GURNEY’S HARDY PHLOX 
NO OTHER PERENNIAL 
HAS THE POPULARITY 
OF THE HARDY PHLOX 
B. COMTE — Tall growing variety producing 
large heads of rich satiny amaranth flowers. 
Very brilliant. Looks well planted close to a 
yellow-flowered plant. 
COLONIAL—Strong grower, large light blue 
flowers, blooming for a long period of time. 
ENCHANTRESS— Bright salmon-pink with 
dark eye, strong grower, rich green, glossy 
foliage. 25c each; 3 for 65c; 6 for $1.10. 
FUERBRAND (Fireglow)— New, brilliant 
orange-scarlet sometimes almost vermilion. 
Flowers very freely and blooms are produced in 
quantity throughout the entire season. Of 
medium height, and one of the most brilliant 
Phlox known. 25c each; 3 for 65c; 6 for $1.10. 
GENERAL VON IIEUTZ—Enormous large 
flowers of a brilliant salmon red color with pure 
white center. 20 inches. 
GURNEY’S INDEPENDENCE—P u re 
white. Large clusters. Vigorous grower. Long 
season of bloom. 24 inches high. 
Gurney’s “BARGAIN” Collection 
6 PHLOX—1 each of above varieties — $1.00. 
PARCEL POST — Rates for all Nursery 
Stock—See Page 47. 
JULES SANDEAU—Large, fine, very free 
flowering; pure watermelon-pink; rapid grower, 
one of the best varieties in cultivation. July- 
August. 20 inches. 
MARECHAL FRENCH—European introduc¬ 
tion of dignity and merit. Tall, erect, prolific of 
massive flower heads; deep scarlet with blood- 
red eye. 
MRS. JENKINS—Flowers large. Pure 
white. Early. Free bloomer. 20 inches tall. 
RHINELANDER—A splendid old-time vari¬ 
ety of good growing quality, and excellent habit. 
Flower heads are large and on good strong stems. 
The color is a beautiful salmon-pink. 
R. P. STRUTHERS—Rosy carmine shaded 
orange scarlet. 
LA VAGUE—An improvement over older 
varieties of similar color with immense conical 
heads. Produces in great profusion. Lavender- 
pink. With carmine eye. 
VON HOCHBERG—Produces large trusses 
of brilliant red that attract attention anywhere. 
Very productive. 
WIDAR—The violet florets have a clear 
white eye which create a most unusual effect. 
Of medium height and good habit. 
LOW PRICES 
3 for 55c, 6 for $1.00,1 2 for $1.75 
FOR BEST EFFECT—PLANT 
THREE OF A VARIETY 
PHLOX SUBULATA (Pink)—An early 
spring-flowering type, with pretty moss-like 
evergreen foliage, which, during the flowering 
season, is hidden under the masses of bloom. 
An excellent plant for the rockery, the border, 
and invaluable for carpeting the ground forcov- 
eringgraves. Each, 20c; 3 for50c; per 12, $1.70. 
PEONIES • THE KING OF FLOWERS 
GURNEY'S LARGE 
DIVISIONS—3-5 EYE 
AVALANCHE— 8.7. Late midseason. A mag¬ 
nificent, large, waxy, bluish-white. 35c each; 
3 for 90c. 
BARONESS SCHROEDER— 9.0 Rose type; 
late. White with shading of flesh. This is one of 
the finest Peonies. Its immense flowers of great 
-substance with high chalice-shaped center are 
freely produced, lasting a long time. Very 
fragrant. 45c each; 3 for $1.20. 
CHERRY HILL—8.7 One of the earliest 
Peonies. Its velvety cherry-red color is very 
charming. The plant will produce medium-sized 
flowers on very tall stems. The first two years 
the blossoms will come semi-double, after that 
they become full-double. 45c each; 3 for $1.20. 
CLAIRE DUBOIS—8.7. Very large double 
globular flowers, petals incurved and notched. 
Rich satin pink with silvery glossy tints. Late 
midseason. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
COURONNE D’OR—8.1. A large, late, milk- 
white. Water-lily fragrance. Center petals 
tipped carmine, surrounded by yellow stamens. 
30c each; 3 for 70c. 
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VARIETIES 
AT GURNEYS 
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¥ NUMBER AFTER NAME 
INDICATES THEIR RATING 
PLEASE NOTE.—PEONIES offered at 
the SAME PRICE—Per 3 (or 2)—May be 
assorted. Each different if wanted. 
DUCHESS DE NEMOURS—8.1. Sulphur- 
ivhite with a greenish reflex that lights up the 
entire blossom, which gradually changes to a 
pure white. Crown type, blooms early, following 
Festiva Maxima by a few days. Especially 
beautiful when half open. Each, 30c; 3 for 70c. 
EDULIS SUPERBA—Extra early, crown 
type, old-rose pink. Indispensable as an extra 
early deep pink commercial cut-flower. 30c each; 
3 for 70c. 
E. B. BROWNING—9.2. A very fine white. The 
buds of this variety are often as large as the 
entire blooms of other fair-sized Peonies. Very 
fragrant. 65c each; 2 for $1.20. Very special. 
ELWOOD PLEAS—8.7. Pink. A large to 
very large flower of true rose type. It opens flat. 
The plant is strong and sturdy, of medium 
height with rich, healthy foliage that reaches to 
the ground, making the variety a most desirable 
landscape sort. The blooms are fine in form and 
of a shade of pink that is very pleasing. Late 
midseason. Very fragrant. 65c each; 2 for $1.20. 
ENCHANTERESSE—8.9. White. A charm¬ 
ing very late white. An excellent show flower. 
Prolong your blooming season by adding this ex¬ 
cellent variety to your list. 45c each—Special. 
WALTER FAXON 
FESTIVA MAXIMA—9.3. Undoubtedly the 
finest white Peony in existence. It is a flower of 
wondrous beauty with clear, carmine spots on 
center petals, of enormous size, measuring 7 or 
8 inches in diameter. 30c; 3 for 70c. 
FRANCES WILLARD—9.1 Exquisite blush 
white with occasional carmine touch, changing 
to pure white when in lull bloom. Midseason. 
Gurney’s Special, 65c; 2 for $1.20. 
GURNEY'S TRIAL GROUND 
MIXTURE OF PEONIES 
A Red, A White, and A Pink 
10 for $1.00; 50 for $3.00; 100 for $5.00. 
GEORGIANA SHAYLOR—8.9. Late mid¬ 
season, double type. Color is pale pink on back 
petals with vivid crimson marks on ring of 
short petals around the center. 1936 Special- 
only 75c; 2 for $1.40. 
MARTHA BULLOCH—-9.1. Mammoth cup¬ 
shaped blossoms often 9 to 12 inches across. 
The largest of the good Peonies. Deep rose-pink 
in the center, shading to silvery shell-pink in the 
outer petals. Stalks strong and erect. W.N.A.X. 
Special, 75c; 2 for $1.40. 
MARY BRAND—8.7. Large semi-rose type; 
mid-season. Vivid crimson with a silvery sheen 
that gives it great brilliance. 40c each; 3 for $1.00 
Gurney’s Grow For You — The World’s 
Choice PEONIES At Extra Low Prices. 
REINE HORTENSE—8.7. The outstanding 
light pink Peonies; tall stems, immense flowers 
of perfect form. When opened indoors the color 
is a most charming light pink. Blooms mid¬ 
season. Only 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
THERESE—GURNEY 1936 Special—9.8. A 
most desirable variety of a charming shade of 
violet-rose, changing to lilac-white. Develops a 
high crown; strong grower and very free bloomer. 
A splendid addition to the midseason sorts of 
which it is one of the best. 65c each; 2 for $1.20. 
WALTER FAXON—9.3. Color is soft coral- 
pink, shaded lighter at the ends of the petals 
and deeper rose-pink at base. The concealed 
golden stamens add a salmon reflection through 
the pink of the petals. It is medium tall and 
vigorous. Midseason. As a show flower, it is 
one of the most distinct Peonies and should rate 
at the top of all pinks. Only 75c each; 2 for 
$1.40. 
GURNEY’S ANNIVERSARY ONLY 
"PEONY-GARDEN''COLLECTION f 
20 Big 3-5 Eye Roots.... *2.95 
Each Root Different—Tagged. 
- with this Collection. A Big 3-5 Eye 
taer Root of the Famous “ELWOOD 
rncc PLEAS.” 
Gurney’s "WINNER"-Collection —75 PHLOX—Each Tagged —5 Varieties, 3 of Each, At $1.95. Our Selection. 
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