J.T.LOVETT, LITTLE JILVEP._,N.J. 



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HERBACEOUS PEONIES. 



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

 quired beyond a liberal dressing of manure every fall, and each succeeding year adds to the size and beauty of the 

 flowers. Consider these features: The Peony is as hardy as the oak — absolutely free from disease of every kind — 

 entirely free from insects and pests of any sort. No dusting, spraying 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 carnation in delicacy of fragrance. The flowers are of immense proportions, reachmg, in 

 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. 



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



EARLY ROSE — Outer petals pink, inner ones pinkish 

 yellow ; free bloomer. Superior keeper and valuable. 



ELEGANCE — Pink, yellow and crimson intermingled. 

 Small petals like a Chrysanthemum. 



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



FRANCOISE ORTEGAT— Purplish crimson, extreme- 

 ly rich and intense in color. 



HUMEI — Bright, lively pink, very large and full; late. 



LADY BRAMWELL — Soft, silvery rose throughout; 

 very fragrant, superb. 



L'ESPERENCE— Lovely, rose-pink; very fragrant. 



MEDUSA — Rosy lilac; strong grower. 



Strong roots, two to five eyes to each root, each, 25c; doz., $2.50 

 Strong roots, all colors mixed, each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00 



MODEL DE PERFECTION— Blush; perfect form. 

 NELLIE PLEAS — Silvery rose and very fragrant; 



strong grower and free bloomer. American origm. 



NE PLUS ULTRA— Shell pink edged white; a very 

 fine variety ; valuable for cutting. 



PALENE — Pure snow white, large and full. 

 PHORMIS — Deep purple wine; extra free bloomer. 

 PLUTARCH — Light crimson; fine variety. 

 PRINCE OF WALES— Soft, lilac-rose, very large 

 flower; a superb variety. 



QUEEN VICTORIA— aWhitleyi). White with cream 

 center changing to pure white ; very large, free bloomer. 

 RUBRA TRIUMPHANS— Bright red, large and fine. 

 SUSANNA — Bright rosy-pink, full and fragrant. Strong 

 grower and fine. American origin. 



100, $15.00. 



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