WHITE ORIENTAL POPPY.
The Oriental Poppy is one of the most gorgeous of all hardy border flowers, and has long been a favourite in our gardens. It was introduced into England from America as far back as 1714. The flowers are not only imposing in 6ize. but their rich scarlet colour makes them the most conspicuous and the brightest feature in the whole flower border." It * va s not until the year 18SS that raisers introduced novelties of different shades from, the original scarlet colour. The first break of importance was Blush Queen, which received the first-class,certificate of the Royal Horticultural Society in 18S8. Since then numbers of beautiful varieties havo been raised by the hybridist in every shade of colour, excepting white. "Although none of the hybridists were successful in raisina a white
Oriental Poppy, yet such was discovered in a small London back garden. It came into the hands of the well-known horticulturist. Mr Perry, who named ir, Perry's White. Mr Perry states that the seed from this white popP- v has produced seedlings showing almost all colours, some with fringed petals, and others flushed -with a This novelty will be hailed with delight by local enthusiasts.
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Press, Volume L, Issue 15137, 28 November 1914, Page 7
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