ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 



THE CREAM OF THE'POENIES-Concluded 



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78 — RUBRA SUPERBA (Richardson, 1871) — Mag- 

 nificent rich brilliant deep crimson without 

 stamens. Very large, full and double and very- 

 late; always come perfect blooms. Very free 

 bloomer. The past year is bore more bloom 

 than any other variety we had. $1.00. 



550 — RUTH BRAND (Brand, 1907) — A uniform soft 

 lavender-pink with shadings of deeper lavender. 

 Has a delicate and pleasing fragrance. $2.50. 



255 — BUY BLAS (Dessert, 1905)— Large showy flow- 

 ers, lively china pink tinted pure mauve and 

 tipped with silver; free bloomer. $2.00. 



165 — SARAH BERNHARDT, "The Divine Sarah" 

 (Lemoine, 1906) — Flowers of remarkable size 

 and freshness in huge clusters, full and double, 

 of unusual perfection of form; extremely large 

 petals that are imbricated, twisted and limbri- 

 ated; color apple-blossom pink with each petal 

 silver tipped, giving the appearance of a distinct 

 border of pure white; fragrance agreeable and 

 penetrating; magnificent. Easily scores the six 

 points of excellence. $4.00. 



577 — SHABONA (Harrison, 1890) — A stately flower. 

 When at its best nearly four feet tall, overlook- 

 ing the entire field of 700 varieties. It reminds 

 one at once of an Indian chief. A deep red of 

 most dazzling hue. $7.50. 



259 — SIMONNE CHEVALIER (Dessert, 1902) — Very 

 large globular flower. Pale lilac-rose tinged 

 salmon-pink, bordered with silver. $1.50. 

 14 — SOLANGE (Lemoine, 1907) — Simply a marvel- 

 out flower. Has in a pronounced way the rare 

 Havana color, making it the most unique of all 

 Peonies. A variety that is both certainly be- 

 . witching and sweet. $8.00. 



14— SOLFATARE (Calot, 1861) — Guards snow- 

 jr* white, center sulphur-yellow changing as the 

 flower ages to pure white. 75 cents. 

 29 — SULFUREA (Lemon, 1830) — White guard 

 petals, center sulphur-yellow, soon changing to 

 creamy-white. The yellowest of all Peonies. 

 $1.00. 



336 — SUZANNE DESSERT (Dessert & Mechin, 1890) 

 Semi-rose type. Midseason. Pure mauve cen- 

 ter splashed crimson. Large compact flowers. 

 Extra good. $3.00. 



337 — THE BRIDE (Terry) — Lilac-white guards and 

 milk-white center; extra good variety. $1.00. 



777 — THE LORD KITCHENER (Renault, 1915) — A 

 most beautiful flower, brilliant cherry-red, very 

 free and said to come early. $3.00. 

 65 — TOURANGELLE (Dessert, 1910) — One visitor 

 on seeing this glorious flower exclaimed, "Frozen 

 music," that is, music unexpressed. Bears large 

 flat-shaped flowers. Color pearly-white over- 

 laid with delicate salmon and sea-shell pink and 

 with shades of La France Rose. $7.50. 



181 — TRIOMPHE DE l'EXPOSITION DE LILLE 

 (Calot, 1865) — Huge pyramidal effect in form 

 that is seen in but few Peony flowers. Large 

 compact bloom of a fresh hydrangea-pink 

 splashed with darker tints of violet-rose. Grand. 

 75 cents. 



171 — THERESE (Dessert, 1904) — This is a queen 

 amongst queens. A veritable belle. Color rich 

 satiny-pink with glossy reflex of enormous size. 

 None better. $7.50. 



313 — TRIOMPH DU NORD (Miellez, 1850) — Bomb 

 type; midseason. Light carnation-pink, much 

 the shade of Enchantress Carnation. Fragrance. 

 60 cents. 



257 — UMBELLATA ROSEA (Origin unknown) — 



/ Large informal flower, guards lilac-rose shading 

 to an amber- white center; very strong upright 

 grower and free bloomer. What distinguishes 

 this from all other Chinese Peonies is the fact 

 that it blooms the earliest of all. Is always in 

 bloom for May 30th. $1.00. 



322 — VAN DYCK (Crousse, 1879) — Guards and cen- 

 ter true Enchantress pink; extra fine. 75 cents. 



575 — VICTOIRE DE LA MARNE (Dessert, 1915) — A 

 very attractive globular bloom of great size; 

 clear red with silver reflex, a very bright color 

 and showy flower. $6.00. 



210 — WELCOME GUEST (Hollis, 1904) — Large, loose 

 flowers of uniform glossy silvery-pink, changing 

 to rose-white. Fragrant, erect, tall, strong 

 grower. Free bloomer. $1.25. 



552 — WILLIAM PENN (Brand, 1907) — Bomb type. 

 Early midseason. Blooms are of such gigantic 

 size that one hardly recognizes them as being 

 a Peony. Notwithstanding the great size of the 

 blossoms they are of wondrous beauty. Extra. 

 $2.00. 



172 — ZOE CALOT (Miellez, 1855) — Rose type; mid- 

 season. Very large globular bloom. Color soft 

 pink shaded lilac; free bloomer. 50 cents. 



SPECIAL 50c BULB COLLECTIONS 



THIS PRICE INCLUDES PAYMENT OF POSTAGE BY US 



"STAR" HYACINTH COLLECTION FOR 50 CENTS 



In making up this collection we use our best bulbs, and of best varieties and colors. This is a fine 

 offer, and all who take advantage of it will be more than repaid with magnificent bloom. We offer it to 

 you as follows, for 50 cents, postpaid: 



1 Gorgeous Single Pink Hyacinth. 

 1 Splendid Single Pure White Hyacinth. 



1 Lovely Single Blue Hyacinth. 

 1 Superb Double Pink Hyacinth. 



"I-X-L" TULIP COLLECTION FOR 50 CENTS 



Here we have a fine collection of the best of our Tulips, and offer them as a collection for 50c postpaid. 

 Nothing is surer to bloom or make a more pleasing sight than a bed of Tulips, and in making up this col- 

 lection we use our best named varieties, blooming evenly and perfectly. Following is the list: 



Double Tulip, "Rex Rufororum" — A brilliant scar- 

 let; a splendid variety. 

 Double Yellow Tulip, "Count of Leicester" — 

 Orange and yellow feather. 



Double Red Tulip, "Duke of York" — A charming 

 shade of red, rich and a full flower; edged white. 



Single White Tulip, "La Reine" — A fine showy 

 white flower, rosy-shaded; a fine bloomer. 



1 Single Scarlet Tulip, "Artus" — A rich, dazzling 

 color; a good flower. 



1 Double White Tulip, "La Candeur"— A beautiful 



variety of snowy whiteness. 

 1 "Gesneriana" or Giant Tulip — Flowering freely 



and on long shoots; glossy coral-red flowers, 



larger than teacups. 



"UNEEDA" COMBINATION COLLECTION FOR 50 CENTS 



For those who want some of each of the two collections, "Star" and "I-X-L," and who do not want 

 both, we have arranged this fine collection. This collection contains a fine assortment of Hyacinths, Tulips 

 and Narcissus, and will make a fine show for a very small sum: 



1 Striking Single Red Hyacinth. 

 1 Beautiful Double Porcelain-blue Hyacinth. 

 1 Orange-cupped Golden Narcissus — Incomparable 

 "Ajax Princeps." 



1 Double Golden "Von Sion" Narcissus; a charming 



sort. 

 1 Superb White Tulip, "La Candeur." 

 1 "Poet's Narcissus" — The pure white variety, with 



orange cup edged with crimson. 



