PAR IB AULT , MINN. 
BRAND PEONY FARMS , Inc . 
Qe+tesicd Jlti-t of Oriental PofifueA. 
When to Plant 
The Oriental Poppy is best handled during 
its dormant season, which usually begins about 
August 1st. 
We begin to fill our orders at this time and 
continue 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 to 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 some loose pulverized soil on 
top. Be sure to put 2 to 3 inches of straw, 
hay, or peat mulch over the top of the plants 
after ground freezes. 
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 bloom well the first year. 
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AS A CUT FLOWER 
Many people think they cannot 
cut their Oriental Poppies for 
house decoration. Cut the blooms 
when fresh and dip three or four 
inches of the stem immediately in 
boiling water for three minutes. 
Then place in cold water. So treat' 
ed, the blooms will hold nicely for 
three days. 
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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 welbknown 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. 
AUSTRALIA. A true red without trace of 
orange. A large flower in a deep crimson- 
red with a gorgeous throat coloring. Same 
deep red as Lulu A. Neeley but a much 
larger flower. Each, #1.00; 3 for #2.50 
BEAUTY OF LIVERMORE. A splendid Orien¬ 
tal Poppy with good stiff stems. Immense, 
deep red flowers. Blooms later than Wur- 
tembergia. Each, 35c; 3 for #1.00 
CAVALIER. A large flower in a deep car¬ 
dinal-red. Crinkly petals. One of the best 
Poppies. Of medium height, its strong stems 
hold its immense flowers nicely erect. 
Each, 75c; 3 for #2.00 
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 
FAIRY. A lovely Poppy in an even shade of 
delicate pale pink. Blooms of medium size. 
Of medium height, it is just the Poppy to 
fit into a small bed. Each, 35c; 3 for #1.00 
GOLD OF OPHIR. A new Poppy in a new 
color. A golden orange developing into the 
nearest yellow of any Oriental Poppy. 
Each, 75c; 3 for #2.00 
HENRI CAYEUX. A distinct old rose shading 
into burgundy. An early bloomer and a 
good grower with distinctive gray-green 
foliage. Each, 50c 
JOYCE. A fi ne cherry-red with flowers of 
medium size borne on tall, perfectly straight 
stems. One of the very best Poppies. 
Each, 50c 
LULU A. NEELEY. A rich deep crimson-red 
with no trace of orange in its color. A pro¬ 
lific blooming variety which is excellent for 
a cut flower. Each, 50c 
MRS. PERRY. Where the red or orange will 
not blend well with other flowers, use Mrs. 
Perry, a beautiful large salmon-pink. A 
most pleasing even shade of pink. A variety 
that seldom dies out. 
Each, 35c; 3, #1.00; 6, #1.50; 12, #2.50 
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OLYMPIA. The earliest and also the hardiest 
of all Oriental Poppies. If you have diffi¬ 
culty 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 
Poppy that never dies out. 
Each, 35c; 3, #1.00; 6, #1.50; 12, #2.50 
ORANGE QUEEN. This variety comes into 
bloom just after Olympia. The color is a 
brilliant deep orange with a great rich 
velvety black center. This is also a very 
hardy variety. 
Each, 35c; 3, #1.00; 6, #1.50; 12, #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, 50c 
PROSERPINE. Immense truly saucer-shaped 
flowers with petals of the greatest substance. 
The color is a soft rich scarlet-red. The 
great flowers are carried on long, perfect 
stems. One of the outstanding varieties. 
Each, 60c; 2 for #1.00 
PURITY. A pure soft pink without spots or 
markings. Many consider it the best pink. 
You will love this one. Each, 50c 
WURTEMBERGIA. An enormous cerise- 
scarlet. The plant is unusually tall with 
strong stems that hold the tremendous 
flowers erect. An average blossom will 
measure 8*/2 inches in diameter, the stand¬ 
ard by which all Oriental Poppies are 
judged. Each, 75c; 3 for #2.00 
MEASURING IS CONVINCING 
During the blooming season, our daily 
newspaper made a statement that we had 
Poppies in our show room measuring a 
foot in diameter. One of our visiting 
friends thought this was exaggeration and 
called us to task. By actual measurement 
we found “Australia” actually measured 
\\/l inches. 
