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No. 2896 
GREATEST BARGAIN a 
EVER OFFFERED / 
One Each, Pink, Red and White 
Peony, as Illustrated. 
ONLY 50c POSTPAID 
They are perfectly hardy; thrive 
well in any garden. Will bloom 
more profusely each succeeding year. 
Gorgeous 
PEONIES 
The Only Rival of the Rose 
Extra Strong 3 to 5 Eye Clumps 
They are perfectly hardy, and will 
thrive in almost any location and 
when once planted will increase in 
size and beauty each year. No disease 
or insects ever trouble these plants. 
To make a home complete Peonies 
should be in every yard. 
Peonies may be planted in the fall 
or spring. Avoid planting too deeply, 
as this is often the cause of the shy 
blooming; 2 inches of soil over the 
crown (eyes) -being sufficient. Plant 
in the open, away from buildings. 
I am now only growing three of 
the very best Peonies, Red, White and 
Pink. They are beauties and will de¬ 
light the most critical Peony fancier. 
Handy Outdoor Ferns 
For Foundation Planting 
2528 Adiantum Pedatum. (Maidenhair.) The black, wiry, creeping 
roots lie right at the surface. They branch freely if the roots are 
lightly covered with leaf mold. 
2529 Asplenium Felix Faemina. (Lady Fern.) A large, handsome 
Fern, standing from one to three feet in height. A wood and road¬ 
side Fern. 
2530 Onoclea Strutiopteris. (Ostrich Plume Fern.) Grows in a 
crown, fronds are 2 to 4 feet by’ 6 to 10 inches. 
2531 Osmunda Cinnemomea. (Cinnamon Fern.) A large Fern, 
growing in a crown 2—5 feet high, S inches wide, beautiful, cinna 
mon colored leaves. 
Special price on Hardy Ferns. Each, 25 cts.; 4 for 85 cts., post¬ 
paid—Your choice. 
Iris German or Bearded (Fleur de lis or Flags) 
Choice Garden Varieties—Low Prices 
Character S. means Standards; F. means Falls 
2848 Amliassadeiir. 5. a fascinating smoky velvety purple color 
F. velvety purple-maroon; beards and style .yellow. A magnificent 
and regal flower of great substance. 48 inches. Rating 9.2. 
2S47 Alcazar. S. light bluish violet; F. deep purple with bronze 
veined throat. Striking flower. Rating 8.6. 
2846 Afterglow. Exquisite blending of smoky lavender, soft buff, 
pearl gray and light yellow with a deepening of the yellow toward 
the throat and a bright yellow beard. It has an exquisite lemon 
fragrance. Rating 8.3. 
2549 Crusader. One of the finest lavender-blue varieties, the falls 
being- a deeper tone than the standards. A tall, strong grower with 
very large flowers of good substance. Rating 8.5. 
2550 Gold Imperial. The greatest golden yellow Iris known, might 
be called the Golden Iris. Rating 8.6. 
2551 Lord of June. S. lavender-blue; F. rich violet-purple. A mag¬ 
nificent variety of gigantic size. Rating 8.8. 
2852 Mother of Pearl. Standards and falls pale bluish lavender with 
a faint creamy undertone. Large flowers of exceptional substance 
and perfect form on well branched stems. Vigorous in growth and 
producing its wonderful flowers freely. Rating 8.4. 
2S54 Seminole. No other Iris equals it in brilliance of color. It is 
a rich velvety crimson bicolor. It is entirely different in color and 
form from Opera. For best results, plant it in front of the border. 
Rating 8.3. 
2855 Shekinah. A delightful shade of pale yellow shading to amber 
in the throat, with a lemon colored beard. This is a true yellow 
Pallida, and the first of the type. A most uncommon and very 
handsome variety. Rating 8.4. 
2853 Opera. A rich violet-red bicolor. S. bright rich pansy-violet; 
F. rich velvety violet-purple. Vigorous and free. Very striking and 
much admired. Rating 8.2. 
Special Low Prices 
on Above Iris 
Each 20 cts.; 3 for 50 cts.; 
Doz. $1.75, Postpaid. 
2848 Irls-Gerinan-Ambassadeur 
Jape 
anese Irises 
(Kaempferi) 
The last of the Iris Species to 
bloom and the most beautiful, 
their -remarkable flowers, gener¬ 
ally rather flat and wide, appear¬ 
ing in June and July. Plant in a 
sunny and moist location, but not 
where water will stand. 
2S58 Gold Bound. Double. White 
with gold-banded center. Ear¬ 
liest to bloom. 
2859 KumocJii-Guma. A very full 
double of dark purplish indigo. 
Midseason. 
2860 Kumo-Jfo-Oti (Band of 
Cloud). A beautiful double of 
pleasing lavender effect. 
2861 Mahogany. Large double 
flowers of velvety-mahogany red. 
Late. 
2862 Momigi-No-Taki (Maple 
Waterfall). Bright rosy crimson 
feathered in white. D. 
2863 Purple and Gold. An enor¬ 
mous double of rich violet-purple 
with gold center. 
2864 Sea Crest. Six large wawy 
white petals with a deep blue 
haft. 
2865 tJchiu. Cerulean blue, 
veined white; gold center. Blooms 
a lon'g time. Double. 
Price of above, each, 30 cts.; 
3 for 75 cts.; doz., $2.75, postpaid. 
NOTICE—State laws governing interstate shipping of nursery items make it impracticable for us 
to serve customers in a satisfactory manner with Hardy Shrubs, Hardy Perennials, Climbing Vines, 
Roses or Fruits of any kind in the following states; Ala., Arz., Ark., Calif., Canada, Fla., Ga., Miss., 
Nevada, New Mex., Oregon, Tenn., Utah, Wash., W. Va., Wyo., and ail foreign countries. In view 
of the above, we cannot supply above Items in states and countries named. 
Various Types of Hardy Lilies 
2696 Lilium Speciosum Rubrum. The Speciosum varie¬ 
ties are probably the most popular Lilies grown, bear¬ 
ing flowers of a most delicate beauty in August. Won¬ 
derful for perennial borders. When fully open these 
beautiful blooms are a gorgeous sight, the petals curv¬ 
ing back to the stem, exposing the rose and crimson 
markings. Jumbo bulbs. Each, 25 cts.; 3 for 65 cts.; 6 
for $1.15, postpaid. 
2693 Regal Lily. Another beautiful Lily from Tibet, 
China. Blossoms are white shaded to yellow in the cen¬ 
ter and a pink tinge on the outer edge. Sweet scented. 
Grows 3 to 4 feet high. Very hardy after once estab¬ 
lished. Each, 25 cts.; 3 for 65 cts.; 6 for $1.15, postpaid. 
2695 Speciosum Album. Pure white flowers with a 
greenish band through the center of each petal. They 
are of great substance and very fragrant. One of the 
best for general culture. Each, 35 cts.; 3 for 95 cts.; 
6 for $1.75, postpaid, 
2697 Double Tiger Lily. (Tigrinum flore plena.) The 
double flowers are borne in large clusters. They' are 
bright salmon-red with contrasting purplish black spots. 
Blooms during August and September. This is the only 
double Lily in existence which is worth while cultivat¬ 
ing. Very hardy, permanent, and easy to grow. Each, 
35 cts.; 3 for 95 cts.; 6 for $1.75, postpaid. 
2692 Lilium Candidum (Madonna or Annun¬ 
ciation Lily). Tliis is one of the oldest and 
best known Lilies. Very hardy, will thrive in 
any soil. The flowers are pure white with yel¬ 
low stamens; very fragrant. Beautiful when 
planted with Delphiniums, as they bloom at 
the same time. Nice size bulbs. Each, 35 cts.; 
3 for 95 cts.; 6 for $1.75, postpaid. 
2691 Lilium Auratum (The Gold-Banded Lily 
of Japan). This is the most beautiful of the 
Lilies. Very large, glistening white flowers, 
thickly studded with crimson spots, while 
through the center of each petal runs a clear 
golden yellow band. Thrives best in locations 
where the lower portion of the plant is shaded, 
as among peonies or other low-growing per¬ 
ennials. Perfectly hardy with ordinary pro¬ 
tection. Each, 35 cts.; 3 for 95 cts.; 6 for 
$1.75, postpaid. 
Shumway’s Hardy Lilies, Peonies, Iris and Ferns 
2S93 Peony Beautiful Pink—25 cts. 
2895 Peony Beautiful White—23 cts. 
2894 Peony Beautiful Red—25 cts. 
