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R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. 
FARQUHAR’S GOLD-MEDAL PAEONIES. 
The Gold Medal of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was awarded to R. & J. Pardon e & Co., for a 
Display of Ponies, June, 1913. 
SEE DUNDES! is the best month in which to plant Ponies, 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 growing season. 
use of too much fresh manure near the roots should be avoided. 
An important point to observe is not to plant too deep. The roots 
should be planted so that the eyes will be 2 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. 
Walter Faxon. 
limited quantity of this handsome variety which is con- 
We are now in a position to offer a 
sidered by many Peony experts to be one of the finest of 
the Richardson seedlings. The large blooms are of the 
“globular semi-rose type, color a uniform bright rose deep- 
ening towards the centre; fragrant and free-bloomer. 
$5.00 each. 
Baroness Schroeder. 2. Very large double globular flowers, 
blush-pink, shading to white. 
of the best. $2.00 each. 
Very vigorous, free bloomer. One 
Peony Duchess de Nemours. 
When enriching the ground the 
‘Fragrantissima. 2. 
Peony Walter Faxon. 
Couronne d’or. 3. Pure white globular flowers, with amber-yellow sta- 
mens; centre petals tipped carmine. Strong grower; fragrant. $1.50 
each; $15.00 per doz. 
Dorehester. 3. Rose type; large and compact. Pale hydrangea-pink. A 
free bloomer and fragrant. $1.50 each. 
Dr. Brettonneau. (Verdier.) 2. Medium to large, pale lilac-rose, bomb 
shape; sometimes flecked crimson. Vigorous grower, fragrant. 75 cents 
each; $7.50 per doz. ; 
Duchess de Nemours. (Calot.) 2. Medium-sized pure white bloom. Strong 
free bloomer. A fine cutting variety. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 
Duke of Wellington. 2. Large, bomb type. Guards white; centre creamy- 
yellow. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 
Eugene Verdier. 2. Large rose type; light pink, guard petals silvery- 
white. $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 
Felix Crousse. 2. 
$1.50 each. 
Festiva Maxima. 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; $7.50 per doz. 
Large globular bloom. Brilliant red and a free bloomer. 
Medium-sized globular crown. Bright cherry-red; 
fragrant. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Francois Ortegat. 2. Large semi-rose type. Dark amaranth-red.. Me- 
dium height, compact bush. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 
Six of a kind sold at a dozen rate, 
