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with white, often triple headed, which gives it a mas- 

 sive appearance. It is very robust, flowers large and 

 sl'ghtly fragrant. 



Globosa Grandiflora — Large, globe-shaped, white and 

 very fragrant. 



Grandiflora Rosea — Is a host in itself. The enter 

 and center petals are red. It is slightly fragrant. It 

 is a very prolific bloomer, robust and vigorous. The 

 flowers turn lighter in a few days, and remain on the 

 stem a long time. Looking at the bed you would say 

 there were several kinds. In this respect it is much 

 like the ^"^Seven Sisters" among the roses. 



Grandiflora Alba — There are several kinds that bear 

 this name, but the best is a strong, vigorous plant, with 

 a good stem, and a large, fragrant flower. Pink guard 

 j)etals, sulphur center, splashed often with crimson, the 

 whole changing to snowy white in a short time. It is a 

 good keeper and a prolific bloomer. These have been 

 sold by the thousands, innocently too, by some of the 

 best firms, for Festiva Maxima, which in full bloom 

 they closely resemble. 



Humea Alba — A very fine and rare variety. It has 

 the beautiful blush of the morning. The guard petals 

 are light pink. The center has a thread like collar 

 of light flesh petals. It has a delicious fragrance. 

 There are two Paeonies which bear this name. 



Humei Carnea — There has been an infinite amount 

 of confusion regarding this Paeony. At least six kinds 

 have been sent out under this name. Many of our lead- 



