noblest and most Beautiful of 1)ardy Tlowers. 
T is to be regretted that so beautiful a flower as the paeonia, almost 
^ equaling the rose in brilliancy of color and perfection of bloom, 
^ should be so much neglected. 
One of the chief points in favor of the pseonia is its hardiness. In the. 
severest climate the plants require no protection. Their vigorous habit, 
healthy growth, freedom from disease and insects are in favor of their culti- 
vation. When the pseonia is once planted, all that is necessary has been 
done ; they require no further care, and each succeeding year adds to their 
size and beauty. The foliage is rich and glossy, and of a beautiful deep 
green color, thus making the plants highly ornamental even when they are 
not in flower. The paeonia can be planted either singly, on the lawn, or it 
can be used to excellent advantage to plant as a border line, between lots. 
A large bed makes a most magnificent appearance. The pseonia is the 
flower for the many, and a selection of sorts will give continuous bloom from 
May to July, and in every shade of color from pure white to dark purplish 
crimson. These lovely flowers are indispensable in every garden. They 
not only combine stateliness of growth with gorgeous coloring, but in mam- 
the huge blossoms possess the delicious fragrance of a tea rose. 
We have a fine assortment comprising all the improved varieties, both 
single and double. 
7ttinQe-Leaf Paeonia 
[PyEONIA TENUII-'OIJA). 
A strikingly beautiful variety with delicate fern-like foliage and double 
scarlet-crimson flowers ; very brilliant and satiny. Perfectly hardy. 
