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PAHONTA 
Pzeony. Prvoine, Fr. 
CLASS |.—PAZONIA MOUTAN. . (Tree Peonies.) 
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P. Moutan, the parent species, is a native of China. The varieties are handsome flowering shrubs, attaining 
from 6 to 8 feet in height in about ten years, with proper care. The flowers are remarkably striking, of gorgeous 
colors, very humerous, and enormous in size, often measuring 6 to 9 inches across, and appearing in May. All are 
very effective amongst shrubs, or on the margins of borders. Although hardy, the plants are greatly improved by 
a Slight protection in winter. 
P. Banksii. CHINESE DOUBLE BLUSH PONY. Very large, fragrant flowers; rosy blush, with purple center. 
One of the finest. Price, $1.00 each; extra size, $2.00. 
SELECT VARIETIES OF PAONIA MOUTAN. 
12 varieties, our choice, $12.00. 
P. alba plena. Double white, shaded with purple at the center. $1.50. 
P. Arethusa. Light rose, shaded with purple; large and fragrant. $1.00. 
P. Bijou de Chusan. Flesh white; beautiful. $1.00. 
P. Blanche Noisette. Superb; flowers very double, and white. $3.00. 
P. Cornelie. Semi-double flowers, brilliant light red, back of petals marked with white; fragrant. $1.00. 
P. Extensa. Very large; rose, clouded with purple. $1.00. i 
P. Josephine Imperatrice. Dark rose, with purple shade; distinct. $1.00. 
P. Kochlerii. Dark rose, turning to purple. $1.00. 
P. Pride of Hong Kong. Cherry red, with purple center; semi-double, large and distinct. $1.00. 
P. Reine Elizabeth. Rosy crimson in center, shaded off to a light rose towards the margin; full and of immense 
size; extra. $2.00. 
P. Roi des Cerises. Pink or flesh-colored, changing to creamy white, purple at base of petals; full and fine. $1.00. 
P. rosea fil. pl. minor. Deep rose, becoming purple; medium size; compact and fine. $1.00. 
P. rosea superba plena. Dark rosy-violet; fine. $1.50. 
P. rubra plena. Bright rose, almost single but fine. $1.00. 
P. Zenobia. Double purple; distinct and fine. $1.50. 
CLASS Il—HERBACEOUS PAONIES. 
It is surprising that so noble a flower, almost rivalling the Rose in brillianecy of color and perfection of bloom, 
and the Rhododendron in stately growth, should be so neglected. Amateurs seem to have lost sight of the many 
improved varieties introduced within the last few years, and our finest gardens, perfect in other respects, are sin- 
gularly deficient in specimens of the newer kinds. The first point in their favoris hardiness. It may be truly said 
of them that they are ** hardy as an oak.’ In the severest climate the plants require no other protection than that 
which they afford themselves. Then their vigorous habit and healthy growth, freedom from all diseases and insects 
are important arguments in favor of their cultivation. Growers of roses know well that their flowers are obtained 
by great vigilance and care. Notso with the Peony, which, when once planted, all is done. Each succeeding year 
adds to their size and beauty. The foliage is rich and glossy and of a beautiful deep green color, thus rendering the 
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