PEONIES EVERYWHERE. _ 
popularity. The gorgeous flowers, 
abundance. 
which rival the finest Roses in 
MISS ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 
Splendid 
Peonies 
Hardy Everywhere 
‘‘Aristocrat of the Flowers”. 
“Peonies for Pleasure.” This book 
of ‘‘Peonies 
for Pleasure’? gives information on 
Peony history; soil and plants to use; 
how and when to plant; fertilizers and 
how to apply, and describes the most 
extensive planting of really valuable 
Peonies ever gathered together under 
the sun; describes the old and the 
new, as well as the plebeian and 
aristocrat of the Peony family. If you 
want information on the plant that 
Stands next to the Rose in beauty, 
that is practically known to the 
amateur as simply a red, white and 
pink Peony, then send for ‘‘Peonies 
for Pleasure.” 
size, form and color, are produced in great 
a De wonderful improvement made during the recent years in these old-fashioned hardy plants has brought them into renewed 
troubled with insect pests. 
only Red, White and Pink Peonies. 
Peonies. 
none like them.” 
SIZE OF ROOTS 
t To illustrate: at flowering time, people who visit our field will say, 
I desire only Red ones,’’ but when they are shown the Pink and White they invariably exclaim, ‘“‘How grand! 
There is as much difference in Peonies as there is in Roses. 
The size of roots offered in this catalogue are divisions of two to five eyes. 
cannot supply any other sizes in the spring time. 
order by number as well as by name to avoid mistake. 
é After once being planted they require little care and attention, thrive anywhere, and are absolutely hardy even 
in the coldest climates; each year after planting they grow into greater value, producing more and more flowers. 
Try some of our fine Peonies, and see what grand flowers they are. 
t They are not 
Get it out of your head that there are 
“I have Pink and White 
I have 
We 
We would ask that our patrons 
Special Collections of Peonies 
To those who do not care for the nomenclature of the Peony we have made up several collections and here offer as an 
aid to making selections. Patrons will find these varieties embrace a wide range of color and form, and are exceptionally 
meritorious. 
. This collection embraces the Peonies of merit . This collection covers the entire. range of 
Collection that are a great bargain at the prices here 0 ect on (jicrm and color in the Peony. We challenge 
quoted. comparison as to their great’ beauty, and to 
23—AUGUSTE LEMONIER -n.-e.s-cscosscseecovecsessseecseesseeeeneeee $0.35 | the very low price we offer them; not a single Peony here’ will 
TZ GAN AR ee ae * “735 | disappoint you. 
41—DUCHESS DE NEMOUR 35 12—ALBERT CROUSSE.. - $0.75 
79—EDULIS SUPERBA ..... 35 | 102—ASA GRAY. eee 75 
38—FRAGRANS ......... SED 4—FLORAL TREASURE... 60 
3—HUMEI .... a8 35 67—GOLDEN HARVEST... = G75 
106—MADAME BOLLET.. eA 35 18—MADEMOISELLE ROUSSEAU -75 
19—MADAME CALOT.... 35 s—MIREIL Ee eee 75 
136—MADAME THOUVE TSS 48—MONSIEUR- JULES ELIE eed 5. 
61—NE PLUS ULTRA ... 35 35—MEISSONIER.... _ 60 
At UREN MOR Ege SNCS 2 =e 
29—SU A 4 ar Bs 2 
Kao 24—SOLFATARE 7k _ 60 
Any Six of Collection A for $1.80, net; the entire 12 Peonies 26—SOUV. DE L’EXPO. UNIVERSELLE .... -60 
of Collection A, costing $4.20, sent for only $3.00 net. 
H This collection includes a list of choice va- 
ollection tieties at popUlar prices; mUch lower in cost 
than you can buy elsewhere. 
2—BERLIOZ.............--.--.-.-—--—- 
28—DR. BRETONNEAU. 0 
22—DUKE OF WELLING -50 
25—FELIX CROUSSE..... -50 
30—FESTIVA MAXIMA -50 
46—JENNY LIND.___. -50 
27—L’ECLETANTE.... -50 
16—MADAME DE V -50 
32—MADAME FOREL -50 
15—MADEMOISELLE LEONIE CALO -50 
10—MARIE STUART oe 3 ey 
Any Six of Collection B for $2.50, net; the entire 12 Peonies 
of Collection B, costing $6.00, sent for only $4.75, net. 
the Six priced at 75 cents, for $4.00, net; the entire 12 
Beanies of Collection .C, costing $8.10, sent for only, 
.25, net. 
1 —ALBERT CROUSSE—(Crousse, 1893.) Bomb type; late, 
immense, very full convex bloom; as perfect in outline and con- 
tour as a show or fancy Dahlia flower. So perfect in shape is 
it that from stem to stem it forms a perfect ball; the petals are 
imbricated like a Carnation and overlap each other; the color 
is a delicate even shell-pink. Scores easily the six points of 
excellence. 75 cents. 
102-454 GRAY (Crousse, 1886.) Semi-rose type; midseason. 
Large, full imbricated Rose-formed bloom; grand petals sal- 
mon flesh; center very full and perfectly formed; flesh-pink, deli- 
cately dotted and flaked with carmine and lilac; strikingly 
imposing and valuable; a most unusual sort. From the forma- 
tion of the flower it is designated as a double-decker. 75 cents. 
93 AUGUSTE LEMONIER—(Calot, 1865.) | Anemone type; 
midseason. Superb brilliant red with velvety finish; fragrant. 
Many who saw this superb variety in oUr nurseries in bloom 
were highly impressed with its beauty and great value. 35 cts. 
One eee 
