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Poppies #a,HP 
Few flowers have the same grace of stem, airiness of poise, and 
delicacy of tissue as the Poppy. For beds and borders, there is noth- 
ing finer. A sandy loam suits Poppies best, and, as their strong tap- 
roots are difficult to transplant, it is well to sow the seed where the 
plants are to bloom. Sowings made in fall and at intervals in spring 
will provide a long succession of flowers. Sow thinly, covering very 
lightly, and thin the plants to stand about a foot apart. The best 
plants are those grown from early sowings while the soil is cool and 
moist. 
Single Annual Shirley Varieties 
The most charming Poppy in cultivation. The blossoms are bright 
and showy and include an almost endless variety of colors, from pure 
white, pink, terra-cotta, salmon, chamois, and rosy carmine, to 
brilliant crimson, many of the flowers being beautifully flaked or 
edged with white. 
American Legion. Dazzling Wild-Rose Pink. Soft rose- 
orange-scarlet. pink. 
Deep Apricot. Rich apricot. White. White with golden sta- 
Picotee. White edged scarlet. mens. 
Each, pkt. 10 cts.; 140z. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Mixed (Santa Rosa Strain). A grand variety of colors saved from 
selected flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Double Annual Varieties 
Whereas the single Poppies are most fragile in appearance, and 
the airiest flowers imaginable, the double sorts are firm-petaled and 
of sufficient substance to last well on the plants and after cutting. 
Their range of color is marvelously varied and a big bed of them is 
a joyous riot of gorgeousness. 
American Flag. Beautiful variety with very large and double 
flowers of snow-white, bordered with scarlet. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 4402. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Cardinal. A splendid variety, growing about 2 feet high and bear- 
ing large, globular, fringed flowers of an intense cardinal-red. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 4402. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Eldorado. Double Shirley Poppy. Beautiful shades. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 1402. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Mikado. Double; white-fringed petals, tipped with scarlet. 2 feet. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 4402. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Shell-Pink. Similar in every way to Cardinal and White Swan, 
except color, which is a soft seashell or chamois-pink. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
White Swan. Immense double flowers, beautifully fringed, and of 
purest white. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Carnation-flowered. Finest mixed double, large showy flowers. 
2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Peony-flowered, Mixed. Splendid, large double flowers of all 
colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Hardy Perennial Varieties 
There are no flowers more ornamental and useful in our gardens 
than the various varieties of hardy Poppies. Once started they in- 
crease in size and beauty each succeeding season. Sow from June to 
August, to bloom the following summer. ae 
Alpine, Mixed. A charming miniature Poppy, with brilliantly 
colored flowers, including white, pink, apricot, yellow, or orange- 
scarlet, etc. Useful for rock-work. 6 inches. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Orientale (Oriental Poppy). The beautiful, brilliant dark scarlet, 
hardy Poppy which is indispensable for striking, bold effect. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Orientale, Mrs. Perry. Orange-apricot, very fine. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Orientale, Princess Victoria Louise. Bright salmon-pink. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Orientale Hybrid, The Feltham. Scarlet to apricot with no black 
blotches at base of petals; the flowers are thus self-colored. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Iceland (Papaver nudicaule). They grow about a foot high and are 
covered with masses of flowers which are produced throughout 
the season almost without interruption. 
Orange-Scarlet Yellow White Mixed 
Each, pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Iceland, Beauty of Belvedere Strain. This strain shows a high 
proportion of cherry, flame, cardinal, carmine, and crimson shades, 
along with varied tones of pink, rose, salmon, and apricot. There 
are no whites, yellows, or oranges. Flowers are of the largest size, 
carried gracefully on long stems. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Iceland, Coonara Pink Shades. True strain of rose tints. Large 
flowers on strong stems. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 

. Iceland Poppies 
Primula polyanthus, 
Giant Yellow 
Portulaca Ks 
HARDY PERENNIAL VARIETIES, continued 
Iceland, El Monte. Large, deep tangerine-orange flowers on wiry 
stems. Fine for cutting. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Iceland, Gartref Strain. Art shades and picotee edges. Huge 
flowers with a wide range of color. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Iceland, Sanford’s Giant Strain. An outstanding strain. The 
flowers are huge and well formed, in a wide range of colors borne 
on long, stiff stems. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Iceland, Sunbeam Improved. This variety introduces new colors 
of the popular Iceland Poppies in tints such as maize, cream, 
and various shades of rose. The flowers are large, borne on long, 
wiry stems. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Iceland, Yellow Wonder (P. nudicaule amurense). Immense, 
bright buttercup-yellow flowers. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Portulaca HA 
For a brilliant display in low borders, edgings, beds and rock- 
gardens, or as ground-cover, nothing can excel the Portulaca. Blooms 
early and continuously until frost. Must have a sunny location, but 
will grow in almost any soil if well drained. Forms a dense, thick 
carpet 4 to 6 inches tall. Nice to sow between stepping-stones. Seed 
is very fine so should be barely covered when sown. 
Single Golden Yellow Single Scarlet Single White 
Each, pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts.; 140z. 75 cts. 
Single Mixed. All colors. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts.; 1goz. 50 cts. 
Double Choicest Mixed. Contains all the best double varieties. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts.; oz. $1 
Pyrethrum HP 
Single and double aster-like flowers on long stalks; excellent 
for cutting. 2 feet. 
Hybridum roseum, Rose. Bright rose. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Hybridum grandiflorum. Large-flowering single mixed. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Hybridum fli.-pl. Finest double hybrids. Seed saved from the 
finest collection. Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
Aureum (Golden Feather). Dwarf bedding plant, with yellow, 
fern-like leaves, useful for edging beds and borders. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; Woz. 25 cts. 

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