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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



September, 1910 



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 following 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. 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 apart. Below we offer a small selection of extra fine and good varieties, but can supply 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. 



SPECIAL OFFER OF PEONY FESTIVA MAXIMA 



Of tms glorious white Peony we now have a stock of over ten thousand plants, and to induce people to plant it in quantity we have decided to offer it at a specially low price. It is the most 

 satisfactory Peony in cultivation, and can not be surpassed either for cut-flowers or for decorative effect in the garden. Very large, pure white flower, with a few blood-red stains in the center; 

 tall stalks, beautiful foliage and very free-flowering. Extra large undivided clumps, $2 each, $20 per doz., $150 per 100. Strong flowering plants, 75 cts. each, $8 per doz., $$0 per 100. 

 Small plants, 30 cents each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100. 



ORDER BLANK 



To ELLIOTT NURSERY COMPANY, Pittsburg, Pa. 



(J. Wilkinson Elliott, President) 



Quantitj. PEONIES 



Wanted 



....Asa Gray. Large, full flower, imbricated, beautiful form, 

 carnation-salmon, powdered with carmine-lilac. One of 

 tfie best 



.... Avalanche. Large flowers of perfect shape, milk-white, 

 creamy center with a few carmine stripes; late and very 

 free-fiowering, splendid habit. A variety of great distinction 

 and beauty 



....Coui'oime d'Or (Golden Crown). Large imbricated white 

 flower, yellow reflex with stripes of carmine and golden 

 stamens: extra fine 



....]>elacbii. Large, cup-shaped flower, deep amaranth, late- 

 flowering: fine 



....Dr. IJretoniieau (Verdier). Large globular flower; large 

 rose petals and clear white; beautiful 



....Edulis Hiiperba. Very large flower of perfect shape; beau- 

 tiful brilliant tinted violet, mixed with whitish ligules; silver 

 reflex 



,. . .Dwar£ Pure white, center carmine-spotted 



Signed 



Each 



Per 

 doz. 





$1 00 





- 5*^ 



%o 75 



8 00 



25 



250 



30 



3 00 



40 



4 00 



PEONIES 



Per 



Each doz. 



Quantity 

 Wanted 



Formosa. Pretty convex fiower; sulphur white, stigmates 

 lively red; very beautiful variety $o 35 S3 5° 



lluinei rosea. A splendid old sort, with deep rose-flowers; 

 one of the latest to bloom 



M. Charles Leveque. Soi^ rose-color going over to sal- 

 mon-pink in center; one of the loveliest Peonies ever offered 



Mixed A'arieties. This mixture is made up from varieties 

 of which we have not sufficient to catalogue. It does not 

 contain the best varieties, but the quality is" extremely good 

 for the low price quoted Per 100, $15.00 



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 



Old OouMe Crimson. This fine old Peony is very 

 eff'ective when planted in masses; one of the earliest to 

 bloom Per 100, §20.00 



Madame Bucqiiet. Velvety black amaranth, coloring 

 , very dark and rich 



PRICES (6 at the dozen rate, 

 50 at the 100 rate) 



PEONIES 



25 2 50 

 1 50 



50 5 00 



3 00 



Per 

 Each doz. 



3 00 



Quantity 



Wanted 



Tenulfolla. Same as following variety, but with beautiful 



single flowers $o 30 $3 00 



Teiiuifolia flore pleno. Deeply cut fringe-like foliage; 



flowers bright scarlet crimson; rare and fine 31 



Triomphe de I'KxpoBitioii de Lille. Large, imbricated 



flowers, soft carnation -pink, with white reflex, carmine cen- 

 ter; very fresh coloring; splendid i 00 



Acfncs Mary Kelway. Light rose guard petals, yellow 



petaloids, with a rose tuft; extra fine. First-class Certificate, 

 R.B. S I 00 



, . . ."Baroness Schroeder. Ivory white. First-class Certificate 



R.B. S 400 



Cyclops. Purple-crimson. First-class Certificate, R. B. S. . i 00 



. . . .l>uke of Oambrldse. A very handsome, bright crimson 



flower; a superb variety; the very best of its color 200 



JAPANESE PEONIES 



l>oul>le and Semi -Double. These are really very choice 



and distinct from varieties grown in this country, and will 

 give the greatest satisfaction Per 100, S45-oo ^ 



, . . .Siiiffle.. The finest Single Peonies undoubtedly come from 

 Japan. They are equal or superior to single sorts coming 

 from Europe costing three times as much Per 100, $55-00 71 



"You Can Trust Mr. Harris 

 to Select Your Peonies" 



' — write a number of customers who have left the choice of varieties 

 to me in ordering Rosedale Peonies. That they are pleased with the 

 roots I supply is shown by the fact that, in many instances, they 

 "repeat" large orders. For example, one who ordered fifty plants for 



$50 in 1908 has just placed a dupli- 

 cate order, while another, who 

 already had 750 plants, bought 

 $150 worth last fall. 



State your preference as to color, 

 season (whether early, medium, or 

 late), and number and size of plants (one, two, or three year), 

 and let me send you my Banner Collection at $25, ^50 or ^100. 

 My large roots of choice Phlox, Iris and other Perennials will also 

 delight you. Be sure to write for my attractive new Catalogue — free. 



S. G. HARRIS, Rosedale Nurseries 



Box 63, Tarr5rtowr», N. Y., 



Rosedale Peonies Are 

 Grown Upon Honor, and 

 Every Order I Fill Creates 

 a New Peony Enthusiast 



HOLLAND BULBS 



HYACINTHS, TULIPS, 

 DAFFODILS, ETC 



Choicest Selection of First-class Quality only 



Delivered free in Newr York 

 Duty Paid 



CATALOGUE FREE ON APPLICATION TO 



ANT. ROOZEN & SON 



Bulbgrowers 

 OVER VEEN, nr. Haarlem, HOLLAND 



