Burgess’ Choice Peonies 
at Reduced Prices 
Chinese Peonies are very desirable on account of their large 
size, fine colors and profuse blooming. They are perfectly hardy, 
and will succeed in any ground unless so wet the water stands on 
the surface in the winter and spring. Order Peonies early as they 
should not be sent later than May first for spring planting. They 
can be set in the fall from August to November. Orders received 
after May first will be shipped in August. Avoid planting too 
deeply, as this is often the cause of shy blooming; 2 inches of soil 
over the crown (eyes) being sufficient. 
BARONESS SCHROEDER. Large globular flowers of cream- 
white shading to flesh. Of free flowering habit and very fra¬ 
grant. One of the finest Peonies grown. 55c each; 3 for"$1.35, 
postpaid. 
CLAIRE DUBOIS. Globular-shaped flowers of a uniform shade 
of violet-rose tipped white. One of the very best cut flower va¬ 
rieties. Late. 70c each; 3 for $1.75, postpaid. 
EDULIS SUPERBA. The famous Decoration Day Peony; 
very fragrant; of upright growth; and one of the best. Large 
double blossoms; beautiful pink. 40c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
FELIX CROUSSE. Very brilliant red; flowers mammoth in 
size, perfectly globular in shape, and have an agreeable fragrance. 
Mid-season. 45c each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA. Large globular flowers. Pure white, with the center 
flecked crimson. Extra early; popular variety for cutting. 40c each; 3 for 
$1.00, postpaid. 
KARL ROSEFIELD. Pure, rich, intense crimson. Very large flower; globular, 
semi-rose type. Extremely vigorous grower, tall and free flowering. As a late 
red it ha-s no equal, 45c each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. 
LE CYGNE. The nearest perfect of any Peony, having a rating of 9.9. The 
fragrant white flowers are of true rose type and borne on tall stiff stems. The 
finest Peony in existence. $1.30 each; 3 for $3.25, postpaid. 
MONS. JULES ELIE. A gorgeous Peony of mammoth size. Glossy lilac-pink 
shading to a deeper rose at the base; the entire flower overlaid with a sheen 
of silver. 45c each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. 
MONS. MARTIN CAHUZAC (The Black Peony). Deep maroon; the darkest 
of all red Peonies. Offered by some growers last year for as much as $6.00 per 
root. 80c each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 
OFFICINALIS RUBRA. The old-fashioned red “Piney” is the first Teony 
to bloom in the spring after Fern-Leaved Tenuifolia. Opens in plenty of time 
for Decoration Day. 75c each; 3 for $1.85, postpaid. 
PHILLIPE REVOIRE. The American Peony Society gives this a rating of 
9.2 which places it in a class by itself as the world’s most perfect red Peony. 
It is also the most fragrant of the reds. Blooms mid-season. Flowers bright 
crimson. Plant of splendid habit. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75, postpaid. 
PHILOMELE. A beautiful, large Peony of the Anemone type. Guard of pri¬ 
mary petals of bright violet-rose, with center of narrow, finely cut golden yellow 
petals. As the flower develops a crown appears of bright rose edged dark 
crimson. A strong, upright grower, fine bloomer and very fragrant. 40c each; 
3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
RICHARD CARVEL. An early large flowered red of excellent habit. Makes 
a. good lawn specimen and is a valuable cut flower variety. Much in demand. 
65c each; 3 for $1.60, postpaid. 
SARAH BERNHARDT. A popular large “show” variety that should be in 
every Peony garden. A fine flower of apple-blossom pink. Each petal is tipped 
with a silver sheen. 55c each; 3 for $1.35, postpaid. 
SOLANGE. Very large rose-type flowers. Color, deep cream with orange- 
salmon and amber shadings. A strong grower and free bloomer. One of the 
finest. 60c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
THERESE. The immense bloom of this Peony surpasses anything thus far 
produced. Rich satiny pink with a silky sheen. Delightfully fragrant. Flow¬ 
ers of enormous size ; blooms most profusely. Received the highest rating of 
any pink Peony yet judged by the American Peony Society. 60c each; 3 for 
$1.50, postpaid. 
WALTER FAXON. A most exquisite color of coral pink. Semi-rose type. 
Beautiful flowers of wonderful size. Unsurpassed for growing fancy specimen 
flowers for cutting. 60c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
UNNAMED PEONIES—DOUBLE PINK, DOUBLE RED and DOUBLE WHITE. 
35c each; 3 for 90c, postpaid. 
A REAL YELLOW PEONY 
PRIM EVE RE. Many of the so-called yellow peonies have a shading of cream 
in the center w T hen opening but soon fades to pure white. Primevere has a 
single row of creamy white guard petals enclosing a high crown of sulphur 
yellow. While strong sunlight will fade the blooms somewhat outdoors, they 
may be cut in the bud and allowed to open inside where they will hold their 
clear yellow color. $1.03 each; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. 
FERN-LEAVED PEONY 
The Earliest Double Peony to Bloom 
FERN LEAVED (Tenuifolia). The earliest double flowered Peony to bloom in 
the spring, coming before Decoration Day. The flowers are brilliant crimson. 
The finely cut foliage resembles that of the Cosmos, setting the flower off in a 
very artistic manner. This variety is very scarce. $1.75 each, postpaid. 
Therese (60c Each) 
Mons. Jules Elie (45c Each) 
Le Cygne ($1.30 Each) 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO„ Galesburg, Michigan 
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