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J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



HERBACEOUS PEONIES. 



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1 endorse with sliglit reservation the following remarks of a Peony specialist:— "Do you know the Peony— 

 the modern, improved glorious Peony, in all its wealth of perfect loveliness? If you do, you will not name 

 us heretics, for daring to call it the "Queen of Flowers" over the Rose. If you do not— if you only know 

 the old red "Piny" of childhood days with the strong pungent savor, you have missed a lot, and the soon- 

 er you learn to know the marvels that have been wrought by hybi-idization and intercrossing and have 

 in your garden the best that has resulted from these years of patient labor of others, the happier you will 

 be among your flowers. * * *, 



The Peony is independent and vigorous and takes care of itself. Once planted all is done; nothing 

 more is required beyond a liberal dressing of manure every fall, aud each succeeding year adds to 

 the size and beauty of the flowers. Consider these features: The Peony is as hardy as the oak— abso- 

 lutely free from disease of every kind— entirely free from insects and pests of any sort. No dusting, spray- 

 ing or hand picking of worms. No roots to take up each fall, as with the Dahlia. The foliage is rich and 

 glossy and a beautiful deep green color, thus rendering the plants very ornamental, even when out of 

 flower. All of the improved varieties are decidedly sweet-scented and many surpass the rose and carna- 

 tion in delicacy of fragrance. The flowers are of immense proportions, reaching, iu some instances, the large 

 size of seven inches in diameter and five or six inches in depth. The range of color, too, is so varied 

 that almost every tint of pink, red. crimson and yellow is comprised in the list. Many of the varieties 

 are as chaste, delicate and refined as the daintiest rose." 



The Peony flowers in May and June and is suitable for grounds of large or small extent, to be planted 

 singly or in groups or planted at edge of shrubbery. 



STANDARD VARIETIES DOUBLE HERBACEOUS PEONIES- 



Abel de Pujol.— Lilac rose shaded white. 

 Andrae Laurens.— Bright rose, late. Extra fine for 

 cutting. 



Arethusa.— Soft pink, large and full; long stems; 

 very fragrant. 



Brennus.— Deep crimson, appearing almost black 

 at a distance. 



Early Rose.— Outer petals pink, inner ones pinkish 

 yellow; free bloomer. Siiperior keeper and valu- 

 able for cutting. 



Elegance.— Pink, yellow and crimson intermingled. 

 Small petals like a Chrysanthemum. 



Fragrans.— Deep rose, large full and very fragrant. 



Francoise Ortegat.— Purplish crimson, extremely 

 rich and intense in color. 



Humei.— Bright lively pink, very large and full: 

 late. 



Lady Bramwell.— Soft silvery rose throughout; very 

 fragrant, superb. Perhaps the finest Peony of its 



rosy-pink; very fragrant; 



L'Esperence.— Lovely 

 early. 



Medusa.— Rosy-lilac; strong grower. 

 Model de Perfection.- Blush; perfect form. 

 Nellie Pleas.— Silvery rose and very fragrant; 

 strong grower and free bloomer. American origin. 



Ne Plus Ultra,— Shell pink edge white; a very fine 

 variety; valuable for cutting. 



Palene.— Pure snow white, large and full; free 

 bloomer. Verj- fine. 

 Phormis.— Deep purple wine; extra free bloomer. 

 Plutarch.— Light crimson; a fine variety. 

 Prince of Wales.— Soft lilac-rose, very large flow- 

 er. 



Queen Victoria (Whitieyi) ■ White with cream cen 

 ter changing to pure white: very large, free bloomer. 

 Especially valuable for cutting. 

 Rubra Triumphans.— Bright red, large and fine. 

 Susanna.— Bright rosy pink, full and fragrant, 

 class. Strong growler and fine. American origin. 



Strong roots, two to five eyes to each root, ea. 20c.; doz. $2.00; 100, $15.00. 

 Strong roots, all colors mixed, ea. 15c.; doz. $1.50; 100, $12.00. 



SPECIAL.— The following varieties can be supplied in large undivided clumps that will flower well 

 the first season, at 50c. each, $5.00 per dozen, viz; Brennus, Fragrans, Humei. Lady Bramwall, Palenc, 

 Phormis. Prince of Wales, Queen Victoria. 



