PEONIES 
Rating 
8.5 ADOLPHE ROUSSEAU. (Dessert & Mechin 1890.) 
Very large; semi-double, one of the darkest 
being a deep purple garnet red, very brilliant 
flower on tall, stiff stems, where its height and 
color make it very attractive. Considered one 
of the finest early reds. $1.50. 
8.7 ALBATRE. (Crousse 1885.) Compact, large crown 
shape, milk-white center, shaded ivory, tinged 
lilac; tall, vigorous, strong grower; free bloomer, 
one of the finest in the gardens. Midseason. 
8.6 ALBERT CROUSSE. (Crousse 1893.) Large com¬ 
pact bomb-type; fresh salmon-pink color; erect 
grower; free bloomer, tall and fragrant; a valu¬ 
able variety. $1.00. 
7.1 ALEXANDER DUMAS. (Guerin 1862.) Medium 
size, interspersed with salmon; large crown 
shape; fragrant; early midseason; free bloomer. 
50c. 
7.1 ALEXANDRIANA. (Calot 1856.) Large double 
rose type; upright grower; free bloomer and 
fragrant; a good early cut flower. 50c. 
7.4 ALFRED DE MUSSET. (Crousse 1885.) Large 
compact bloom of milk white with blush center, 
red flecked. Late. $1.00. 
7.2 ALICE DE JULVECOURT. (Pele, 1857). Lilac 
white, finely flecked with crimson. Medium 
size; compact; globular; medium height; very 
strong stems. 75c. 
9.5 ALICE HARDING. (Lemoine 1922.) Large double 
flower of delicate flesh-pink wtih center petals 
of creamy white. Fragrant. Midseason. A 
very beautiful flower. It is said that Lemoine 
considers this his best introduction. 
8.8 ALSACE LORRAINE. (Lemoine 1906.) Very 
large, semi-rose type. Petals arranged like a 
water lily. Cream white, deepening to pale 
yellow. Tall, vigorous, free blooming. Late. 
Very desirable. $2.00. 
9.2 AMA-NO-SODE. (Jap.) A striking Japanese 
novelty of immense size. Bright rose, shading 
lighter toward the edge of the petals. A per¬ 
fect beauty. 
7.2 ARMANDINE MECHIN. (Mech. I860.) Large, 
medium, compact, flat, semi-rose type Violet- 
crimson, showing stamens. Medium strong, 
spreading habit, free bloomer. Midseason. $1.00. 
8.1 ARLEQUIN. (Dessert 1921.) Variety of form and 
tint very variable; many flowers are of the Jap¬ 
anese type, whereas the vigorous stems produce 
full flowers. Broad guard petals, clear purplish 
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