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Peonies 
Felix Crousse 
Peonies are first of all in the list of hardy plants 
for size and beauty. As hardy as an oak, forming 
large clumps or bushes. Should be in every garden 
in the land. No matter how rich or poor you are, 
you cannot buy better varieties than those listed 
below. 
6473 I A beautiful peony of 
/vHCire LclUneS the rose type. Large, 
dense, compact, globular blooms of dark tyrian rose 
shading deeper in the center with red reflex. Center of 
bloom often mottled with white. Late blooming. 
Each 35c; 3 for 65c. 
6475 Large full flowers of 
UellCatlSSima the rose type of clear 
pink shading lighter at the center, a very delicate 
color. Blooms are of immense size borne on splendid 
stems. Early midseason. Each 35c; 3 for 65c. 
6476 Duchessc de Nemours £ntf peony 
of the crown type is the purest white of any peony 
grown. Its beautiful buds are of sulphur white but 
open snow white without touch of color. Early bloom¬ 
ing. Each 35c; 3 for 65c. 
6478 PJolle QiirsArUa This beautiful peony 
tdUllS DUperDa of the crown type is of 
clear mauve pink with silvery reflex. Of excellent size 
and early blooming. Often called the Decoration Day 
Peony as it is usually in bloom by that day. Each 
80c; 3 for 80c. 
6482 This beautiful peony 
IBIIX Crousse is of the rose type and 
a perfect self color red, without trace of violet or purple 
shades. Large full compact globular blooms. Late mid¬ 
season. Each 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
6483 C _ X!..- k4 _This beautiful rose 
r^StlVa ^AaXima type peony is the 
finest white peony in existence. Combining enormous 
size with wondrous beauty. It is pure white with an 
occasional carmine marking in the center. Each 
30c; 3 for SOc. 
6487 The Water Lily 
JdCC]Uin peony. A semi¬ 
double type of glossy rose-white with rose tinge on 
the buds and with a wealth of golden-yellow stamens. 
Blooms are somewhat cup shaped resembling the 
Water Lily. Each 50c; 3 for .$1.35. 
6501 Rubra Superba flower'" of "the “rose 
type^ of rich brilliant deep crimson. Very large full 
and double, and the best keeper of all Peonies. Blooms 
quite late. Each 40c; 3 for $1,00. 
6493 3 Above Peonies $2.25 
Peonies By Color 
Many people Just wish white or pink or red 
Peonies and this permits us to balance our stock. 
6507 Double White Peonies from among 
the best white varieties. 3 for 50c. 
6505 Double Pink Peonies ^on ®froS 
among the best double pinks. 3 for 50c. 
6506 Double Red Peonies red varieties 
we will select fine ones. 3 for 60c. 
6513. Set of 3 Above for only 50c. 
Dellcatissima 
Hardy Phlox 
German Iris 
One of the most use 
ful fiowers for summer 
decorations. Colors vary 
from pure white to deep 
crimson. Exceedingiy 
hardy. Once planted, 
they require no further 
attention for several 
years, but it is advisable 
to renew them about 
every fifth year. They 
flower from early July 
to middle of September 
and 1 to 4 ft. tall. Cut 
off the first flower spikes 
as soon as over, give the 
plants a good soaking 
and a second crop of 
bloom extending until 
Hardy Phlox 
late in the fall may be expected. This Is especi¬ 
ally true of the beautiful Miss Lingard. 
<^521 Baron Von Dedcm 4aft7ui va*^- 
riety having immense trusses of glistening scarlet 
blood-red flowers. The size of flower trusses and its 
dazzling color make this a very desirable variety. 
Each 135c; 3 for 65c; 6 for $1.00; 12 for 
$1.75. 
6523 I An outstanding variety of 
•-wU true salmon-pink. The best 
variety of this color that has yet been produced. 
Because of its distinct color this variety should be in 
every collection. Each 35c;3for65c;6 for$l .OO; 
12 for $1,75. 
6525 Florfra flower trusses of clear 
tlvClfa brilliant red are freely produced 
during July and August. A very good color for the 
Phlox collection. Each 35c; 3 for 65c; 6 for 
$1.00; 13 for $1.75. 
6528 A beautiful variety of 
t.nClIanirSSS bright salmon-pink with 
a darker eye. A very attractive variety of strong 
growth and rich glossy foliage. Each 35c; 3 for 
65c; 6 for $1.00; 13 for $1.75. 
6529 PI — .. I D:—J.. A new introduction of 
Flora J. I\ieay tail sturdy upright 
growth and free branching habit. Enormous panicles 
of pure glistening white flowers. Each 35c; 3 for 
65c; 6 for $1.00; 13 for $1.75. 
6530 7 —--I:- immense solid trus- 
^®PP®liri ses composed of 
large individual flowers of pure white with vermilion- 
red eye. A very strong grower and free bloomer. Each 
25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for $1.00; 13 for $1.75. 
6535 An attractive new va- 
IVirnC. rrenen riety of bright ver- 
milion-scarlet, very bright and showy. A good grower 
and sure bloomer. Each 35c; 3 for 65c; 6 for 
$1.00; 13 for $1.75. 
6524 PI; Bright deep purplish crim- 
tCldirSUr son with lighter halo. Quite 
distinct and attractive. A strong grower and profuse 
bloomer of medium height. A very worthy variety 
for any garden. Each 15c; 3 for 35c; 6 for 60c; 
12 for $1.15. 
6540 Kylrc rkae Hrtrr ^ ''®'^ variety, 
IVirS. V.ndS. UOTT extra tall growing 
and producing very long pyramidal spikes of moderate 
sized florets. Its color, a solid blue mauve is very 
unique and attractive. Each 15c; 3 for 35c; 6 
for 60c; 12 for $1.15. 
6531 Above 9 Hardy Phlox 
_ $1.75 _ 
Phlox Subulata or Moss Pink^^RG^^ 
A dwarf creeping variety of Phlox with pretty 
moss-Ilke foliage which remains green nearly 
the whole year through. Its bloom which is 
produced in early spring fairly covers the plants 
with a blanket of color. They are excellent for 
edging or rock garden. 
6553 Alka ^ beautiful variety whose pure 
/\IDa white bloom and clean rich green 
foliage form a combination that is indeed refreshing 
and inspiring during the early days of spring. Each 
20c; 3 for 50c; 6 for 90c; 12 for $1.50; 
25 for $2,50. 
6554 Amftz>na ^ very excellent variety with 
/\mO0nd flowers of bright pink, a very 
lively shade. They are freely produced and their 
showy color remains for considerable length of time. 
Each 30c; 3 for 50c; 6 for OOc; 13 for $1.50; 
25 for $2.50. 
6556 C \Y/:I. —— A most desirable va- 
03JO _ >Y||son riety with soft laven¬ 
der flowers. A very satisfactory variety that combines 
well with others. Very free blooming and a beautiful 
spring color. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 6 for OOc; 
12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.50. 
6555 Fairv/ ^ beautiful variety with pale blue 
Fairy flowers with dark purple eye. Of 
very neat compact habit of growth and a most excel¬ 
lent variety for rock garden use. Each 20c; 3 for 
50c; 6 for OOc; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.50. 
6557 4 Above Garden Phlox 60c/ 
3 Sets $1.50 
Very popular old- 
fashioned, hardy 
garden favorites, re¬ 
quiring little atten¬ 
tion. Splendid for 
permanent borders 
along the driveway 
or edge of shrubbery, 
where they furnish 
an immense amount 
of briliiant color in 
early spring. 
German Iris, Khein Nixe 
6204 r Ri-J Large self-colored canary 
^OflOfy Dira yellow flowers. Very showy 
in groups and one of the best of the yellows. 30 
inches. 3 for 30c; 6 for 55c; 12 for 95c. 
6216 Fairu Oiiaon A dainty white delicate- 
rairy i^ueen ly shaded soft blue. 
Quite fragrant and unusually fine for cut flowers 36 
inches. 3 for 30c; 6 for 55c; 12 for 95c. 
621 7Flr»r«>nfini> A Ika E=^tra early May flow- 
riOrentine/MDa erlng. Pure-whlte 
flushed delicate lavender. The “Fluer-de-Lis” of 
literature. 24 inches. 3 for 25c; 6 for 45c; 12 for 
80c. 
6225 UJ—— —--U:l:- One of the best varieties 
nonoraoilis known, standards a rich 
glowing yellow; falls heavily veined mahagony and 
brown. 20 inches. 3 for 23c; 6 for 43c; 12 for 
80c. 
6226 l-1u/4oe I ikorlir 4 splendid new va- 
nyaCS L-IOSrty nety from California. 
Large beautiful blue flowers. IVIedium early and 
quite distinct. 36 inches. 3 for 55c; 6 for 95c; 
12 for $1.50. 
6242 I r.rl>\o^, Falls of a deep ultra-marine- 
^OfvISy blue, more or less veined with 
creamy white and bordered sulphur yellow. A beauti¬ 
ful flower. 30 inches. 3 for 30c; 6 for 55c; 12 for 
93c. 
6243 I —konarin ^®''y large self-colored of 
L-Oflvn^rin uniform soft cattleya-rose. 
A fine variety of vigorous habit. 36 inches. 3 for 
30c; 6 for 35c; 12 for 95c. 
6246 kX—A universal favorite. 
iVirnC* kallCrCdU white beautifully 
bordered and frilled with blue. Very attractive. 30 
inches. 3 for 35c; 6 for 60c; 12 for $1.90. 
6247 Mrs. H. Darwin S,‘"tiis™de7- 
cately penciled violet at the base. Very fine coloring 
and free blooming. 24 inches. 3 for 33c; 6 for 45c; 
13 for 80c. 
6248 — Lx Standards of purple-lilac, with 
iVliani^nt falls of rich velvety claret- 
purple. A striking variety and very early blooming. 
30 inches. 3 for 50c; 6 for 90c; 13 for $1.50. 
6255 OlkolU Standards of dark lavender with 
rinSIIO deep purple falls. An excellent 
flower of very rich coloring. 30 inches. 3 for 20c; 6 
for 35c; 12 for OOc. 
6256 Pariconcic An extra early variety of 
rarisensis rich deep purple. A beautiful 
color and most satisfactory. 24 inches. 3 for 25c; 
6 for 45c; 12 for 80c. 
6261 OiiaLor I - J,, Avery attractive variety, 
WZ.WI Ijuaker Lady appropriately named. 
Standards smoky-lavender. Falls ageratum-blue and 
old gold. 80 inches. 3 for 35c; 6 for OOc; 12 for 
$ 1 . 00 . 
6264 Rk»in Kliv— A very large and beauti- 
l\nein INIXC M DIs. standards of 
snowy-white: falls of violet blue bordered white. 36 
inches. 3 for 40c; 6 for 70c; 12 for $1.20. 
6278 Above 14 Iris Value $1.60 
_for only $1.25_ 
Japan Iris 
Finest of all the 
Iris family. The 
flowers are of Im¬ 
mense size, from 6 
to 8 inches in di¬ 
ameter, and of the 
most beautiful, 
delicate shades. Are 
perfectly hardy and 
will flower In pro¬ 
fusion during June 
or July. These 
plants prefer a Jananese Iris 
moist, cool place, Japanese iris 
but do well in most any location. 
6306 R—A very fine variety with 
UJWU Dound petals of pure white, em¬ 
bellished with gold at the throat. Very beautiful. Each 
25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for $1.23; 12 for $2.00. 
6311 Pair—1/> ^ single flowering variety with 
rauOCIS three petals of rich dark violet. 
Patrocle is very distinct and beautiful. Each 25c; 
3 for 65c; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $3.00. 
6315 qJ Two Japancsclrisfor35c. 
Peonies and Iris will be shipped from here. Phlox direct from our Nursery. 
