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Standard Varieties of Peonies—Concluded 
129— -MARIE DEROUX (Crousse, 1881)—Rose type, late. 
Large, compact, imbricated bloom of flat shape; color, 
flesh-pink, bordered milk-white; blooms in clusters; 
fragrant. Dozen, $2.00; hundred, $15.00. 
31—MARIE DEM OUNTS (Calot, 1869) —Color, ivory-white. 
Blooms of gigantic size. Fine cut flower variety. Comes 
after Festiva Maxima and is as fine as that standard 
sort. We can supply ten thousand Marie Lemoines at 
popular prices, guaranteeing every plant true to name. 
Dozen, $1.75; hundred, $15.00; thousand, $120.00. 
10—MARIE STUART (Calot, 1856)—-Color, soft lilac, 
changing to white. One of the most beautiful of all 
Peonies. Fine for cut flowers. Dozen, $4.00; hundred, 
$30.00; thousand, $250.00. 
151—MATHILDE DE ROSENECK (Crousse, 1883)—Soft 
flesh-pink, shading deeper toward the center with tim¬ 
ings of lilac and chamois; tall grower, beautiful and dis¬ 
tinct; fine for cut flowers. Dozen, $3.50; hundred, $25.00. 
35—MEISSONIER (Crousse, 1886)—Very brilliant crim¬ 
son. In some cut flower markets known as the Ameri¬ 
can Beauty Peony on account of its resemblance in 
color to the Rose of that name; good cut flower varie¬ 
ty. I>ozen, $3.00; hundred, $22.50; thousand, $200.00. 
6 — MONSIEUR KEELAGE (Crousse, 1883)—Deep cur¬ 
rant or solferino-red with amaranthine center. The 
French hybridists evidently spilled their paint pot after 
producing this superb variety, as there is nothing in 
Peonies of its color. Large, flat flowers as big as a 
plate; perfect in outline; grand in every way. Dozen, 
$2.00; hundred $15.00. 
61 — NE PLUS ULTRA (Miellez, 1856)—Fine, bright pink. 
Very free; fine for cut flowers. Dozen, $1.75; hundred, 
$12.00; thousand, $100.00. 
69 — PAGININI (Guerin, 1845)—Guards blush pink and 
large; center lemon-yellow; one of the surest to produce 
a crop of flowers. Dozen, $1.50; hundred, $10.00. 
40—QUEEN VICTORIA (Syn. for Whitley!) (Whitley, 
1808)—The very best every-day white. When cut a 
first-rate keeper. Flower of good substance and color; 
very pretty in the bud state, when it has a faint blush 
tint; an old standby. Dozen, $1.25; hundred, $9.00; 
thousand, $85.00. 
33— REE VLSI ANA PLENA (Origin unknown)—A very 
free flowering bright pink, much sought after. Dozen, 
$1.50; hundred, $12.00. 
24—SOLFATARE (Calot, 1861)—Guard petals snow- 
white; center sulphur-yellow, changing as the flower 
ages to pure white; all the petals are wide. This we 
consider an extra fine Peony. Dozen, $2.00; hundred, 
$15.00. 
249—SOUVENIR I>E DR. BRETTONNEAU (Dessert. 
1880)—Large, bright, Tyrian rose or cherry-red, in 
clusters; brilliant and showy. Dozen, $2.00; hundred, 
$15.00. 
26—SOUVENIR DE L’KXPOSITTON UNIVERSELLE 
(Calot, 1867)— Very large, flat bloom of violet-rose, 
with silver reflex, also tipped silver; free bloomer, with 
spreading habit; extra fine variety. Dozen, $2.00; 
hundred, $15.00. 
20—SULFUREA (Lemon, 1S30)—Large, perfectly formed 
snowball-shaped flower. White guard petals, center 
sulphur-yellow, changing to white; fine for cut flowers. 
Dozen, $1.75; hundred, $12.00; thousand $100.00. 
72—TAGLIONI (Guerin, 1850)—A beautiful, soft, clear 
pink. A grand sort to plant for hedge effect, as it 
grows uniform, and every flower opens at one and the 
same time. Dozen, $1.75; hundred $12.00; thousand, 
$ 100 . 00 . 
172— ZOE CALOT (Miellez, 1855)—Very large, globular 
bloom. Clear pink, shaded lilac. Dozen, $2.00; hundred, 
$15.00. 
Some of the Finer Peonies THAT ARE SCARCE IES 
Our collection of Peonies comprises the finest sorts obtainable, varieties combining beauty of form, with fullness, 
large size and clear color. In the matter of form especially the modern Peony delights the eye and compels admira¬ 
tion; many of the old garden varieties had no more beauty of build than a shuttlecock, depending wholly upon size 
and color to attract. The varieties here listed are as symmetrical and as graceful as the highest types of Roses and 
Chrysanthemums, and are absolutely free from coarseness. 
Remember, for a fuller description of these Peonies, see our brochure, “Peonies for Pleasure/’Mailed on application. 
Asa Gray 
12—ALBERT CROUSSE (Crousse, 1893)—Im¬ 
mense, very full, convex bloom, as perfect in 
outline and contour as a Show or Fancy 
Dahlia flower. The petals are imbricated 
like a Carnation, and overlap each other. 
The color is best described as an even, deli¬ 
cate seashelhpink, an unusual shade for a 
Peony, and is unapproachable in this regard 
by any other variety. This grand Peony lias 
all the points of excellence. A most striking 
flower. Dozen, $6.00; hundred, $45.00; thous¬ 
and, $400.00. 
102—ASA GRAY (Crousse, 1886) — Rose type, 
midseason. Large, full imbricated rose-form¬ 
ed bloom; guard petals salmon-flesh; center 
very full and perfectly formed; color lilac, 
sprinkled with minute dots of deeper lilac; 
striking, imposing and beautiful. No Peony 
produces more flowers; fragrant and distinct. 
Dozen, $3.00; hundred, $22.50; thousand, 
$ 200 . 00 . 
170—AUGUSTE VILLAUME (Crousse, 1895) — 
Enormous, full, round bloom, with closely set, 
large petals; indeed the petals are very large; 
a uniform color throughout the entire flower 
of rich violet-rose; very fragrant. A Peony 
that it is hard to get away from. Dozen, 
$8.00; hundred $60.00. 
228—AUGUSTIN D'HOUR (Calot, 1867). (Syn. 
Marechal MacMahon) — Extremely large, 
showy, perfectly built bloom; primary petals 
narrow and built up close and high; color, 
very deep, rich, brilliant solferino-red. The 
largest of all red Peonies. Dozen, $4.00; 
hundred, $30.00; thousand, $250.00. 
132—AVALANCHE (Crousse, 1886)—Avalanche, 
in our estimation, is one of the finest Peonies 
grown. Large, convex bloom of perfect form; 
color milk-white, with cream-colored center; 
has ruby-colored markings of rare delicacy 
and beauty on some of its petals. A superb 
Peony. None better. Dozen, $4.00; hundred, 
$30.00; thousand, $250.00. 
157 —de CANDOLLE (Crousse, 1880) — Very large 
full, cup-shaped bloom. Color, bright lilac- 
purple. Dozen, $2.50; hundred, $17.60. 
