J. W. Adams & Co. 26 Plants and Bulbs— Pasonies 
Plowermg Pips $ 25 | i 50 
Strong Clumps 15 to 25 pips each, 40 ots. each 3 50 25 00 
Poppy Orientale. Nothing can equal these in gorgeous effect, whether 
planted singly or in masses, their large flowers, rich, brilliant colors and 
freedom of bloom render them conspicuous in any position. We offer 
them in mixed colors. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 
P.^ONIES 
Herbaceous. For the past few years the P;eony has seemingly taken new 
life, and is now receiving attention, both in this country and Europe, 
which it richly deserves. Beyond question, by their grand and gorgeous 
flowers, they are among the most showy of decorative plants. Not only 
are they large and splendid in color, but most of the varieties are as sweet- 
scented as the rose. They are quite hardy and are of the easiest culture. 
We have, at great expense, brought together one of the largest collections 
in the country. Strong roots, all different named sorts, $3 per dozen. 
Fragrans. Rose color, large, full and sweet-scented. 
Hiimei. Immense double pink flowers; late blooming. 25c. each, $2.50 
per doz. Ex. strong clumps, 50c. each, $5 per doz. 
Officinalis. Old-fashioned double dark red of the garden. 
Pottsii. Glowing carmine crimson. Yellow anthers. 
Rosea. Superb bright rose, center of flower shell pink. 
Whitleii. Pure white ; double. One of the best. 
In addition to the above-named P.eonies, we offer 25 new varieties, of all shades 
of colors, from pure white, pink, rose, red and crimson, to purple ; some of which 
wilt be sent in our collection of 12 plants for $3. Ready in September. 
Double Mixed Varieties. This collection includes several older varieties; 
pink, white and crimson. 25c. each, ?2.50 per dozen. 
TenuifoUa £1. pi. The foliage is finely divided into fern-like leaves ; flow 
ers medium, double, brilliant dark red. Quite hardy; easily grown but 
■very rare. $1 each. 
NEW AND VERY CHOICE P.S:ONIES 
"Many P;eonies do not flower " says a distinguished English grower, " because 
they are simply seedlings and of littk value.'' The followhig 30 varieties have 
been selected, for their beauty, fragrance and free flowering habits. (EP°°Our cus- 
tomers should direct us 
To Enter Thrir Okdek Now for delivery next Autumn. Price, except as mark- 
ed, 50 cts. each. 
12 varieties for $s. 00. The entire collection of 30 varieties for $12. • 
Alexandria. Lilac-rose, extra . 
Ambrose Verschaffelt. Rich satin crimson ; rose scented. 
Canarie. white, tinted sulphur ; exceptionally free blooming. $1. 
Chas. Toche. Clear purple with carmine reflex. 
Chiron, Rosy amaranth. 
Cordalle Matthieu. Glittering crimson-rase. 
Cjrtherie. White; extra. 
Daubenton. Large, anemone-formed flowers ; rosy-lilac bordered white. 
Delachie. Crimson. 
Duchess de Modena. Rose ; fragrant ; very fine. $1. 
Edvrard Simmons. Rosy-crimson. 
Etandaid du Grand Homme. Brilliant amaranth ; very large and fine. 
niustratioD. Lively rose. 
Jules Calot. Rosy-carmine, 
Lady Leonora Bramvirall. Silvery rose ; free bloomer. 
L'Elegante. Pink, center shaded to blush ; rose scented. 75 cts. 
