R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. PERENNIAL PLANTS. 131 
THE ARISTOCRATS OF THE PAONIES. 
SEVEN MAGNIFICENT NEW VARIETIES. 
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HE results achieved by years of labor and crossing with the very a Aes 
finest Pzeonies then in existence by the late 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 
shoicest varieties that as yet have been introduced. 
We were awarded a Silver Medal by the Massachusetts Horticultural 
Society for our fine collection. Also first Prize for the finest and largest 
Paeony in the Show (one of our seedlings). 
As our stock of these varieties is limited, orders will be filled strictly 
n rotation. 
Agnes Keogh. Large, double flat compact rose type, of fine 
clear silvery old-rose pink. $10.00 each. 
Albert, King of the Belgians. Very large, double compact 
rose type, of brilliant deep pink. $2.50 each. 
Dedham. Monstrous, double, flatrose type. Thisis the largest 
fine type of Paony 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. $2.50 each. 
Festiva Maxima Rosea. A very large rose type of Festiva 
Maxima. Itis a beautiful shade of clear light pink with center 
petals tipped carmine. $10.00 each. 
Mrs. William Metcalfe. Very large, full, double rose type, 
deep rose pink; shaded magenta pink. $2.50 each. 
Massachusetts. Very large, fine full double rose type; deep 
pink, slightly shading to rose pink. $10.00 each. 
FARQUHAR’S GOLD MEDAL 
PAONIES. 
The Gold Medal of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society 
was awarded to R. & J. Farquhar Company for a Display of 
Ponies, June 1913. 
Ponies require a good rich, deep soil and an abundant supply of 
water during the growing season. When enriching the ground the use of 
(00 much fresh manure near the roots should be avoided. An impor- 
ant point to observe is not to plant too deep. The roots should be 
olanted so that the eyes will be 2 to 3 inches below the surface. Too 
Jeep planting is a frequent cause for shy flowering. 
The figure following the name indicates the relative time of flowering. 
Walter Faxon. Wearenowina position to offer alimited quantity 
of this handsome variety which is considered by many Peony 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. 
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 @’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. 
Duchessde Nemours. (Calot.) 2. Medium sized pure white bloom. 
Strong, free bloomer. A fine cutting variety. 75 cts. each; $7.50 
per doz. 
Duke of Wellington. 2. Large, bomb type. Guards white; centre 
creamy-yellow. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 
Eugene Verdier. 2. Large rose-type; light pink, guard petals silvery- 
white. $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. Peony Dorchester 
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