

Papaver Orientale - Oriental Poppy 
Oriental Poppies are the regal representatives of this popular genus, 
growing 3 to 3% feet high, and far surpassing in splendor of bloom 
all the annual kinds. For a gorgeous display of rich and brilliant 
coloring nothing equals them during their period of flowering in May 
and June, and whether planted singly or in masses, their large flowers 
and freedom of bloom render them conspicuous in any position. 
Orientale Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75 
(Oriental Poppy.) Tremendous cup-shaped blooms of brightest crimson- 
scarlet, with large, purplish black blotches at base of petals, creating 
a wonderful contrast when bloom is fully open. Clumps of these through- 
out the border add a brilliancy that no other flower can provide. 
Australia Each $1.00 
Large massive and substantial flowers of oxblood or spectrum-red on 
ele tall 42-inch stems. This fine red variety is an Australian intro- 
uction. 
Barr’s White Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Large pure white flowers with purplish black spots. This is a free 
blooming and healthy grower. 
Beauty of Livermore Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75 
The finest dark crimson with black blotch; fine flowers freely produced. 
Cavalier Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
One of Dr. Neeley’s latest and best. Strong grower and free bloomer. 
Flowers are crinkly and deep scarlet-red. 
Enchantress Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
A lovely soft rose, an enchanting delicate shade. Here again one of 
the best and possibly “tops’’ in this color which comes to perfection if 
the plant is grown in light shade. Very good grower and free flowering. 
Gold of Ophir Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
A Poppy of medium height, about 24 to 28 inches, coming to perfection 
when two years old or more. The flowers are golden orange. This tone 
a golden orange becomes more pronounced as the plant grows older. 
nique. 
Helen Elizabeth Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
Cnsidered by many as the best pink. It is a rugged grower. The straight 
34-inch stems are topped by La-France-pink flowers without dark spots. 
We also think it one of the best. 
Henri Cayeux Improved Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
Much larger flowers than Henri Cayeux but otherwise similar. The big 
blooms are a peculiar tint of ashes of Roses or an old rose shaded bur- 
gundy. If grown in light shade this flower really comes to perfection. 
Jeanne Mawson Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
Tall, erect growing variety. Flowers are large and sparkling Geranium- 
pink. Unquestionably a beauty. 
Joyce Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75 
Charming soft red flowers in great abundance on 48-inch stems of ex- 
ceptionally. sturdy growth. 
Lula A. Neeley Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75 
Good strong stems support flowers of brilliant oxblood-red, the color 
holding until the last. This variety is becoming most popular. 
May Sadler Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75 
Salmon-pink with black markings. We believe it one of the finest of 
the pink sorts because of its large flowers and robust growth. 
Mrs. Perry Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75 
Orange-apricot; a very fine variety. 
Orange Perfection Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
A new variety from Europe. A strong grower with orange-tinted flame- 
red flowers; very free flowering. 
Perry’s White Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
The flowers are a fine satiny white with a crimson-maroon blotch at the 
base of each petal. 
Pink Radiance Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
A delightfully fine radiant pink flower on stiff stem. It is a free 
bloomer and of easy culture. Height 30 inches. 
Purity Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Considered by many to be the finest of all pink Poppies. Color pure 
soft pink without any spots or markings. Very free flowering. 
Salmon Glow (Double) Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A fine double salmon-orange not to be confused with Olympia. The 
flowers are exceptionally large, fully 8 inches across. It is a Dutch 
Origination and selected for the Wisley trials. It received a first- 
class certificate in Holland and is spoken of as a beautiful double 
salmon-orange. Strong, upright growing Poppy. It was much ad- 
mired in our nursery. 

Sass Pink (True) Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
No doubt one of the finest and largest pink Poppies. The immense 
blooms are of fine crepy texture and of a lovely light delicate flesh- 
pink shade with gray-mauve center. 
Toreador Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
Beautiful crinkly carmine-red flowers 9 inches across, handsome marking 
at the base. Good grower, one of the best of the dark red Poppies. 
Grows about 30 inches tall. 
Wunderkind (True) Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Considered the finest cerise-colored Poppy, true Begonia-rose. Strong 
rower with very large flowers on 33- to 35-inch stems. The plant 
looks sturdy and is a good grower. Flowers-keep well when cut. 
Wurtembergia Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75 
A striking flower of great size and substance. Brilliant glowing rose-red. 
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CULTURE: Almost any kind of soil suits them, but they do best in deep, 
rich loam, Set the plants out in the fall or early spring before the first of 
May, twelve inches apart. Give them water occasionally during dry spells in 
the early part of the season. Mulch with dry litter to prevent crown rot in 
the fali; and they will increase in size and floriferousness for several years. 
The proper planting season for field-grown roots of Poppies is during the last 
of August, September and October. In spring, strong plants are supplied in 
pots to insure success. 
CURTIS GIANT POPPIES 
FLOWERS 9 TO 12 INCHES ACROSS ON STEMS 31, TO 4 FEET TALL 
Mr. E. A. Curtis of Cincinnati, Ohio, the originator of these Giants, 
has arranged with us for the exclusive distribution of his plants. Only 
a limited number are available for this season. Therefore, order 
promptly. 
Much careful breeding and selecting has resulted in the development 
of this wonderful strain of hardy Oriental Poppies and we predict they 
will replace now existing varieties of similar color. Their growth, re- 
quirements, habits, and flowering time are the same as all other hardy 
Poppies, only they are almost twice as large and tall. 
Curtis Giant Flesh-Pink Each $1.25 
A magnificent robust plant with numerous giant 
flesh-pink flowers. 
Curtis Giant Salmon-Pink Each $1.25 
A mammoth flower of beautiful salmon-pink. 
Curtis Giant Mulberry Each $1.25 
Just as the name states, giant blooms of a most 
unusual mulberry-rose. 
Orders should be placed now for these garden Giants, delivery will be 
made in September, which all experts agree is the best time of the year 
to transplant Oriental Poppy roots. 
SENSATIONAL NEW BICOLOR POPPY 
| Snowflame (Plant Pat. No. 365) Each 65c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.50 
“A sensational break in Poppies’’ is what an expert said when he saw 
Snowflame in bloom the first time in our nursery. The lower half of 
the flower is pure white; the upper half a flame-orange, creating a 
most unusual and brilliant effect. The orange band of the upper half 
of the petals varies considerably in width with each flower, helping to 
increase the charm of this rare variety. Happily, Snowflame is a very 
strong grower, and blooms freely. It is not subject to any ailments or 
insect pests. In fact, it is one of the strongest growing varieties we 
have. The flowers are large and grow on stiff stems. A few clumps of 
Poppy Snowflame in your garden will create nothing short of a sen- 
sation. We send in the spring strong plants in 25-inch pots. From 
August until end of fall planting season, we send field-grown roots. 
The pot plants are vigorous and most of them will bloom the first 
year. 

Papaver, Snowflame 


