Papaver Orientale-Oryiental 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 af 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 through- 
out the late spring. Plant them singly or en masse; they have a way 
of dominating, by their gorgeous display of rich and bright coloring 
Barr’s White Each $1.10, Three $2.75, Doz. $9.50 
Large pure white flowers with purplish black spots. This is a free 
blooming and healthy grower. 
Cavalier Each 80, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
One of Dr. Neeley’s latest and best. Strong grower and free bloomer. 
Flowers are crinkly and deep scarlet-red. 
Cerise Beauty Each 95c, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.00 
Distinct cerise-pink flowers on stems of medium height, often 8 to 10 
stems per plant, make this an outstanding variety. You will like it for 
its brilliant coloring and fine habit. 
Cowigan Each $1.10, Three $2.75, Doz. $9.50 
Large massive and substantial flowers of oxblood or spectrum-red on 
poi, tall, 42-inch stems. This fine red variety is an Australian intro- 
uction. 
Crimson Pompon (Double) Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
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 blcom in spring. 
Curtis Giant Flame Each 95c, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.00 
Established plants grow flowers 1i 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. 
Curtis Giant Flesh-Pink Each 95c, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.00 
A mammoth sized Poppy. The flower is flesh-pink, slightly tinted lav- 
ender; blooms are 914 inches across on stems 3 feet high. One of the 
Os attributes of the variety is that it also grows exceedingly weli in 
shade. 
Curtis Salmon-Pink Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
A rugged grower; 3-foot stems and 8-inch blooms of the most pieasina 
salmon-pink, shewing more pink than salmon. This, while not the big- 
gest of the Giants, is without doubt one of the best. 
Helen Elizabeth Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Considered by mony 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 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Much larger fiowers than Henri Cayeux but otherwise similar. The bia 
blooms are a peculiar tint of ashes of roses on an old rose shaded bur- 
gundy. If grown tn light shade this flower really comes to perfection. 
Indian Chief Each $1.10, Three $2.75, Doz. $9.50 
Larger than the old favorite ana 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. 
Salmon Glow (Double) Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
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 end is spoken cf as a beautiful double salmon- 
orange. Strong, upright growing Poppy. 
NEPETA - Ground Ivy; Catmint 
Really only 2 varieties are worthy of culture, and are suited for massing 
in the garden. The foliage is aromatic and silvery gray, the small flowers 
are lavender-blue. : 
Culture. Ordinary soil or e\er poor sandy soil, well drained and a sunny 
position will suit the Nepetas. In very cold locations, plant in spring only; 
otherwise in fall or spring, 12 inches apart. Never cut off summer growth 
until early spring. Old tops act as fine winter cover. Trim faded flowers 
to promote new bloom. 
Blue Beauty (Upright Growing) _ . 
Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
From France came this profusely spring-flowering border plant where 
it is also called Souvenir de Andre Chaudron. It is compact and upright 
in growth. Twenty to thirty flower stems to one plant. Excellent for 
cutting as well. It grows about two feet tall and does exceptionally 
well in hot dry places. Flowers are produced throughout the summer. 
The foliage is gray-green, contrasting well with surrounding plants. 
A most satisfactory plant of very easy cu!ture. 
*Mussini Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50, 100 $37.50 
Here we have one of the most satisfactory and showy edging or border 
plants. Its growth is compact and low spreading. !t stays “‘put”’ and 
does not crowd out plants nearby, seldom is over 15 to 18 inches wide. 
In early summer it is covered with dozens of 12 to 15-inch stems 
which bear small, fragrant, lavender-blue flowers. After the first burst 
of bloom which lasts better than 2 months, old flower stems should 
be removed and there will be an intermittent blooming after that until 
frost, in addition to its ornamental silvery gray-green foliage. Does 
perfectly in hot, dry, sunny places where soil is sandy, poor and dry. 
Avoid wet locations and shade. 
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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. 
Salome Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
Here is a real beauty. The nicely formed flowers are colored a beauti- 
ful French rose. A plant in flower makes a showing you will not soon 
forget. There are so few flowers of this color, we feel sure this will 
be a favorite with all gardeners. 
Sonate Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
Beautiful soft camellia-rose flowers in great numbers grace this va- 
riety in early spring. Large in size, pleasing in color, it stands out 
among the Poppies as one of the choice ones. A rare shade of clear, 
deep rose-pink we have never seen in Oriental Poppies before. 
Souvenir Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
Vivid poppy-red with copper tinting. Its huge flowers are flamboyant 
are commanding. It is a rugged grower and free blooming. This -will 
be a popular variety in the years to come and well worthy of being 
in this collection. 
Sultana Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
Brilliant watermelon-pink flowers of extraordinary size make a wonder- 
ful showing in spring. No other color in Poppies is like it and few 
Poppies produce as many flowers or last as long. Here is a variety to 
make your mouth water. 
Sungod ; Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
A brilliantly colored Poppy, bright saturn-red with golden glow. Out- 
standing in color, vigor and bloom. There is nothing like it. Shows up 
brilliantly in the garden. 
Surprise Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
Giant flower in unusual quantities of the brightest vermilion-red which 
is enhanced because of the pronounced blue-black, round spots at the 
base of the flower. Its rich clear color is not matched by the older va- 
rieties. 
Watermelon Each 95c, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.00 
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. 
Hee is a charming Poppy and again in a really worth-while color 
addition. 
Mixed Colors of Oriental Poppy varieties listed on this page 
Three $1.90, Doz. $6.00 
One of the best ‘‘follow-up’’ combinations in the garden is 
an interplanting of Lilies and Oriental Poppies. There is no 
brighter or boider display in May than clumps of Oriental 
Poppies in bloom. To follow through with a fine display of 
flowers, interplant several bulbs of Regale and Speciosum Lilies. 
These will take over where Poppies left off. We particularly 
favor the Speciosum Lily, which with reasonable care will last 
for many years. 
Lilium Speciosum Magnificum may be had for 50c each. three 
bulbs for $1.40, or a dozen bulbs for $5.00. Also see page 189 in 
the bulb section for other Lily offerings. 
