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 3% 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 domi- 
nating, 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 
vivid 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 Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 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 95c, Three $2.65, Doz. $7.25 
Large massive and substantial flowers of oxblood or spectrum-red on 
void, tall 42-inch stems. This fine red variety is an Australian intro- 
uction. 
Barr’s White Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.75 
Large pure white flowers with purplish black spots. This is a free 
blooming and healthy grower. 
Beauty of Livermere Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
The finest dark crimson with black blotch; fine flowers freely producea. 
Cavalier Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
One of Dr. Neeley’s latest and best. Strong grower and free bloomer. 
Flowers are crinkly and deep scarlet-red. 
Crimson Pompon (Double) 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. 
Curtis Giant Flesh-Pink Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.75 
A mammoth sized Peppy. The flower is flesh-pink, slightly tinted lav- 
ender; blooms are 914% 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 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.75 
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. Excelient grower. 
Curtis Giant Flame Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $8.50 
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. 
Papaver, Snowflame 
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 of the Giants, is without doubt one of the best. 
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Enchantress Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
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 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
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 
te golden orange becomes more pronounced as the plant grows older. 
nique. 
Helen Elizabeth Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
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 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00. 
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 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Tall, erect growing variety. Flowers are large and sparkling geranium- 
pink. Unquestionably a beauty. 
Joyce Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Charming soft red flowers in great abundance on 48-inch stems of ex- 
ceptionally sturdy growth. 
Indian Chief Each 95c, Three $2.65, 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, biooms freely, and its flowers are distinct and handsome. 
May Sadler Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
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 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Orange-apricot; a very fine variety. 
Orange Perfection Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A fine variety from Europe. A strong grower with orange tinted fiame- 
red flowers; very free flowering. Z 
Perry’s White Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.75 
The flowers are a fine satiny white with a crimson-maroon blotch at the 
base of each petal. 
Pink Radiance Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A delightfully fine radiant pink flower on stiff stem. It is a free 
bloomer and of easy culture. Height 30 inches. 
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. 
Snowflame (Plant Patent No. 365) 
Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.75 
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. The flowers 
are medium size and grow on stiff stems. A few clumps of Poppy Snow- 
flame in your garden will create nothing short of a sensation. 
Toreador Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
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 Each 95c, Three $2.65, 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 in a really worth-while color 
addition. 
Wunderkind Each 95c, Three $2.65, 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 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A striking flower of great size and substance. Brilliant glowing rose-red. 
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