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The Garden Magazine, September, 1923 
PLANT PEONIES NOW 
T HE most splendid flower in cultivation. The delicate 
fragrance, elegant shape and form and the great variety 
of shades make them favorites everywhere. Our collection 
is one of the largest in the world. We guarantee all of our 
Peonies to be true to name. 
CARPETS OF LOVELINESS— 
Truly, in all the world there is no more inspiring sight than 
a million fragrant Peonies nodding in the breeze. But to 
learn to love and appreciate the gift of the Peony, you do not 
need to grow millions or even hundreds! One well- 
developed plant is a charming sight. Our planting com¬ 
prises over 938 varieties from which to make your selection. 
We are making you the following “Get Acquainted Offer’’ 
at very low prices. These are all splendid strong divisions 
with from two to five eyes. Every Peony in this collection 
is a gem. Try them. 
OLD GARDEN COLLECTION 
Should be planted by the entire nation—vigorous growth 
and lots of bloom. 
La Rosiere, White and Gold.$1.00 
L’Indispensable, Baby Pink.1.00 
Madame Thouvenin, Rosy Red.1.00 
Madame Jules Calot, Lilac White.1.00 
Living tone, Lilac Rose.1.00 
$5.00 
Any 2 for $1.50; the entire collection for $3.50 
GRANDMOTHER’S COLLECTION 
Here’s the flawless, exquisite collection for the artistic taste. 
James Kelway, Pure White.$1.50 
President Taft, Hydrangea Pink.1.50 
Leviathan, Deep Rose.1.50 
Venus, Shell Pink.1.50 
Adolph Rosseau, Dark Velvety Red .... 1.50 
■ $ 7 - 5 ° 
Any 2 for $2.50; the entire collection for $5.00 
Peonies for Pleasure is a treatise and a treat combined. Beauti¬ 
fully printed and profusely illustrated, it brings you a world of 
information about Peonies. Gladly mailed free to all Peony lovers 
—present or prospective. 
q Largest Peony Growers in the World 
GOOO ©t Keese Go., Dept.3i4, Springfield, Ohio 
Perennial Beauty Comes With Perennials 
The joy of hardy perennials does not pass in a day, but renews 
itself and brings dividends of beauty to your home, and happiness to 
your heart. 
Send for our catalogue and learn of "THE REGAL GARDEN,” 
the combination of Hybrid Regal Lupins, Regal Delphinium (the fin¬ 
est English strain of Giant Hybrid Larkspur), and Lilium Regale (the 
most vigorous hardy lily)—a color scheme of great beauty—the whole 
"Truly Regal.” Learn too of our PERENNIAL BORDER 
PLANS, showing combinations of hardy plants to give color from 
Spring till Autumn, with a complete plan for planting, all for a fixed 
price. These borders will fit a house or garden wall, or against a 
hedge or fence, and can be adapted to almost any location and soil. 
To home Owners everywhere, and particularly in the northern and 
colder sections of the country, our catalogue is of the greatest inter¬ 
est and assistance. The Tress and Shrubs, Vines, Plants and Bulbs 
that we offer are all of proven hardiness. The best of the Iris and 
Peonies, the largest collection of Lilies in America, the finest of ihe 
new introductions of hardy plant Specialists everywhere are to be 
found in it, correctly named and described. 
Our Autumn Supplement of Tulips, Narcissi, Hyacinths and Lil¬ 
ies, as well as such plants as are best set in the Fall, is now ready. 
If you are not on our mailing list send for your copy now. Our 1923 
Annual will be mailed to you at the same time. 
F. H. HORSFORD CHARLOTTE, VERMONT 
America’s Hardiest Plant Nursery 
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EVERGREENS 
For Early Fall Planting 
Evergreens planted during August and September 
produce effective results next spring. 
Now, when everything is green, is a suitable tune to 
select the spots where an evergreen group or a single 
specimen could be advantageously placed. 
Our stock of choice and hardy evergreen varieties for 
foundation plantings, groups or specimens is exceptional. 
Perfect specimens of the true Koster’s Blue Spruce 
and American Hemlocks, ranging from three to fifteen 
feet in height, available for shipment after August 15. 
Inquiries and requests for suggestions for planting 
cordially welcomed. 
OUTPOST NURSERIES, Maplewood Road, Ridgefield, Conn. 
