MISS ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO: 19 
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PEONIES—Concluded 
31—MARIE LEMOINE (Calot, 1869.) Enormous sulphur- 
white, massive bloom, delicately shaded chamois, with nar- 
row carmine edge; a sort the Peony enthusiast raves over, 
but is unfortunately very scarce. Without question the 
grandest of all white Peonies. You positively cannot afford 
to leave this variety out of your collection. It is a wonder. 
We have a fine stock. 35 cents. 
8—MIREILLE (Crousse, 1894.) Rose type; very late. There 
are three distinguishing characteristics of this Peony that 
stand out clear and distinct. First, it is the only white 
Peony without markings, tints, shades, flecks or stamens 
whatsoever, being a pure immaculate paper-white; second, 
it is the largest of all white Peonies. When you see Marie 
Lemoine, which is one-third larger than Festiva Maxima, 
you exclaim, “Surely this cannot be a Peony flower; it is 
too big.””’ But look what is coming around the corner, the 
mammoth flower of Mireille, fully a third larger than Marie 
Lemoine; third, it is the latest blooming of all the white 
Peonies, a most desirable quality to commend it, as it ex- 
tends the blooming period. These three exceptionally fine 
points make this the most sought after of all the white 
Peonies for cut flowers. 75 cents. 
{53—MONSIEUR DUPONT (Calot, 1872. Semi-rose type; 
midseason. Very large, well built, cup-shaped bloom, ivory- 
white; center petals splashed with huge drops of lively 
carmine and lit up with golden stamens at base of petals. 
The carmine dots on Mons. Dupont are larger and more 
showy than on any other variety where such spots occur. 
A truly royal flower. 75 cents. 
OFFICINALIS SECTION 
These are Earlier Bloomers than the Chinensis Section. They 
are the old May-flowering Peonies of our mothers’ gardens. 
Price, 30 cents each; the three for 75 cents. 
OFFICINALIS RUBRA (FI. PI.)—The old-fashioned early 
deep crimson variety of our grandmothers’ gardens. 
OFFICINALIS ROSEA (FI. PI.) — Very large, well-formed 
bloom, color deep pink; very brilliant and effective. : 
OFFICINALIS ALBA—(Mutabilis.) White striped with pink. 
PEONIES TO COLOR 
Usually Called Mixed Peonies, all Double Fowering. 
Our Peonies to color you will find unsurpassed. They are 
fine large flowers with rich colors; free bloomers. The roots we 
offer are strong. Be sure and try them. We have these Peonies 
in white, red, pink and-rose at 20 cents; three for 50 cents. 
SEEDLING PEONIES 
You do not know what colored flowers you will get, but every 
one will be handsome; many of them will be single and resemble 
huge butterflies of white, red, pink, crimson, etc., while others 
will be double. Be sure and try some of these seedlings. Do 
not ask us to send any special color, as no one knows the color 
until they bloom. 25 cents; three for 50 cents; seven for $1.00. 
48—MONSIEUR JULES ELIE (Crousse, 1888.) Bomb type; 
early midseason. This is the king of all Peonies, and is 
without question M. Crousse’s masterpiece. Immense glob- 
ular, very full flowers. Color an ideal glossy lilac-pink, 
shading to deeper rose at the base, the entire flower over- 
laid with a sheen of silver that fairly shimmers in the sun- 
light. Monsieur Jules Elie is claimed by many to be the 
largest of all Peony flowers. On young, vigorous: plants 
we have had flowers eight and nine inches through. In 
fact they are so large and handsome that but few can 
realize they are Peony blooms on first seeing them. An 
unapproachable: variety from any standpoint. When cut 
in the bud, a good keeper, thus fine for cut flowers. Our 
planting comprises some twenty thousand plants of this 
grand Peony. Easily scores the six points of excellence. 
75 cents. 
6—MONSIEUR KRELAGE (Crousse, 1883.) Semi-rose type; 
late midseason. Deep currant or solferino-red with amar- 
anthine center. The French hybridists evidently spilled 
their paint pot after producing this superb variety, as there 
is nothing in Peonies of its color. Large, flat flowers as 
big as a plate; perfect in outline. Grand in every way. 
35 cents. 
78—RUBRA SUPERBA (Richardson, 1871.) 
brilliant crimson; very large, full 
late. 75 cents. 
Magnificent rich 
and double; elegant; 
TREE PEONIES 
This is a remarkable species, developed from Peony Mouton, 
a native of China and Japan. In habit of growth it is not un- 
like a deciduous shrub—the growths are short and stocky, the 
plant eventually attaining a height of four or more feet and 
of large circumference; the foliage is quite handsome, and the 
immense flowers, Which usually appear some two weeks ahead 
of the herbaceous class, are most remarkable for their im- 
meuse size and gorgeous colorings. Splendid for grouping 
or for specimen plants on lawns. While a hardy plant, it will 
be found desirable to give it some protection in very cold 
latitudes. All shoots springing from the base should be rubbed 
off. We offer any color desired, our choice of varieties only, 
at $1.25 each. 
REMEMBER 
That so long as We can ship Peonies safely during the 
spring months we will do so; after it becomes too 
late we will file your order for them and ship in the 
fall time. 
NEW HARDY EVER-BLOOMING CARNATIONS 
Price, 
Two 
Carna- 
tions 
50 
Cents 
Hardy Carnation, 
The New Hardy Ever-Blooming Carnation, 
‘“* MARGARET WHEELER”’ 
Let Mr. Joseph Wheeler, of Oklahoma, describe this wonder- 
ful plant: “Its chief merits are: Color. Bright rose-pink at 
base of the petals shading to cream on edges. Size will average 
2% inches in diameter without removing buds. Very full 
flower but seldom breaks the calyx. Strong vigorous grower; 
perfectly hardy in this latitude.’”’ Let us add that it blooms 
all summer long, covering itself with its beautiful pink flowers 
and has the glorious clove fragrance in a marked deerce. 
Think of it! A hardy ever-blooming pink Carnation for your 
garden. For plants to bloom this summer, 40 cents each, two 
for 65 cents; strong plants, 60 cents each. 
The New Hardy Ever-blooming Carnation, 
‘“CRIMSON KING’’ 
Everybody has asked for a Carnation that would live out in 
the garden during the winter. We have pleasure in offering 
this new plant, as it will fill the bill. It is absolutely hardy, 
standing the Canadian winters in the yard. It blooms all sum=- 
mer long, never a day that you cannot cut blossoms. The color 
is a rich crimson, the fragrance is delicious, For plants to 
bloom this summer, 25 cents; strong plants, 50 cents. 
