For permanent beds or borders, plant Maule's hardy bulbs or roots 



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MAULE'S FRAGRANT PEONIES 



THE NATIONAL FLOWER FOR MEMORIAL DAY 



Peonies are too well known to require description. They are perfectly hardy, will thrive in almost 

 anv location. When once planted will increase in beauty each year. 



We are now booking orders for delivery during September and October, the best time to set 

 Peonies out. Cultural directions sent with every order. 



--— ~ DUCHESS DE NEMOURS 



Guard petals white, center lemon-yellow, 

 -'/i which gradually fades to white. Very early, 



4 ' rf~ r -^fe, \~P:~ -> and an extra fine flower on long, strong stems; 



' . V I T&* " «■ v a sure bloomer. 



1 ^ 75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 



NE& EDULIS SUPERB A 



. v \\. > " Beautiful, brilliant rose-pink with silvery 



,"V ^W^V\^i" "V * ' *^^ F •-■ «*-'-'* ^ reflex. Strong, upright: very free bloomer. 



§^^ '- >©L^ ■ /.- One of the very best pinks for Memorial Day. 



75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 



FELIX CROUSSE 



One of the best reds. Large, globular 

 shaped bloom of brilliant, dazzling red with 

 ruby flamed center. 



$1.00 each; 2 for $1.75, postpaid. 



FESTIVA MAXIMA 



The most popular white. Pure white; 

 with a few center petals prominently flecked 

 crimson; outer petals sometimes faint lilac- 

 white on first opening. Early. 



75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 



MARGUERITE GERARD 



Very large bloom with broad petals; pale 

 hydrangea pink, changing to a very soft 

 fleshy-white; center petals minutely flecked 

 dark carmine. Exquisite free flowering peony 

 and rare. 



$1.00 each; 2 for $1.75, postpaid. 



MILES STANDISH 



Very compact, full, globe-shaped, rich, 

 dark crimson flowers borne freely on long 

 stems. Very showy, strong grower, mid- 

 season. 



$1.00 each; 2 for $1.75, postpaid. 



UMBELLATTA ROSEA 



Delicate rose-pink guard petals; short 

 central petals are straw-yellow with tufts of 

 whitish-pink. Strong and upright grower; 

 usually in bloom for Memorial Day. 



$1.00 each; 2 for $1.75, postpaid. 



Peony, Festiva Maxima, The Most Popular White 



Unnamed Peonies 



(In Separate Colors) 



In addition to the above named Peonies we are offering a 

 choice selection of varieties without names, in separate colors, 

 as follows: 



By maiL postpaid. Each Per 3 Doz. 



PINK SHADES $.60 $1.75 $6.00 



RRD SHADES .60 1.75 6.00 



WHITE SHADES 60 1.75 6.00 



For $2.25 



we will send, postpaid, one root each of Edulis 

 Superba, Felix Crousse and Festiva Maxima Peonies. 



For $5.50 



we will send, postpaid, one root each of the above 

 seven named gorgeous peonies. 



For $1.75 



we will send, postpaid, one root each of the above 

 three colors of unnamed Peonies. 



Mixed Peonies, All Colors 



This mixture is made from separate sorts, some varieties of 



which we have too few to catalog, and some of which we have 



not enough to offer separately. Included are all shades to be 



found in Peonies. 



50 cts. each; 2 for 90 cts.; $5.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



ORDER EARLY 



Send in your order for such bulbs and roots as we 

 list as soon as possible after receipt of this book. 

 Bulbs will be forwarded as soon as they reach us, 

 from our growers, which is usually in September. 



Peonies, Edulis Superba 



