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ELLWANGER & BARRY S CATALOGUE OF 



Other Plants for Fall Plantin 



HERBACEOUS PAEONIES. 



Can best be planted in 



the Rhododendron ! 



the autumn. Ihe plant for the million! Best substitute for 



It is surprising that so noble a flower should be so neglected. The first point in its favor is 

 hardiness. In the severest climates 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. Each succeeding year adds to their 

 size and beauty. The foliage is rich and glossy, and of a beautiful deep green color, thus render- 

 ing the plants very ornamental even when out of flower. No other flower is so well adapted for 

 large showy bouquets. The Pteony may be planted either singly on the lawn or in borders. 

 When the lawn is extensive a large bed makes a grand show. They blossom through June. 



"The value of the Paeonia for the adornment of the garden is unquestioned: its bold, spreading mass of 

 leafage, its massive flowers and rich color render it especially useful for the production of distinct effects in gar- 

 den scenery. It also posseses a high degree of utility for the embellishment of indoor apartments, particularly 

 on festive occasions, as they can be employed to great advantage either alone or in association with groups 

 of plants. 



The Paeonia is regarded without a rival among herbaceous perennials for borders, and those who have large 

 gardens should als ~> remember that in bold masses on the gra«s and in clumps alongside woodland walks,they appear 

 to great advantage, the flowers being especially effective when they have a background of dark-leaved shrubs. 



The Paeonia is an old garden favorite, but of late years the hybridist has been busily at work raising new 

 varieties, and as a result we have a great diversity in form and color of the handsome flowers which contribute 

 materially to the attraction of the flower garden in June.'" — Gardener's Magazine, June 25, 1892. 



We have a superb collection, including the most distinct varieties. Price, 50 cents each; collection 



of 12 varieties as follows, for $4.00. 



A BED OF CHINESE P.EONIES. 



Ambroise Verschaffelt— Purplish crimson ; one of the finest. 

 Baron James Rothschild— Rose salmon ; good. 

 Charles Verdier— Lilac rose ; superb. 

 Delacbii — Dark purplish crimson ; fine. 

 Edulis — Violet rose ; very full and sweet. 



