THE BOOK OF THE PEONY 



desirable peonies of all prices, from a few of the 

 new and costly seedlings down to some of the most 

 charming of the inexpensive sorts. As several 

 of the loveliest peonies fortunately increase with 

 comparative rapidity they may be bought at rea- 

 sonable prices : a number of attractive kinds may 

 be purchased as low as fifty and seventy-five 

 cents apiece. One of the delights of a peony 

 garden is that it is possible to lay the foundation 

 of a satisfying collection by starting with the 

 standard varieties of moderate price, and adding 

 the more rare and costly roots from time to time 

 as one's experience and taste direct, and one's 

 garden bank account permits. 



Short Lists 

 Immediately preceding the Main List will 

 be found six Short Lists which are intended to 

 assist those who are unacquainted with the dif- 

 ferent varieties of peonies or whose preferences 

 may be for white, or pink, or red peonies. In 

 each of these colours, I have made a selection 

 of kinds which are considered among the best. 

 A list of peonies of distinction and beauty at a 

 low cost, and another list of rare and exquisite 



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