FESTIVA MAXIMA PEONY 
AVALANCHE (Crousse, 1886). Crown type; 
late midseason. It has taken some people 
a number of years to tumble to the fact 
that this is a first-class Peony. This mag¬ 
nificent variety opens like a rose bud. Color 
pure snow white, with a few delicate pencil- 
ings of carmine on the edge of the central 
petals; very waxy and chaste; fragrant. 
One of the most superb Peonies; in fact, it 
is unsurpassed by any other white Peony. 
The variety Albatre is identical with Ava¬ 
lanche. 60c each. 
CHARLEMAGNE (Crousse, 18S0). Rose type; 
late. Very double, large globular flowers; 
color lilac white with a deeper salmon-pink 
center. Free bloomer, pleasant fragrance. 
Buds so crowded with petals that in warm, 
rainy weather they are liable to become 
water-logged. When well done a beautiful 
Peony. 50c each. 
EDULIS SUPERBA (Lemoine, 1824). Crown 
type; very early. This might well be called 
the Decoration Day Peony, for it has never 
failed to be in bloom for May 30th. Our 
field of thirty thousand plants is a sight 
never to be forgotten when seen on that 
date. A most beautiful bright clear mauve- 
pinlc with silvery reflex that under good 
M. JULES ELIE PEONY 
PEONIES 
culture measures from 7 to 8 inches across. 
One of the most valuable Peonies. June 
rose fragrance. 50c each. 
FELIX CROUSSE (Crousse, 1881). Rose type: 
late mid-season. All Peony enthusiasts are 
familiar with the fact that it is difficult to 
get a red Peony that is a self color; that 
is to say, a full, rich, even shade of red 
without being suffused with violet, purple 
or crimson shades. Felix Crousse fills the 
bill. Its large, globular flowers, solid and 
compactly built from edge to center, are a 
rich, even, brilliant, dazzling ruby-red. Ex¬ 
ceptionally fiery, bright and effective. None 
better. 60c each. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA (Miellez, 1891). Rose 
type; early. This is not only the finest 
white in existence, but many regard it as 
the queen of all the Peonies. It combines 
enormous size with wondrous beauty; often 
seven to eight inches in diameter. Clear 
carmine spots on edge of center petals. For 
over sixty years it has held first rank, and is 
still the standard of perfection by which all 
other Peonies are judged. The most popular 
white Peony for cut flowers. June rose fra¬ 
grance. 50c each. 
FLORAL TREASURE (Rosenfield, 1900). (Syn. 
Delicatissima). Rose type; early midseason. 
Very large, full flowers of clear, even pink, 
shading lighter at the center; very delicate 
color. “A splendid hemisphere of fragrant 
loveliness.” Long stems uphold the big, 
handsome blooms. Almost seven inches 
across; unique and charming. Fine for cut 
flowers. 50c each. 
MONSIEUR JULES ELIE (Crousse, 1888). 
Bomb type; early midseason. This is the 
king of all Peonies, and is without question 
M. Crousse’s masterpiece. Immense glob¬ 
ular, very full flowers. Color an ideal glossy 
lilac-pink, shading to deeper rose at the 
base, the entire flower overlaid with a sheen 
of silver that fairly shimmers in the sun¬ 
light. Monsieur Jules Elie is claimed by 
many to be the largest of all Peony flow¬ 
ers. 60c each. 
RUBRA SUPERBA (Richardson, 1871). Rose 
type; very late. Magnificent, rich, brilliant 
deep crimson, without stamens; very large, 
full and double; highly fragrant, and the 
best keeper of the whole family. It is de¬ 
cidedly the best late black; absolutely in¬ 
dispensable to any fine collection. 50c each. 
OFFICINALIS RUBRA, fl. pi. Few other 
Peonies make such a wonderful display as 
this well known variety. The flowers are 
a rich deep crimson of great intensity. 
40c each. 
Choice Named Varieties. Pink and white. 
Our selection. 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
A SELECT PEONIES 
- Postpaid.$1.65 
1 Officinalis Rubra.$ .40 
1 Edulis Superha.50 
1 Festiva Maxima.50 
1 Floral Treasure.50 
Catalog Price.$1.90 
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