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PHLOX DRUMMONDI (a) 
A valuable and showy annual highly 
esteemed for bedding, for massing and 
for borders, The plants grow about 1 
foot high, thrive in practically any soil 
if given a sunny location and bloom the 
entire season. Seed may be started in 
boxes and transplanted or sown in the 
open in spring. 
Gigantea, Rosy Morn. Bronze Medal, All- 
America Selections, 1941. An extremely 
refreshing, gay and bright color com- 
bination of rose pink with a white eye. 
A color that will not fade in the strong 
sun. This new variety possesses the large 
sized blooms, the free flowering quality 
and the fine habit of both Gigantea Art 
Shades and Gigantea Salmon Glory. Pht. 
Gigantea, Salmon Glory. Silver Medal, 
All-America Selections, 1939. A good 
salmon in Phlox Drummondi Gigantea 
type. The individual florets are gigantic 
for Phlox, measuring from 1% to 1% 
inches in diameter. Color a pure salmon 
pink with a distinct creamy-white eye. 
One of the most beautiful color combina- 
tions ever seen. Pkt. 25c. 
Gigantea Mixed. Pkt. 15c. 
POPPIES, Papaver 
Poppies have long been favorite gar- 
den flowers for their delicacy, as well as 
the simplicity of the buds and neatness 
of the foliage. The pure colors and fine 
texture of the petals make a good show- 
ing in the garden. All are easily raised 
from seed which should be sown where 
the plants are to remain, later thinning 
to 8 or 12 inches between plants. In the 
North, sow in the open ground as early 
as possible in the spring; in California, 
sow from October to March. 
Oriental Poppies. (p) Hardy perennial 
plants with numerous leafy stems about 
2% feet bearing large showy flowers with 
a conspicuous black blotch on each petal. 
Mixed, Pkt. 25c. 
SHIRLEY (a). The most charming 
Poppy for the garden. The plants, with 
their deeply cut foliage, slender, hairy 
stems and silky petalled blossoms, often 
fluted, present a gay, airy picture. 
Height, 18 inches. 
Sweet Brier (Double Annual Shirley). 
Full, double begonia-like flowers of a 
beautiful deep rose pink, One of the 
finest strains of double Shirleys for the 
garden. Pkt. 15ce. 
All Double Mixed. Mixture of the best 
colors. Full double and semi-double flow- 
ers in a great variety of colors. Pkt. 15c. 
Single American Legion. Dazzling scar- 
let with white cross at center. Best sub- 
stitute for the wild Flanders Poppy. Pkt. 
- 15e. 
Single Mixed. A superb blend of this 
beautiful type of Poppy ranging in color 
from pure white through tones of 
salmon, pink, and rose to brightest car- 
mine-red. Pkt. 10c. 
ICELAND POPPY (p) (Nudicaule), A 
hardy Poppy slightly resembling the 
Shirley. Different in habit and contains 
many shades of yellow and orange. 
Height, 18 inches. 
Gartford Giants. A superb mixture. All 
colors. Pkt. 25ce. 
CALIFORNIA POPPY, 
Eschscholtzia (a) 
‘The state flower of California and one 
of the most attractive low growing an- 
nuals. The foliage is finely cut, fern-like, 
and silvery green in color. They start to 
‘bloom a few weeks after the seed is sown. 
Height, 12 to 18 inches. 
Grandiflora Hybrids. Large flowering 
varieties in the most exquisite shades of 
gold, copper, bronze, scarlet, purple and 
erimson. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c. 
MARIGOLD, ZINNIAS AND LARKSPUR FOR SHOWY COLOR 
Ramona Hybrids. A new strain contain- 
ing many lovely shades. The plants grow 
compact and upright, with flowers 
Dery frilled. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 
c. 
Aurantiaca, Orange. The ordinary Cali- 
fornia Poppy. Pkt. 10e. 
PORTULACA, Moss Rose (ra) 
Brilliant hardy annual of easy culture; 
excellent for massing in beds, edging or 
rock work, thriving best in a light, sandy 
soil and a sunny situation. Flowers of 
the brightest colors. Height, 6 to 10 
inches. 
Double Mixed. Pkt. 25c. 
Single Mixed. Pkt. 25ce. 
SATINFLOWER (See Godetia) 
SALPIGLOSSIS (a) 
Painted Tongue 
For delicate grace, richness of color- 
ing, and velvety texture, the regal salpi- 
glossis has practically no equal. From a 
low base of leaves rise slender wiry stalks 
which bear ene or more large Lily-like 
flowers in a magnificent range of colors. 
Height, 1 to 2% feet. 
Superb Mixed. Pkt. 15c. 
POT MARIGOLD (See Calendula) 
RED HOT POKER, Tritoma (p) 
A perennial, not strictly hardy, but 
will live through the severe winters with 
a protective covering of leaves or ma- 
nure; or the roots may be lifted and car- 
ried .over winter in sand in a cellar 
Height, 4 to 6 feet. It harbors gladiolus 
thrips. 
Mixed Hybrids. Pkt. 15c. 
SALVIA, FLOWERING SAGE 
Scarlet sage is usually treated as an 
annual. Start the seed from January to 
May, and set out plants when weather 
becomes warm, Perennial in mild cli- 
mates. 
Bonfire. The crimson spikes grow erect 
above the foliage forming handsome 
globular bushes. Pkt. 25e. 
SCHIZANTHUS 
(See Butterfly Flower) 
SCABIOSA (a) 
Pin Cushion Flower 
These beautiful hardy annuals are in 
great demand. They grow about 21% feet 
high and bloom from early in July with- 
out interruption until cut down by the 
frost. As a flower for cutting they are 
very popular. Seeds should be sown any 
time in the spring after danger of frost 
is past. 
Rosette. A beautiful Scabiosa of deep 
rose suffused with salmon. A ‘‘must 
have”. Pkt. 15e. 
Salmon Beauty. Pure salmon with huge 
flowers. Vigorous. The stems are long 
and stiff, making it a most popular flow- 
i for the garden or for cutting. Pkt. 
c. 
Imperial Giants, Blue Moon. An entirely 
different and improved flower and plant 
from the existing Scabiosa varieties. 
Fully double, extremely large and deep. 
Petals broad and wavy, entirely eliminat- 
ing the pincushion center; rich deep lav- 
ender blue. Tall growing and very up- 
right with long, wiry, heavy stems in 
which the weak neck of the older types 
is completely eliminated. Ideal for cut- 
ting. Pht. 15e. 
Shasta. Pure white, very large flowers. 
Pht. 15e. 
Giant Hybrids. Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
HARDY PERENNIAL VARIETIES 
Caucasica, Giant Hybrids (Isaac House 
Strain). Fringed and ruffled, shades of 
blue from lavender to dark blue; very 
large flowers. Pkt. 15c. 

Salpiglossis 

Iceland Poppies 

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