Best by Test for over Sixty Years 
HERBACEOUS PAEONIES. 
CHOICE VARIETIES—POSTPAID 
The old-fashioned Paeony Officinalis, while still popular 
because of their early flowering have been eclipsed by the 
wonderful improved Herbaceous sorts introduced in recent 
years, and are the “Queen of Spring Flowers.” They are 
too well known to require description, and their present 
popularity is due to the great improvement in them in re¬ 
cent years. They are most desirable for the lawn, flower- 
border or shrubbery decoration. The handsome appearance 
of the plant, brilliant and striking effect of their massive, 
finely formed and richly colored flowers, and easy culture 
make it a most desirable flower. They can be planted either 
in fall or spring and do well in any good, rich garden soil. 
An important point to observe in the planting of Peonies 
is not to plant too deep. The roots should be placed so 
that the crowns are covered with 2 inches of soil. Too deep 
planting is a frequent cause of shy flowering. 
IVTnnc TiiTc^c Large globular flowers of a deli- 
lYlUIl?^ JUieb Jilie deeper rose at 
the base. One of the best pink paeonies. 85 cts. each, 
$8.50 per doz. 
P^aIiy r^TflllQA Brilliant dazzling ruby red. Should be 
X c uuoc every collection. 85 cts. each, $8.50 
per doz. 
Edulis Superba 
Festiva Maxima Ha^some , snow-white flowers 
with occasional markings of red 
in the center. 50 cts. each, $5.00 per doz. 
T^TACiHATif Large flowers of Hydrangea pink. 
X iCamcHt Ygj.y beautiful. 75 cts. each, $7.50 
per doz. 
Unnamed Varieties—Pink, Red, White 
45 cts. each, $4.50 per doz. 
Mauve-pink; large and very hand¬ 
some. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz. 
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Double Pearl Tuberose. 
TUBEROSES 
One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of summer flowering bulbs, and 
is so well-known that it needs no description. 
CULTURE.—Tuberoses should be grown only in rich, well-drained soil, and where 
they can have abundance of sunshine. The bulbs should be set so that the tops will not 
be more than two inches under the surface of the ground, and as the flower stalks shoot 
up some light support should be provided to prevent damage by storms, and by skillful 
management a succession of flowers may be obtained nearly all the year around. For 
early flowers the bulbs can be started in February or March in the greenhouse or hot¬ 
bed; and for a succession they can be planted at intervals as late as July. For flowering 
in the open, plant as soon as all danger of frost is over. 
Doubl© PgRtI flower spikes of this variety obtain a height of two feet or 
* more and are compactly filled for a third of their length with per¬ 
fectly double flowers that have the wax-like substance of a Camellia of glistening white. 
60 cts. per dozen, $4.00 per 100. Postpaid. 
Single or Orange Flowered. 
The spikes of this variety grow taller than 
4-'Uy-vo</-i rl/MiVvl/ik o-nrl r»-ffon 
to thirty single flowers which look very much like Orange Flowers. 60 cts., per dozen, 
$4.25 per 100. Postpaid. 
ELEPHANT EARS 
(Caladium Esculentum) 
Few foliage plants are so useful as the Caladium, and none require less attention 
after planting. Their magnificent leaves furnish the best possible background for 
grouping. 
CULTURE.—For the best results, the bulbs should be planted in well drained rich 
soil. In dry weather the plants should be well watered. Planting is best done in April 
and May, the top of the bulb being set about five inches under the surface. 
MAMMOTH BULBS.60 cts. each. $6.00 per dozen. Postpaid. 
LARGE BULBS.30 cts. each. $3.00 per dozen. Postpaid. 
SMALL BULBS.20 cts. each. $2.00 per dozen. Postpaid. 
Remember we deliver free at catalogue prices—except where noted. Write for special prices in large quantities. 
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