•when a sort of rage for Peonies has become prevalent, and 

 seminal varieties are sought after with great avidity. 



The roots of this species of Peony were formerly in con- 

 siderable repute, as a medicine, and were supposed to cure 

 epilepsy, convulsions of inlants, and many other disorders ; 

 but are at present almost wholly out of use. 



The Common Peony is very hardy, and will thrive in 

 almost any soil or situation, even under the shade of trees, 

 Where few other plants will live. 



Blossoms in May and June. Was cultivated in our 

 gardens as long since as the year 1548, according to Mr. 

 Aiton, upon the authority of Turner's Names of Herbs. 



Communicated by Messrs. Chandler and Buckingham, 

 Nurserymen, at Vauxhall, who have one of the most ex- 

 tensive collections of this genus. 



