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New Double Yellow Tree Peony, La Lorraine 
In this new Tree Peony, the result of the cross between Paeonia lutea and the variety P. Moutan , we have 
at last the long-sought double yellow Peony. The well-expanded, full double flowers of good substance 
are fully 6 inches in diameter. The wide, nearly imbricated petals are of soft sulphur-yellow with a salmon 
tinge when opening. The plant is perfectly hardy and has strong woody stems, and foliage similar to other 
Tree Peonies. It comes into bloom early in June at the same time as the Chinese Peonies and three to four 
weeks later than other Tree Peonies. 
This Peony was introduced to the trade by Victor Lemoine, of Nancy, France. The original plant 
flowered for the first time in 1904. It was awarded a work of art at the Paris Horticultural Exhibition in 1909, 
for only one plant carrying five flowers. At the Ghent Quinquennial Exhibition, April, 1913, it was awarded a 
first-class silver medal, and it was awarded a first-class certificate by the Royal Horticultural Society, May 
14, 1913. In June, 1917, it was exhibited by me at the American Peony Society show in Philadelphia, where it 
was unanimously voted a special award of merit by the judges of the Society. 
I have acquired from the originators the entire salable stock of this Peony. It is my intention to reserve 
most of these plants for propagating purposes, but offer for this season not more than five plants at $25 
each. 
New Double Yellow Tree Peony, Souvenir de Maxime Cornu 
This Peony, which has never before been introduced to the trade, is similar in origin, habit of growth, and 
form of flower to La Lorraine, except that the coloring is a deeper yellow and the base of the petals is a deep 
coppery red, gradually shading to yellow, giving the flower an effect similar to some Pernetiana roses. We 
will offer for this season not more than five plants at $35 each. 
Orders for these two Peonies, up to this number, will be accepted and filled strictly in the order received. 
Japanese Tree Peonies 
These most wonderful of all Peonies are but little known. Heretofore they have been obtainable only as 
grafted plants on the wild stock, the suckers from which soon smother them. After repeated efforts and 
considerable expense, I have persuaded one of the leading Japanese firms to grow a limited stock of these to 
my special order, grafted on herbaceous roots, the foliage of which is so distinctly different that, should an 
occasional one appear, it can easily be recognized and destroyed. With deep planting, these soon become 
established on their own roots. In this collection there are nearly a hundred varieties, with only a few of 
each. These have all bloomed in the nursery, and it is beyond the power of description to do justice to them; 
anyone who has not seen them can have but a slight conception of their rare beauty. I cannot recommend 
them too highly. I can supply them, with names attached, in white, pink and red, at $5 each. Collection 
of 6 different varieties for $25. 
Note. —The Japanese Tree Peonies, as they are usually grown, can be supplied much more cheaply, 
but they are so unsatisfactory for the reasons given above, that I have decided to discontinue offering them. 
JAPANESE SINGLE WILD TREE PEONY, MOUTAN. This variety has been in bad repute, 
for the reason that where it has been used for stock on which improved varieties are grafted, it invariably 
destroys the graft. By itself, however, it is a very striking variety. Its strong, vigorous growth, and its 
great profusion of bloom, producing its large, single, purple-maroon flowers, 6 to 8 inches in diameter, in 
great numbers. It is especially adapted for border and shrubbery planting. I can offer it in small plants at 
$1 each; extra-strong, 4-year plants, at $2.50 each. 
Unless otherwise noted, all plants in this book will be supplied in quantities as follows: Those priced 
at 20 cts. each will be supplied at $2 per doz., $12 per 100; at 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100; 
at 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz.; at 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 
Not less than 6 plants of one variety will be sold at the dozen rate, nor less than 25 plants of one 
variety at the 100 rate. Orders for less than 6 plants of one variety will be charged at the rate of 
single plants. 
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