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Paeonies. The perfectness of form and exquisite coloring of these plants are a justification for'their use in every garden. 



Paeonies 



These old-time favorites are being planted more than ever before. They are admired in open 

 borders, beds along walks and drives; well suited to intermingle among either shrubs or perennials. 

 Their great flowers are perfectly formed, and some are fragrant and as delicately colored as a rose. 

 Pseonies grow best in rich, deep soils, and sunny positions. They flower showingly at the close of 

 May and in June. 



Candidissima. An anemone-shaped flower of 

 a creamy white color. 35 cents each, $3.00 per 10. 



Gytheree. Guard petals very pale pink, center 

 creamy white, flaked with carmine. 75 cents each, 

 $6.00 per 10. 



Duke of Wellington. Large white flowers with 

 sulphur-yellow center; perfectly formed flowers; 

 fragrant. 50 cents each, $4.00 per 10. 



Festiva Maxima. One of the most popular 

 varieties. The few spots of carmine in the center 

 of the perfect white bloom present a striking con- 

 trast and make this a handsome flower. 50 cents 

 each, $4.00 per 10, $35.00 per 100. 



Gigantea. The flowers are very large' and perfect 

 in shape. The color is coral-red and makes a very 

 striking eff^ect on the lawn; also splendidly suited 

 for house decoration as cut flowers. It blooms 

 late, which makes it of additional value for ex- 

 tending the season. $1.00 each, $8.50 per 10, 

 $75.00 per 100. 



Grandiflora rosea. Light rose; free flowering. 

 35 cents each, $3.00 per 10. 



Grandiflora Superba. Pinkish white flowers. 

 Large, full. 35 cents each, $3.00 per 10, 



Humei. Large double flowers of perfect form. 

 The color is cherry carmine. A beautiful flower. 

 75 cents each, $6.00 per 10, $50.00 per 100. 



La Superba. Large pink guard petals, center a 

 suffusion of pink and white. 50 cents each, $4.00 

 per 10, $35.00 per 100. 



Mons Jules Elie. Fresh pink, full globular 

 flower, with darker guard petals. $1.00 each, 

 $8.50 per 10, $75.00 per 100. 



Queen Victoria. A faultless bloom of ivory 

 white, with a few of the petaloides tipped rosy lilac. 

 75 cents each, $6.00 per 10, $50.00 per 100. 



Paeonia Officinalis 



This type flowers a little earlier than the above 

 varieties. 



Officinalis alba. Blush white. 35 cents each, 

 $3.00 per 10, $25.00 per 100. 



Officinalis rosea. Bright rose. 35 cents each, 

 $3.00 per 10. 



Officinalis rubra. Rich crimson. 35 cents 

 each, $3.00 per 10, $25.00 per 100. 



Paeonia Moutan. Japanese Tree P^ony. 

 These are dwarf shrubs that flower earlier than the 

 herbaceous varieties. The flowers are large and 

 beautiful. We offer strong plants in shades of 

 crimson, [)ink and white. Price, $1.00 each; $9.00 

 per 10. 



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For Autumn flowers plant Chrysanthemums. See page 8i 



