SPECIAL AND IMPORT PRICES FOR FALL OF 1908 
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TREE PEONIES 
Our stock of these splendid shrubby Peonies is the largest 
in America 
The Japanese varieties are the most beautiful, but the most diffi¬ 
cult to grow on account of suckeriug. The European varieties are 
grafted on herbaceous roots and do not sucker. Tree Peonies do not 
die to the ground in winter, but in time make quite large, shrubby 
bushes. There is a record of a plant in England that produced over 
500 flowers at a time. The flowers are distinct from the herbaceous 
varieties, and are of a wonderful size and beauty. They are pro¬ 
duced early in the spring, and are sometimes injured by late frosts. 
If the Japanese varieties are planted, care must be taken to remove 
all suckers that are produced below the graft. 
JAPANESE 
Fine blooming plants (grafted) in 25 choice varieties, $1 each, 
$10 per dozen. 
Extra selected blooming plants in 25 choice varieties, $1.50 
each, $15 per dozen. 
EUROPEAN 
Eacn Doz. 
Best Named Varieties. 2 years old.,...$1 50 $15 00 
4 years old. 2 25 24 00 
5 years old. 3 00 32 00 
Queen Elizabeth. One of the best European varieties. 
2 years old... 1 75 18 00 
4 years old. 2 50 
5 years old. 3 25 36 00 
Moutan. A fine old pink variety.*. 75 8 00 
MOUTAN TREE PEONY 
HERBACEOUS PEONIES 
It gives us great pleasure to see the increasing popularity of Peonies, for their is nothing more deserving, and when the merit and 
beauty of the newer varieties are known every garden will contain a large collection. Like the Irishman’s whiskey, all varieties of Peonies 
are good, even the commonest old-fashioned sorts, but there is no language to describe the glorious beauty of the finest of the newer varie¬ 
ties. In no other flower has there been such a marked improvement, and they actually surpass the finest rose in size, form and coloring, and 
their ease of culture and extreme hardiness are too well known to enlarge upon. Always having a keen appreciation of these superb flowers, 
we have for years collected all the varieties obtainable in the world, and now have the largest collection of varieties and the most extensive 
stock in America. Peonies planted in August or September will bloom the following season. Of many varieties offered in the following list, 
we can supply large undivided clumps at from three to five times the prices quoted —prices depending upon how many salable plants the 
clumps would make if divided. By planting these undivided clumps 
JAPANESE 
Double and Semi-Double. Fine varieties. These Each Doz. 100 
are really very choice ami distinct from varie¬ 
ties grown in this country, and will give the 
greatest satisfaction.$0 CO $G 00 $45 00 
Single. Fine varieties. The finest single Peonies 
undoubtedly come from Japan. Tney are 
equal or superior to single sorts coming from 
Europe costing three times as much. 70 7 50 55 00 
CHOICE NAMED 
Each Doz. 
Agida. Brilliant red; very free-flowering.$0 35 $3 50 
Atrosanguinea. Deep, full, broad bloom; brilliant car¬ 
mine; fine. 75 8 00 
Anemonseflora rubra. Dark carmine-red. 50 5 00 
Arthemise. Large flowers; lovely soft rose and salmon; 
very beautiful. 1 00 
August Miellez. Large flowers, in clusters; clear lilac 
and purple, center chamois and lilac. 40 4 00 
a fine display of flowers can be had next season. 
Armandine Mechin. Large flowers in clusters; very Each Doz.' 
brilliant clear amaranth.$0 CO $0 00 
Asa Gray. Large, full flower, imbricated, beautiful form; 
carnation-salmon, powdered with carmine-lilac. One 
of the best. 1 50 
Achille. Delicate flesh-color, very fresh coloring. 25 2 50 
Boule de Neige. Large, cup-shaped flower of perfect 
shape; white, lightly sulphured, center bordered with 
bright carmine; extra fine. 1 50 
Beranger. Larue, cup-shaped imbricated flower; mauve, 
shaded pink; late variety. 75 
Berthe Dhour. Pretty soft pink, silvery shaded. 75 7 50 
Carnea alba. Large flower; clear carnation, center white 
shaded yellow; beautiful. 75 8 00 
Carnea elegans. Fine flower of perfect form; large 
petals, clear carnation with satin reflex mixed with 
small yellow petals; very fresh coloring; fine. 75 7 50 
Charles Toche. Large, globular flowers; clear purple, 
with carmine reflex, golden stamens. Very elegant 
variety. 1 00 
