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In a write-up where he has listed all the seeds collected, Mr Brown wrote: "Every one of you will receive a few seeds of this treasure, and also the Meconopsis and Rheum noted above."

Connoisseurs know the poppies by their botanic name, meconopsis.

Grace Morris’s interest in mountain ash, Asiatic maples, primulas, meconopsis and species rhododendrons — most grown from seed — not only sets the tone for the garden but also has directed their travels through the years.

The primulas, meconopsis and rhododendrons, along with some handsome magnolias, represent a floral richness that is unfortunately denied Washington gardeners.

Sure, we have blue gentians, corydalis and meconopsis.