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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 
flowe backgrOUnd ’ willle others are soft enough to harmonise with the most delicate spring 
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. 
HENRI CAYEUX. A distinct old rose shading 
into burgundy. An early bloomer and a 
good grower with distinctive gray-green 
foliage. Each, 75c; 3 for $2.00 
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- 
dinahred. 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 
JOYCE. A fine cherry-red with flowers of 
medium size borne on tall, perfectly straight 
stems. One of the very best Poppies. 
Each, 50c 
JUNE DELIGHT. A pure even rose-pink of 
fine form and size borne on strong graceful 
stems. There are other good pinks but we 
believe this the best of all. Each, #1.50 
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 
When to Plant 
The Oriental Poppy is best handled during its 
dormant season, which usually begins about Au 
gust 1st. 
We begin to fill our orders at this time and con 
tinue during the fall months. 
A plant during the dormant season appears dead, 
and you may not be at all pleased when you re¬ 
ceive a consignment of these roots. But carry out 
the following directions and in a very short time 
your plants will show signs of life. We do not send 
out Oriental Poppies in the spring. 
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 
CERISE BEAUTY. This variety produces 
large flowers of a beautiful shade of cerise- 
pink, with blood-crimson center, and glit¬ 
tering black blotches at base of petals. 
Each, 50c 
CHEERIO. A new blush-pink with light 
cherry-red base spots that show through 
the petals. The flower is of medium 
size. A striking variety with a pleasing 
color combination. Each, #3.50 
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 
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 for #1.00; 6 for #1.50; 12 for #2.50 
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 for #1.00; 6 for #1.50; 12 for #2.50 
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. 
Poppies for Cut Flowers 
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 im¬ 
mediately in boiling water for three minutes. Then 
lace in cold water. So treated, the blooms will 
old nicely for three days. 
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 11 1/2 inches. 
GOLD OF OPHIR. A new Poppy in a new 
color. A golden orange developing into the 
nearest yellow of any Oriental Poppy. 
Each, #1.00; 3 for #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 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 
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, 50c 
PURITY. A pure soft pink without spots or 
markings. Many consider it the best pink. 
You will love this one. Each, 50c 
WUNDERKIND. A comparatively new Poppy 
that is seldom seen in Poppy collections. 
A large rich even toned flower in a true 
begonia-rose shade. If you wish the last 
word in Poppies, take Wunderkind. 
Each, #2.50 
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 j /2 inches in diameter, the stand¬ 
ard by which all Oriental Poppies are 
judged. Each, 75c; 3 for #2.00 
SEEDS 
Seeds of named Oriental Poppies, mixed: 
Large packet, 25c. 
EARLY BLOOMING DWARF IRIS 
One of the most fascinating of the early spring flowers. 
First of the Iris to bloom. Cheerful little fellows to use in 
borders and beds and wonderful for rock garden work 
A great improvement has taken place in these miniature 
Iris during late years. A few years ago these dwarfs came 
only in the blue shades but new the colors vary as much 
as the larger varieties of Iris. 
Plant a few of these little dwarfs and brighten up your 
early spring garden. 
Plant dwarf Iris and prolong your Iris season from April 
to about the middle of May. Excellent for rock gardens 
and as border plants. Average height about 8 inches. 
PRICES: 15c each; any 6 for 85c; 12 for #1.50; 100 for 
#10.00, postpaid. We prepay orders from this list amount¬ 
ing to #1.50 or more. 
ATROVIOLACEA. Very early rich red-purple. Earliest. 
AZUREA. A soft lavender-blue. 
COERULEA. A very early sky-blue. 
CYANEA. A rich crimson-purple with a white beard. 
DUSK. A pleasing shade of purple. 
FAIRY. A lovely soft sky-blue. 
FLORIDA. A medium toned yellow self. 
MAROCAIN. A rich blackish red-purple. 
NEOLA. An unusual brown blend. Violet standards, 
brown falls. 
SCHNEEKUPPE. White with a delicate cream throat. 
TONY. A wonderful little fellow. A rich red-purple. 
WEIGEN. A pretty dark brownish red. 
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