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R. & J. farquhar company, Boston. 



THE ARISTOCRATS OF THE P/EONIES. 



EIGHT MAGNIFICENT NEW VARIETIES. 



THE results achieved by years of labor and crossing with the very 

 finest Peeonies then in existence by the late Mr. James Farquhar. 

 In these new varieties there can be traced the finest strains of the 

 French and Richardson tjiDes. 



These varieties are of the highest quality, large size, strong, erect 

 habit and are all more or less scented. Distinguished by their fine 

 form and coloring. They have been highly commented upon by ex- 

 perts who have seen them, and who claim that they will rank with 

 the very choicest varieties that as yet have been introduced. 



We were awarded a Silver Medal by the Massachusetts Horticultur- 

 al Society for our fine collection. Also first Prize for the finest and 

 largest Pseony in the Show (one of our seedlings). 



As our stock of these varieties is limited, orders will be filled strictly 

 in rotation. 



Peeony Agnes Keog-h 



Agnes Keogh. Large, double flat compact rose type, of fine 



clear silvery old-rose pink. SIO.OO each. 

 Albert, King of the Belgians. Verj' large, double compact 



rose type, of brilliant deep pink. S2.50 each. 

 Dedham. Monstrous, double, flat rose type. This is the largest 



fine type of Pseony we have yet seen; color a fine shade of 



deep pink. S15.00 each 

 Elizabeth, Queen of the Belgians. Large, double, compact 



rose tj-pe, sweetly scented: carries clusters of three and four 



large flowers, of a lighter shade than Albert, King of the Bel- 

 gians. S2.50 each. 

 Festiva Maxima Rosea. A verj' large rose type of Festiva 



Maxima. It is a beautiful shade of clear light pink with centre 



petals tipped carmine. SIO.OO each. 

 Mrs. William Metcalfe. Verj' large, full, double rose tjije, 



deep rose pink; shaded magenta pink. S2.50 each. 

 Massachusetts. Very large, fine full double rose tj^pe; deep 



pink, slightly shading to rose pink. SIO.OO each. 

 Pink Beauty. Large, full, double rose tjTJe of a lavender-pink 



color. S15.00 each. 



FARQUHAR'S GOLD-MEDAL P/EONIES. 



The Gold Medal of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was awarded to R. & J. Farquhar Company for a 

 Display of Paeonies, June, 1913. 



CEPTEMBER is the best month in which to plant Paeonies, as they then make a root growth before Winter and bloom next Spring, thereby gaining a 

 whole year, as Spring plantings will not flower until a year later. 



They require a good rich, deep soil and an abundant supply of water during the groT^ing season. When enriching the ground the use of too much 

 fresh manure near the roots should be avoided. An important point to obser^^e is not to plant too deep. The roots should be planted so that the eyes will 

 bei2 to 3 inches below the surface. Too deep planting is a frequent cause for shy flowering. 



The figure following the name indicates the relative time of flowering. 



Baroness Schroeder. 2. Very large double globular flowers, blush-pink, 

 shading to white. Very vigorous, free bloomer. One of the best. S2.00 

 each. 



Couronne d*or. .3. Pure white globular flowers, with amber-yellow sta- 

 mens; centre petals tipped carmine. Strong grower; fragrant. SI. 50 

 each; S15.00 per doz. 



Dorchester. 3. Rose type; large and compact. Pale hydrangea-pink. 

 A free bloomer and fragrant. SI. 50 each. 



Dr. Brettonneau. {Verdier.) 2. Medium to large, pale Lilac-rose, bomb 

 shape; sometimes flecked crimson. Vigorous grower, fragrant. 75 cents 

 each; 87.50 per doz. 



Duchess de Nemours. {Calot.) 2. Medium-sized pure white bloom. 



Strong free bloomer. A fine cutting variety. 75 cts. each; S7.50 per doz. 

 Duke of Wellington. 2. Large, bomb tj-pe. Guards white; centre 



creamy-yellow. 75 cts. each; S7. 50 per doz. 

 Eugene Verdier. 2. Large rose type; light pink, guard petals silver5-- 



white. S1.50 each; S15.00 per doz. 



Felix Crousse. 2. Large globular bloom. Brilliant red and a free 

 bloomer. SI. 50 each. 



Festiva Maximal 1. Very large, full rose type, pure white centre, petals 

 tipped with bright crimson. The most popular white variety for cut flow- 

 ers. 75 cts. each; S7. 50 per doz. 



Six of a kind sold at a dozen rate 



