A Border of Peonies Makes a Marvelous Showing 
Isbell’s Magnificent Free Blooming Peonies 
The Peony is a noble flower, almost rivaling the rose in coloring, perfection of bloom and fragrance. It is perfectly 
hardy without protection; is not troubled with insect pests or diseases, and once planted takes care of itself, increas¬ 
ing in size and profusion of bloom each year. They last a lifetime and longer. 
The roots you get from us are field grown, large and healthy, showing 3 to 5 good eyes. 
Plant in spring, in well enriched soil. Set the roots with crown or eyes covered not more than 2 or 3 inches. PLEASE 
NOTE OUR VERY LOW PRICES ON BEST QUALITY. 
BARONESS SCHROEDER. —One of the finest. White 
with shadings of flesh; rose type. Immense flowers, freely 
produced. Pleasing June-rose fragrance. Strong grower; 
midseason. 45c each; 3 for $1.20; $4.25 per doz. 
EDULIS SUPERBA. —The earliest in our collection. 
A large flower of brilliant rose-pink with silvery reflex. 
Very fragrant. 35c each; 3 for 90c; $3.25 per doz. 
FELIX CROUSSE. —Brilliant dazzling red; very bright 
and effective; easily the best of that color. It blooms in 
midseason. The flower is round and full, delightfully fra¬ 
grant. 45c each; 3 for $1.25; $4.25 per doz., prepaid. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA. —The finest white Peony. Flower is 
extra large, full and double, pure snow-white. Blossoms 
early. 30c each; 3 for 75c; $2.50 per doz., prepaid. 
FLORAL TREASURE. —Lovely shade of clear light 
pink; fragrant. Showy in the garden; midseason to late. 
30c each; 3 for 75c; $2.50 per doz., prepaid. 
KARL ROSENFIELD. —Rich velvety bright red, clear 
and brilliant without a trace of purple; very large flowers 
of the semi-rose type and slightly fragrant. Medium early. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; $4.50 per doz., prepaid. 
LORD KITCHENER,. —Remarkably brilliant colored 
Peony. Lovely flowers of the rose type, brilliant cherry- 
red. Good grower and free flowering sort. Blooms early. 
65c each; 3 for $1.75; $6.00 per doz., prepaid. 
MADAME DUCEL. —Bright silvery pink, chrysanthe¬ 
mum-flowered, large and shapely blooms. Its beauty is 
irresistible. Of pleasant fragrance; free bloomer and 
strong grower. Early midseason. 40c each; 3 for $1.00; 
$3.50 per doz., prepaid. 
MONS. JULES ELIE. —Immense globular flowers of 
bright rose-pink, overlaid with a glistening sheen of silver. 
One of the largest and most beautiful Peonies, like a great 
big chrysanthemum. Blooms early. 45c each; 3 for $1.20; 
$4.25 per doz. 
OFFICINALIS RUBRA PLENA.— The old-fashioned 
dark red sort of our grandmother’s garden, now very 
scarce. Perhaps the most brilliant of all the red Peonies. 
It is in full bloom by Decoration Day throughout the North. 
65c each; 3 for $1.75; $6.25 per doz., prepaid. 
PRIMEVERE. —Finest yellow Peony. Center of flower 
deep sulphur-yellow’, outer petals creamy white. Tall, 
free bloomer; midseason. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
REUSE HORTENSE. —Beautiful hydrangea-pink flowers 
of largest size. It has all the qualities that could be re¬ 
quired. Delicious fragrance, strong, healthy growth, large 
flower on straight stem. 60c each; 3 for $1.65; $6.00 per doz. 
RICHARD CARVEL. —Brilliant bright crimson, all one 
shade. Immense globular flowers. Early, profuse bloomer, 
long stems. Each 60c; 3 for $1.65; $6.00 per doz., prepaid. 
SARAH BERNHARDT. —One of the very best of the 
newer varieties. Lovely apple-blossom pink with each petal 
silver tipped. Flowers full double, of very large size and 
with agreeable fragrance. Blooms midseason. Each, 50c; 
3 for $1.35; $4.75 per doz., prepaid. 
TENUIFOLIA. (The Fern Leaved Peony). —Earliest to 
bloom of all Peonies. Graceful, finely cut foliage. Flowers 
very double, of clear brilliant red color. Dwarf in growth; 
fine round bushes. Very scarce sort. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
THERESE. —Among the world’s finest, and the largest 
size flower of all. Exquisite light satiny pink. The blooms 
are of enormous size so that they require support. They are 
very double, with delicate fragrance. Free Glooming. 
Midseason. 90c each; 3 for $2.50, prepaid. 
Mixed Double Peonies 
The quality and price of this mixture make it highly de¬ 
sirable. A nice assortment of varieties and colors. 25c each; 
3 for 60c; $2.00 per doz., prepaid. 
Double Peonies in Colors 
PUNIC SHADES.—30c each; 3 for 75c; $2.75 per doz. 
REDS.—30c each; 3 for 75c; $2.75 per doz. 
WHITES.—25c each; 3 for 60e; $2.00 per doz. 
Beauty Collection of Peonies $1.50 
SARAH BERN¬ 
HARDT. — Apple- 
blossom pink. 
FESTIVA MAXI¬ 
MA. —Large white. 
KARL ROSEN¬ 
FIELD. — Velvety 
deep red. 
MADAME DUCEL. 
—Bright silvery 
pink. 
Economy 
Collection 
Only 95c Prepaid 
EDULIS SUPERBA. 
-—Brilliant pink. 
FELIX CROtUSiSE.— 
Dazzling red. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA. 
—White. 
FLORAL TREAS¬ 
URE, —Light pink. 
Calla Lilies 
For Garden and 
H ouse Culture 
WHITE LILY-OF-THE-NILE (Aetliiopiea) .—Everyone knows and admires the 
large waxy white flowers of the Lily-of-the-Nile. It holds a certain fascination 
hard to describe and its presence is an inspiration. Plant in the spring for out¬ 
door bloom in summer. 25c each; 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75. 
YELLOW CALLA. —Same form as the White Calla, but color is a pleasing 
shade of light yellow. Makes a dandy house plant, and is quite showy in^ the 
garden. You will want it among your flowers. 25c each; 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75. 
Calla—Lily-of-the-Nile 
ISBELL SEED COMPANY 
Jackson, Michigan 
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