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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



August, 1912 



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 ot 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 tree-flowering. Extra large undivided clumps, $2 each, $20 per doz., $150 per 100. Strong flowering plants, 75 cts. each, $S per doz. #50 

 per 100. Small plants 30 cents each, #3 per doz., $20 per 100. 25 furnished at the 100 rate. 



ORDER BLANK 



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



(J. Wilkinson Elliott, President) 



PRICES (6 at the dozen rate, 

 50 at the 100 rate) 



» PEONIES 



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



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

 the best 



Avalanche. Large flowers 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 



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



flower, yellow reflex with stripes of carmine and golden 

 " a fine 



. . .Delut'hll. Large cup-shaped flow 



ri\.« 



s r ; nn 



, deep ; 



nth, late- 



.Ediillssiiperba- Very large flower of perfect shape: beautiful 

 brilliant tinted violet, mixed with whitish liguk-s; silver reflex 



. Festhin. Similar to Festina maxima but dwarfer and smaller 

 flowers. Special low price . . , per ioo J9.00 



.Formosa. Pretty convex flower; sulphur white, stigmates 

 lively red; very beautiful variety 



PEONIES 



with deep 1 



Each do 

 I1 11 111 cl rosea. A splendid old s 



of the latest to bloom Jo 30 $3 1 



, Mnr|£ucrltc('erni*4l. Lovely lightpink, exquisitely beautiful 1 50 

 ,11. Martin C0I1 uzne. Large, purple red, shaded with black- 

 maroon; very brilliant, and the darkest variety in cultivation; 



..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 

 lime, de Vernevllle. Very pretty anemone flowers, very 

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

 carnation-white and sulphur, sometimes carmine, extra. .. . 



..Old Double Crlmsom This fine old Peony is very 

 effective when planted in masses; one of the earliest to 

 bloom Per 100 $16.00 



..Madame ISucquet. Velvety black amaranth, coloring 

 very dark and rich * 



PEONIES 



; following variety, but with beau 



$0 40 $4 ( 



Quantity 



Wanted 

 . Teiiulfblla. Same 



Tenulfolla floreplcnok Deeply cut fringe-like foliage; 



flowers bright scarlet crimson; rare and fine .... 5c 



. . .TriompliederKxposltloii de Lille* Large, imbricated 

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

 ter; very fresh coloring; splendid 1 00 



. ..Affiles Mary Kelway. Light rose guard petals, yellow 

 petaloids. with arose tuft; extra fine. First-class Certificate 

 R. B.S 75 



. . . .Raroness Scliroeder. Ivory white. First-class Certificate, 



R. B.S 350 



....Cyclops. Purple-crimson. First-class Certificate. R.B.S. . 30 



Dukeof Cambridge. Avery handsome, bright crimson 



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

 Japan. They are equal or superior to <" 

 from Europe costing three times as much . Per 100, $55.0' 







HOLLAND BULBS 



HYACINTHS, 



TI TI IPQ Earl y Sm e le 



1 VJJ-iIr O, and Double 



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department in The Garden Magazine. 

 Not exactly a department, either, but in 

 each issue there will be interesting, ac- 

 curate and easily understandable articles 

 on the building, furnishing, upkeep, etc., 

 of homes not exceeding $12,000 in cost. 

 The kind of a modern home that always 

 accompanies the well kept garden. 



Stables, garages and other outbuildings 

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 you with information about problems 

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