28 ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 
SPLENDID PEONIES---Continued 
370—ELEGANS SUPERBISSIMA (Buyck, 1842.) Rose shade; 
midseason. Large bloom. Very fresh pink color, shaded 
yellow at the center. $1.00. . : 
516—ENFANT DE NANCY (Crousse, 1896.) Rose type; late- 
Doone changing to lilac-white; free bloomer; fragrant- 
373—ETENDARD DU GRAND HOMME (Miellez, 1855.) Rose 
type; late midseason. Very large flower, with wide petals; 
brilliant tyrian-rose. Fragrant. Tall, strong grower. 75 cts. 
93—EUGENIE VERDIER—The flowers are large. Color a 
delicate hydrangea-pink, with primary petals lighter, center 
flushed crimson. $1.00. 
202—FAUST (Miellez, 1855.) Crown type; midseason. ; Guard 
petals and crown Hydrangea-pink, changing to lilac-white 
collar of narrow sulphur-yellow petals. .75 cents. ; 
25—FELIX CROUSSE (Crousse, 1881.) A rich, even, brilliant 
tuby-red. A grand red Peony. $1.00. 
104—FESTIVA (Donkelaer, 1838.) Rose type; midseason. This 
variety is sailing under several aliases, such as Festiva Paschalis, 
or the Passover Peony, in reference to the blood red spots on 
the white petals. Is also known around ‘Chicago cut flower 
market as Drop White, in allusion to these same spots. Is 
often sold as Festiva Maxima and sometimes under the name 
of Edulis Alba. Blooms of the largest size, double to the 
center, pure white, prominently crimson flecked. This, in our 
opinion, is a much prettier flower than Festiva Maxima, hav- 
ing more and larger crimson spots. Blooms one week later 
than Festiva Maxima. Dwarf grower; desirable for planting 
as a border to other Peonies or shrubbery. 50 cents. 
30—FESTIVA MAXIMA (Miellez, 1851.) Rose type; early- 
This is not only the finest white in existence, but many regard 
it as the queen of all the Peonies. Mr. Harrison says: ‘This 
flower has reached the ultimate beyond which we cannot go. 
Here at the door stands Festiva Maxima, white as the soul of 
the Madonna, with now and then a blood drop, as though the 
iron had sometimes entered her heart. What a marvelous 
flower:’’ It combines enormous size with. wondrous beauty; 
often seven to eight inches in diameter. Clear carmine spots 
on edge of center petals. For over sixty years it has held first 
tank, and is still the standard of perfection by which-all other 
Peonies are judged. The most popular white Peony for cut 
flowers. June rose fragrance. 75 cents. 
4—FLORAL TREASURE (Rosenfield, 1900.) (Syn. Delica- 
tissima.) Rose type; early midseason. Very large, fuill flowers 
of clear, even pink, shading lighter at the center; very delicate 
color. ‘‘A splendid hemisphere of fragrant loveliness.’’ Long 
stems uphold the big, handsome blooms. Almost seven inches 
across; unique and charming. Fine for cut flowers. 75 cents. 
38—FRAGRANS (Sir Joseph Banks, 1805.) Bomb type; very 
late. Compact, full flowers; color solferino-red with slight sil- 
very reflex; strong, vigorous grower, making shapely plants; 
free bloomer in clusters; an old favorite and extensively grown 
for cut flowers. 75 cents. 
379—GENERAL CAVIGNAC (Calot, 1858.) Semi-rose type; 
late. Very large compact bloom. Bright violet-rose edged 
lighter, center splashed crimson; free bloomer. $1.00. 
110—GLORIE CHARLES GOMBAULT (Gombault, 1866.) 
Crown type; midseason. Medium sized globular flower pro- 
duced in the greatest profusion, every stem bearing one or 
more of their beautiful triccolored bloom; guartls and crown 
light-rose, collar of narrow cream-white petals widening towards 
the center. This flower has the odor of the Lemon. $1.00. 
67—GOLDEN HARVEST (Rosenfield, 1900.) Bomb type; mid- 
season. A most striking variety producing large, tri-colored 
bloom. The guard petals are blush-pink with creamy-white 
center; center of flower overlaid and tipped with carmine. It 
combjnes cream, gold, white, pink, salmon, peach and apricot, 
the total color effect of the flower being creamy-pink; strong, 
delicate fragrance. Mr. Harrison says: ‘“‘It breaks out into 
a wild, rollicking prodigality of beauty with its large flowers as 
to almost smother the plant so great is their profusion. We all 
take off our hats as they pass by and cheer for beauty.” The 
variety Jeanne d’Arc is identical with Golden Harvest. 75 
cents. 
387—-GRANDIFLORA CARNEA PLENA (Lemon, 1834.) Bomb 
type; very early. Violaceous mottled pink; one of the best 
keepers; blooms in clusters. 75 cents. 
122—JEANNE D’ARC (Calot, 1858.) Crown type, midseason. 
Soft pink, intermingled with sulphur-white and rose. Center 
spotted carmine. Extra. Very much resembles Golden 
Harvest. 75 cents. 
46—JENNY LIND (Barr, 1860.) Bomb type; midseason. 
Large bloom on long stems; tall grower; free bloomer; color 
light pink with silvery reflex with narrow white petals inter- 
spersed with the center petalage. A most striking variety and 
one that has many admirers. 75 cents. 
270—LA COQUETTE (Guerin, 1861.) Crown type; midseason. 
Opens flat and builds up into a crown of pyramidal shape. 
The guards are wide of bright rose-pink, then a fringe of narrow 
petals of a lighter shade of pink than the guards, these sur- 
mounted by a crown of wide rose-pink petals same color as 
guards; these again followed by a border of cream-white petals, 
the whole finishing with a prominent tuft of rose-pink. Cer- 
tainly a coquette. 75 cents. 
28—LADY LEONORA BRAMWELL (Syn. Docteur Breton- 
neau.) (Verdier, 1854.) Bomb type; early midseason. This 
Doctor has been masquerading for a number of years under 
the name of Lady Leonora Bramwell. As Guerin sent out a 
Docteur Bretonneau, and as this variety is already better 
known under this name, we will retainsame. This is a charm- 
ing large, full and exceedingly fragrant flower of perfect sym- 
metrical form. The color is delicate silver-rose with lively 
pink center; petals tipped creamy-white with an occasional 
crimson fleck. In many localities grown for cut flowers. Has 
the true June rose fragrance. It is a fact that Lady Leonora 
Bramwell will remain in better shape longer when cut and 
placed in cold storage than any other Peony. It will keep in 
this manner for two months. 75 cents. 
27—L’ECLATANTE (Calot, 1860)—Flowers double and full. 
Color deep brilliant velvety red; superb. $1.00. 
191—L’ILLUSTRATION (Guerin, 1857.) Semi-double; mid- 
ee Clear carmined-pink; very free bloomer. Extra fine. 
-00. 
275—L’ INDISPENSABLE (Origin unknown.) Rose type; late 
midseason. A variety of unknown French origin and sent out 
from Holland and is greatly confused with Eugene Verdier. 
Indeed most of the Eugene Verdier sold is this variety. It is 
a huge ball of delicate baby-pink. Has by far the most petals 
of any Peony in our collection. On the Pacific slope this is 
said to stand at the head of the list of all varieties. With us, 
- at times seems to waterlog, and a few outside petals burn. 
1.00. 
135—LINNE (Verdier, 1860.) Rose type; midseason. Large, 
globular, compact bloom. Color tyrian-rose; guards slightly 
flecked with crimson; quite floriferous. A good variety. 
75 cents. 
168—LIVINGSTONE (Crousse, 1879.) Rose type; late. Very 
full imbricated bloom; both buds and flowers are large and 
beautiftil. Color pale lilac-rose with sheen of silver; very free 
sure bloomer in clusters; upright, erect grower; fine cut flower 
variety. One of the prize winners. $1.50. 
82—LOUIS VAN HOUTTE (Calot, 1867.) Semi-rose type; 
late midseason. Very fine, shapely bloom, medium to large 
flower; color bright violaceous-red of dazzling -effect. Old 
favorite. $1.00. 
415—LUTEA PLENISSIMA (Buyck, 1842.) Crown type; mid- 
season. Cream-white guards, sulphur center, tipped green, 
changing to very clear yellow; fragrant; good. 75 cents. 
185—MADAME BARRILLET DESCHAMPS (Calot, 1868.) 
Semi-rose type; early midseason. Large, flat, imbricated 
flower with very wide petals. Color clear violet-rose fading to 
a delicate silvery-pink when the sunlight strikes it. Fragrant; 
extra good. 75 cents. 
106—MADAME BOLLET (Calot, 1867.) Rose type; midseason. 
Very compact, globular double bloom. Color clear rose with 
silvery-white reflex, lingulated with carmine. Fragrant, free 
and fine. 75 cents. 
138—MADAME BUCQUET (Dessert, 1888.) Semi-rose type; 
midseason. Very pretty, perfect shaped bud and flower. 
Color velvety-crimson, almost black, very rich and magnificent; 
very free. All who see it insist on having it. Very attractive, 
brilliant variety. $1.00. 
19—MADAME CALOT (Miellez, 1856.)—This is the freest 
flowering of all Peonies. It is known in Holland as the Glory 
of Boskoop. Flesh white, shaded salmon; large convex flower, 
fine buds; extra for cut flowers. $1.00. 
43—MADAME CAMILLE BANCEL (Crousse, 1897.) Rose 
type; late. Large, globular, convex flower that is very com- 
pact and full; uniform deep pink or solferino-red, with silvery 
teflex and salmon shadings; beautiful and distinct. 75 cents. 
131—MADAME CROUSSE (Calot, 1866.) Crown type; mid- 
season. Free bloomer in clusters; large flowers of pure white 
with crimson flecks on crown. Thought by many to be the 
best all around white. $1.00. 
223—-MADAME DE GALHAU (Crousse, 1883.) Rose type; late. 
Medium large compact bloom. Guards rose white, center pale 
lilac-rose. Free bloomer; fragrant. Let us tell you that when 
this Peony bloomed the past season, and we saw it in all its 
glory, it was a revelation to us. The coloring is different, so 
is the makeup of the flower, and you simply wonder if there 
can be a prettier flower than Madame de Galhau. $1.00. 
197—MADAME DE VATRY (Guerin, 1863.) Crown type; mid- 
season. Very large, finely formed bloom. Lilac-white guards 
and crown, sulphur-white collar of wide petals, center striped 
carmine. Splendid cut flower variety and a fine bedding sort; 
fragrant. One of Mr. Ward Welsh’s favorites. 75 cents. 
16—MADAME DE VERNEVILLE (Crousse, 1885.) Romb type; 
early. One of the most charming varieties on the market. 
Guard petals are pure white, very large and folding over the 
flower; the blooms are very full and double, of the purest white 
suffused with daintiest blush except a few cream-colored petals 
and four red flakes on central petals; exceptionally free. We 
have counted sixty-five large, perfect blooms on one plant open 
at the same time. Certainly a wonder. Has the true June 
rose fragrance. 75 cents. 
