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T-I iL R ?. A C1O U S P /K O N T F, S. 
HERBACEOUS PEONIES. 
The Chinese Herbaceous Prconies are among the most valuable of our gar¬ 
den flowers; they are perfectl}- hard}" in all parts of the countiy, and their large, 
showy blossoms, which are produced in the Spring in the greatest profusion, 
render the plant in the season of flowering one of the most conspicuous and 
attractive objects. The colors of the flower run through all the shades of crimson, 
purple, violet, red, carmine, lilac, rose, salmon, yellow and straw color, to pure 
white. Another merit they have is that they are fragrant, some varieties quite so, 
and resembling the odor of the rose. The leaves are large and cleepl}' cut, thev 
are supported on strong foot-stalks, and remain in position and hold their form 
and color well during the Summer • season. It forms alow, thick, oval-headed 
mass of verdure, and singly or in small groups, at suitable points, it appears well 
even on the lawn, although, more appropriately, it is a border plant. 
We have a fine collection of varieties—all of them veiy handsome—from 
which a selection may be made to furnish a fine display of flowers. 
•Prick—50 cents each ; per dozen. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
Ihe Chrysanthemum is a plant that at present does not receive the attention 
to which us merits entitle it. In northern localities it should be cultivated as a 
pot plant, while in the middle section of the countr}", and the southern part, it will 
arrive at perfection and produce its flowers in the open ground. Its time of flow¬ 
ering is late in the Fall, when nearly all other plants have gone to rest, and at this 
season of the 3"ear it fills a place without a rival. From October until Christmas 
it will give a continuous bloom. 
The flowers are of a great variety of shades of color, and of various sizes • in 
general form they closely resemble the finest varieties of Asters, and are produced 
in great profusion, and remain a long time in perfect condition. 
To produce strong flowering plants, either in pots or in the open groupd, they 
should receive good care and cultivation during the Summer. For the sake of 
symmetry and fine form, the shoots should be carefully tied up, and any superflu¬ 
ous or stiagghng ones pinched off. 
Our list includes most of the finest sons in cultiv.ulion, both of the Ittmc 
Tord, ™ -4,. 
Price— 30 cents each ; .$3 per dozen. 
