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THE ARISTOCRATS OF THE PEONIES. 



TEN MAGNIFICENT NEW VARIETIES. 



T^HE results achieved by years of labor and crossing with the very finest Paeonies then in existence by our Mr. James Farquhar. In these 

 new varieties there can be traced the finest strains of the French and Richardson types. 

 These varieties are of the highest quality, large size, strong, erect habit and are all more or less scented. Distinguished by their fine 

 form and coloring. They have been highly commented upon by experts, who have seen them, and who claim that they will rank with the 

 very choicest varieties that as yet have been introduced. 



We were awarded a Silver Medal by the Massachusetts Horticultural Societj- for our fine collection. Also First Prize for the finest 

 and largest Paeony in the Show (one of our seedlings). 



As our stock of those varieties is limited, orders will bo filled sitrictly in rotation. 



Agnes Keogh. Large, double, flat compact rose type, of fine 



clear silvery old-rose pink. $10.00 each. 

 Albert, King of the Belgians. Ver;, :arge, double, compact 



rose type, of brilliant deep pink. $5.00 each. 

 Dedham. Monstrous, double, flat rose type. This is the largest 



fine type of Paeony we have yet seen ; color a fine shade of deep 



pink. $15.00 each. 

 Elizabeth, Queen of the Belgians. Large, double, compact 



rose type, sweetly scented; carries clusters of three and four 



large flowers, of a lighter shade than Albert, King of the Bel- 

 gians. $5.00 each. 

 Mrs. Bayard Thayer. Very large white flowers, occasionally 



tipped with pink; double rose type. The finest Paeony we 



have ever introduced. $15.00 each. 

 Mary Pickford. Large, double rose type, of clear light pink, 



shading to flesh pink. .$5.00 each. 

 Massachusetts. Verj' large, fine, full double roset ype; deep 



pink, slightly shading to rose pink. $10.00 each. 

 Mrs. Harry T. Hayward. Large, fuU, double rose type, a 



beautiful shade of clear, pure Hght pink. $15.00 each. 

 Mrs. William Metcalfe. Very large, full, double rose type, 



deep rose pink; shaded magenta pink. $5.00 each. 

 Pink Beauty. Large, fidl, double rose type of a lavender-pink 



color. $10.00 each. 



FARQUHAR' S GOLD MEDAL 

 PEONIES. 



The Gold Medal of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society 

 was awarded to R. & J. Farquhar Co. for a Display of Pseo- 

 nies, June, 1913. 



Paeonies require a good rich, deep soil and an abundant supply of 

 water during the growing season. When enriching the ground the use of 

 too much fresh manm'e near the roots should be avoided. An impor- 

 tant point to observe is not to plant too deep. The roots should be 

 planted so that the eyes will be 2 to 3 inches below the surface. Too 

 deep planting is a frequent cause for shy flowering. 



The figure following the name indicates the relative time of fiowei-ing. 



W3.1t6P Faxon. We are now in a position to offer a limited quantity 

 of this handsome variety which is considered by many Paeony experts 

 to be one of the finest of the Richardson seedlings. The large blooms 

 are of globular semi-rose type, color a uniform bright rose deepen- 

 ing towards the centre; fragrant and a free-bloomer. $5.00 each. 



Agnes Mary Kelway. 2. Guards and crown deep violet-rose with a 

 creamy-white collar sometimes tipped with pink; free bloomer; fra- 

 grant. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Arthemlse. 2. Pale violet-rose guards and crown; collar light pink; 

 fragrant. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Asa Gray. A very distinct variety of medium height and habit. Pale 

 lilac dotted with deeper lilac; large semi-rose type; fragrant. $1.00 

 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Baroness Schroeder. 2. Very large double globular flowers, blush- 

 pink shading to white. Very vigorous, free bloomer. One of the 

 best. $2.00 each. 



Couronne d'or. 3. Pure white globular flowers with amber-yellow 

 stamens; centre petals tipped carmine. Strong grower, fragrant. 

 $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Dorchester. 3. Rose type; large and compact. Pale hydrangea- 

 pink. A free bloomer and fragrant. $1.50 each. 



Paeony Mrs. Bayard Thayer. 



Dr. Brettonneau. {Verdier.) 2. Medium to large, pale lilac- 

 rose, bomb shape; sometimes flecked crimson. Vigorous grower, 

 fragrant. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Duchess de Nemours. (Calot.) 2. Medium sized pure white 

 l>loom. Strong, free bloomer. A fine cutting variety. 75 cts. each; 

 87.50 per doz. 



Duke of Wellington. 2. Large, bomb type. Guards white; centre- 

 creamy-yeUow. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Eugene Verdier. 2. Large rose-type; light pink, guard petals silvery- 

 white. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Faust. 2. Globular bloom of medium size. Guards and crown 

 hydrangea-pink; narrow collar petals creamy yellow. 35 cts. each; 

 $3.50 per doz. 



Felix Crousse. 2. Large globular bloom. Brilliant red and a free 

 bloomer. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Festiva Maxima. 1. Very large, full rose type, pure white centre, 

 petals tipped with bright crimson. The most popular white variety 

 for cut flowers. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 4-year clumps, $3.50 

 each; $35.00 per doz. 



Fragrantissima. 2. Medium-sized globular crown. Bright cherry 

 red; fragrant. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



