
Satmou ™ _ 
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Glow .-» Peony-Type Poppy 
Just try and count the petals on a Salmon Glow Poppy! You'll 
have a tough time of it, we assure you, unless you pluck them one by 
one a8 you count. Often you will find over one hundred, and just see 
the rich, beautiful coloring. Yes, it does look like a huge Peony, and 
it is the only Poppy that keeps well in water. Flowers get to be 8 
inches across. Strong, upright grower. Vigorous foliage. PRICES: 
1 for 75c; 2 for $1.30; 4 for $2.40; 6 for $3.50. 
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FLAME 
POPPIES 
Here’s an outstanding special in 
Poppies, three brightly colored va- 
rieties from our surplus, regardless 
of value. We list no Poppies for less 
than 55c each; so you can see what 
a bargain this is. All three different. 
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And How To Grow Them 

Disbudding is the practice of removing weak- 
er buds so that the stronger buds can develop 
into a huge, beautiful flower. If you are go- 
ing to disbud, do it as early,as possible, 
removing all side buds from each stem, 
leaving only one central strong bud to 
develop. You will be rewarded by extra 
size, and extra double flowers, perhaps 
prize winners. For landscape effect, do 
not disbud. 
WINTER CARE: Needed for the first 
} year only. Already discussed under 
& “How to Plant.” 
At the end of the season, after killing 
frost, cut foliage down and burn it. 

Supporting Flowers 
Best varieties often have weak stems. For 
supports, drive several stakes around the 
plant, as shown above, then stretch string or 
wire around these. Shake water out of blooms 
after heavy rains. 
CUTTING: Leave three or four leaves be- 
low the cut. Best time—early morning. Partly 
open flowers best. 
PREPARING FOR SUBSEQUENT YEARS’ 
BLOOM: If your Peonies are doing well, 
don’t disturb them. Usually they will bloom 
well for five years or more, then if they start 
to fail, divide roots and replant. Write us for 
instructions. Leave foliage on until it dies 
down, as it helps assimilate food. 
WATERING: Water Peonies well, especially 
while in flower. Best methods: Fine spray or 
overflow. Also water in the spring when rain- 
fall is not normally abundant. 
DISEASES: You will have very little trouble 
with diseases if you buy good, healthy stock, 
and keep weeds out of your garden. Cultiva- 
tion gives aeration and helps prevent dis- 
eases. 
The few diseases that may visit your Peonies 
are: 
(1) Bud rot, usually indicated by failure of 
buds to open. A clean garden will seldom be 
visited by bud rot. Remedy: Remove all 
affected buds, together with several leaves 
beneath each. Burn at once. Preventive: 
Spray with bordeaux mixture in early spring. 
Let the spray fall on the soil, to catch any 
spores that may be there. 
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