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NEW EXOTIC HYBRIDS 
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POPPIES TAKE A COLLEGE COURSE IN CULTURE 
| PRESENT CHARMING CO-EDS IN NEW ARTISTIC SHADES 
ES, the blazing, self-assertive tomboys of the Perennial Border, the Oriental Poppies of yester- 
day, have given place to a new generation of exquisite Hybrids. The new shades that will be 
worn by well-dressed Poppies this season are charming indeed. There are brilliant new reds, scarlets 
and crimsons for those who wish to emphasize the trombone notes in their garden; and there are 
entrancing new Burgundy-rose, soft and deep corals, old rose, lavender and soft pink to flesh tints 
for those who prefer the ‘sweet and low” notes. And the new pure Tangerine color has at last come 
upon the scene. And there are not only new color tones, but the texture of their gowns is also in- 
triguing, smooth, silky, or elaborately and beautifully creped. The group of new hybrid Oriental 
Poppies that I am offering this season will surely delight the most critical connoisseur. 
WHERE TO PLANT THESE GORGEOUS HYBRIDS 
These exquisite new hybrids can be fitted into almost any color scheme. For example, what would 
be more pleasing than an informal group of such Poppies as Enchantress, Exquisite, Fairy, Sass Pink, POPP] Es FOR Gaile jifel:| Ne 
Ballet Girl, Henry Cayeux, New Perfection or Wunderkind in front of a row or a group of our choice 
Delphiniums? A square foot anywhere in the garden, excepting in dense shade, will accommodate a : : 
Poppy plant, while a still more pleasing effect can be obtained by planting groups of three or more Contrary to general belief, Poppies are excellent as cut flowers if 
of a kind together. The taller growing varieties are striking when planted between Peonies and any properly prepared. They should be cut just as the flower is freshly 
of them are handsome planted among Tall Bearded Iris and other perennials. A few varieties marked . 
* should be grown in partial shade to bring out the full beauty of their delicate colors. Just a filter- opened, then burn the ends of the stems over a flame until thoroughly 
ing of direct sunlight is all they need. Other varieties may be grown either in full sun or partial 
shade as preferred. 
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charred to a length of one or two inches. Plunge the stem in cool deep 
water ahd place them in the shade where it is not too warm, for an 
HEIGHTS DESIGNATED FOR YOUR GUIDANCE hour or two. After this, add fresh cool water twice a day, morning 
The heights specified here are the heights as measured in my own Long Island Gardens. The and evening. I have known a bouquet of Poppies to remain in excel- 
heights will vary with soil fertility and general garden conditions, but those given will serve as a lent condition for almost a week by this method of handling them. 
comparative guide. 

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Mrs. Perry 

Cultural SS uggestions 
For Growing Poppies Successfully : 
Buy Only Strong Field-Grown Plants That Have Been Grown from 
Root Divisions of the Original Plants 
Strongly urge never to purchase any seedlings as you will never receive the same 
quality and they will be rather a sad disappointment. Our stock is all of authentic Hybrid 
varieties grown from original plants that will bloom profusely. 
Always plant Poppies in midsummer during normal rest periods. Poppies are handled 
very successfully if planted any time from July to the end of September even through 
October if necessary. These plants will flower the following spring. 
Plant Poppies in well-drained soil. Always plant in one of the higher spots in your 
garden so the plants are not grown in too wet soil. 
Poppies will do well in any soil or location. Lime or acid soil is equally suited. Fertil- 
izer is unnecessary unless soil is too poor to grow weeds. Roots of Poppies “grow 
straight down to a depth of two to three feet and find nourishment where none would 
seem to exist. 
Planting Poppies. Spade your soil twelve inches deep. If heavy soil add gravel, ashes 
or sand so that it is porous. Then dig a hole, place your plant straicht down a that 
the top of the plant is but two inches under the ground. Water thoroughly after planting 
continue to do so if very dry. These plants will grow some green leaves through the fall. 
When the ground is frozen cover lightly with salt hay or straw. In the spring, rake off 
hay, cultivate soil freely. Poppies are very easily grown, need very little cHention and 
will give permanent charm to your garden. 
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