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When to Plant 
The Oriental Poppy is best handled during 
its dormant season in the summer. After 
blooming, the Poppy first ripens its seeds, and 
then the top dies to the ground. In late Au' 
gust it becomes thoroughly dormant for a 
period of several weeks and then a new set of 
leaves appear. We begin to fill our orders 
when the plant first becomes dormant and we 
continue to send out plants during the fall 
months. 
A plant during the dormant season appears 
dead, and you may not be at all pleased when 
you receive a consignment of these roots. But 
carry out the following directions and in a 
very short time your plants will show signs 
of life. 
How io Plant 
Dig a hole so deep that the root extends 
straight down its full length with its top two 
inches below the surface. With the root in 
place, fill the soil about it until the hole is 
one-half full, pack the soil solid about the root 
and then fill the hole full of water and let 
seep entirely away. Then fill hole level full 
of soil and leave same pulverized on top. 
Caution 
Many cover their perennials with leaves, 
and during the course of the winter the leaves 
pack down and smother the plants. This is 
especially disastrous to the Oriental Poppy. 
It is better to cover with 6 inches of wheat or 
rye straw, sudan grass, or wild hay, any of 
which is perfectly safe. 
We Supply a Large Root 
We do not handle the small Oriental Poppy 
roots sold at cheap prices. We send a root 
that is worth what we ask for it, a big root 
that will grow and hloom well the first year. 
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For gorgeous garden effects in May and June, nothing in all the world 
of flowers surpasses the Oriental Poppy. 
Our fields of this flower now cover an acre of ground and contain 
the finest varieties to be found. In addition to the well known old- 
fashioned orange-red Poppy, we now have many shades of pink, red 
and lavender. Some of these are brilliant enough to call for a green or 
white background, while others are soft enough to harmonize with the 
most delicate spring flowers. 
We are always looking for good new sorts and this year we believe 
we have as complete a list of good kinds as can be found anywhere. 
We invite Poppy lovers to visit us during Poppy Days, and we 
assure them they will see a sight that will gladden their eyes. 20,000 
Poppies all in bloom at one time is truly a sight worth seeing. 
AUSTRALIA. A real acquisi¬ 
tion to the list of new Pop¬ 
pies. A large flower in a deep 
crimson-red with a gorgeous 
throat coloring. A very pleas¬ 
ing new kind. 
Each ^2.00; 3 for ^4.50 
CAVALIER. 34 inches. Larger than the enor¬ 
mous variety Wurtembergia. Probably the 
largest of all Oriental Poppies. The flower 
is perfectly formed, and the color is a rich 
glowing red. We think it one of the best of 
the several new sorts that Dr. Neeley sejit 
out. Every Poppy lover should have it. We 
paid $25.00 a root for several of these new 
kinds. Cavalier being one of them. 
Each ^1.00; 3 for ^2.50 
CERISE BEAUTY. 32 inches. This variety 
produced large flowers of a beautiful shade 
of cerise-pink, with blood-crimson center, 
and glittering black blotches at base of 
petals. 
Each 50c; 3 for ^1.00 
ECHO. Another new variety that is very 
choice. A silvery pink held well erect on 
strong stems. Extremely late. Prolong your 
blooming season by ordering this variety. 
Each ^1.00; 3 for ^2.50 
ENCHANTRESS. 36 inches. Here is a va¬ 
riety entirely different from all other Orient¬ 
al Poppies. An immense flower in a rich 
lavender, borne on tall stems. Most out¬ 
standing. Each ^1.00; 3 for ^2.50 
JUNE DELIGHT. Search for a pure pink 
Oriental Poppy has at last resulted in this 
wonderful variety. There are other pinks 
but we believe this the best of all. A pure 
even rose-pink of fine form and size borne 
on strong graceful stems. We paid $15.00 
per root for June Delight to start with. 
Each ^1.00; 3 for ^2.50 
LULU A. NEELEY. 34 inches. A rich deep 
crimson-red with no trace of orange in its 
color. A prolific blooming variety which is 
excellent for a cut flower. Many call this 
the crimson-red. Each ^1.00; 3 for ^2.50 
MRS. PERRY. 29 inches. Where the red or 
orange will not blend well with other flow¬ 
ers, use Mrs. Perry, a beautiful large salmon- 
pink. A most pleasing even shade of pink. 
A variety that seldom dies out. 
Each 35c; 3 for ^1.00; 
6 for ^1.50; 12 for J(2.50 
MANDARIN. 28 in. A gorgeous rich deep 
red with no blotch on the petals after the 
root becomes thoroughly established. This 
is a crackerjack. Each ^1.00; 3 for ^2.75 
OLYMPIA. 23 inches. The earliest and also 
the hardiest of all Oriental Poppies. If you 
have difficulty with your Poppies dying out, 
try Olympia and you will have no such 
trouble. Olympia comes a full week ahead 
of any other variety. It is just going as the 
next earliest starts to open. The flowers are 
of medium size, semi-double, and of a rich 
soft orange-red, a very pleasing color. Plant 
Olympia, the True Iron Clad Oriental Pop¬ 
py that never dies out. 
Each 35c; 3 for ^1.00; 
6 for ^1.50; 12 for ^2.50 
PERRY'S WHITE. This is the best of the 
white Oriental Poppies. It is of medium 
size. The petals are white with a slight 
touch of pink at the base. 
Each, 75c 
ORANGE QUEEN. This variety comes into 
bloom just after Olympia. The color is a 
brilliant deep orange with a great rich vel¬ 
vety black center. This is also a very hardy 
variety. 
Each 35c; 3 for ^1.00; 
6 for ^1.50; 12 for ^2.50 
PROSPERINE. 36 inches. Immense truly sau¬ 
cer-shaped flowers with petals of the great¬ 
est substance. The color is a soft rich 
scarlet-red. The great flowers are carried on 
long perfect stems. One of the outstanding 
ones. Each ^I.OO; 3 for ^2.50 
WURTEMBERGIA. 38 inches. An enormous 
cerise-scarlet. The 
plant is unusually tall 
with strong stems 
that hold the tremen¬ 
dous flowers erect. 
An average blossom 
will measure 81/2 
inches in diam.eter, 
the standard by 
which all Oriental 
Poppies are judged. 
Each ^1.00; 
3 for ^2.50 
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