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PEONitS 
SPECIAL OFFER 
We offer a fine lot of good Peonies that have los't their labels but 
all good double varieties. For mass planting they would be 
especially fine and the price is cheap* 
Order by color—pink, white, or red 
three for 75c; six for $1.35; twelve for $2.50 
25 to 100, 16c each. Prepaid 
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These line flowers have become so well known and popular that almost 
everyone has a plant or two. Some of the newer varieties we offer are 
so outstanding that even if you have some plants yon will be glad you 
found room lor a few more. If you do not have any as yet, then we 
suggest that you order a few of these fine varieties and get them started 
in your garden. Easy to grow and very hardy. 
BARONESS SCHROEDER 50c 
(9.0). Rose type; late. White with shadings of flesh. This is one of 
the finest peonies. Its immense flowers of gre <t substance with high 
oha.tee-shaped center are fr ely produced, lasting a long time. 
Very fragrant. 
FELIX CROUSSE 35c 
<8.4)• Very brilliant red. M. dium to Urge; glob-alar, typical bomb 
snape; frag’rant; strong growth. Stems rather weafe. Mid-season. 
FESTIYA MAXIMA 35c 
(9.3). Paper-white, crimson markings in center. Very large and full 
rose type; very tall, strong growth. Early. 
LONGFELLOW 50c 
(9.0). Everyone concedes Longfellow one of the most popular red 
Peonies becau e of its distinct, fadeless color r nd general depend¬ 
ability, both for cutting and garden decoration. It is as striking 
in the field as in the show room. It comes into bloom early mid¬ 
season. The plant has excellent foliage and strong, stiff stems. The 
flower is a bright crimson and is always found among the winning 
c lasses. 
MARY BRAND 50c 
(8.7) . No red Peony ever won favor so quickly as Mary Brand. Al¬ 
ways found among the winning reds in every show room. One of the 
m<ost satisfactory reds a- a cut flower as it wil;! last a we:k and 
hold up stiff, if cut in the bud. 
MONS. MARTIN CAHUZOC 75c 
(8.88). Medium size, globular, semi-rose type. Dark purple-garnet 
with black reflex. The darkest peony known. Strong, vigorous grow¬ 
er, free bloomer; midseason. 
MONS. JULES ELIE 50c 
(9.2) . The peerless pure pink. Broad refluxing guards with a high 
pyramidal body of semi-quilled petals converging to an apex. One 
of the largest, handsome t and most lasting cutting sorts in ©x is tan e. 
MARTHA RULLOCH 75c 
Mammoth cup-shaped blossoms often 9 to 12 inches across. The larg¬ 
est of the good Paonies. Deep rose-pink in the center, shading to sil¬ 
very shell-pink in the outer petals. Stalks strong and erect. 
OFFICINALIS RUBRA FL. PL. 50c 
Rich deep crimson; the great Decoration Day Peony. This isi the 
early red Peony of our grandmothers and the one we see in the old 
gardens. This variety can remain undisturbed for many years’. It 
will develop into large clumps, giving dozens of flowers. 
PRIMETERE 75c 
(Lemoine 1907). (8.6). Guard petals deep Creamy yellow ?nd center 
pet Ms sulphur-yellow. If not exposed to the full sun the flowers will 
hold a canary-yellow which is most attractive. Very fine. Midseason. 
SARAH BERNHARDT 50c 
(9.0). Apple-blossom-pink, very free blooming and flowers of per¬ 
fect form on graceful stems. This is the ideal pink cut flower Peony. 
SOLANGE 50c 
(9.7) . Flower very large, compact; rose type; outer petals delicate 
waxy white, deepening toward the ('enter with shades of orange and 
golden brown. One of the most beautiful Peonies in existence; a 
strong grower and a late, free bloomer. 
WALTER FAXON 50c 
(9.3) . Semi-rose type; midseason. A very distinct, delicate rose- 
oolored flower. Tall, free bloomer. Those who know this variety con¬ 
sider it one of the best pinks. 
LILY BULBS 
are all large size and; will give excellen flowers 
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the first season. 
Eleg<Mis or Red Russian—Blooms in Jun'\ with large clusters. Color, 
burnt orange shading to> rvd. Showy and fre flowering. 20c each; 
3 for 50c; 6 'for 90c; 12 for $1.60. 
Henryii — A grand garden lily. Large showy flowers of rich golden ye) - 
low in Au ust. Gracefully curved petals. Known a 1 th 1 golden 
Japanese lily. 30c each; 3 for 80c; 6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.85. 
Phillipenis—August to frost with large trumpets of pure white with 
light gr' en throat. Tad, showy r nd easily grown. Very handy. 30c 
each; 3 for 80(c; 6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.85. 
Regal—One of the most beautiful. Likes a loamy soil a.nd sunshine. 
Blooms in July with large, white flowers, vel’iow throat. Back of 
petals is pearly pink. Very sihowv and ee. <y to yaw. 25c each; 3 for 
60c; 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.60. * ^ 
Speciosum — Pink Japanese Lily. Blooms in August. Lange flowers with 
gracefully curved petal’s of light pink dotted with criirson. 35c each; 
3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.90: 12 for $3.60. 
Tigers — Large shapely flowers of rich salmon-orange dotted with black. 
Robust, free flowering and (-asv to grow. Blooms in August. 20c each; 
3 for 50c; 6 for 90c; 12 for $L60 
Double Tigers — Double form of the tiger lily . Taiil and showy. Handy 
and easy to grow. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 6 'for 90c; 12 for $1.6*0. 
FRENCH LILACS 
'These fine hardy shrubs bloom very young and grow into fine specimen 
plants. They are easy to transplant and thrive with iust ordinary care. 
We offer many colors In both single and donble flowering sorts. 
SINGLE VARIETIES— 
CHAS. X—Violet-red flowers. Very heavy bloomer. 
HUGO KOSTER—Very large trusses of blue to violet-purple. 
LUDWIG SPAETHE—Long trusses, late. Dark wine-red to purple. 
MARIE LE GRAVE—Long trusses of pure white. 
JAN VAN TOL—Enormous flowers and trusses of purest white. 
DOUBLE VARIETIES- 
ALPHONSE LAVALEE—Long shapely trusses of blue violet. 
CHAS. JOLY—Slender compact trusses of dark red. 
MME. CASIMIR PERIER—Large trusses of crcum lilacs. 
M’ME. LEMOINE—Rather dwarf. Large trusses of pure white. 
MICHAEL BUCKNER—Heavy trusses of blue intermixed carmine 
rose. 
MONTAIGNE—Very large individual flowers of mauve pink. 
PAUL THEIRON—Large flowers of claret rose. 
PRES. GREW—Compact, long-stemmed, soft blue. Very fine. 
WALDECK ROSSEAU—Best late variety. Tender pink white center. 
Any of the above varieties in well-rooted plants. 
1% to 2 feet tall, 80 c each; 3 for $2.25; 6 for &4.00: 12 for $7.50 
2 to 3 feet tall, $1.00 each: 3 for $2.75; C for $5.00; 12 for $9.00 
PERSIAN LILACS--Long narrow leaves and willowy branches mark 
this fine shrub as different. Blooms very young with long trusses of 
dainty flowers colored beautiful violet red. Very handy and very 
fine. \y 2 to 2 foot plants that will bloom next spring. 
60c each? 3 for $1.45; 6 for $2.75 
COLUMBINE - Scott Eiliott Hybrids 
Very hardy and bloom with long spurs in June. Flowers are large 
and two tones in combinations of purple, blue, cream, yellow, pink, red, 
and whit©. These are solid only in assorted colors. 20 each; 3 for 50c 
6 for 85c; 12 for $1.60. 
COLUMBINE — Crimson Star 
Beautiful variety with long spurs and saucer of crimson. The 
center or cup is pure white forming a delightful and striking combina¬ 
tion. Hardy and free flowering. 35c each; 3 for 95c; 6 for $1.65; 12 
'for $3.00. 
FLOWERING CRAB TREES 
These hardy flowering trees are very showy and desirable. Flowers in 
great profusion in rods, pinks and white ami. many oi them have >eiy 
showy colored fruits in autumn. Mature into small trees and aie fin- 
for specimen or group planting. These trees we offer are grafted, <i< 
four to five years old and will soon flower. Trees are 3 to 4 feet tall now. 
Your choice, 87c each; 3 for $2.17; 6 for $3.9$ 
BECHTELS—Bloom in May very fragrant double pink flowers that look 
iike roses. Very showy. Grows into a small, compact tree. 
CORONAR1A—The wild sw et crab. Clusters of bright rose pink single 
flowers with delicious fragrance. Fruit y How with pink clieeK. 
Compact, round topped tree. 
ELEYIl—Pretty purplish foliage. Flowers in gr at profusion of semi¬ 
double dark red. Small fruits re shining red. 
BOLGA—Upright growing, light pink bloom in smdng Very showy in 
autumn with vivid r'd fruits which hang i,n clusters. This trui. 
is fine for pellies also. 
HOP A_Red Flowering—A blaze of red in the spring. Flowers in 
clusters of bright red. The fruit appearing in fall are small, ruby 
rdd. Very hardy end showy. Neat growing habit. 
NEIDSWETZKYANA, or Red Russian—One of the iron clads. Very 
hardy. Foliage has red tints and bark is purple^ Flow rs m great 
profusion of very deep rose pink of large size 
dark shining red. 
Note On Shipping Charges 
We do not prepay the shipping charges on. Lilacst, Flowering 
Grabs; Ornamental and Shade Trees. We will! pack them in 
proper manner for shipment and the shipping .charges will be col¬ 
lected by the express company upon delivery of the tree!. 
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ORNAMENTAL TREES 
CORNELIAN CHERRY—A handsome small tree with nice foliage. Yel¬ 
low flowers in spring and shining scarlet fruits in the fall. Hardy 
and desirable. Nice trees 4 to 5 feet tall, $1.75 each; 3 'for $4.50. 
CHERRY JAPANESE FLOWERING—Double pink. A A beautiful va¬ 
riety of the handiest Japanese Cherries. Grows about 12 feet tall 
with beautiful flowers in May and nice folicigie through the summur. 
Fine trees, blooming size 3 to. 4 feet tall, $1.75 each; 3 for $4.50. 
EUONYMUS EUROPEAN—A beautifll small tree up to 12 feet. In 
spring it is covered with nodding clusters of yellow flowers. Ine 
brilliant rose colored berries appear in September and hang until 
mid-ftvinter. 3 to 4 foot plants, $1*25 eacli$ 3 for $3*00# 
GINNALI MAPLE—Fine cut foliage with brilliant colors in spring and 
fall. Light green through summer. A beautiful small tree which 
resembles the Japanese Maples very much. Very hardy and de¬ 
sirable. 3 to 4 foot, $1.25 each; 3 for $3.00; 4 to 5 foot, $1.60 each; 
3 for $4.50. 
JIT. ASH, European—A beautiful small tree with rich, green foliage, 
like fern fronds. The beautiful orange-red berries' appear in 
clusters and are very showy from late summer to mid-winter. 
Hardy and very desirable. 3 to 4 foot trees, 90c e a -ch; 3 for $2.25; 
4 to 5 foot trees, $1.25 each; 3 Tor $3.00. 
PRUNUS NEWPORT—Showy pi,nk flowers before leaves appear. The 
foliage is bright red in earlly spring and turn to deeper red in 
summer Perfectly hardy. Very desirable. 3 to 4 foot trees, 87c 
each; 3 for $2.17. 
PHOTINIA—A hardy small tree with shining green foliage. Small 
white flowers in June and rich, shining red berries; in fall, which 
persist to mid-winter. Very pretty anad showy. 3 to 4 foot trees. 
$1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE—A very pretty small tree growing to 16 feet. Foliage g 
1*3 si livery gT 3 .y and very showv when used to contnast witn tn.^ 
greens olf other trees. Very hardy. Small yellow flowers are very 
fragrant. 3 to 4 foot trees, 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
SMOKE TREE—A pretty small tre© with attractive foliage. The flowers 
appear in late summer and autumn in fleecy plumes which at a 
distance has the appearance of smoke from a wood fire. Very out¬ 
standing and desirable. 3 to 4 foot trees, $1.60 each; 3 for $4.3* 
Our shade trees are all nursery grown specimens, that 
transplanted several times and root pruned to insure a good root sys¬ 
tem. Wee guarantee them to please you. 
MAPLE TREES 
NORWAY—A large handsome tree. Large leaves of deep green, shining 
and leathery. Very desirabk for street and lawns 8 to 10 toot 
trees, $3.00 each; 3 for $8.00. 10 to 12 foot trees, $3.o0 each; 3 for 
$9.50. 
SCHWEDLER—The Purple Leaf Norway—Gleaming red in spring, tunn¬ 
ing to purple and finally dTk green by mid-July . Very showy and 
a fine street and lawn tree. 8 to 10 foot trees, $4—o each; 3 tor $12. 
SUGAR—Finest of all trees for street planting. Straight bodied with 
wide spreading branches. Symetrical top. Foliage' is dark green 
and thick. 8 to 10 foot trees, $2.50 each, 3 for $7.00. 
SOFT OR SILVER—Grow quickly and is probably planted moire for a 
shade tree in the mid-west than any other variety I have six or 
these in front of my home that are 50 feet tall and. they make 
excellent shade. 8 to 10 foot trees, $1.50 each; 3 for $4; 1- fo 1 t 
trees, $2.25 each; 3 for $6. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR—Tall slender trees shapes like giant exclamation 
points ! ! ! Used for tall screen or hedge and also as accent points 
5 to 6 foot trees, 45c each; 3 for $1.25? 6 to 8 foot trees, 65c each; 
3 for $1.65; 8 to 10 foot trees, $1 each; 3 for $2.75. 
BOLLEANA POPLAR—Large leaves are glossy green ard silvery under¬ 
neath. Very attractive and quite striking in a slight breeze. tail 
and slender. They grow and thrive in difficult locations, o to b 
foot trees, $1 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 to 8 foot trees, $1.50 each; 31 for $4. 
CHINESE ELM—Very hardy and the fastest growing good shade tree 
in existancee. The leaves are slightly smaller on Chinese Elm than 
our American Elm. They have a graceful branching habit with a 
thick top. They are deep rooted and withstand drought batter 
than any other variety. The Chinese Elm makes an ox iellent lawn 
tree and will give you shade quicker than any other variety you 
can plant. 5 to 6 foot tops, 90c each; 3 for $2.50; 6 to 8 foot tops, 
$1.35 each; 3 for $3.25; 8 to 10 foot tops, $1.75 each; 3 for $4.80; 
10 to 12 foot tops, $2.50 each; 3 for $7.00. 
WEEPING WILLOW—Large ornamental trees with long, gracefully 
drooping or weeping branches. Hardy, antd rapid girowing. The soon 
make an attractive specimen. 6 to 8 foot tops, $1.10 each; 3 fior 
$3.75; 8 to 10 foot tops, $1.75 each; 3 for $4.75. 
PIN OAK—Almost pyramidal in habit, it forms a beautiful shaped 
specimen and grows 60 feet tall. Leaves ara glossy dec pi greesn' 
turning to brilliant shades of orange a.nd red in autumn. Very fine. 
8 to 10 foot trees, $3.25 each; 3 for $9.00. 
RED OAK—A large tree 75 to 90 feet tall with large leaves. Stately 
and handsome and quick in grov.-th. The foliage and stems are red 
In spring. Autumn color is purplish crimson. Very fine. 8 to 10 
foot tops, $3.25 each; 3 for $9.00. 
AMERICAN LINDEN—A stately tree growing 60 to 70 feet tall. Large 
shining deep green leaves. Blooms with smalL very fragrant white 
flowers in July. Mak^s a beautiful specimen. We offer fine trees. 
8 to 10 foot tops, e$3.00 each; 3 for $8.00. 
French Pussy Willow 
A tal‘1 shrub or small tree with attractive dark green foliage. 
The large silvery catkins appear in February and Mar h and are 
tinted pink. Very pretty. Thrives in almost any location and is 
very hardy. 2 to 3 foot blooming size, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
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The HARMON NURSERY, Growers of Better Trees and Plants Prospect, Ohio 
