P. proc^ 
Jrebping Paohysandra. 
PCEOl^IA. Peony. 
No class of plants surpasses this genus in the gorgeous coloring, or 
size of its flowers. The recent introductions are remarkable for 
beauty. The herbaceous varieties have been so hybridized, that it is 
difficult to determine their true botanical origin; we therefore ar¬ 
range them alphabetically. 
amabilis. Pink, shaded with white and cream color, 
ele^ans. White, with flne yellow centre, 
ele^ans superbissiina. Deep rose, very double and flne. 
festiva. Pale lilac, very full and showy. 
formosa. White, centre beautifully fringed, cream color. ^ 
lilacena ele^ans. Pale lilac, very double and perfect. c 
lilacena superba. Bright rose, inner petals fringed. J 
LiOuis Yanvlioutte. Deep red, distinct, and showy, 
nivalis. White, with red blotches. Beautiful. ^ 
plenissima rosea superba. Rose, cream, and white.^ 
pulctaerrinia alba. Rose, fawn colored centre, 
rosea striata pulchra. Light rose, and white, 
rublcunda alba mar^inata. Pink, prettily shaded. 
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