ELLWANGER & BARRY 
HERBACEOUS PEONIES 
HR PROXY is a noble flower, almost rivaling the Rose in 
brilliancy of color and perfection of bloom, and the Rhodo¬ 
dendron in stately growth. The first point in its favor is 
hardiness. It may be truly said to be "hardy as an oak.” In the 
severest climate the plants require no other protection than that 
which they afford themselves. Then their vigorous habit and healthy 
growth, freedom from all diseases and insects are important argu¬ 
ments in favor of their cultivation. Rach succeeding year adds to 
their size and beauty. The foliage is rich and glossy and of a beau¬ 
tiful deep green color, thus rendering the plants very ornamental 
even when out of flower. The newer varieties produce very large, 
handsome, regularly formed cupped blooms, resembling large roses. 
No other flower is so well adapted for large, showy bouquets. The 
Peony may be planted either singly on the lawn or in borders. 
Where the lawn is extensive a large bed makes a grand show, sur¬ 
passing a bed of Rhododendrons. It is really a flower for the million. 
It flowers early in June. Our collection has been made with great 
care and includes the best and most distinct varieties. 
Varieties priced per each only, are net and can be furnished in 
limited quantities only. Not less than six of a variety will be sold 
at dozen rate. 
Adolph Rousseau. Very large; deep brilliant purple, extra. Si.50. 
Albert Crousse. Very large and full, flesh pink. Si.00. 
Alexandriana. Light pink ; fragrant; early. 50c. 
Amazone. Creamy white, yellowish center. Si.50. 
Ambroise Verschaffelt. Purplish crimson; very full, fragrant. 
25c each; $2.50 doz. 
Arthemise. Rose of several tints; good form. 30c each; S3. 00 doz. 
Atrosanguinea. Purplish red, tinted with violet. 50c each; 
S5.00 doz. 
Auguste Lemotmier. Velvety red; large, full and beautiful. 
30c each; S3.00 doz. 
Augustin D’Hour. Very full, scarlet purple. $1.00. 
Baroness Schroeder. Flesh, changing to white; very full. Very 
rare. $2.00. 
Beaute Francais . Light flesh pink, fragrant; early. $1.00. 
Bernard Palissy . Flesh white; well formed, fragrant. 75c each; 
$6.00 doz. 
Charles Binder. Bright deep pink; fragrant. 25c each; 
$2.50 doz. 
Charles Verdier. Light lilac rose; very large, perfect form; 
late. 25c each; $2.50 doz. 
Charlemagne. Flesh white, center tinted lilac; fragrant; late. 
50c each; $5.00 doz. 
Claire Dubois. Light rosy pink; late; extra. $1.50. 
Constant Devred. Soft clear purple, imbricated like a rose; 
fragrant; superb. 50c each; $5.00 doz. 
Couronne d Or. \ ery double, yellowish white; superb; very 
late. $1.00. 
Daniel d’Albert. Deep rose, shaded purple; large globular 
flower. 50c each; $5.00 doz. 
