Oriental Poppies 
These are showy and bloom during May and June. Sow where to bloom. 
Perennial. Height, 2% to 3 feet. 
2040 ORIENTATE (True). Enormous flowers of deep crimson, with 
black blotch at the base of each petal. Height, 3 feet. Fkt., 10c; 
Ya oz., 45c; oz., 75c. 
2042 PRINCESS VICTORIA EOUISE. Mammoth-sized blooms of a 
bright salmon-rose color. Very showy. Height, 2% feet. Fkt., 15c. 
2041 ORIENTAEE MIXED HVBRIDS. Includes many bright shades as 
found in the Oriental Poppies. All are gorgeous and large-flowering. 
Height, 3 feet. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 35c; Yu oz., 60c. 
Iceland Poppies 
2045 SUNBEAM. New species varying in color from sulphur-yellow 
through different shades of orange-maize and rose tints which are 
very striking. Perennial. Height, 18 inches. Pkt., 15c; ^ oz., 75c. 
Poppy, Santa Barbara - Hunnemannia 
1707 SUNLITE. Attractive semi-double golden yellow poppy, pleas¬ 
ing both in the border and as a cut flower. The plants grow into 
shrubby bushes, producing their large semi-double cup shape flowers 
3 inches across on stems 12 inches long. The clear yellow petals are 
broad semi-double and crinkled. Annual. Height, 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; 
Ya oz., 60 c; oz., $1.80. 
Portulaca - Rose Moss 
A beautiful low-growing flower, thriving In almost any location, even 
In a dry, sunny place. Suitable for borders, edging or rockery. Can 
withstand the hottest weather. Blooms early until killed by frost. 
Annual. Height, 6 inches. 
2015 SINGEE MIXED, all colors. Pkt., 10c; Y^ oz., 25c; oz., 75c; Y\ lb., 
$1.70. 
2017 DOUBEE FINEST MIXED. Of the most brilliant colors. Pkt., lOo; 
Ya oz., 50c; oz., $2.50. 
FHVSAEIS. (See Chinese Eantem). 
Physostegia - Obedient Plant 
2007 VIUGINTCA. Gaining in popularity as it becomes better known. 
It forms dense bushes, bearing freely from July to September lilac- 
pink flower-spikes. Perennial. Height, 3 feet. Pkt., 10c; V4 oz., 50c. 
FINKS. (See Dianthus). 
Primula 
2050 FRINGED CHINESE PRIMROSE. A charming free-flowering 
plant, indispensable for winter and spring blooming. Finest mixed. 
Height, 9 inches. Pkt., 25c. 
2055 OBCONICA GIGANTEA. Finest mixed. Height, 12 inches. Pkt., 
25c. 
2060 MAEACOIDES (Baby Primrose). A charming pot plant. The 
small lavender-pink flowers are valuable for cutting, as they last a 
long time in water. They require a fairly cool house. Height, 1 foot. 
Pkt., I5c; 1 /64 oz., 45c. 
2070 JAFONICA MIXED (Japanese Primrose). Bright and showy flow¬ 
ers, borne in whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches. Fine for rock gardens. 
Perennial. Height, 18 Inches. Pkt., 15c; oz., 85c. 
2075 VUEGARIS (English Primrose). Canary-yellow; flowers during 
spring. Very fragrant. Plant 6 to 8 Inches tall. PerennlaL Pkt., 15c; 
Yi oz., 75c. 
PRIMUEA VERIS. (See Cowslip). 
Pyrethrum - Painted Lady 
Valuable hardy garden plants with large single or double flowers 3 to 
4 inches across, all colors freely borne on long stems; excellent for 
cutting. Bloom in May and again In the fall. Perennial. Height, 
2 % feet. 
2083 SINGEE MIXED. Selected from a splendid collection. Pkt., 10c; 
Y^ oz.. 60c. 
2085 FINEST DOUBLE MIXED. Flowers range from the palest 
pink to deep red, the bright yellow centers forming a lovely contrast. 
Excellent for cut flowers. Pkt., 25c; ^ oz., $1.25. 
RED HOT POKER. (See Tritoma). 
RICINVS. (See Castor Bean). 
RUDBECKIA. (See Ooueflower). 
SAINTFAUEIA. (See African Violet). 
Salvia - Flowering Sage 
One of the most handsome summer and autumn flowering plants, grow¬ 
ing into compact bushes literally ablaze with brilliant scarlet flowers, 
from early summer till killed by frost. Annual. 
Salvia, America 
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