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Herbaceous Perennials 
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TORCH LILY (Kniphofia Pfitzerii). 2 to 3 feet. August to October. Rich 
orange scarlet, an ideal border plant, very attractive. 
TURK’S CAP LILY (L. Superbum). This native ily is one of the finest and most 
hardy of all lilies. It often attains a height of 6 feet, and produces a large num¬ 
ber of flowers. Its flowers are bright orange in color with dark spots. 
YELLOW GARDEN LILIES. (Hemerocallis) 
AURANTIACA VAR. MAJOR (H. Aurantiaca var.). Orange yellow, new 
and rare. 2 to 2i feet. June and July. Large and rich. 50 cents each 
‘EARLY LEMON LILY (H. Minor). 1 to 2 feet. Early June. Striking 
lemon yellow, fragrant. 
‘EARLY YELLOW LILY (H. Dumortierii). 1 to 1$ feet. June. Deep 
yellow and fragrant, quite dwarf and makes a splendid foreground plant. 
‘LEMON LILY (H. Flava). 2 to 3 feet. June and July. Clear lemon yel¬ 
low; fragrant. This old garden lily is a great favorite. 
‘MIDDENDORF’S LILY (H. Middendorfiana). 1 to 2 feet. June to July. 
Deep golden yellow. 
‘ORANGE MAN LILY (H. var.). 1 to 2 feet. July and August. Rich 
deep orange; very beautiful. 
‘ORANGE LILY (H. Fulva). 2 to 4 feet. July and August. This grand 
old lily is now much in demand. It is splendid for naturalizing in large 
masses. Large quantities at special prices for naturalizing along 
drives, etc. 
ORANGE LILY VAR. KWANSO (H. var.). Rich orange red; semi-double; 
very effective and desirable. 
ORANGE LILY VAR. VARIEGATA (H. var.). A form of the orange lily 
with variegated green and white foliage, which forms a very striking effect 
‘THUNBERG’S LEMON LILY (H. Thunbergii). Late blooming Lemon 
lily. 2 to 3 feet. July and August. Fragrant and very desirable. Rich 
lemon yellow. 
‘LILY OF THE VALLEY (Convallaria Majalis). A popular favorite and once 
planted increases in beauty for many years. 
FOR PRICES OF THE ABOVE HERBACEOUS PLANTS SEE PAGE S8. 
Rare Japanese (Moutan) Tree Paeonies. 
VARIETIES. 
The following descriptions are translated direct from the Japanese. Order 
either by number or name. 
No. Name. 
3 Kamada-fuji. Purple-rose petals 
shading to rosy lilac. 
5 Gioku-sho-kaku. Pure white petals 
with tasselled golden anthers sur¬ 
rounded with rose-purple feathers. 
20 Kokirin. Beautiful scarlet, rich deep 
golden center. 
24 Hinode-dzuru. Petals bright red, 
shading to pink tips, semi-double. 
26 Asahi-minato. Rosy scarlet petals 
with tasselled yellow anthers. 
32 Bunbodo. Carmine, petals blush 
margined, beautiful golden center. 
PRICES (strong field grown plants) 
$125.00. 
No. Name. 
33 Nishiki-shima. Delicate pink petals 
with tasselled golden anthers sur¬ 
rounded with purple feathers, 
outer petals splashed purple. 
35 Fuji-no-mine. Beautiful, pure white 
with tasselled golden anthers. 
47 Muhensai. Rich rosy-pink petals 
shading into delicate pink with 
tasselled golden anthers. 
48 Saigyo-sakura. Beautiful delicate 
satin-pink petals with deep golden 
center. 
Each $1.50; Per 10, $14.00; Per 100, 
The Tycoon. The most gorgeous flower among all the Tree-Paeonies ever pro¬ 
duced in Japan, with large, rosy-lilac ragged and undulated petals attaining to 16 
to 17 inches across. Strong, heavy-rooted plants, $5.00 each. 
NOTE—Spring planting should be done just as soon as the frost is out of the 
ground, and Fall planting any time after October 1st. 
Brooklyn, N. Y., April 24lh, 1913. 
I take pleasure in advising you that the last Pacony you sent me is a fine plant. 
1 certainly appreciate your courtesy in seeking to satisfy me in this matter and 
wish to assure you that if there is any business either of my own or of my friends 
that I can direct your way I shall be happy to do so. P. M. 
FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS SEE INSIDE FRONT COPER PAGE. 
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