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HORNBERCER’S SERVICE 
HAMBURG, N. Y. 
A CHOICE SELECTED LIST OF PEONIES 
f Selected to give you very free flowering varieties, we use PI. after a 
variety to indicate floriferous qualities. You will find this symbol con¬ 
nected with each variety we list. We have also kept in mind, good com¬ 
mercial qualities and many listed below are among the leading commercial 
peonies. They will be indicated by (Com) indicating commercial variety, 
or more largely used for such purpose. Peonies are best planted in the 
fall, after about the middle of September here, and we offer the following 
list, all 3 to 5 eye standard divisions, for delivery beginning September 15 and later. 
You can plant in September-October or as late as soil is in workable condition. 
The first season, following planting, many plants are likely to produce buds, 
but it is best to dis-bud these and give your plants the very maximum chance to 
make good development. The second season, your plants will begin to produce nice 
blooms and will increase in size of clump from year to year until ready to divide, 
perhaps in five or six years. Once established they are very dependable for a pro¬ 
fusion of beautiful flowers. All varieties listed priced per single, 3 to 5 eye divi¬ 
sion, prepaid after September 15. Orders of $2.00 up received before June 1, take a 
discount of 10% from this list. Ratings as 8.5 etc. are ratings by Peony society. 
ADOLPHE ROSSEAU (Des. Mech.) FI. Tall early midseason. Double type, dark red, 
very large bloom, with long stems. Per each SI.00. 
AVALANCHE (Crousse) FI. (Com.) Late mid-season, double blush white, with 
_ crimson edge to few petals, extra strong grower. Each 50c. 
DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS (Calot) FI. (Com.) Early, double, creamy white, getting 
more white as bloom opens, tall grower, dependable. Each 50c. 
EDUL1S SUPERBA (Lemoine) FI. Extra early, double, old rose pink, an extra deep 
_ pink, commercial. Each 50c. 
FESTTVA MAXIMA (Miellez) FI. Early, (Com.) double, white, with crimson flakes, 
on a few of the central petals, very large, strong and tall. Each 50c. 
FLOW’RET OF EDEN (Neeley 19 24) Very FI. Early midseason, double type, light 
rose pink shading to flesh pink at center, large bloom, medium height. An out¬ 
standing new variety, beautifully shaded. Each $3.00. 
FONTENELLE (Rosenfield) FI. Early, double, brilliant crimson, clear bright color, 
tall, good commercial, good keeping qualities. Each 50c. 
GEORGIAN A SHAYLOR (Shaylor) FI. Late midseason, double, light rose pink, very 
large bloom, vivid crimson marks at center, rated 8.9. Each 75c. 
GRANDIFLORA (Richardson) FI. Very late, double, very large, bright pink, one of 
the last to bloom. Rated 8.8. Each $1.00. 
LADY ALEXANDRA DUFF (Kelway) FI. Midseason, large, double, pale blush pink, 
yellow stamens, a very charming peony. Each 75c. 
MADAME CALOT (Miellez) FI. Early, (Com.) tall, large, double, very light old rose 
pink, with creamy tints, darker center, marked with crimson. Each 50c. 
MAD. JULES DESSERT (Dessert) FI. Tall, very large, double, late midseason, flesh 
_ whit e, few stamens in center reflect yellow glow. Extra.. E ach 75c. 
MARTHA BULLOCH (Brand) FI. Late, tall, double extra large, bright old rose 
_pink, perhaps the finest quality of any of such immense size. Each $1.50. 
MONS MARTIN CAHUZAC (Des.) FI. early midseason, double, maroon crimson, 
overcast with a dark silky luster, considered best dark p eony. Each $1.50. 
SARAH BERNHARDT (Lemoine) FI. Late, double, dark rose pink, edged lighter 
pi nk, very large bloom, a lovely shade. Rated 9.0. E ach 75c. 
SOLANGE (Lemoine) Moderately FI. late, double cream white, suffused with buff 
and pale salmon pink, rated 9.7. Each 75c. 
THERESE (Dessert) FI. Midseason, very large, double, old rose pink, illumined by 
a golden glow in depth of bloom, rated 9.8. Each $1.50. 
