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Herbaceous Peonies, continued 
will be all the covering or mulch¬ 
ing needed through the winter. 
For the greater perfection of 
bloom, they require an abund¬ 
ance of moisture, and some grow¬ 
ers recommend liquid manure 
applied to the soil just before and 
during the blooming season 
which is the middle of May to 
July. When properly cared for, 
these Peonies will thrive twenty 
years or more. 
DOUBLE PEONIES 
Abraham Lincoln. Petals 
clean pink, infolding like 
roses; rose shaped petals 
outside; flowers 5 inches in 
diameter. 50 cts. 
Baron Rothschild. Large 
and double; chrysanthemum 
center of creamy white, sur¬ 
rounded by large pink 
petals. 50 cts. 
Double Pink. 50 cts. 
Lilium tigrinum var. eplendens (see page 32) 
Phlox 
PHLOX decussata (Hybrid Phlox). ^ A class of 
hardy perennials that, within a few years, has come 
into great prominence. They grow from 1 to 3 feet 
high, have strong stems, and bear masses of 
showy, rainbow-tinted flowers. They are quite 
hardy. A good allowance of manure should be 
worked into the soil every year. 
Aurora Boreale. Salmon-rose, crimson eye, tall; a 
desirable sort. 20 cts. 
Concourse. Rosy carmine; fire-colored center. 
20 cts. 
Independence. Large and extra fine, pure white 
flower. 20 cts. 
La Neige. Pure white, fine large flowers; medium 
height. 20 cts. 
Le Pole Nord. White, with very distinct crimson 
eye. Tall, and one of the choice late bloomers, 
forming large clumps. 20 cts. 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants. 
