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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. 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. Especially fine with Delphiniums. 
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. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50 
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. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
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. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
CHEERIO. We have grown Oriental Poppies 
for many years and have seen many new 
ones as they have come and gone. We 
have gradually accumulated a wonderful 
stock until our planting of these gorgeous 
flowers now. covers a full acre of closely 
planted stock. Of all the new Poppies that 
have come to our attention, Cheerio is tops 
for beauty. Cheerio is a Poppy deluxe, a 
beautiful flower about 6 inches in diameter, 
of the most beautiful form. A delicate 
flesh-pink with great ruby-red blotches at 
the center which show right through the 
petals. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
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. 35c each; 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. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
HELEN ELIZABETH. 24 in. A _ beautiful 
Poppy of a pure light La-France-pink shade. 
The petals are deeply crinkled with no 
spots or blotches of any kind. Beautiful in 
combination with light blue Delphiniums. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.50 
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DON’T LOSE YOUR POPPIES 
We do not believe there’ should ever 
be over a very small loss in the planting 
of the Oriental Poppy. If planting is 
done before September 20th, there 
should be quite a top growth before 
winter sets in. Remember to plant with 
the crown 2 inches below the surface. 
Use plenty of water at planting time 
and keep the surface soil about the 
plant well cultivated until the middle 
of October. Then cover with 4 inches 
of coarse strawy mulch, or mound loose 
pulverized soil over the plant in a cone 
6 inches deep. Either will carry the 
plant through the winter. 
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HENRI CAYEUX. A distinct old rose shading 
into burgundy. An early bloomer and a 
good grower with distinctive gray-green 
foliage. 75c each; 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. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
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. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.50 
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. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
MARY ELLEN. 24 in. A Poppy that differs 
from most others in that it opens out flat 
like a saucer, which gives it a distinct and 
pleasing effect. A pale shrimp-pink. Very 
profuse bloomer. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50 
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. 
35c each; 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 difh- 
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. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00; 
6 for $1.50; 12 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. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00; 
6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.50 
PROSERPINE. Immense truly saucer-shaped 
flowers with pctals 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. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; 
6 for $2.00; 12 for $3.75 
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When to Plant 
The Oriental Poppy is best handled during 
its dormant season, which usually begins about 
August Ist. 
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. 
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 
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 immediately in boiling 
water for three minutes. Then place in cold 
water. So treated, the blooms will hold nicely 
for three days. 
Measuring is Convincing 
During the blooming season, our daily news- 
paper 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 1114 inches. 
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PURITY. A pure soft pink without spots or 
markings. Many consider it the best pink. 
You will love this one. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
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. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
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!/ inches in diameter, the stand- 
ard by which all Oriental Poppies are 
judged. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
SEEDS 
Seeds of named Oriental Poppies, mixed: 
Large packet, 25c. 

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