N^ovember, 1916 
THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 
119 
A Suggestion from 
Americans Most Northerly 
Hardy Plant Gardens 
Because of our unusually rigorous climate, Mt. Desert 
Hardy Plants are of unusual vigor and vitality. Many 
of them, after a short rest, are ready again to bring forth 
flowers for adorning the home indoors during the winter. 
To pot the well matured clumps is but a shght task when 
compared with the manifold surprises in store for those 
who grow 
Astilbes (Herbaceous Spirea) 
New Arendsi Hybrids 
As window or conservatory plants, Astilbes have always 
been held in high esteem. They grow readily for any- 
body. The following new hybrids produce very large 
spikes, about 3 feet tall, with magnificent foliage and 
flowers of most charming colors. After being company 
all winter, they may be set into the garden next spring 
to grace your perennial bed year after year. 
Ceres. A beautiful light rose with branching spikes. 
Juno. Richly colored rosy violet. 
Rose Perle. White petals overlaid with a delicate 
silvery sheen. 
Silver White. Handsome foliage and graceful 
spikes of white flowers. 
Venus. A fine deep rose, tall branching spikes. 
Vesta. Very light rose. A most attractive variety. 
Price $.35 each; $3.00 per 10 
Trigging and packing done with the greatest care 
Prompt shipments guarantee early and safe arrival 
To seek and acquire all the worth-while new hardy 
plants as soon as obtainable is part of the service Mt. 
Desert Nurseries is rendering American planters. All are 
tried, some survive. The best of the surviving old and new 
friends among hardy plants are always available in the 
choicest specimens which ideal soil, care and climate com- 
bine to produce. 
Unusual Catalogue of Unusual Plants 
Sent Free for the Asking 
Printed on antique paper, with 18 full-page illustrations, you will find 
the catalogue a delightful companion for a few interesting study hours at 
your fireside. While it is a complete index to all the rooted treasures at 
Mt. Desert, it does not attempt to convey what inbred qualities the 
plants will display in your garden. On this point we are willing to abide 
by your judgment. No climate is better qualified to produce hardier 
plants. No hardy plants receive more specialized attention than those 
grown at Mt. Desert. 
A copy of our Catalogue is ready for you. May we mail it to you? 
A postcard wiU do! 
Mount Desert Nurseries 
Bar Harbor Maine 
I Extraordinary Offer of Large, Heavy | 
j Specimens, Ten to Fifteen Years Old | 
I Announcement of an unusual purchase 
Owing to the vicissitudes of the European War, the old-established and well-known | 
firm of Brochet & Son, successors to the famous Paillet Nurseries, Chatenay, France, | 
have been obliged to dispose of their entire stock of Tree Peonies, for which this firm | 
has been especially noted, winning grand prizes at all the expositions during the past | 
fifty years. | 
As it has long been my ambition to make Tree Peonies one of my leading specialties, I | 
I have taken advantage of this opportunity and purchased their | 
Entire Collection of Mother Plants 
Mother plants are the large STOCK PLANTS, which Brochet & Son used as the 
source of their supply of grafts, or cuts, for the propagation of the yoimg plants for 
general sale. They range in age from ten to fifteen years. 
This collection contains 238 varieties and upwards of 2000 specimens. I shall reserve 
one each of the 238 varieties to plant in my own specimen garden. The balance will be 
planted in the nursery and from which I will propagate young stock for sale. 
Extra heavy specimens like these have rarely been offered for sale in Europe and never 
in this country. It would be difficult to fix a value on plants of this character, but if 
they were purchaseable in Chis country, they would be worth not less than $25.00 each. 
Tree Peonies for Immediate Effects 
I am offering to those who are especially interested in obtaining specimen Tree Peonies 
for immediate effect, a portion of this stock for immediate fall delivery, at a price to 
cover the approximate cost of importation, namely; 
Large specimens, 10 years and upwards, $10.00 each 
Extra-heavy specimens at $12.50 each 
The very largest specimens at $15.00 each 
As there are only a few plants each of many of the varieties, orders will be filled strictly 
in the rotation received; therefore, in making a selection, it would be well to mention a 
second choice. 
The demand for Tree Peonies, always greater than the supply, has greatly increased 
the last few years, as people are just beginning to realize their wonderful beauty. In 
their original home in China and Japan, they are known as Hwang-Swu or “King of 
Flowers.” They bloom a month earlier than the ordinary herbaceous peony. Each 
year, instead of dying to the ground, they form a woody growth, eventually becoming a | 
bushy shrub from 5 to 6 feet high, producing their immense, strikingly beautiful blooms, | 
sometimes a foot in diameter, in great profusion. | 
There are color schemes in these Tree Peonies that are never found in the herbaceous | 
sorts, such as bright pure reds, brilliant scarlets, dark maroons, and rich wine colors, be- | 
sides the pure white with golden stamens, pale violet, delicate blush and rose shades. | 
Tree Peonies Are Perfectly Hardy Anywhere | 
The difficulty has been to obtain them, as they are usually grafted on the wild stock | 
which suckers so profusely. The ordinary gardener is not able to detect the difference | 
between the foliage of the wild stock and the grafted. These large, European-grown | 
plants are § 
All Established on Their Own Roots. This is Important | 
If you are interested, be sure when you write to ask for the special | 
list of the Brocket Tree Peonies. | 
I have, of course, the regular-sized stock, which I have been selling | 
at $2 to $5 each. These are described in my catalogue | 
“Farr’s Hardy Plant Specialties” | 
Which also describes over 500 varieties of herbaceous peonies, and an | 
especially fine collection of Lemoine’s new Hybrid Lilacs (all on their | 
oum roots), new Deutzias, Philadelphus and other hardy shrubs; in | 
fact it lists nearly everything for the hardy garden, and is illustrated | 
with many, full-page half-tones, and twelve full-page colored plates. g 
If you do not already have this book, ask for a copy — it is free on S 
request. | 
Bertrand H. Farr — Wyomissing Nurseries Co. | 
104 Garfield Avenue Wyomissing, Penna. | 
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