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Select Tarieties of Paeonia Moutan. 



PfiiCE, $1.50 each, unless otherwise noted; 12 varieties, our choice, $12.00. 



P. alba plena. Double white, shaded with purple at the center. 



P. Arethusa. Light rose, shaded with purple ; large and fragrant, $1.00. 



P. Slauc.he Noisette. Superb ; flowers very double, and white. |3.00. 



P. Cornelie. Semi-double flowers, brilliant light red, back of petals marked 

 with white; fragrant. 



P. Extensa. Very large ; rose, clouded with purple. 



P. Josepliine Imperatrice. Dark rose, with a purple shade ; distinct. 



11.00. 



P. Koclilerii. Dark rose, turning to purple. $1.00. 



P. Pride of Hong Kong". Cherry red, with purple center; semi-double, 

 large and distinct. 



P. Reine Elizabeth. Rosy crimson in center, shaded off to a light rose 

 towards the margin ; full and of immense size ; extra. $3.00. 



P. Roi des Cerises. Pink or flesh-colored, changing to creamy white ; pur- 

 ple at base of petals ; full and fine. $1.00. 



P. rosea fl. pi. minor. Deep rose, becoming purple; medium size; com- 

 pact and fine. 



P. rosea superba plena. Dark rosy-violet ; fine. 



P. rubra plena. Bright rose, almost single but fine. 



Class II.-HERBACEOUS PEONIES. 



It is surprising that so noble a flower, almost rivalling the rose in brilliancy of color and 

 perfection of bloom, and the Rhododendron in stately growth, should be so neglected. Am- 

 ateurs 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 singularly deficient in specimens of 

 the newer kinds. The first point in their favor is hardiness. It may be truly said of them that 

 they are "hardy as an oak." In the severest climates the plants require no other protection 

 than that which they afford themselves. Then their vigorous habit and healthy growth, free- 

 dom 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. Not 

 so with the Paeony, 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 ren- 

 dering the plants very ornamental even when out of flower. The newer varieties produce very 

 large, handsome, regularly-formed cupped blooms, resembling large roses. No other flower is 

 so well adapted for large, showy bouquets. The Paeony may be planted either singly on the 

 lawn or in borders. Where the lawn is extensive a large bed makes a grand show, surpassing 

 a bed of Rhododendrons. It is really a flower for the millions. We place them in three div- 

 isions; first the Officinalis and its hybrids; second, Paradoxa. These are European, and bloom 

 from the middle to the end of May. The third is Chinese, and blooms through June and July. 

 A selection from the three divisions will give a fine display of flowers during three months. 

 Our collection has been made with great care and includes the best and most distinct varieties. 



Pjrice, 35 cents each, except otherwise noted. 



FIEST DIVISION— P^ONY OFFICINALIS. 



P. maxima. Double red, changing to blush ; large and double. 



P. rosea. Double crimson, changing to rose ; fragrant; fine. 



P. rubra. Double crimson ; of large size; fragrant. 



P. tenuif Olia. Single, dark crimson ; very rich fern-like foliage, and flowers 

 distinct; the earliest flowering. 



P. tenuifolia flore pleno. Double, fennel-leaved ; flowers of a bright 

 scarlet crimson and quite double and globular; rare and fine. $1.00. 



