



Papaver Orientale Onanal 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. 
_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 fall; and they will increase in size and floriferowsness 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, 

Orientale Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
(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, Three $2.75, Doz. $8.50 
Large massive and substantial flowers of oxblood or spectrum-red on 
rigid tall 42-inch stems. This fine red variety is an Australian intro- 
duction. 
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 Livermere Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
The finest dark crimson with black blotch; fine flowers freely produced. 
Cavalier Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
One of Dr. Neeley’s latest and best. Strong grower and free bloomer. 
Flowers are crinkly and deep scarlet-red. 
Crimson Pompon (Double) (1945 Introduction) 
Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Blood-red, pompon-like flowers, fully double. The first double Poppy 
in a really red shade. It is of medium height, multiplies readily and 
flowers very freely. This is a Dutch introduction of which we were 
fortunate in obtaining a few plants just before the war and now have 
sufficient stock available for introduction. You'll want to add this 
to your collection. The first Poppy to bloom in spring. 
Enchantress Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
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 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
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 
of golden orange becomes more pronounced as the plant grows older. 
Unique. 
Helen Elizabeth Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
Considered 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 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
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. 

Indian Chief (1945 Introduction) 
Each 90c, Three $2.60, Doz. $7.25 
Larger than the old favorite and a much better grower and more 
free blooming variety. This beautiful mahogany color is badly needed 
and for that reason the old Mahony was always in demand. We 
have now discontinued this and are introducing Indian Chief: in its 
place. It grows well, blooms freely, and its flowers are distinct and 
handsome. : 
Jeanne Mawson Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
Tall, erect growing variety. Flowers are large and sparkling Geranium- 
pink. Unquestionably a beauty. 
Joyce Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
Charming soft red flowers in great abundance on 48-inch stems of ex- 
ceptionally sturdy growth. 
Lulu A. Neeley Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Good strong stems support flowers of brilliant oxblood-red, the color 
holding until the last. This variety is becoming most popular. 
May Sadler Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
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 
Orange-apricot; a very fine variety. 
Orange Perfection Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
A fine 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 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
A delightfully fine radiant pink flower on stiff stem. It is a free 
bloomer and of easy culture, Height 30 inches. 
Purity Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
Considered by many to be the finest of all pink Poppies. Color pure soft 
pink without any spots or markings. Very free flowering. 
Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
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 admired in our 
nursery. 

Sass Pink 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. 
SENSATIONAL NEW BICOLOR POPPY 
Snowflame (Plant Pat. No. 365) Hach 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
“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 21-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. 

Toreador Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
Beautiful crinkly carmine-red flowers 9 inches across, handsome mark- 
ing at the base. Good grower, one of the best of the dark red Poppies. 
Grows about 30 inches tall. 
Watermelon (1945 Introduction) Each 90c, Three $2.60, Doz. $7.25 
This new Poppy is liked by everyone who sees it. The flowers are 6 to 
7 inches across and about three shades deeper in color than Wunder- 
kind, grow on 30-inch stems and flowers are produced in liberal quan- 
tities. Here is a charming Poppy and again a really worth-while 
color addition. 

Wunderkind Each 90c, Three $2.60, Doz. $7.25 
Considered the finest cerise-colored Poppy, true Begonia-rose. Strong 
grower 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 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
A striking flower of great size and substance. Brilliant glowing rose-red. 
Curtis Giant Poppies 
FLOWERS 10 TO 12 INCHES ACROSS ON STEMS 312 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, requirements, 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 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A mammoth sized Poppy. The flower is flesh-pink, slightly tinted lav- 
ender; blooms are 91/4 inches across on stems 3 feet high. One of the 
fine attributes of the variety is, that it also grows exceedingly well in 
shade. 
Curtis Giant Mulberry Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Big, 8-inch flowers on 3-foot stems of a most distinct and different 
shade. Quite a good deal lighter than Mahony with rich shadings of 
mulberry. A splendid addition to the still limited range of colors in 
Poppies. Excellent grower. 
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Curtis Giant Flame Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Established plants grow flowers 11 inches across, on 4-foot stems. The 
giant blazing red flowers are immense and almost barbaric in appear- 
ance. This is the biggest of the Giants and as a visitor expressed it 
well, looks like a good sized fire in the garden. 
Curtis Salmon-Pink Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A rugged grower; 3-foot stems and 8-inch blooms of the most pleasing 
salmon-pink, showing more pink than salmon. This, while not the big- 
gest, is without doubt one of the best. 






