14 ISBELL SEED COMPANY, JACKSON, MICHIGAN 
Sarah Bernhardt. (See page 15). 
MIDNIGHT. (The Black Peony). A dark purplish crim¬ 
son; semi-double and of very striking appearance. Bril¬ 
liant golden yellow anthers. Flower stems stiff and long. 
Blooms in midseason. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; $7.00 per doz. 
PEONIES 
The Peony is a nohle flower, almost rivaling the rose 
in coloring and perfection of hloom. It is perfectly 
hardy without protection; is not troubled with insect 
pests or disease, and once planted takes care of itself, 
increasing in size and beauty each year. No other 
flower is so well adapted for large, showy bouquets. 
Full planting directions will be sent with each order. 
PRICES HAVE BEEN GREATLY REDUCED 
ALBERT CROUSSE. Soft shell-pink with sal¬ 
mon tint; very large, compact, bomb-shaped 
flower. Strong, erect grower, medium tall, fra¬ 
grant. Late. 45c each; 3 for $1.20'; $4.25 per 
doz., prepaid. 
BARONESS SCHROEDER. One of the finest. 
White with shadings of light pink; rose type. 
Immense flowers with high chalice-shaped 
center, freely produced and lasting well. 
Pleasing June-rose fragrance. Strong grower, 
good bloomer; midseason. 45c each; 3 for 
$1.20; $4.25 per doz., prepaid. 
CROWN or GOLD. L arge, flat flowers of 
semi-rose type; white with cream-yellow cen¬ 
ter and a ring of yellow stamens. Waterlily 
fragrance. Medium height; free bloomer; late. 
30c each; 3 for 80c; $3.00 per doz., prepaid. 
EDULIS SUFERBA. The earliest in our col¬ 
lection. A large flower of brilliant rose-pink 
with silvery reflex. Best for cut flowers, as 
they last well and are very fragrant. 30c each; 
3 for 80c; $3,00 per doz. 
FELIX CROUSSE. Brilliant dazzling red; very 
bright and effective; easily the best of that color. It 
blooms in midseason and is very dependable. The 
flower is round and full, delightfully fragrant. 45c 
each; 3 for $1.20; $4.25 per doz., prepaid. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA. The finest white Peony and the 
most popular of all. Flower is extra large, full and 
double, of rose type; fragrant. Blossoms early. 30c 
each; 3 for 80c; $3.00 per doz., prepaid. 
FLORAL TREASURE. Lovely shade of clear light 
pink; fragrant. Fine bud and strong stem. Showy in 
the garden; midseason to late. 30c each; 3 for 80c; 
$3.00 per doz., prepaid. 
GIANT FINK (Gig'autea). Enormous flowers, 7 to 8 
inches across. Enchanting rose-pink tipped with sil¬ 
ver. Pleasant rose fragrance. Tall grower, free bloom¬ 
er. Early to midseason. 60c each; 3 for $1.50; $5.00 
per doz., prepaid. 
KARL ROSENFIELD. Rich velvety bright red, clear 
and brilliant without a trace of purple; very large 
flowers of the semi-rose type and slightly fragrant. 
A superb and marvelous flower. Outclasses all red 
Peonies in magnificent color, perfection of bloom and 
abundance of flower; medium early. 50c each; 3 for 
$1.35; $5.00 per doz., prepaid. 
LA LORRAINE. One of the finest Peonies in existence. 
Soft pink with yellow glow. Large, double, nicely rounded 
flowers with broad petals. Tall grower and very free 
flowering. Midseason. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50, prepaid. 
LIBERTX BOND. A splendid Peony; creamy pink, tipped 
with carmine, shading to a iilac-rose in outer petals. 
Large and round as a ball. So hardy it never kills out. 
Fragrant; free bloomer; medium tall. Early to midsea¬ 
son. 50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz., prepaid. 
LORD KITCHENER. Remarkably brilliant colored 
Peony. Lovely flowers of the rose type, brilliant cherry- 
red. Good grower and free flowering sort. Blooms early. 
65c each; 3 for $1.75; $6.00 per doz., prepaid. 
MARIE CROUSSE. Distinct in color—it attracts the eye, 
even among a hundred different pink sorts. Glowing 
salmon-pink, very full, large flowers of round shape. 
Slightly fragrant. Stiff, upright stems. Late midseason. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; .$5.00 per doz., prepaid. 
Special 
PEONY—Claire Dubois 
An outstanding pink sort. Enormous flowers of globu¬ 
lar shape and of rich clear satiny pink color overlaid 
with a.beautiful silver sheen. A wonderfully attractive 
late blooming Peony; the best cut flower sort in its 
season. Tall, erect, strong growing plant. Special low 
prices: 75e each; 3 for $1.95; $7.00 per doz., prepaid. 
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the soil texture and builds up a mellow, moisture-retaining loam. Using Humo is the 
modern way of preparing the basic and most essential gardening requirement— a good, 
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Humo for Bulbs and Seeds 
Humo is ideal for all kinds of bulbs, both indoors and outdoors. Such bulbs as Tulips, 
Hyacinths, Narcissus, and all window blooming bulbs do their best when planted with 
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Y'ou will be able to grow finer plants and more beautiful flowers when gardening with 
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