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AUTUMN GLORY. An immense flower of the true peony flowered type. 
The color is hard to describe; distinct shade of bronzy cinnamon, bur- 
nished with terra-cotta. Some of the flowers have a broad stripe of ridti 
amber color, running the .full length oif each petal. Strong robust grower 
with less foliage than usual; very long, graceful stems and a free and 
constant bloomer. Tubers $2.50, Plants' $1.50. 
BILLIONAIRE. One oif the largest in this class. Color is beautiful shade 
of old' gold. Unexcelled for exhibition. Tubers $2.00. Plants $1.00. 
BLACK BEAUTY. Dark dahlias are scarce and there is always a demand for 
them,- We were so delighted when we saw this peony that we immediately 
added it to our collection. It is the biggest and 'blackest peony we have 
ever s'een. The stetaiis are long and stiff and the flowers immense. There 
is nothing like it and' it well deserves its name. $1.00. 
BLUE BIRD. Quite an exceptional color of the deepest tone of mauve or 
lilac, whidh in certain lights- has a bluish sheen. A simply huge blossom 
held on stems long and as stiff as bamboo. The bushes are always laden 
with blooms; one of the most striking dahlias in the garden. We do 
not know of any dahlia o»f just this coloring. Everybody who wias 
fortunate enough to grow it last season overwhelmed us with compliments. 
Tubers $1.50. Plants $1.00. 
CARDINAL MERCIER. "1920 introduction of Geo. L. Stillman." Color a 
deep fleslh pink with light veins of canary shooting up from the base of the 
petals in the center. Then there appears a glistening silvery sheen of 
the white-fle^h peach. The curly formation of the florets of this beautiful 
flower is indeed' remarkable. Tubers $3.00. Plants $1.50. 
CHANSON. Siplendid big d'eep flower of a pecular Mac coloring which has 
a strong blue shading. Strong stem which makes it most useful for cutting. 
Tubers $2.50. Plants $1.50, 
CITY OF PORTLAND. One of the 'best Novelties ever introduced. Color 
a clear, deep rich yellow. It has every igoodj quality. Immense flowers 
that are graceful and artistic, held upright on long, strong stems that 
show Ithem to full view; also an ideal cut flower. Tubers $2.00. Plants 
$1.00. 
DREAMLIGHT. Exquisite old rose shading to gold at the center. Flower 
is very large and well formed and carried on a stiff stem. Early and free. 
Tubers $3.00. Plants $1.50. 
EDITH CAVELL. An enormous flower of old gold shaded to reddish bronze. 
Very long, stiff stems. Tubers $1.50. Plants $1.00. 
ELIZABETH BOSTON. The best and largest peony of its coloring. Enor- 
mous blooms of deep crimson, shading to old gold at the tips. The center 
is surrounded with tiny, curling petals. Stems' are exceedingly long and 
•cane-like. Tall grower and very floriferous. Tubers $3.00. Plants $1.50. 
FANTASTIQUE. New "Orchid Type!' Peony. Deep wine crimson, tipped 
and .bordered white. Large flower, curled and twisted petals 1 having the 
appearance of a variety of orchid. Long, strong stems: Recommended 
A. D. S. Certificate of Merit. $1.00. 
GOLIATH. English Novelty. Bright scarlet blooms on long, strong, erect 
stems. Very large flowers the shape of Cream King. $1.00. 
