2 Watson’s Novelty Supplement, Spring, 1904. 
Watson’s New Peonies from Japan Peony Festiva Maxima. 
nCH. 7tt 1905. 
We have just received a special importa- 
tion of new Peonies from Japan, which we 
now offer for immediate planting. The col- 
lection consists of 27 varieties — double, 
semi-double, single and anemone -flowered. 
Names and descriptions on application. This 
collection is well deserving the attention of 
connoisseurs. The colored plates of the 
whole collection can be seen at our office. 
We will furnish: a set of the 27 varieties, 1 
plant of each, for $13.20 Early application- is 
advised, as Peonies should be planted as 
early as possible in the spring. We will have 
another importation in the fall. If you can- 
not plant now, book at once for fall delivery. 
European Peonies. 
"Great peonies in crimson pride 
And budding ones in green that hide.” 
In Shakespeare’s time the old Double 
Red, old Double Rose, and old Double White 
were grown, and have been favorites in our 
gardens ever since. In the “Tempest” we 
read of 
”... hanks with pionied and lilied brims,” 
and the recent revival of interest in this 
£;rand old-fashioned flower indicates a grat- 
ifying development of good taste in the pres- 
ent generation. To those who do not care 
to pay the price for the rarer kinds these 
old-fashioned European varieties will give 
excellent satisfaction and should be planted 
liberally. 
Old Double Red, 
I^ach. 
.15 
IO 
1,25 
IOO 
10.00 
Old Double White, 
.25 
2.00 
16.00 
Old Double Rose, 
.20 
1.50 
12.00 
Festiva Maxima is without doubt the 
finest Double White Peony in existence to- 
day. Raised by M. Buyck, of Belgium, over 
50 years ago, it is still as good as ever and 
stands at the top of the list both for com- 
mercial and private use. We have imported 
from Europe a fine lot of it and offer, while 
stock lasts, strong roots, 2 to 3 good eyes, at 
50c. each, $4 per 10, 835 per ICO. 
A History of the Peony. 
In response to many requests for copies 
of the essay delivered before the Massachu- 
setts Horticultural Society by George C. 
Watson, April 2d, 1904, we have had a num- 
ber reprinted and will be pleased to mail a 
copy to any one interested, free of charge. 
This essay gives a concise account of the 
origin and history of the Peony, with men- 
tion of the prominent raisers of new sorts 
in France, Belgium, England and the United 
Stales during the past century, together with 
a list of what are considered the best 50 va- 
rieties for general use. 
Clematis Paniculata. 
This is the climber for the million. Pro 
duces small white flowers in immense clus- 
ters, completely covering the plant. Deli- 
ciously fragrant and perfectly hardy. Every- 
one should plant it freely. We cannot rec- 
ommend this too highly. $2.50 per doz.; 
$17.00 per too. 
Golden Glow Rudbeckia. 
We have.a large stock of this fine, hardy 
plant and can offer it cheap. Strong plants, 
$4.00 per too; $35.00 per 1000. 
