

Papaver Orientale - Oriental Poppy 
Oriental Poppies are the royal representatives of this popular family. 
They have shown a remarkable increase in public favor in recent years 
because so many new and better colors have been added. Rich tints 
of rose, salmon-pink, white and lavender, as well as Indian-copper-red 
are now available besides the brilliant reds. Growing 3 to 34% feet in 
height, they contribute a rare splendor of bloom throughout the late 
spring. Plant them singly or en masse; they have a way of dominating, 
by their gorgeous display of rich and bright coloring and the splendor 
of blooms, that portion of your garden where they are placed. 
They flower in May and June, at which time their sheer burst of 
livid and brilliant colors render them without an equal. 
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, 12 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 
floriferousness for several years. The proper planting season for field- 
grown roots 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 90c, Three $2.60, Doz. $7.25 
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 
ina 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 
iH golden orange becomes more pronounced as the plant grows older. 
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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. 
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 suppert flowers of brilliant oxblood-red, the color 
holding until the last. This variety is becoming most popular. 
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. 

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 Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
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. 
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. 
Toreador Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
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. 
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 Wunderkind, grow on 30-inch 
stems and flowers are produced in liberal quantities. 
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. 
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