Double lc«land Poppy: After patient experiments, extending over nearly two years, a double Iceland poppy ha s been produced by Mr. J. W. Johnson, head gardener at St. Cuthbert’s College, Auckland. The bloom has all the characteristics of the poppy, but resembles a camelia in form. It was grown from seed produced by hybridisation last year. Mr. Johnson has several similar achievements to his credit. He produced a new sweet pea and a new alsonn some years ago, and in 192.5 a new hydrngea with variegated foliage and e double flower-head. It is hoped to save the seed of the double poppv and perpetuate the new variety. A prominent nurseryman stated ho had never before seen such a perfect example of a double bloom production by hybridisation.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 2 December 1927, Page 9
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127Page 9 Advertisements Column 3 Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 2 December 1927, Page 9
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