CROMWELL GARDENS, CROMWELL, CONN. 



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P^ONIA. Peony 



This magnificent garden suhject, tbe Queni nf Spiiim I'lowers," 

 is of extremclj' simple eulture and a group or l-ed once planted may 

 be consiilered as permanent. Peonies arc- alisolutel>- liard>- and in good 

 soil improve from year to y<>ar. They do best w lii'n planted in rich soil 

 and an open location. In planting, the erown should i)e (luilc near the 

 surface, not more than an inch or two of covering being required. Deep 

 planting is usualiv the cau.se of Peonies not flowering. We offer only 

 the most desn-able varieties. 



luve rose, shading to white. 

 I.].' and rare variety; one of the finest 



very bright red. One of 



Achille. Beautiful, s. 

 Couronne d'Or. A 



late-Howering whites. 7."ie. each. 

 Felix Crousse. Largt', ball-shapied 



the finest varieties. 75c. each. 

 Festiva maxima. Immense flowers, pure white, shading creamy 



white, si^lashcd or flaked carmine. Undoubtedly the finest early- 

 flowering Peony. 50c. each. 

 Humei. Large and compact; beautiful rose pink; late flowering. 

 Louis Van Houtte. Bright crimson maroon; large flower. 

 Marie Lemoine. A late-flowering, ivory white, occasionall}' showing 



carmine tracings on the petal edges. Enormous flowers are borne 



on heavy, erect stems, standing well above the foliage. Excellent 



Peony in everj' respect. 75c. 

 Queen Victoria. Large, full, compact bloom, with broad guard petals, 



opening flesh white to pure white. Early. 



25c. each, $2.50 per doz., $18.00 per 100, except where other- 

 wise noted. 



PiEONIA OFFICINALIS 



This old-fashioned tj-pe is desirable on account of its earl\--flowering, coming into bloom some twn \\i 

 varieties. The flowers are large, full, very fragrant, and decidedly attractive in the garden or old-fashion 

 Alba. Blush white. Rosea. Soft, bright rose. Rubra. Deep, darl 



30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 



Festiva maxima 



■ks before the above 

 d border. 

 Crimson. 



PENTSTEMON. Beard Tongue 



Graceful and show\- jiercnnials for the 

 border or rockerj-. 



Barbatus Torreyi. Tall spikes of brilliant 

 scarlet flowers. A charming and effect- 

 ive border plant. 



Digitalis. Large spikes of pure white 

 flowers; throat spotted. Two to three 

 feet. June to July. 



Gloxinioides. "Sensation." Large spikes 

 of Gloxinia-like flowers in a charming 

 as.sortment of bright colors, including 

 rosy cherry, crimson, purple, lilac, etc., 

 and blooming from early Summer until 

 frost. This strain is excellent for bed- 

 ding purposes and most useful for re- 

 placing early-flowering perennials, such 

 as Sweet William, ( 'anterbury Bells, etc. 

 We can supply i)lants diu'ing the entire 

 season. 



Heterophyllus. Beautiful azure blue; 

 dwarf habit. 



15c. each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 

 100. 



PHALARIS. Variegated 

 Ribbon Grass 



Arundinacea variegata. Clean, varie- 

 gated foliage; excellent for bordering. 

 One and one-half to two feet. 



Pentstemon heterophyllus 



15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



