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Bg>HARDY, PRODUCTIVE F^RUITS, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS. ETC; 
PAEONIES 
are the 
noblest 
and most 
beautiful 
of 
hardy 
plants, 
outclassing 
the 
Rose 
in many 
respects. 
Pcstiva AVaxima. 
PAEONIES, Herbaceous. 
Few hardy herbaceous plants are so suited to any position in garden or 
ground as the Paeony. The gorgeous <iisplay of flowers in their season is 
very eftective, and the dark green foliage at all times is attractive. What 
better frontage for shrubberies or. in fact, for any large plantation, than 
Paeonies. They are also well suited to massing in beds by themselves. 
Give the borders or beds a deep and thorough spading; yes. trench the 
ground, working in a liberal supply of the best decom|X).sed manure, and 
again a top-dressing of the same in the spring. Avoid planting too deep; 
an inch or so of soil over the bud is sufficient. Don't exjject too much of 
them the first year. They are a little slow in their growth, but after a 
couple of sea-sons, if they have been well cared for, you will have no reason 
for regretting the extra pains in setting. 
For years we have been working to get our stock complete, knowing the 
growing demand for this beautiful flower, also knowing that in no shrub or 
plant has the improvement been so universal as in the Paeony, Planters 
demanded something better and were willing to pay the price, so today we 
offer the best collection, comprising the latest introductions from Kelways. 
Colot and many others who are .specialists, and have devoted their life to 
its improvement. 
By carefully selecting one can secure any color tint or shade desirable; 
these grouped in beds or clumps harmonizing with *)ther surroundings will 
produce beautiful effects. We recommend as the l>est such varieties a.s 
Agnes Mary Kelway, Berlioz. (?.\Tithea. Dorchester. Emily Lemoine. Fe.s- 
tiva Maxima, Golden Harvest, Grandiflora Alba. Jeanne d'Arc, Louis Van 
Houtti, Lady Beresford, Magnifica, Marie I^moine, Purpurea Suiwrba. 
The Bride. You should include at least a portion in your orcler. 
All the varieties we list are good, but there is no language to describe the 
glorious beauty of the finer and newer varieties. They actually surpass the 
finest roses in size, form and coloring, Paeonlcs can be planted any time 
during the fall or spring. 
Qnoniol fi^rt^•n At prices given on single plants, by mail, postpaid. 
OpcClal XiUlC. By dozen and 100. by express or freight, at purchaser's 
expense. 
Plants quoted at 25c. each. $2.50 doz. 
' 35c. 3.50 
" 50c. " 5.00 " 
" 60c. 6.00 " 
' 75c. " 7.50 " 
Note. 
Rubra Superba. 
We have a fine selection of Paeonies that became mixed, some of 
the most expensive sorts,, we will sell at each 25c., doz. $2.50, 
100 $15.00. Order these as mixed; we caimot tell colors. 
Arlllllpfl large bloom, healthy grower, profuse bloomer. Opens 
AUi-LLLICa. light flesh colored pink, finishing blush white, with an 
occasional creamy spot. An excellent variety for all purposes. Each 30c. 
A cm AC M«J-r\r 'K'pUxt-QV Guard petals of light rose. yelloW 
Agnes XUary JS^eiWay. uetaloids, with rose tuft. Each 75c. 
Andre Lawries. A fine late flowering deep red. Each 30c. 
Baron Rothschild, 'e^ach' 3^ 
Berlioz. Currant red. dwarf and compact. Each 50c. 
Canary. Large cream, yellow. Each 30c. 
Carnile Calot. Pinkish white. Each 30c. 
Cynthea. Large flowering white. Each SOc. 
Tiplirnficcitna Fine, large, very full convex bloom of very clear 
^CUL^O-tiODllXIa.. delicate pink, shading light at center: a vigorous, 
healthy grower, very fragrant and a great cut-flower variety. Each 30c. 
Dorchester. Beautiful salmon flesh color, free bloomer. Each $1.00. 
"niirVlAcco Ho 'Mom/Mife ^^'V cup-shaped bloom; sulphur- 
JJUCneSSe ae iiemOUrS. white, with greenish reflex, fading to 
pure wliite, Kxcept ioimlly pretty in the bud. Late, and one of the best of 
the wiiite sorts. Each 75c. 
'ni>lrA nf WpllltlcrfnTI ^^•"y well-formed sulphur-white 
l^UKC Ol WeUmgLOn. bloom; habit ideal; stems very firm 
and long; strong grower; very fragrant. The true variety is scarce, as 
several inferior .sorts have been offered under this name. Each 40c. 
TT/^itlio Gtin^if'ko Verv large flower of perfect shape; beautiful 
i!^UUUb OUperoa. brilliant tinted violet, mixed with whitish 
lignlcs; silver reflex. Each SOc. 
Emily Lemoine. Js^""^ 
"Pac+iTro ^ Rood white, much like Festiva 
r CbllVa. Maxima, but later. Each 40c. 
Delicatissima. 
Qrandiflora Alba. 
(ioldcn Harvest. 
