breeding program has been pushed vigorously because their 
colors have a strange and fascinating effect on me. They have 
responded nobly, and now I have poppies that are masterpieces 
both in color and form. 
How to Grou Poppies from Seed 
Seeds may be sown either in September or early in the 
spring. Cold frames only should be used because the roots of 
poppies go very deep. Mix the seeds with some fine dirt to pre- 
vent crowding, and sow in rows right on the surface of the seed- 
bed. Press them down firmly by a piece of 2x4, place two 
thicknesses of damp cheesecloth over the surface and water 
thoroughly but gently. Put glass on the frame to prevent rains 
from beating down the seeds and scedlings, but shade the glass 
with a piece of burlap. When the scedlings begin to come up, 
remove the cheesecloth. As it hegins to get cooler, remove the 
burlap. By the time freezing weather arrives, the seedlings 
will be large enough to winter over very well with glass pro- 
tection alone. If your seasons are not long enough, sow in the 
spring. The seedlings should not be disturbed until the folloy- 
ing September; then they may be transplanted to a temporary 
or permanent bed. The newly transplanted seedlings should 
receive mulch protection the first winter; after that none is 
necessary. 
Success or failure with poppies will depend upon one im- 
portant factor, namely drainage. On- poorly drained lands 
poppies will be a dismal failure, while on wel] drained ‘and 
they will grow like weeds and wil] be hard to eradicate. Be- 
fore deciding to grow poppies, you should determine if they 
can be grown successfully mmder your climatic conditions. 
Seed Offerings For 
1945-46 
This year the seeds are offered in one group only, a mix- 
re of plum purples, various shades of maroon, different inten- 
cies of mauve and lavender selfs, saJmon pinks, apple blossom 
nks, watermellon pinks, and fused shades rarely it ever seen 
-4/:fore. Some reds, oranges, and scarlets are likely to be present 
mong your seedlings, but they will constitute a comparatively 
all percentage of the lot. 
Prices 
Two dollars a packet. 





