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POPPY 
Papaver 
ORIENTAL POPPIES (May-Oct.) 
Majestic summer flowering hardy perennial plants with 
numerous leafy stems about 2% feet high and large showy 
flowers having a conspicuous black blotch on each petal. 
The plants disappear in summer but appear again as soon 
as the weather becomes cool. Start seed during sum- 
mer or early fall for next season’s bloom. Sow in boxes 
or in the open ground and transplant when of suitable 
size. 
PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE—Salmon, varies in color. 
(Pkt. 15c) (% oz. 60c) 
ORIENTALE HYBRIDS—A splendid mixture of all 
shades. (Pkt. 15c) (% oz. 50c) 
ICELAND POPPIES (Nudicaule) (Aug.- Mar.) 
While these are hardy perennials, they flower the first 
year from seed if sown fairly early. The plants are of 
graceful compact habit with low fern-like foliage, from 
which issue slender stalks about 15 inches high, bearing 
their brilliant flowers in endless profusion. Most useful 
for cutting, for which purpose pick when in bud. If the 
seed pods are picked off they will continue in bloom the 
entire season. 
RED CARDINAL—Brilliant cardinal red. 
(Pkt. 20c) (7 oz. 60c) | 
THE EMPEROR—Large flowers of deep tangerine-or- 
ange, with broad fluted petals. (Pkt. 20c) (%& oz. T5c) 
THE EMPRESS—Large flowered salmon-rose_ shades. 
(Pkt. 20c) (% oz. 75c) 
YELLOW WONDER—Large flowers of bright buttercup 
yellow. (Pkt. 20c) (7 oz. 60c) 
SUNBEAM MIXTURE—A large flowered and strong 
growing strain of Iceland Poppy. The colors are also 
very rich. (Pkt. 15c) (4% oz. 35c) (4 oz. 65c) 
SANDFORD’S GIANT STRAIN (New)—Immense flowers 
and very strong, long stems. A beautiful range of 
color. (Pkt. 25c) (% oz. 75c) (%4 oz. $1.25) 
ANNUAL POPPIES (Sept.-June) 
Annual Poppies should be sown in the open ground 
where they are to remain. Seed may be sown any time 
from September to June. 
THE SHIRLEY—Finest Mixed. 
(Pkt. 10c) (4% oz. 25c) (oz. 35c) (4 Ib. $1.00) 
ELDORADO DOUBLE MIXED—A beautiful strain of 
double Shirley Poppies containing many new salmon 
shades. (Pkt. 10c) (4 oz. 25c) (%4 oz. 40c) (oz. 65c) 
AMERICAN LEGION—An improved Flanders Poppy with 
large single flowers of a rich dazzling orange-scarlet 
color. 2 feet high. (Pkt. 10c) (44 oz. 30c) (oz. 50c) 
PRIMULA 
Primrose 
SINENSIS (Feb.-July) 
The Chinese Fringed Primroses are very desirable for 
the greenhouse. Sow in April or May for winter bloom- 
ing, cover lightly and keep moist. Transplant when sec- 
ond leaf appears and keep shifting plants as they grow. 
GIANT SINGLE FRINGED VARIETIES—Ecelsior Mix- 
ture. 100 seeds. (Pkt. 50c) 
NEW MALACOIDES 
These new giant flowered Primula malacoides are the 
result of the very fine work of a California hybridist. 
The flowers are truly giant in size, and borne on wiry 
stems above the fine foliage. Fine for pot plants. 
FAIRY JEWELS (Double). Rich rose-pink. The extra 
rows of petals appear first as a tuft in the center, 
later lying flat as the flower matures. (Pkt. 50c) 
LAVENDER GLORY—Very large flowers of soft mauve- 
lavender. (Pkt. 35c) 
SNOW FLAKE—Large glistening pure white florets. 
(Pkt. 35c) 
VARIOUS PRIMROSES (May-Oct.) 
BULLEYANA — The flowers shade from buff through 
apricot to orange and are quite distinct from those of 
“any other hardy Primula. The plant is perfectly hardy 
and is also well worth growing in pots. Height 2 feet. 
(Pkt. 35c) 
PULVERULENTA BARTLEY STRAIN—A strong grow- 
ing hardy Primula with numerous tiers of flowers in 
shades of pink, produced on sturdy tall stems. Valu- 
able for shaded and damp places. (Pkt. 35c) 
POLYANTHUS GIANT SUPERB MIXED—Extra choice 
strain, most carefully selected for habit, rich colors and 
size of bloom. (Pkt. 35c) (Large Pkt. 85c) 
Hallawell Seed Co. 

Iceland Poppy — Sanford’s Giant Mixed 
PYRETHRUM 
Persian Daisy 
PARTHENIFOLIUM AUREUM or GOLDEN FEATHER 
—Small cut leaves of bright golden yellow. A hardy per- 
ennial, with bright foliage, much used for edging anda 
borders. Seed can be sown from September to March 
and transplanted. (Pkt. 10c) (14 oz. 25c) (oz. 75c) 
ROSEUM, IMPROVED SINGLE HYBRIDS —A hardy 
perennial bearing large Cosmos-like flowers with bright 
yellow centers; blooms in May and June and again in 
the fall and is one of the most graceful and long last- 
ing cut flowers: 2 feet. A re-selected strain with rose 
and pink shades predominating with some reds and 
very few whites. Sow from May to September. 
(Pkt. 25c) (a oz. 75c) 
HYBRIDUM FL. PLl.—Seeds saved from the finest dou- 
ble flowers; only a small percentage can be expected 
to come double the first year. Mixed colors. 
(Pkt. 25¢c) (#5 oz. $1.00) 
RANUNCULUS 
Persian Buttercup (Aug.-Dec.) 
These spring blooming plants grow 1 foot or more high 
and may be planted in a sunny or light shaded position. 
The flowers are double and semi-double, last well after 
cutting, and come in a wide range of brilliant colors. Sow 
seeds in boxes in the fall for bloom in the spring. Seed 
may require from 3 to 6 weeks to germinate, and the 
soil must not be permitted to dry out. 
Hallawell’s New Hybrid Mixture: (Pkt. 25c) (7) oz. $1.25) 
RICINUS 
Castor Oil Bean (Mar.-June) 
An annual which persists as a perennial in mild cli- 
mates. Grows to a height of from 6 to 15 feet, and has 
ee ornamental foliage. Sow the seed from March un- 
une. 
ZANZIBARENSIS—A large-leaved variety, deep green 
and bronze, growing 10 to 15 feet high. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 25c) (44 Ib. 75c) 
