FMONY. 



are known to be about twenty species, and as many 

 varieties. It is said that the Paeonia officinalis rubra, 

 or common double red Paeony, was introduced into 

 Antwerp upwards of two centuries ago, at which time 

 it was sold at an enormous price. It has since been 

 highly esteemed in Europe and America, and is to be 

 found in all well-established gardens, exhibiting its 

 vivid crimson petals early in June. Many superb 

 species have of late years been brought from China, a 

 few of which may be noticed, with some others which 

 are in very great repute. 



Paeonia alba Chinensis, is one of the finest of the 

 herbaceous sorts. The flowers are white, tinged with 

 pink at the bottom of the petals. 



P. edulis whitliji has also white flowers, which are 

 very large and splendid. 



P. edulis fragrans, is a fine large double scarlet 

 variety, and produces flowers perfumed like the rose. 



P. Humei has beautiful large double dark blush- 

 coloured flowers. 



P. paradoxa fimbriata, produces fringed double -red 

 flowers, which are very beautiful. 



These are all hardy, and may be planted about four 

 inches deep in the garden, in October or November. 

 The flowers exhibit themselves to the best advantage 

 when planted on a bed that is elevated, and of a cir- 

 cular form. 



