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Dreer's Fragrant Peonies 



JDouBLE Herbaceous Peony 



Albert Crousse. Very large rosy-white, flecked crimson, tall 

 erect habit, free bloomer. One of the best cut flower varieties. 

 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Baroness Schroeder. Very large globular flower, flesh-white 

 passing to milk-white. A strong tall grower, very free flowering 

 and very fragrant; one of the finest Peonies grown. $1.00 each; 

 $10.00 per doz. 



Berlioz. Very large, full, globular imbricated bloom of a light 

 carmine-rose which as it matures becomes distinctly tipped 

 with silver. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Canari. Late flowering, white tinted pale pink, centre amber 

 white, changing to pure white. A large fragrant flower on long 

 stems and one of the freest bloomers. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Charlemagne. Very large double globular flowers, color 

 lilac white with a deeper salmon-pink centre; free bloomer 

 and of pleasant fragrance. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Duchesse de Nemours. An extra early cup-shaped, free- 

 flowering fragrant sulphur-white. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Edulis Superba. The famous Memorial Day Peony, it usually 

 can be depended upon to be in flower at that time in this latitude, 

 color a beautiful light clear pink with silvery reflex, large 

 fragrant flowers. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Collection of one strong root each 



Double Peonies in Mixture 



We can supply good strong roots in Double White, Double 

 Pink, Double Crimson or Double All Colors mixed, at 35 cts. each; 

 $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



The wonderfully improved Peonies introduced in 

 recent years are truly the "Queen of Spring Flowers," 

 and are well adapted for massing in beds, and particu- 

 larly valuable for planting in groups throughout the 

 perennial, or shrubbery border, where their brilliant 

 hues add attraction to all around. Their requirements 

 are so simple — a good rich, deep soil, and an open 

 sunny position; which, however, is not absolutely 

 necessary, as they thrive almost ecjually as well in a 

 partly shaded position, and a liberal supply of water 

 during their growing season being sufficient to give an 

 abundance and wealth of flowers, which rival the finest 

 Roses in coloring and fragrance, and produce during 

 their flowering season a gorgeous effect not equalled by 

 any other flower. They are perfectly hardy, requiring 

 no protection whatever, even in the most severe climate, 

 and once planted increase in beauty each year. 



An important point to observe in the planting of 

 Herbaceous Peonies is not to plant too deep. The roots 

 should be placed so that the crowns are covered with 

 two inches of soil. 



Fifteen Extra Fine 



Double 

 Herbaceous Peonies 



Felix Crousse. Its large globular flowers, solid and compactly 

 built, are of a rich brilliant dazzling ruby-red, exceptionally 

 fiery, bright and effective. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Festiva Maxima. The most popular of all the whites, a tall 

 vigorous grower and free and early bloomer; color pure white 

 flecked with crimson at centre. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



L'Indispensable. Very large full double globular flowers of a 

 soft lilac-white shading to light violet-rose towards the centre, a 

 fine late flowering variety. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Louis Van Houtte. One of the best dark varieties, a rich deep 

 crimson developing a slight sOvery tip as the flowers age. 50 

 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Meissonier. Guard petals brilliant purple red, centre deep crim- 

 son. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Mme. Calot. An early large flowering variety of an attractive 

 hydrangea-pink, centre slightly deeper with a sulphur tint in 

 the collar, very free and one of the most fragrant. 75 cts. each; 

 $7.50 per doz. 



Mme. Emile Galle. Large cup-shaped double flowers of a 

 delicate shell-pink with touches of heliotrope and lavender,, an 

 exquisitely beautiful variety. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Mons. Jules Elie. Probably the largest flowered; color pale 

 lilac rose with silvery reflex. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



of the above 15 sorts for $8.75. 



Old -Fashioned Double Red Peony 



Peony Officinalis Rubra 



This is the oldest and still one of the most popular sorts. It 

 is the earliest' to bloom, producing freely brilliant, gloving deep 

 crimson double flowers. 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 



SINGLE FLOWERING PEONIES 



Choice Mixed Sorts. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



NOTE — Bulbs, Roots or Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if remittance is made to cover postage and special packing as noted on 

 the order blank and inside of front cover of this catalogue. 



