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Rubella Plena—Clear violet red; flowers large; very double. $1.00. 
Viilosa—(Japanese). Light purple in Sud, white when open ; two weeks later than the others. $1.00. 
Our GENERAL CoLiLEcTIoN oF Lizacs comprises upwards of 80 varieties. For description and prices, see general 
catalogue. 
HERBACEOUS PAEONIES. 
Can best be planted inthe autumn. The plant for the million! Best substitute Sor the Rhododendron ! 
It is surprising that so noble a flower should be so neglected. The first point in its favor is hardiness. Inthe 
severest climates the plants require no other protection than that which they afford themse.ves. 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 rendering the plants very ornamental even when out of flower. No other flower is SO well adapted 
for large showy bouquets. The Peony 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. 
NEW LILAC—LUDWIG SPA5TH. 
“« The value of the Pzonia 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 garden scenery. It also possesses a high dexree of utility~ 
for the embellishment of indoor apartments, particularly on festive occasions, as they can be employed to great advantage either alone orin 
association with groups of plants. 
The Peonia is regarded without a rival among herbaceous perennials for borders, and those who haye large gardens should also remem- 
berthatin bold masses on the grass 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 Pezoniais 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, Fune 25, 1892. 
We have a superb collection, including the most distinct varieties. Price 50 cezts each ; collection of 72 varieties 
as follows, /or $4.00. 
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass., 4frte 3, ‘03. 
The shrubs arrived in good condition and are in every way Satisfactory. Yours truly, 155.905 &, 
MT. KISCO, N. Y., 4frzl 29 
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The vines and plants have come safely to hand and are very satisfactory. Vi 
