Dreer's garden book 1932 (1932) Dreer's garden book 1932 dreersgardenbook1932henr Year: 1932 ^RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDSi HhmI 87 Eschscholtzia (California Poppy, Gold Cups) This beautiful and brilliant annual has been greatly improved in recent years. Seed may be sown at any time during the spring, the earlier, the better where they are to remain, as they do not stand transplanting. They will grow nicely and bloom pro- fusely over a long season in any sunny position. As a subject for beds of any size or as a border, their finely cut, blue-green foliage, and glossy flowers of satin-like texture
Dreer's garden book 1932 (1932) Dreer's garden book 1932 dreersgardenbook1932henr Year: 1932 ^RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDSi HhmI 87 Eschscholtzia (California Poppy, Gold Cups) This beautiful and brilliant annual has been greatly improved in recent years. Seed may be sown at any time during the spring, the earlier, the better where they are to remain, as they do not stand transplanting. They will grow nicely and bloom pro- fusely over a long season in any sunny position. As a subject for beds of any size or as a border, their finely cut, blue-green foliage, and glossy flowers of satin-like texture, make them one of the most desirable annuals. As cut flowers they are very artistic, and when used for this purpose, should be cut when in bud. 1 foot. (See cut.) PER PKT. 2421 Aurantiaca. Rich golden orange. f oz., 25 cts $0 10 ESCHSCHOLTZIAS OR CALIFORNIA POPPIES Euphorbia Strong-growing annuals, suitable for beds of tall-growing plants, or mixed borders. per 2452 Variegata (Snow on the pkt. Mountain). Attractive foli- age; veined and margined with white; 2 feet. (See cut.) Per \ oz., 25 cts $0 2451 Heterophylla {Annual Poinseltia). An annual re- sembling in habit and color the beautiful hothouse Poin- settia. The plants grow 2 to 3 feet high, of branching, bush-like form, with smooth, glossy green leaves which about midsummer become a beautiful orange-scarlet, pre- senting a striking appearance. I oz., 30 cts 15 Ferns per pkt, 2470 Mixed. Should be grown in a peaty, sandy soil and moist shady position in the garden during summer. Sow on the surface in seed pans or pots, keep moist, and in a temperature of 60 degrees. Special pkt., 75 cts Geranium (Pelargonium) 2530 Zonale, Mixed. A superb strain of the largest and finest varieties. Very easy to grow from seed, which should be started indoors and trans- ferred to the open in May or June. | oz., 40 cts Gerbera (Transvaal Daisy) 2535 Jamesoni Hybrida. Perfect daisy-like flowers, 2 to 4 inches across, borne on long stems. Green
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