THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



August, 1913 



Plant Peonies in September 



DEONIES 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 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 this 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. Strong flowering plants, 75 cts. each, $8 per doz.; $50 per 100. Small plants 30 cents each, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. 

 25 furnished at the 100 rate. 



ORDER 



To ELLIOTT NURSERY, 326 4th Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. 



(J. Wilkinson Elliott, President) 



BLANK 



PRICES (6 at the dozen rate, 

 50 at the 100 rate) 



PEONIES 



Per 

 Each doz. 



Quantity 



Wanted 



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

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



the best Ji 50 



...ATalanche. Large flo%vers of perfect shape, milk white, 

 creamy center with a few carmine stripes; late and very 

 free flowering, splendid habit. A variety of great distinction 

 and beauty 1 50 



.. . .Couronne d'Or (Golden Crown.) Large imbricated white 

 flower, yellow reflex with stripes of cannine and golden 



stamens; extra fine o 6u $6 00 



Delachll. Large cup-shaped flower, deep amaranth, late- 

 flowering; fine 



....Edullssuperba. Very large flower of perfect shape; beautiful 

 brilliant tinted violet, mixed with whitish ligules; silver reflex 



.. ..Festiva. Similar to Festiva maxima buldwarferand smaller 

 flowers. Special low price . . . per 100 J9.00 



....Formosa. Pretty convex flower; sulphur white, stigmates 

 lively red; very beautiful variety 



35 3 5° 

 35 3 So 



30 3 00 



PEONIES 



A splendid old sort, with deep rose-flowers; 



Per 



Each doz. 



Quantity 

 Wanted 

 Hume! rosea. 



one of the latest to bloom $0 30 $3 00 



. .. .Marguerite Gerard. Lovelylightpink.exquisitelybeautlful 1 50 

 .,...11. Martin Cahuzac. Large purple red, shaded with 

 black maroon; very brilliant, and the darkest variety in culti- 

 vation; extra fine 4 00 



Mixed Varieties- 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 20 2 00 



Mme. de Verne v Hie. Very pretty anemone flowers, very 



full; collar of large petals, those of the center very close; 



carnation -white and sulphur, sometimes carmine, extra . 50 5 00 



Old Double Crimson. This fine old Peony is very 



effective when planted in masses; one of the earliest to 



bloom Per 100, $16.00 25 2 50 



Madam Bucquet. Velvety black, amaranth, coloring 



very dark and rich 1 00 10 00 



Signed 



A ddress . 



PEONIES 



Per 



Each doz. 



Quantity 



Wanted 



Tenuifolla. Same as following variety, but with beautiful 



single flowers $0 40 $4 00 



Tenuifolla flore pleno. Deeply cut fringe-like foliage; 



flowers bright scarlet crimson; rare and fine 



. . . .Trlomphe de l'Exposition de Lille. Large, imbricated 

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

 ter; very fresh coloring; splendid 



Baroness Schroeder. Ivory white. First-class Certificate, 



R.B. S 



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



Duke of Cambridge. A very handsome, bright crimson 



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



50 5 00 



00 10 00 



3 00 



75 



JAPANESE PEONIES 



. .Double and Semi-Double. These are really very choice 

 and distinct from varieties grown in this country, and will 

 give the greatest satisfaction . . . Per 100, $45.00 



..Single. 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 



..Japanese Tree Peonies. Magnificent, large, semi-double 

 flowers of the most splendid cokring, in shades of white, 

 pink and crimson; showiest flowers in the world, but diffi- 

 cult to grow. Plants delivered in Spring .... 



Are Your 



Planting Plans 



Completed? 



Go about the important matter of permanently 



beautifying your home in a comprehensive, intelligent 



manner. Sturdy plants, judicious selections and artistic 



groupings are essential to satisfactory results. If your property 



is less than one acre, our Special " New Property " Proposition 



will particularly interest you. It places at your disposal the experience 



and facilities of America's Pioneer Nurserymen, with over 60 years' 



practical knowledge of conditions the country over. 



Don't Overlook the Small Corner 



Ofttimes a neglected nook can be made abower of beauty at little outlay — 

 no question is too small to receive our careful attention and expert suggestion. 



Special Discount on Bulb Orders 



Placed Before August 15th 



Send for Meehans' Bulb and Paeony Garden Bulletin giving valuable 

 bulb suggestions for Fall Planting; and description of splendid selections of 

 Paeonies in sturdy, undivided root-clusters that will produce magnificent 

 flowers next season. Also tells of 



MEEHANS' MALLOW MARVEL 



the wonderful perennial novelty introduced by this house — combining the 

 beauty of the tropical Hibiscus with the hardinesss of the mallow. Produces 

 a profusion of brilliandy colored blooms of splendid size, horn July "til frost. 



64 Page Catalogue Free on Request 



THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS 



Evergreens for 

 August and September Planting 



Meehans* August Garden Bulletin describes many vigorous, perfect evergreens that 

 are the result of careful nurture under admirable growing conditions. The varieties 

 that have proven most desirable for general culture are included. Each growing plant is 

 surrounded by plenty of soil and sunlight and skillfully sheared and staked to ensure 

 erectness, where advisable. (Note cut below) 



Junipers — the golden-tipped cedar and the blue Virginia cedar form pleasing 

 contrasts to the varying shades of green of other junipers described in this book. 



Colorado Blue Spruce — with beautiful steel-blue foliage. Selected 

 plants of excellent color. 



Japanese Cedars — Reiinispora plumosa aurea — graceful, soft-foliaged, 

 exceedingly bushy specimens. Can be used to advantage in nearly every evergreen planting. 



The Meehan system of hand-digging, and scientific shipment insures the arrival |of 

 every order in thriving condition. 



America' 1 Pioneer Nurserymen 



Box 1 7, Germantown, Pa. 



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