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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



September, 1907 



Plant Peonies in September 



PEONIES can be and are planted at 

 any time during the spring and 

 fall, but September is the very- 

 best time for transplanting them, and if 

 planted then they will bloom the follow- 

 ing June ; if large undivided clumps are 

 planted a splendid display of bloom can 

 be had. Peonies are one of our great 

 specialties, and our list of varieties is the 

 most comprehensive in America. We 

 have now over fifty thousand plants to 

 offer. 



SPECIMEN PLANTS 



Of many varieties we can furnish 

 large undivided clumps at three to five 

 times the price quoted below or in our 

 catalogue. Immediate effects can be 

 obtained by planting these large clumps 

 in September. 



The finer varieties of Peonies surpass 

 the finest roses in coloring, form and size. They are absolutely hardy and of the easiest culture. They should be planted in deep, rich 

 soil, three to four feet apan. Below we offer a small selection of extra fine and good varieties, but our catalogue contains descriptions of 

 over three hundred sorts. Our price list, the most comprehensive catalogue of Hardy Plants, Trees, Shrubs and Bulbs published, may 

 be had for the asking. Write for catalogue or make order on order blank below. 



ORDER BLANK 



To ELLIOTT NURSERY COMPANY, Pittsburg, Pa. 



(J. Wilkinson Elliott, Pres.) 



Quantity 

 Wanted 



PEONIES Each 



Arthemise. Large flowers; lovely soft 

 rose and salmon; very beautiful Si.oo 



Agida. Brilliant red; very free flowering. ..15 



.Duchesse de hemours (Verdier). Rose- 

 pink; very large, double, sweet; one of 



the best 7 5 



Cournnne d'Or (Golden Crown). Large, 

 imbricated white flower, yellow reflex 

 with stripes of carmine and golden sta- 

 mens; extra fine 7 5 



Detach ii. Large, cup-shaped flower, deep 



amaranth, late-flowering; fine 



Dr. Bretonneau (Verdier). Large, globu- 

 '"- flo>ver; large rose petals and clear 



wnite; beautiful 



riiigucslin. Rosy carmine 



.Edulis alba. Large white flower, with 

 «^-rie stains of carmine in the center; 



very pretty variety 



Edulis superba. Very large flower of 

 perfect shape; beautiful brilliant tinted 

 violet, mi -ted with whitish ligules; silver 

 reflex 



.Festiva. Dwarf, pure white, center car- 

 mine-spotted 



.Festiva Maxima. Very large, pure white 

 flower, with some blood-red stains in 

 center; tall stalks, beautiful foliage, and 

 very free-rlowering. One of the very 

 best white Peonies in cultivation 



. Formosa. Pretty convex flower; sulphur 

 white, stigmates lively red; very beau- 

 tiful variety 



. fjrandiflora oivea. Very large, pure 

 white flower, shaded with sulphur, lovely 

 roseand salmon with some stains of car- 

 mine; a variety of perfect loveliness. . . 



Per 

 doz 



-.55 



.40 

 .40 



.60 



• 3° 



8.00 



4.00 

 4.00 



6.00 

 3.00 



75 8.00 



1.25 



QuanMty 

 Wanted 



PEONIES 



Per 

 Each doz. 



Hurnei rosea. A splendid old sort, with 

 deep rose flowers; one of the latest to 

 bloom $0.30 $3.00 



Louis Van Houtte. Large flower of lively 

 violet-red; very brilliant; a very beau- 

 tiful variety 40 4.00 



.Dorchester. Cream color, tinged pink; 

 very double; fragrant 1.00 .... 



.Mixed Varieties. This mixture is made 

 up from varieties of which we have not 

 sufficient to catalogue. It does not con- 

 tain the best varieties, but the quality 

 is extremely good for the low price 

 quoted Per ioo, $15.00 .20 2.00 



Mme. de Verneville. Very pretty 

 anemone flowers, very full; collar of 

 large petals, those of the center very 

 close ; carnation-white and sulphur, 

 sometimes carmine; extra 1.00 10.00 



.Old Double Crimson. This fine old 

 Peony is very effective when planted in 

 masses; one of the earliest to bloom. 



Per 100, $20.00 .35 3.50 



.Prince de Salm Dyck. Lovely lilac, 

 chamois center, tufted lilac 50 5.00 



.Rubra superba (Richardson). Grand 

 globe-shaped flower- purplish crimson; 

 very late. One of the finest reds in 

 cultivation 1.00 10.00 



.R. rf. Boggs. Crimson outer petals, with 

 flesh-white center; distinct and fine. . . . 



.Solfaterre. Collar of large, pure white 

 petals, those of the center na.row and 

 sulphur yellow. One of the best 1.00 



. / enui folia. Same as following variety, 

 but with beautiful single flowers 



.50 5.00 



40 4.00 



Signed 



Address ■ 



5 per cent, may be deducted if cash is sent with order 



Prices (6 at the dozen rate, 

 50 at the 100 rate) 



Quantity 

 Wanted 



PEONIES 



Each 



Per 



doz. 



. Tenuifolia flore pleno. Deeply cut fringe- 

 like foliage; flowers bright scarlet crim- 

 son; rare and fine $0.50 $5.00 



. Triomphe de I' Exposition de Lille. Large 

 imbricated flowers, soft, carnation-pink, 

 with white reflex, carmine center; very 

 fresh coloring 1.00 10.00 



. Whitley i. White, large and sweet. 



•35 3-50 



KELWAY VARIETIES M 



. . .Lady Carrington. Flesh very fine, sweet smell- 

 ing. First-class Certificate, R. H. S $2.00 



. . Baroness Schroeder. Lovely flesh-pink. First- 

 class Certificate, R. B. S 2.00 



..Cyclops. Purple-crimson. First-class Certifi- 

 cate, R. B. S 1.00 



. . Duchess of Teck. An excellent variety, large 

 and of good form, attractively colored, creamy 

 white and bright pink. First-class Certificate, 

 R. B. S.; Award of Merit, R. H. S 2.00 



, . .Duke of Cambridge. A very handsome bright 

 crimson flower; a superb variety; the very 

 best of its color 2.00 



. . .Duke of Clarence. Cream, slightly flushed 



pink. First-class Certificate, R. B. S 2.00 



. . . Summer Day. Creamy white. Certificate of 



Merit, R. B. S 3.00 



JAPANESE PEONIES P „ Per 



Each doz. 100 



.Double and Semi-Double. In 25 



varieties. These are really very 

 choice and distinct from varieties 

 grown in this country, and will 

 give the greatest satisfaction. .So. 60 $6.00 $45.00 



.Single. In 25 varieties. The finest 

 Single Peonies undoubtedly come 

 from Japan. They are equal or 

 superior to single sorts coming 

 from Europe costingthree timesas 

 much 0.70 7.50 55.00 



