‘9 «NEW. EXOTIC HYBRIDS 
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q) @ Ni SCORES OF COLORS IN POPPIES WHERE ONLY ONE WAS KNOWN BEFORE 
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)T long ago, the term ‘Oriental Poppy”? meant to most of us just a great big gorgeous splash of bril- 
liant scarlet, or a large number of such splashes in the garden; but now Oriental Poppies have 
been developed to such an extent that they have grown to be the exclusive hobby of some ardent horticul- 
turists, and we find them segregated in immense private collections like Iris, Roses, Orchids, and other 
floral aristocrats. The scarlets are still with us, but in many new shades and varieties, where there was 
only one before; and along with them in the collectors’ gardens are just about as many colors and tones 
as you will find in the modern Rose garden—one grand array of crimson, scarlet, rose, pink, lilac, salmon, 
apricot, orange, white, tangerine, flesh, gold, flame, silver, coral, and what not! From the most dainty 
tints to the most dazzling colors. 
Buy Field-grown Plants only, making your selection from the plants I am offering, and you can be 
sure of an Oriental Poppy collection that will challenge all your proudest neighbors. Don’t crowd them 
in planting—but figure in a general way that a square foot of good ground anywhere in the garden will 
make a home for one bouncing glorious plant—then multiply them until all the square-feet to spare in 
your domain are put to worthy use,.and the results will bring you perpetual joy. A little study and 
planning will give you proper and effective groupings and you will discover quickly how marvelous and 
how striking these new Poppy Giants can be with Tall Bearded Iris, Delphiniums, Peonies, and other 
perennial aristocrats. Varieties I have marked with an asterisk (*) should be grown in partial shade, 
for most gratifying results; just a filtering of sunshine is all they need; others will do well in full sunlight 
or with a little shade. 

HEIGHTS DESIGNATED FOR YOUR GUIDANCE 
The heights specified here are the heights as measured in my own Long Island Gardens. The heights 
will vary with soil fertility and general garden conditions, but those given will serve as a comparative guide. 
Upper Picture—-Henry Cayeux 

Lower Picture—Joyce 
Rule No. 1—Buy strong Field Grown Plants 
Only, that have been grown from root divis- 
ions of the original plant. That is the only kind 
I sell. DO NOT BUY POPPIES GROWN FROM 
SEED. It is a horticultural law that hybrid varie- 
ties cannot be grown true from seed. The seeds will 
grow, but the flowers are a disappointment and 
NEVER the same as the parent plant. The strong 
vigorous plants I will send you are Authentic 
Hybrid Varieties, grown from root divisions of 
the original plant. They are strong field grown 
plants, that will bloom profusely and will faithfully 
produce all the beauty of the originals. Therefore 
the first rule for success is to buy Wayman’s New 
Exotic Hybrids, each plant an original Masterpiece. 
Rule No. 2—Always plant Poppies in mid- 
summer, during their normal rest period. 
Poppies lapse into a siesta or rest period during 
POPPIES 
mid-summer and for best results they should be 
planted at that time. The best time for planting 
them is during July, August or September, although 
it may be deferred until October if necessary. 
Vigorous growth is resumed in the fall, although 
in transplanting sometimes this growth is deferred 
until spring, but flowers may be expected the 
following summer. Each year the plant will increase 
in size and profusion of bloom and become more 
glamorously beautiful with each succeeding season. 
Once planted they will live for years with little or 
no care. To sum up Rule No. 2 I recommend that 
you place your order IMMEDIATELY, so that I 
can arrange to send the plants to you at just the 
right time for best results. 
Oriental Poppies 
are not subject to insect 
pests or diseases. | have never known them 
FOR CUTTING 
Contrary to general belief, 
Poppies are excellent as cut flow- 
ers if properly prepared. They 
should be cut just as the flower 
is freshly opened, then burn the 
ends of the stems over a flame 
until thoroughly charred to a 
length of one or two inches. 
Plunge the stem in cool deep 
water and place them in the 
shade where it is not too warm, 
for an hour or two. After this, 
add fresh cool water twice a day, 
morning and evening. I have 
known a bouquet of Poppies to 
remain in excellent condition for 
almost a week by this method of 
handling them; 
to be attacked by anything. They will do 
well in any soil or location, from porous 
sandy soil to heavy clay. Lime or acid soil is equally 
suitable. Even fertilizer seems to be unnecessary as 
they will send their roots straight down to a depth 
of two or three feet and find nourishment where 
none would seem to exist. Just dig a hole anywhere 
in the garden and plant them with the root stock 
straight up and down, the top of the root being 
about 3 inches under ground. Water occasionally 
after planting, if the season is dry, and cover lightly 
the first winter. After that they will take care of 
themselves if you will just keep the weeds down 
around them. Fertilizers are not necessary unless 
the ground is too poor to grow weeds, although leaf 
mold or peat moss is beneficial. 
Surely there is no other plant that will 
so readily adapt itself to its surroundings, 
requires so little care and will give so much 
permanent charm to the 
garden. 
