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. 
EDULIS SUPERB A. 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. 
KELWAY’S GLORIOUS. Midseason. Large round flower of creamy pink. 
One of our choicest Peonies. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.30, 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. 
LILLIAN GUMM. Large globular flowers of apple-blossom-pink. A late 
bloomer and one of the best in its season. 80c each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 
MARY BRAND. One of the most popular Peonies on the market. Rose 
type flower of deep red, shaded purple. Excellent cut flower. 75c each; 
3 for $1.85, 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 ail red Peonies. Offered a few years ago for $6.00 per root. 80c each ; 3 for 
$2.00, postpaid. 
MRS. EDWARD HARDING. One of the highest rating white Peonies. Very 
fine. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.30, postpaid. 
OFFICINALIS RUBRA. The old-fashioned red “Piney” is the first Peony 
to bloom in the spring after Pern-Leaved Tenuifolia. Opens in plenty of time 
for Decoration Day. 75c each; 3 for $1.85, postpaid. 
PHILLIPE REVO I RE. 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. 
REINE HORTENSE. Tall growing variety with stiff stems. Color a uni¬ 
form Hydrangea-pink splashed on a white background. Very free flowering. 
75c each; 3 for $1.85, 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. 
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 when 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. $1.00 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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