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A planting of Baroness Schroeder, or any other Peony, will increase in value and beauty 
year after year 
PEONIES—THE PLANTS FOR ALL PURPOSES 
The greatest and most valuable use of Peonies is in our own home-gardens. 
A single plant is effective when set at a curve in the walk or drive, or grown as a 
large specimen in the border. A dozen or more plants massed in front of a shrub¬ 
bery planting will produce a picture not soon forgotten. A few plants may be 
set in front of the hedge which separates your property from that of your neigh¬ 
bors, and here you have the shrubbery effect. In public parks Peonies are used for 
masses of color; on private estates they are grown to provide blooms for cutting. 
The popularity of the Peony is not to be wondered at when we consider that 
the plant is entirely hardy; that it is at home almost anywhere; that it blooms 
freely; that the foliage is seldom troubled by insects; and that it remains in 
good condition from early spring to late fall. From the latter part of May to 
the first of July the plants are huge bouquets of brilliant blooms, in size and 
color rivaling the rose, while many varieties are as deliciously fragrant as the 
daintiest rosebud. , 
Some of these points may be found in other perennials, but we believe that 
the Peonies are supreme in possessing all of the features which make a plant, 
indispensable. 
September and October are tbe best months for planting; 
PARCEL POST. See page 40 for prices, 
J -'~ Class A 
50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 
Achillei An erect-growing plant; blooms double, shell-pink at opening, but 
changing to lilac-white. . , 
Alexandre Dumas. Crown violet-rose, creamy white collar. Fragrant. IViid- 
Dr^Bretonneau. Pale lilac guard petals, with amber-white center petals. 
Dr. Caiilot. Richly fragrant blooms; color dark Tyrian rose. 
Due de Wellington. Outer petals white, with sulphur center. Free blooming. 
DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS. 
free from spots or flecks of other color. Blooms large, full double, and pro¬ 
duced freely. Desirable for massing and for cutting. Fragrant. 
