
OENOTHERA - Evening Primrose 
The species named below are specially suitable for growing on the mar¬ 
gins of sunny borders and rock gardens, and all make a continuous and 
brave display of color throughout the summer with little attention. 
Culture. All require a well drained, medium sandy soil, freely inter¬ 
mixed with well-decayed manure, and a sunny position to grow and 
flower freely. Show to the best advantage when grown in groups. Plant 
8 inches apart in spring or fall. They are apt to perish in winter if 
grown in heavy, damp soils. 
*Fraseri Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
Pale yellow flowers on 12-inch stems from June until October. 
Fruticosa major Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A strong growing plant, forming a dense, bushlike specimen; flowers 
deep yellow, in profusion, on 24-inch stems from June until September. 
*Missouriensis Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A low species with prostrate, ascending branches; profuse bloomer. 
Solitary flowers, often 4 inches across. Good for rock garden or border; 
in bloom from June until August. 
*Spcciosa Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Pure white flowers 3 inches across, in great quantities on 18-inch stems 
all summer. 
Youngi Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
A strong, stocky, large-leaved plant with firm, shiny foliage, numerous 
bright lemon-yellow flowers on stems about 24 inches tall from June to 
August. 
PAPAVER ORIENTALE - Oriental Poppy 
Oriental Poppies are the regal representatives of this popular genus, 
growing 3 to 3'/2 feet high, and far surpassing in splendor of bloom all 
the annual kinds. For a gorgeous display of rich and brilliant coloring 
nothing equals them during their period of flowering in May and June, 
and whether planted singly or in masses their large flowers and free¬ 
dom of bloom render them conspicuous in any position. 
Culture. Almost any kind of soil suits them, but they do best in deep, 
rich loam. Set the plqnts out in the fall or early spring before the 
first of May, 12 inches apart. Give them water occasionally during dry 
spells in the early part of the season. Mulch with any litter in the 
fall; and they will increase in size and floriferousness for several years. 
The proper planting season for field-grown roots of Poppies is during 
the last of August, September and October. In spring, strong plants 
are supplied in pots to insure success. 
Orientale Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
(Oriental Poppy). Tremendous cup-shaped blooms of brightest crim¬ 
son-scarlet, with large, purplish black blotches at base of petals, 
creating a wonderful contrast when bloom is fully open. Clumps of these 
throughout the border add a brilliancy that no other flower can provide. 
Orientale, Beauty of Livermore Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
The finest dark crimson with black blotch; fine flowers freely produced. 
Orientale, Foiry Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A lovely delicate Poppy, not very large, with pure pale pink blooms of 
medium size, an excellent variety for small beds. 
Orientale, Lula A. Neeley Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Good strong stems support flowers of brilliant oxblood-red, the color 
holding until the last. This variety is becoming a most popular Poppy 
in America. 
Orientale, May Sadler Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Salmon-pink with black markings. We believe it one of the finest of 
the pink sorts because of its large flowers and robust growth. 
Orientale, Mrs. Perry Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Orange-apricot, and a very fine variety, the best of all the "Pink 
Poppies." 
Orientale, Olympia Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
The flowers, when fully developed, are about 4 inches in diameter; 
when first opening full double, but show a bunch of stamens as they 
mature. It is a brilliant rich flame overlaid with glistening golden 
salmon. 
Nierembergia Rivularis 
Orientale, Perry's White Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
The flowers are a fine satiny white with a crimson-maroon blotch at the 
base of each petal. 
Orientale, Wurtembergia Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A striking flower of great size and substance. Brilliant glowing rose-red 
in color. 
PAPAVER NUDICAULE - Iceland Poppy 
These lovely dwarf plants are of great value in the sunny border or 
rock garden. Their brilliant orange, yellow, white or pink flowers are 
produced all summer. 
Culture. Should be planted in well drained, sandy soil in full sun. 
Planting should be done very early in spring or early in fall for best 
results. 
^Baker's Sunbeam Mixture Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
These plants are of neat habit, forming a tuft of bright green, fern¬ 
like foliage, from which spring throughout the entire season a profusion 
of slender, leafless stems, 1 foot high, each graced with charming, cup¬ 
shaped, vellow, orange, white or pink flowers. 
v^PgpgyQi, aipinum Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Like a small and more delicate Iceland Poppy having flowers of white, 
pink, orange or yellow, and often delicately fringed. Not over 4 inches 
high. 
~Papaver Thibetica Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Very attractive Alpine with showy orange flowers produced in great 
quantities; the whole plant not unlike a dwarf orange Papaver nud:- 
caule, but giving twice as many flowers and more readily transplanted; 
excellent for the rock garden. 
