MISS ELLA V. BAINES, The Woman Florist, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 31 
: C HERE is no plant which gives more satisfaction at low cost 
than the peony. Being practically immune to diseases and 
pests and requiring less attention than the majority of other 
plants, it has so steadily gained in popularity in this country 
that it may now be called America’s favorite perennial. We 
offer a selection of the best varieties for spring planting—plant now 
and gain a year. 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS—Plant in full sunlight in any good garden soil that is well drained. Never plant the roots over 
three inches below the ground surface. 
ALBERT CROUSSE—Bomb type; late. Immense, very full 
convex bloom. Perfect in shape. Forms a perfect ball. Even 
delicateiseanshel pin les ee a ee ee 85c 
AMERICAN BEAUTY—Crown type; midseason. A glowing 
red, known as the “American Beauty”’ Peony.............-.-.-------- 75¢ 
AVALANCH &—Crown type; late midseason. Color, pure snow- 
INILESRVERVAW AR yp etl ACE am baat ei ee en ote 85c 
BERLIOZ—Rose type; late midseason. An enormous, bright 
currant-red. As the flower ages each petal is distinctly tipped 
CSS yg ea a ea Se 85c 
BOULE DE NEIGE—‘Ball of Snow.” Semi-rose type; early 
midseason, Color milk-white, with sulphur center. Fine cut 
flower weniety, SE aN a ee a ae eee eee eee 85c¢ 
Philomele 
Clair Dubois 
La Tulipe 
CANARI—Bomb type; midseason. Primary petals white, flushed 
delicate pink, changing to pure white, deep primrose-yellow 
Center nich yaira prem pee aes cers ae nme aetna cos eee $1.00 
CLAIRE DUBOIS—Rose type; late midseason. Large, double, 
globular flowers; color, rich, clear, satiny-pink with glossy 
reflex. A gem of the first water eS 1525 
COURONNE d’OR—The famous “Crown of Gold.” Semi-rose 
type; late midseason. Color, snow-white reflexing golden- 
yellow stamens that show through the petals when looking at 
the flower from the side. .--. 156 
DORCHESTER—Rose type; delicate Hydrangea-pink or salmon- 
pink very rare in peonies. Very late... 22.2.2. ceceeeee cece 75¢ 
EDULIS SUPERBA—Crown type; very early. The Decoration 
Day Peony. Bright, clear pink with silvery reflex that often 
measures from seven to eight inches across. June rose fra- 
grance...... .15¢ 
Dorchester 
