Ell w anger & Barry 



THE NEWEST LILACS— Continued. 



Rabelais. Double. White. $1.00. 



Rouge de Trianon. Single. Very large panicle; individual flowers large, single, reddish lilac; fine. 75c. 



Senateur Volland. Double. Rosy red. 75c. 



Souvenir de L. Thibaut. Double. Very large ; very double ; reddish purple, ^i.oo. 



Virginite. Double. Tender rose. 75c. 



Volcan. Single. Large, ruby red ; beautiful, ^i.oo. 



William Robinson. Double. Violet. $1.00. 



HERBACEOUS PEONIES. 



It is surprising that so noble a flower, almost rivaling the Rose in brilliancy of color and perfection of bloom, and the Rhododen- 

 dron 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 singularly deficient in specimens of the newer kinds. The first 

 point in their favor is hardiness. It may be iruly 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 theniselves. 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. Not so 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 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 Peony 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 million. They 

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



A FIELD OF PEONIES IN OUR NURSERIES. 



PEONY OFFICINALIS (Early Flowering). 



Alba plena. Double white, tinged red. ^i.oo. 

 Rosea. Double crimson changing to rose ; fragrant. 5i-00. 



Rubra. Double crimson ; of large size ; fragrant ; the old-fashioned Red Peony. 50c. 

 Tenuifolia. Single dark crimson ; fern-like foliage ; earliest flowering, ^i.oo. 



Tenuifolia flore pleno. Fennel-leaved; flowers of a bright scarlet crimson, double and globular; rare and 

 fine. ;gi.oo. 



CHINESE PEONIES. 



Ambroise Verschaffelt. Purplish crimson ; very full, flower fragrant. One of the finest. 50c. 



Artemise. Rose of several tints ; good form. 5CC. 



Atrosanguinea. Purplish red, tinted with violet. 50c. 



Auguste Lemonnier. Velvety red ; large, full and beautiful. 50c. 



Bernard Palissy. Flowers flesh white, well formed, very double; fine. 75c. 



Charles Binder. Violet red; fragrant; good. 75c. 



Charles Verdier. Light lilac rose; very large, and of perfect form ; a superb variety ; late. 50c. 



Charlemagne. Very dotible, imbricated ; flesh white, center tinted lilac and chamois ; fine. 75c. 



Constant Devred. Soft clear purple, imbricated like a rose; fragrant; superb. 50c. 



Daniel d'Albert. Deep rose, shaded purple ; large globular flower. 50c. 



Decaisne. Fine form ; purple violet. 75c. 



De CandoUe. Currant red, tinged amaranth ; very large and very double. 75c. 



Delicatissima. Delicate fine rose ; very large, full and sweet. 50c. 



Delachii. Dark purplish crimson, shaded violet ; fine. 50c. 



Dr. Bretonneau. Rosy violet ; very large and fine ; fragrant. 50c. 



