G. C. WATSON, PHILADELPHIA. TRADE LIST, SPRING, 1903. 
A Few Specialties in 
hardy Plants 
WATSON’S PEONY PROPOSITION: 
Every florist ought to have plenty of Peonies, 
They arc the most popular hardy plants of the 
day and we are only beginning to realize their 
possibilities. A splendid investment either for 
the cut blooms or for decorative work. 
SPECIAL OFFER No. 1 
Equal parts each of the following live choice 
varieties @ $10.00 per too; $95.00 per 1000 
(25 @ 100; 250 (11} 1000 rate). 
1 Fragrans. Pink; very sweet. 
2 Lady Bram well. Silvery rose ; extra tine. 
3 Officinalis, park crimson; early. 
4 New Giant Like an enormous double 
rose, of a blush almost white color, same shape, 
fragrance and exquisite satin-like pink color 
as Baroness Rothschild Rose, nearly as large 
as a man’s hat; grows 3 to 4 feet high, a 
magnificent variety. 
5 Double White. Large flower; early. 
fifesTThe above are all strong roots, two 
to three good eyes each. 
SPECIAL OFFER No. 2 
Equal parts each of the following five choice 
varieties @ $9.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1000 
f25 <}i too; 250 @ 1000 rate). 
1 Victoria Tricolor. Rose; white centre. 
2 L’Espirance. Vivid rose; high, full 
centre. 
3 Andre Lauris. Deep bright red; very 
double and fine. 
4 Grandiflora Rubra. Blood red; the 
largest of its class. 
5 Rubra Triumphans. Glowing crimson- 
satin ; early ; very sweet, large petals. 
Sjp^The above are all strong roots, two to 
three good eyes each. 
NEW PEONIES FROM JAPAN 
We will have a special importation of new 
Peonies both Herbaceous and Tree, from Japan 
due to arrive in Philadelphia about the end of 
Mash. I 'he coilec’ion consists of 27 varieties 
of Herbaceous — double, semi-double, single and 
anemone flowered : and 50 varieties of the 
Montan or tree. Full particulars will he sent 
on application. I bis collection is well deserv- 
ing the attention of connoisseurs. The colored 
plates of the whole 77 varieties can he seen 
at our office. 
CALIFORNIA PRIVET 
A perfect hedge can he formed in a very 
short time by the use of California Privet. 
This plant is growing rapidly in popularity and 
is giving universal satisfaction. We have 
had a large number prepared specially for our 
trade and offer at the undern jted low prices : 
REVISED PRICES FOR 1903 
Per too Per 1000 
1 year 1 to 1/ ft $3.00 $25.00 
“ 2 “ 3 “ 6.00 50.00 
“ 3 " 4 “ 10.00 80.00 
CLEMATIS PANICULATA 
This is the climber for the million. Pro- 
duces small while flowers in immense clusters, 
completely covering the plant. Deliciously fra- 
grant and perfectly hardy. Everyone should 
plant it freely. We cannot recommend this too 
highly. $2.50 per doz. ; $17.00 per 10b. 
GOLDEN GLOW RUDBECKIA 
We have a large stock of this fine, hardy 
plant and can offer it cheap. Strong plants, 
$4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 
BLEEDINO HEART ROOTS 
eyes each; $7.00 
