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PHLOX DRUMMONDI (a) 
A valuable and showy annual highly esteemed for bedding, 
for massing and for borders, The plants grow about 1 foot 
high, thrive in practically any soil if given a sunny location 
and bloom the entire season. Seed may be started in boxes 
and transplanted or sown in the open in spring. 
Gigantea, Rosy Morn. Bronze Medal, All-America Selections, 
1941. An extremely refreshing, gay and bright color combi- 
nation of rose pink with a white eye. A color that will not 
fade in the strong sun. This new variety possesses the large 
sized blooms, the free flowering quality and the fine habit of 
both Gigantea Art Shades and Gigantea Salmon Glory. 
Pkt. 15e. 
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; Gigantea, Salmon Glory. Silver Medal, All-America Selections, 
1939. A good salmon in Phlox Drummondi Gigantea type. 
The individual florets are gigantic for Phlox, measuring from 
1% to 1% inches in diameter. Color a pure salmon pink with 
a distinct creamy-white eye. One of the most beautiful color 
combinations ever seen. Pkt. 15e. 
Grandiflora. Comes in a grand mixture of fine colors. Pkt. 10e. 
PIN CUSHION FLOWER (See Scabiosa) 
POPPIES, Papaver 
Poppies have long been favorite garden flowers for their 
delicacy, as well as the simplicity of the buds and neatness of 
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fe the foliage. The pure colors and fine texture of the petals 
make a good showing in the garden, All are easily raised from 
seed which should be sown where the plants are to remain, 
later thinning out the plants. In the North, sow in the open 
ground as early as possible in the spring; in California, sow 
from October to March. 
SHIRLEY (a). The most charming Poppy for the garden. 
The plants, with their deeply cut foliage, slender, hairy stems 
and siiky petalled blossoms, often fluted, present an airy pic- 
ture as they nod in the breeze. Height, 18 inches. 
Sweet Brier (Double Annual Shirley).. Full, double begonia- 
like flowers of a beautiful deep rose pink. One of the finest 
_ strains of double Shirleys for the garden. Pkt. 15c. 
Queen Mixed. Mixture of the best colors. Full double and 
semi-double flowers in a great variety of colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Single American Legion. Dazzling scarlet with white cross at 
center. Best substitute for the wild Flanders Poppy. Pkt. 10c. 
Single Wild Rose Pink. Single ghost-type Shirley in a de- 
lightful shade of pink. Pkt. 10c. 
Single Mixed. A superb blend of this beautiful type of Poppy 
ranging in color from pure white through tones of salmon, 
pink, and rose to brightest carmine-red. Pkt. 10c. 
ICELAND POPPY (p) (Nudicaule), A hardy Poppy slightly re- 
sembling the Shirley. Somewhat different in habit and con- 
tains many shades of yellow and orange. Height, 18 inches. 
Gartford Giants. A superb mixture. All colors. Pkt. 15c. 
CALIFORNIA POPPY, Eschscholtzia (a) 
- The state flower of California and one of the most attrac- 
tive low growing annuals. The foliage is finely cut, fern-like, 
and silvery green in color. They start to bloom a few weeks 
after the seed is sown, Height, 12 to 18 inches. 
Grandiflora Hybrids. Large flowering varieties in the most 
exquisite shades of gold, copper, bronze, scarlet, purple and 
crimson. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Ramona Hybrids. A new strain containing many lovely shades. 
The plants grow compact and upright, with flowers beauti- 
fully frilled. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Double Eschscholtzia. The flowers are like little silken flags, 
beautifully fluted and crinkled, double and semi-double. The 
colors are yellow, orange, salmon. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Aurantiaca, Orange. The ordinary California Poppy. Pkt. 10ce. 
PORTULACA, Moss Rose (ra) 
Brilliant hardy annual of easy culture; excellent for mass- 
ing in beds, edging or rock work, thriving best in a light, 
sandy soil and a sunny situation. Flowers of the brightest 
colors. Height, 6 to 10 inches. 
Double Mixed. Pkt. 15c. 
Single Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
POT MARIGOLD (See Calendula) 
RED HOT POKER, Tritoma (p) 
A perennial, not strictly hardy, but will live through the 
winter with a protective covering of leaves or short manure; 
or the roots may be lifted and carried over winter in sand 
in a cellar, Height, 4 to 6 feet. 
Mixed Hybrids. Pkt. 15c. 
SATINFLOWER (See Godetia) 


RED HOT POKER 
Tritoma, Mixed 
POPPY 
Gartford Giants 

PETUNIA, CELESTIAL ROSE 
SALPIGLOSSIS, Painted Tongue (a) 
For delicate grace, richness of coloring, and velvety texture, 
the regal Salpiglossis has practically no equal. From a low 
base of leaves rise slender wiry stalks which bear one or more 
large Lily-like flowers in a magnificent range of colors. Height, 
1 to 2% feet. 
Superb Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 

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THE OLD-FASHIONED FLOWERS STILL ADD MUCH BEAUTY TO MODERN GARDENS. 
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