
EMPEROR OF RUSSIA 
RED 
October Joy. (One of our hybrids.) A loose, peony-flowered form in which 
GOLD the stamens sometimes show and at other times it develops into a semi- 
double flower. The color of the medium-sized blooms, which measure 3 
MEDAL to 4 inches in diameter, is best described as deep wine-red to blue-red. 
A tall, fast grower, with large, round, dark green foliage, this variety 
CAMELLIAS comes into full bloom in early October—hence its name. 
Own-root plants, $1.00 to $3.50. 
Purplerose. (Our seedling.) New. Like a loose peony in its form, this rose-red to purple- 
wine-red variety, with its 4-inch flowers, is notable for the way in which it changes with 
the weather. In warm weather the petals take on a deep pink tone; during cool periods 
the petals become rose-red; in cold weather the shade is purple to lavender. The stamens 
are intermingled with the petaloids in the inner portion of the bloom. Glossy deep green 
foliage characterizes this vigorous, spreading variety. Because of its curious performance 
we consider it a novel addition to our collection. Own-root plants, $1.00 to $2.50. 
Victor Emanuel. A variety that is impossible to describe because of its exquisite form 
and its spectacular depth of coloring. Deep green foliage. Medium-sized grower; mid- 
season bloomer. Grafted plants, $7.50 to $25.00. Own-root plants, $1.00 to $5.00. 
William S. Hastie (Colonel Firey). A full, double Dahlia-flowered, dark red form which 
makes a choice cut-flower. Dark green foliage. Slow growth; late flowering. 
Grafted plants, $7.50 to $20.00. Own-root plants, $1.00 to $10.00. 
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