Rutherford, M J. 
Hardy Herbaceous Plants 
Papaver orientale, continued 
Grand Mogul. Deep red, black blotches. 
Grossfurst. Dark red, black blotches. 
Joyce. One of the finest Poppies. Of unique old- 
rose color and a very good grower. 2}/% to 3 ft. 
May, June. 
Lord Lambourne. Large, fringed petals; orange- 
scarlet with black blotch at base. 
May Queen. Double-flowering, attractive variety 
with salmon-red blooms on 2- to 23 ^-foot stem. 
A compact grower. Early and free flowering. 
May, June. 
Perfection. Medium-sized, soft salmon-pink blooms 
with dark blotches. Free blooming. 
Perry’s White. Purest white. 
Princess Ena. Salmon-pink, with orange blotches. 
Fine bloomer and good grower. 
Princess Victoria Louise. Soft salmon-rose. 
Salmon Queen. Salmon-scarlet. 
Tulipa. A beautiful upright grower with stiff stems 
and cup-shaped flowers of a striking shade of 
orange-pink. An exceptionally good variety. 
Wunderkind. Very large blooms on strong, erect 
stems about 2^ feet high. Peculiar shade of 
brilliant carmine-pink. 
PAPAVER thibetica, Yellow. This strain was im¬ 
ported from Thibet. The gorgeous yellow flower 
is twice as large as P. nudicaule and is borne on 
stiff stems nearly 2 feet high. Flowers during the 
entire summer. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
© PARADISEA. See Anthericum Liliastrum major. 
PARDANTHUS chinensis. Blackberry Lily. Orange, 
spotted purplish brown. Seed resembles black¬ 
berries. 2 ft. July, Aug. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, 
$22 per 100. 
Peonies 
Our best-known and best-loved flower is the 
Peony, and each year sees some improvement in its 
form and color. The gorgeous beauties of today far 
excel the varieties grown in our grandmother’s 
gardens, but all are attractive. They have a place 
all their own in the flower-garden, and reward any 
extra care with a wealth of handsome blooms and 
a profusion of rich green foliage. The blooming 
period extends from the middle of May through 
June. While some varieties of Peonies attain a 
height of but 1 foot, others grow to a height of 3 
to 4 feet. 
Planting. Although very hardy and easily grown, 
the Peony prefers a good, deep soil in a rather moist 
yet sunny location. The result of good soil can be 
seen in the quality and size of the blooms. Plant 
the roots so that the eyes are about 2 to 3 inches 
under the surface. They should be planted in fall, 
after the leaves have dried off, because they begin 
their growth very early. But they also may be 
successfully planted in spring. In watering, keep 
the buds dry to prevent their rotting. Cut seed- 
pods off after flowering. 
In very cold sections the roots should have a 
light covering of loose straw or hay the first winter, 
after which no protection should be needed. Heavy 
mulching of manure or a covering of any kind in 
winter is often the cause of Peonies not blooming. 
The following are the best of the old and new 
varieties, all well-grown, healthy stock. The type 
of root adopted by the Commercial Peony and Iris 
Growers’ Association, as the standard Peony divi¬ 
sion, is a strong natural division, from a major 
plant such as can be made with the least possible 
cutting. This is the type of root we offer to our 
patrons. The figures following the names are the 
ratings given each variety on the basis of 10 for 
perfection. These are the official ratings published 
in the Manual of the American Peony Society, 1928. 
Our plants are freshly dug from the fields, not kept in stor¬ 
age. We have based our prices according to the value of each 
variety. For special large clumps and larger quantities, ask for 
quotations. 
Albatre (Avalanche). 8.7. Midseason. Milk-white, 
shaded ivory, wide center petals tinged lilac, 
edged with a miniature carmine line; very large, 
compact, globular; fragrant. One of the best 
whites. $1.50 for 3, $4 for 10, $35 per 100. 
Aurore. 8.0. Late. Semi-rose type. Color lilac- 
white with collar of milk-white, flecked with 
crimson. $2 for 3, $6 for 10, $50 per 100. 
Baroness Schroeder. 9.0. Midseason. Flesh-white, 
fading to milk-white; very large, globular; fra¬ 
grant. $2 for 3, $6 for 10, $50 per 100. 
Bayadere. 8.5. Midseason. Large, globular flower 
of creamy white, with a golden heart. Very 
distinct. $5 each. 
Edulis Superba. 7.6. Early. Large, loose flowers 
of bright mauve-pink; collar mixed with lilac; 
fragrant. $1.50 for 3, $4 for 10, $35 per 100. 
Physostegia, Vivid. See page 71 
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