Top, left to right: CHEERIO and BETTY ANN. Bottom, left to right; EMPRESS OF INDIA and WATERMELON—Described on Page 23. 
TH TITANS Among Perennials 
For sheer brilliance and Gargantuan floral proportions no other perennial can match the Oriental Poppies. The new 
shades of rose, salmon, lavender and mahogany in addition to the flaming reds and clear pinks have increased their popu- 
larity tremendously. They simply dominate any part of the garden selected for them. Planted singly or in groups they are 
most effective. May and June are Poppy time when the giant flowers on towering stems will be a main attraction in your 
garden. Although regarded primarily as a garden flower, Oriental Poppies provide superb material for indoor decoration. 
For this purpose freshly opened flowers must be cut in the early morning. Immediately burn the ends of stems until charred, 
after which the blooms will remain in fresh condition for several days. 
Vinee (954 Iutroductions from Mls Mary bardus 
LOUISE Each 5.00 The entire plant is behemoth in size, the towering stems up to 
A Snowflame seedling of larger size and incomparable beauty. 5 feet bearing the mammoth flowers present an awe inspiring 
The upper third of the petals is deep salmon pink, the lower sight in the garden. If you seek beauty in a top notch garden 
two-thirds is pure white with small black basal spots. Typical plant of colossal proportions this new poppy will surely ful- 
flowers are intensely ruffled and are borne on stiff 3 foot stems fill your wish. 
that stand up to all kinds of weather. The plant is robust, PURPLE KING Each 5.00 
flowers freely rather late. If you want one of the most beauti- Similar to but considerably deeper in color than Raspberry 
ful poppies in existence Louise is a No. 1 choice. Queen. There is some variation in the color depending on 
MASTER RICHARD Each 5.00 weather conditions. Some years the freshly opened flowers are 
If we could have only one poppy this magnificent giant would deep purple but the unusual color in light or deeper tones 
be our choice. An absolute deep coral pink self near Geranium always evokes exclamations of surprise and delight from gar- 
(Maerz & Paul) with no trace of orange. Immense 11 inch den visitors. A freer bloomer and better grower than Raspberry 
flowers of perfect form and unbelievable substance. Individual Queen. About 3 feet in height. A poppy for those who are 
blooms retain their clear color and freshness for 5 or 6 days. perhaps losing interest in the conventional colors. 
Complete Listing of Poppy Varieties on Page 53 
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