BABCOCK PEONY GARDENS, JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK 
RFCHARD CARVHl 
the lawn is allraclivc an. I df li.t-ht I'ul. 1 1 is lu^auiilvtl ami 
lasting-, and on acconnl of its -lelicalre fraMnincc. is valiialiU- 
as a cut flower. Tliu lieat of all t-avly dark I't-ds. $5.00. 
ROSE HERE. (1907). Prize Peony. iJark rose, solid odor, 
seed pods green, tiiiiK-d wliite. two rows KUard iicials. widf 
and narrow petals in center, a white siripe runiun.f? tlirouj^Ii 
center of petals. A hjvely and very altraclive llower. Kraii- 
rant and sweet. Mcflium early. $i,75. 
RUTH BRAND. (1^)07). Very large, compact I,<,m!) Guard 
pcla s prom.nent, enclosmg a grand hall of compact center 
petals A tini orm, soft, lavender pink, splashed with deoi.cr 
lavender. 1 all stems, hne, K'-aceful and strong-, holding hui 
a sinfflc hl.ioni. Alid.season. Very beautiful in bud. A 
splendid variety to cut. Has a delicate and pleasing frag- 
rance. Ihis llower was selected as superior to all others of 
Us color, on account of the waxy quality of the petals an<i 
the dehcnte and artistic <lislribiition of the colors The 
marked distinction claimed for this flower is thai which 
would distinguish the work of a skillful artist from the work 
of an ordinary T.ainLer using the same colors. Other flowers 
have the same colors and some ol them almost the same 
proportion of colors, but none of tlieni has the artistic blend- 
ing and delicate shading shown in this wonderful Bower. 
$2. 50* 
SISTER'S ANNIE. (]9l)7) 
a delicate sc-a-shell pink 
r,arge, semi-rose. {'.mund color 
heavily suffused witli deep rose. 
Kflge of petals tnngefl. A beautiful flov\cr of the ■lee]), flat 
t>i)e wilh stamens showing among the petals. Tall, stout 
si ems. medium si-ason. $1.00, 
WINNIFRED DOMME. (l9lo). Medium sized llower with 
tall, prominent, bomb center. Color a bright, all cme-color, 
crimson, tluard i»etals prominent, rellexed. Center comi»acii 
blossoms one to a stalk, and helii 
profuse. An annual bloomer and al- 
king our seleclions from the seedling 
plaiit all varieties of a color side by 
VN'hen in bloom this variety is so 
across the gaiden from all 
early. A s|dendi<l variety. 
dense. Dwarf habit 
rigidly erect. A'ery 
ways good. I ii m; 
beds we attempt to 
side for comparison, 
bright as 
others of 
$5.00. 
to be flistinguishable 
its seasrm. Medium 
WM. PENN. (191)7). Immen.se. compact. semi-mse type. 
Color, light rose changing to a more delicate rose at edge 
of petals. Edge of pelals notched. Plant of mcflium height, 
strong- grower, lavish bloomer. Blooms are of such gigantic 
size that the strong stems need supfiort to keep the dowers 
from the groiuid. Not wilbstanding the great size of the 
blossoms lliey are of wondrous Ijcauty. $1.00. 
Peonies 
GENERAL COLLECTION 
ADOLPHE ROSSEAU. CUcsserl and .Mccbin. 1S911). Semi- 
double: early midseasop. Very large, ilarlc. velvety red. 
with garnet hues and distinct metallic reOeN. one of the 
darkest_ tall. stilT stems, keeping \\^\] when cut. Dark foli- 
a^^e. veincfl red. Extra fine red. $2.00. 
ALBERT CROUSSE. fCronsse. IS^fV). Very fresh salmon 
Iiink, flelicnte color. Large; conipact ; Ixnnb shai'e; t'ragTant; 
erect: medium height. 1 ate. $1.00. 
ALEXANDER DUMAS, ftbierin. 1S6J), Rose, inlersi>erse.i 
with salmon chamois. Large, crown shape; pleasant fra 
grance : medium heighl. Early midscason. SOc. 
ALSACE-LORRAINE. ( Lcmofne 1906). vSemi-rosc type, late 
mid.season. Supposed to have the same parentage as T.a 
Er.ance. having the same hal)it of growth as that famous 
yanely; growth erect, upright, with the foliage standing off 
ill a marked way from the idant. Verv large imbrieatcil 
dowers in clusters. The petals arc pronouncedly iiointcl and 
the center petals arc arranged like those of a water lllv. 
The color is a rich crcaniv-white, center of the flowor deli- 
cat el v tinted, brownish- vellow. One nf the brvt and most 
highly priced of the new French varieties. $4.00. 
ALTAR CANDLES. rPteas. Vm.) The primary or guard 
petals arc a delicate pink color, which, upon opening.' dis- 
close a censor-like incense ciin that is filled with rouiuled 
pctajs resembling little waxen candles lighted as for an altar 
service, each flattened can-lie fop a verltaVile Hame color that 
appears ablate without consuming. The flowers are hovne 
in clusters of the most dainty coloring seen in Peonies, sr. 
delicate that rain and wind but refreshen them, llieir whit- 
ened flowers retaining both form and fragrance tuitd yielding 
its handful of little candles of natiu-c's own molding, it is 
still Iteautlful in death. No other so prettv as a cut flower. 
An enthusiast say.s of it: '''Verv unirine. T said when mim- 
hi oomcd if T could not keep off a root for niysrlf T would 
not sell my plant for fifty dollars." 
ANDRE LAURTES. ('rr.,iisse. ISSp") l^jsr type; very late. 
Vci-y dense compact globular Iditom of Hie largest si:?e. 
Color dark tyrian-rose or solfcrlno-red slviding deeper in tlie 
center -with red reflex: guards same color, occasionally 
splaslied wilh grpcn. centei- niotiU-d wiili white, 75c. 
AUGUSTE MIELLEZ. Laree blooms In cluslers, clear lilac 
and purple, centre chamois and lilac, verv strong grower, 
extra. 
AUGUSTIN D'HOUR. rCalot. 186/). Dark, brilliant solfer- 
ino red, silvery rellex. Medium to large, bomb shape; shou'y 
fdoom : nu-iliuiri height. Midscason. ( Similar in color to 
Felix Crousse"). 75c. 
AUGUST VILLAUME. (Crousse, 1895.) An extra lar^e 
flower of inagnificent form, very conijiact. globular, rose 
tvpc. Uniform color thrmighont, a deep rich violet rose, 
Fragraut. One of the very best flowers when the year is 
favorable to it. Took first prize in its class at American 
Peony Show at Cleveland. Ohio, 191 S. T jatc- ^^erv gooil. 
$1.00. ■ 
AURORE. messert, \^iU\. Pale lilac, white, lighter culhir. 
sllghtlv flecked with crimson. Lar^n', llai, ln,.se; nirdinm 
height. $2.00. 
AVALANCHE. (Crousse. 1886). Creamy white, slightly 
flecked with carmine, Large, comf-act. cicwn ly])e ; frag- 
rant; strong growth. Midscason. 75c. 
AVIATEUR RAYMOND. (Dessert. l^lS.) Large, beantiinl 
flower. N'ery bright chei'ry red. shaded L:.irn'.'t and brllliaiU 
amaranth. Showy. Kach $8.00. 
BEAUTY'S MASK. (Kolhs. LJll4). Late crown type. Large 
to \-ery large. _ .A. comjiact llower. bhush whit-" 'tinted lilnc. 
Guards clear lilac, Odlar lighter than guards mid mi \ed 
with creamy pctaloids. Fragrant. Kxlra line $3.00. 
BELLE DOUAISIENNE. fCalot. LS61 i. Laryc glnbular 
coiupacL rosi- ivpe: color lu'ilraiigca pink: llecki'd crimson. 
$1.00, 
BER ANGER. ( Dessert. 1895 L Form of bloom. Hat : Imbri- 
cated and compact, (^^lor clear vioIet-rose. Extra. $1.00. 
BARONESS SCHROEDER. fKclw.iy.) Plume shaped flower 
with irregularly shaped petals, sometimes fringed- flp^^ns 
delicate blush, changing soon to ptn*e white. Strong grower 
and free bloomer. Delicate o d o r, 1^ c ga i d c d as cn i e of t h e 
world's best peonies. $1.50. 
BELLE MAUVE. (■Lemoine. Wi) large coinpaet 
bloom; color delicate lilac-rosc, tipped silver; fragrant. $4.00. 
BESSIE McGILLE, (TerryL Seml-d.nilde ; incurved pelals 
like a water lilv ; outer petals rose and white; center petals 
nearly pure white with golden stamens. Very attractive. 
Extra good bloomer, in cluster. Three to eight blooms open 
at once on each sfiike. $3.00. 
BOULE DE NEIGE. (Calot. L^rO). Very large senti-rosc 
type. Milk while centei' prominently flecked crimson. .Free 
bloomer. Early midscason. Like M. Dupont but earlier. 
75c. 
CAMILLE CALOT. Fine bright rose mixed with little petals 
salmoned pink. 7Sc. 
