It is surprising that so noble a flower, almost resembling the rose in brilliancy of color and 
perfection of bloom, should not be planted more. Amateurs and dealers seem to have lost sight 
of the many improved varieties introduced within the last few years. The first point is their 
hardiness; in the severest climate the plants require no other protection than that which they 
afford themselves. They thrive in almost every soil or situation, and when planted in large 
clumps on the lawn make a magnificent display of flowers and foliage. Some of the varieties 
are very fragrant. The following six varieties will, 1 am sure, prove very satisfactory. 
Price, 25 cents each. Set lot $1.35. 
ALBIFLORA. A graud old peony; pure 
white; very large and fragrant. Sometimes 
shows red streaks in the center. 
EARLY ROSE. Early pink variety; blooms 
right after the Old Red; the flowers art- 
large and in clusters. 
GOLDEN CENTRE. This is not a large 
peony, but is a very good one. Pure white, 
pale yellow center. 
HUMEI. A pink peony; very full and dou- 
ble; very large and showy; one of the 
latest in bloom. It wants to be mulched 
heavily in order to bring its flowers into 
perfection. 
LATE ROSE. Similar to Early Rose, only It 
blooms later in the season. It is a fine 
rose-scented flower. 
OFFICINALLIS RUBRA. (Old Red.) Flowers 
of a bright scarlet crimson, quite double 
and globular; very early, rare and fine. 
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W. W. Wilmore «|? Dahlia Specialist 
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