HOLLAND BULBS , ROSES , AA T D SPECLALTLES. 
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HERBACEOUS PAEONIES. 
Can best be planted in the autnmn. The plant for the million! Best substitute for the Rhododendron! 
It is surprising that so noble a flower should be so neglected. The first point in its favor is hardiness. 
In the severest climates 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 arguments in 
favor of their cultivation. Each succeeding year adds to their size and beauty. The foliage is rich and 
glossy, and of a beautiful deep green color, thus rendering the plants very ornamental even when out of 
flower. No other flower is so well adapted for large, showy bouquets. The Paeony may be planted either 
singly on the lawn or in borders. When the lawn is extensive a large bed makes a grand show. They 
blossom through June. J 
“ The value of the Pasonia. for the adornment of the garden is unquestioned ; its bold, spreading mass of leafage, its massive 
ofudHtv n for r iS < ;°ri°h r JlTl der lt f eS P e - C1 ^ y usefu t 1 for + the production of distinct effects in garden scenery^ It also posesses a high degree 
of utihty for the embellishment of indoor apartments, particularly on festive occasions, as it can be employed to great advantage 
either alone or m association with groups of plants. v v s s 
r Pm '31' e r uf f s!\ iS J egarded wit i? QUt a rival ayiong herbaceous perennials for borders, and those who have large gardens should also 
b °i ma .f es . on the pss and in. clumps alongside woodland walks, they appear to great advantage, the flowers being 
especially effective when they have a background of dark-leaved shrubs. s s 
w fcJl! PaSO f n i a is a " °! d f arden favorite, but of late years the hybridist has been busily at work raising new, varieties, and as a result 
ye have a great diversity in form and color of the handsome flowers which contribute materially to the attraction of the flower garden 
m June. —c Taraenev s iVLagazine. & 
We have a superb collection, including the most distinct varieties. Price 50c. each. 
Ambroise Verschaffelt. Purplish crimson ; one of the finest. 
Charles Verdier. Lilac rose ; superb. 
Delachii. Dark purplish crimson, fine. 
Edulis. Violet rose ; very full and sweet. 
Fulgida. Crimson; fine. 
Globosa grandiflora. White, large globular flowers ; one of the best white. 
Louis Van Houtte ( Calot ). Bright purple cherry ; large, fragrant, very fine. 
Modeste {Guerin). Deep rose; distinct and fine. 
Monsieur Boucharlat. Bright rosy lilac; late, fragrant, superb. 
Papaveriflora. White tinged with yellow; beautiful. 
Rubra Triumphans. Dark purplish crimson, very sweet, distinct. 
Violacea. Deep violet purple; very large and fine. 
• Within the last few years there have been introduced a very large number of varieties, some very fine 
and quite distinct from any heretofore offered, others of only ordinary merit. We have taken great pains in 
testing them, to weed out the indifferent sorts, and can now offer a superb collection. For list of varieties 
and prices see our General Catalogue. 
SELECT HARDY PHLOX. 
_ One of the finest autumn flowers. It is of vigorous habit, easy culture, and produces in great profusion 
during a long season, flowers of fine form and substance, and of bright and varied colors. As regards their 
culture, it may be briefly stated that they succeed in any good garden soil, but they are greatly improved by 
being liberally manured, and an occasional supply of liquid manure during the growing season will greatly 
mci ease the size of their trusses. When in flower they should be watered freely every evening. The Phlox 
usually flowers in July and August, and in order to render it autumnal flowering, it is necessary to pinch the 
shoots about the first of June and again in July. The plants will then flower in September For early 
flowers some of the plants maybe left unpinched. When two years old the finest trusses are produced 
I he third year the plants flower tolerably well, but they will not keep thrifty and healthy after that The 
old plants should then be lifted in the fall, divided and transplanted. But the better plan is to keep up a 
succession of young plants from cuttings by securing a fresh collection every year. We annually introduce 
all new and desirable varieties of home and foreign production. The best time to plant them is in the 
autumn. Our plants are large and fine. 
Price, 25c. each, except noted. Choice distinct varieties selected from over 100 sorts. 
Adonis. China rose, carmine center, fine. 
Amazone. Large flower; pure white, fine. 
Belvidere. Salmon pink ; a choice sort. 
Caran d’ Ache. Bright carmine rose, distinct. 
Henri Murger. Flowers very large pure white, large carmine center; one of the very finest. 
La Vague. Large flower; silvery rose. 
Le Siecle. Dwarf; large flower, compact panicle ; salmon rose, fine. 
Le Vengeur. Large flower ; bright carmine amaranth, fine. 
Lothair. Large flower; rich salmon color, crimson eye, large spreading spike, one of the finest varieties. 
Oberon. Coppery red. 
