June and July. Hardy. Bulbs, 15 cents each, 12 for 
$1.25. 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM. A rich carmine with 
a white background; heavily spotted crimson. Blooms 
during August and September. Bulbs, 25 cents each* 
12 for $2.00. Hardy. 
Special Plant Food 
We use a commercial fertilizer mixed for our 
needs. We can supply this in any quantity. Con¬ 
tains every mineral required for plant growth. Seven 
or eight pounds will furnish two applications for a 
100-foot row. Prices: under 10 lb., 3 cents per 
pound; over 10 lb., 2 cents per pound. F. O. B., 
Waterloo. Express rates are extra but reasonable ta 
Iowa points. 
Extristrong Peonies 
In offering the following short list, we have 
tried to include only the most reliable and popular 
varieties. Many new ones are introduced every year 
and, as they are proved good, we will add them to 
our list. The high prices asked for new peonies, as 
well as new gladiolus, dahlias, iris, and so on does 
not necessarily mean that they are better than old 
ones but that they are scarce and not available in 
large quantities. As soon as they become plentiful, 
they will have to stand on their own merits; they 
will either supercede other varieties or pass from 
existence, as, indeed, many do before becoming 
plentiful. Peonies are best planted in the fall any¬ 
time until the ground is frozen. 
EDULIA SUPERBA. One of the earliest deep 
pink; sometimes blooms for Decoration Day. A loose 
crown type flower. Showy. 35 cents each. 
FANNY CROSBY. Early yellow with pink 
guard petals; growing in favor each year as it be¬ 
comes better known. Very floriferous. 60 cents each. 
FELIX CROUSSE. A deep rose red. 40 cents 
each. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA. Early broad guard pe¬ 
tals surrounding a mass of rich white petals flaked 
crimson. 35 cent seach. 
KARL ROSENFIELD. A brilliant large semi¬ 
rose type slightly fragrant. 40 cents each. 
LA TULIPE. Delicate pink; outside petals 
striped with tulip markings; fragrant. 35 cents each. 
LONGFELLOW. A bright crimson. One of 
the most popular in garden and show room. 60 cents 
each. 
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