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This noble flower rivals the rose 
in brilliancy of color and profusion of 
bloom. It is scarcely surpassed by the 
rhododendron in stateliness of growth. 
There has been a great revival of 
interest in the Peony during the past 
three years, yet many of our finest gar- 
dens, perfect in other respects, are 
singularly lacking in specimens of the 
newest kinds. 
One of the Peony's strongest 
points is its hardiness. In the severest 
climates the plants require no other 
protection than that which they afford 
themselves. Vigorous habit, health, 
growth and freedom from all diseases 
and insects are other features which add 
to the popularity of the Peony. 
Once planted, all is done; each 
succeeding year will add to the size and 
beauty of the Peonies. The foliage is 
rich and glossy, of beautiful dark green, 
rendering the plants handsome even 
when out of flower. The newer varieties 
produce very large and handsome, regu- 
larly formed, cupped blooms, resem- 
bling large roses. No other flower is so 
well adapted for large and showy 
bouquets. 
The Peony may be planted singly 
on the lawn or in borders. Where the grounds are extensive, a large bed will make a grand show, 
surpassing the glories of a bed of rhododendrons. The Peony has been rightly termed "the flower 
for the millions." It blooms early in June. Our selection of varieties has been made with great care 
and includes the best and most distinct kinds. 
PEONY PURITE 
Agida. Semi-double, dark red, rich, glowing. 
Alba lutea. White, with yellow center; very 
large and fine. 
Alba plena (Mutabilis). Double white, 
tinged with pink; blooms early. 
Alexander Dumas. Bright rose; large, fine. 
Belle of France. Pink; large, of good form. 
Bicolor. Pink rosette; foliage very attractive. 
Chrysanthemumiflora. White, with yellow 
center; the nearest yellow variety. 
Decaisne. Purple-violet, of a beautiful shade. 
Elegans. Pink; large and full; extra choice. 
Emperor William. Dark purplish red; very 
large; vigorous grower. 
Faust. Bluish white; large;veryfull; fragrant. 
Festiva. White, with marks of carmine in the 
center; globular, beautiful and sweet. 
Festiva maxima. Snow-white; flowers very 
large, borne in clusters; fragrance very fine. 
Fringe Leaf. Double; bright scarlet; foliage 
finely cut; the earliest to bloom. 
Fulgida. Crimson; profuse-flowering; good 
foliage; very fine. 
Humea alba. Dark pink, with sharp- 
toothed salmon in center; distinct. 
Incarnata. Pure white; good-sized; early; 
attractive foliage. 
Lilacina. Lilac-rose; holds its color well; a 
fine late variety. 
Lilacina superba. Light lilac; medium 
petals; flowers full and fine. 
Louis van Houttei. Delicate crimson; very 
compact; a showy variety. 
Madam Furtado. Deep rose, tinted with 
lilac; very early. 
Purite. Large; white; good form and habit. 
Rosacea splendida. Very light pink, with 
narrow yellowish white petals in center. 
Rosea. Double crimson, changing to rose. 
Rubra. Semi-double; dark purple-crimson. 
Triomphe du Nord. Violet-rose, shaded 
with lilac; fine color and a beautiful kind. 
