730° Fall Edition 
of Vaughan’s Gardening Illustrated, Chicago and 

Feeding. 

THERESE 
Light and Dark Pink and Rose 
. +. (8.7) Very large double, glob- 
* Claire Dubois ular flowers; color rich clear 
"Cy Ned Rete he 
satiny pink, with glossy reflex. Late midseason. 75c. 
. (7.6) Usually blooms for 
* Edulis Superba Decoration Day. The 
Ooch ec ea 
large flowers are a beautiful deep, vivid pink, 
and are borne profusely on tall, strong stems. 
One of the most fragrant of all Peonies and one 
of the best for cut flowers in its color and season.60c. 
. (8.9) Large, flat, pale rose- 
& Georgiana Shaylor oi. witha few flecks of 
Crimson. Strong grower and midseason bloomer. 75c. 
i a B d (9.1) A flower of beautiful form 
Hansina rand. and really giant size. Color deep 
flesh pink, shading darker at the base of the petals 
with a salmon reflex. Resembles Solange but has 
a better stem and flowers that always open. 
Late. $3.50. 
(9.1) Enormous, 
Lady Alexandra Duff loosely built flowers 
of pale blush pink with yellow_ stamens. Very 
showy and beautiful. Midseason. 75ce; 3 for $2.00. 
(9.0) Soft appleblossom-pink. Very 
La France large, fragrant flowers of unusual 
crepe-like texture. Late midseason. $1.00 
: (8.5) Large, flat flowers 
*Mad. Emile Galle of delicate shell-pink 
with touches of heliotrope and lavendar. Exquisite 
fragrance; late. 60c. 
(9.1) A real peony 
* Martha Bullock aristocrat, gigantic in size 
and exquisitely beautiful. Its immense cupped 
shaped flowers of bright old-rose pink are often 
9 to 12 inches in diameter and are held well above 
the foliage on tall, stout stems. Rose-like frag- 
rance; late. Asa garden, cut-flower or show var- 
iety, this one is hard to beat. $1.00. 
; ill (9.0) Clear pink overlaid with sheen 
Milton Hi of delicate lilac. Very large bloom; 
excellent for cutting; late. 90c; 3 for $2.50 
(9.1) Immense flowers of per- 
*Myrtle Gentry. fect rose form and wonderful 
Substance on stiff stems. Color beautiful pink with 
tints of flesh and salmon. Tea rose fragrance. 
Late midseason. Often called “the perfect peony” 
for it has no faults and has all you could wish for 
in a flower. $2.00. 
z. . (8.2) Large, compact flow- 
x Pierre Duchartre ers of a delicate lilac-pink; 
JOUR se tates eS 
: very fragrant. Late. 60c. 
"4 * Sarah Bernhardt (9.0) This fine variety is 
Jeet S* one of the largest and best 
pink Peonies in the world. It is a vigorous grower 
and a prolific bloomer, carrying its perfectly formed 
flowers gracefully on tall stems. The color is a 
dark rose-pink, edged lighter pink; center flecked 
crimson. An extra good cut-flower variety, it is 
always found in the winning classes of every show 
room. Late midseason. Delightfully fragrant. $1.00. 
4 (9.5) A wonderful Peony of perfect 
* Therese habits and with immense, flat bloomsof 
delicate texture. Color violet rose, changing to 
lilac-white. Early midseason. $1.00. 
F (9.3) Ranked by Mrs. Harding 
Walter aXON with Solange and LeCygne as 
the three finest peonies. “Here is the most 
delectable hue of pink displayed by any of 
the peonies outside of the tree peonies,” she 
writes. It is a free-blooming variety and grows 
strongly. Should be cut and allowed to open in 
the house where it will last for days in increasing 
beauty. Midseason. $1.00. 
rm 
able, and most beloved of all perennial plants. 
bordering lawns, shrub rows, 
drives, they give a grand display of large fragrant blossoms of brilliant colors 
e foliage which is very ornamental during 
They are also most effective for home and table decorations, 
and last Jonger in water than many other perennials. Avoid buying cheap Peonies; 
they require just as much care as the better kinds, a 
Planting. Peonies may be planted from Septemb 
should be sent in at once so that we can forward when wea 
planting too deeply, as this is often the cause of shy blooming, 
soil over the crown 
divisions, having 3 to 5 eyes of blooming size. 
The figures following t 
American Peony Society, 
Peonies in established plantings need to be fed e 
balanced plant food, well worked in will do wonder 
Pees especially the modern introdu 
in single clumps or 
during June, followed by their exquisit 
summer months. 
dressing of a 
be applied early. 
Roots by Parcel Post.—If to be sent by parcel post, add postage as follows: 
Single roots, 8c; two roots, 12c; 3 roots, 16c. 
* Varieties indicated by star are of outstanding merit and 
are especially recommended by us for garden planting. 



Vaughan s Peonies 
ctions, are probably the most valu- 
Planted in sun or semi-shade 
long: beds; or 
(eyes) being sufficient. 

Deluxe Peony Collection 
Six of the world’s finest varieties 
9.5 Kelway’s Glorious, white 9.4 Touran- 
gelle, white. 
9.2 Philippe Rivoire, red 9.5 Therese, pink 
9.2 Solange, cream 9.3 Walter Faxon, pink 
One each of the above (value $8.00) for $6.00 
White and Light Varieties 
KA. B. Franklin. (9.2) A very. large, full 
double flower which opens a 
beautiful blush-pink, changing to pure white. Its 
coloring is much like the exquisite Tourangelle, 
but it is an upright, strong grower and free bloomer; 
fragrant; late. $4.00. . 
(9.0) One of the finest 
* Baroness Schroeder Peonies in existence. Im- 
mense flowers of great substance with high chalice- 
shaped center. Opens a delicate flesh-white, 
sometimes a soft baby pink, changing to creamy- 
white. One of our best cut-flower varieties and 
an excellent keeper. Flowers held in cold. storage 
as late as September have opened in perfect 
condition. June rose fragrance, late. 90c. 
. . (9.3) An old variety which 
*Festiva Maxima Mrs. Edward Harding says, 
“Should be in every garden, large or small, lavishly 
arrayed or economically furnished.” Flowers 
white, dotted carmine, are often 7 to 8 inches in 
diameter. Early. 60c; 3 for $1.60 
. (9.1) <A perfectly-formed 
x Frances Willard flower that is found among 
the winning classes in every show-room. Very 
large blooms, often having a raised, cup-shaped 
center inclosing golden stamens. Opens an ex- 
quisite blush-white, with an occasional carmine 
touch, changing to pure white. Of good substance 
and a fine cut-flower variety. Late midseason. 75c. 
J bil (8.9) Extremely large, flat flowers of 
uodlilee ivory-white; petals long and narrow, 
ae arranged, giving a feathery effect. Early. 




75c. 
’ si (9.5) An extremely large 
xKelway s Glorious flower, full of glistening 
white petals, the outer edges of which are slightly 
crinkled and curved inward. Very fragrant. Late 
midseason. $2.00. 
. (9.1) Enormous globular 
xLa Lorraine blooms of creamy-white, 
overlaid with soft pink. A beautiful flower that 
ranks with Le Cygne and Solange in the show room. 
Midseason. $1.7 . 
L R A (8.3) A dainty peony with rose- 
a Nosiere like flowers. It should not be dis- 
budded, as sprays of its flowers are charming. It 
issemi-double, the outer petals pure whitelighted by 
center of golden yellow stamens. Midseason. 60c. 
L C (9.4) (The Swan). “One of the three 
eUygne finest peonies,” says Mrs. Harding. 
The curving petals of this magnificent flower are 
arranged like the feathers on a swan’s wing. 
“Symmetrical, globular, of great size, fragrant, 
free-blooming, and milk-white,"’ continues Mrs. 
Harding, “Le Cygne stands by itself.” Early 
midseason $2.50. 
(9.4) A strong-growing, 
Mme. Jules Dessert free-bicoming plant, of 
delicate coloring. When the flower is cut just as 
the bud unfolds, and is allowed to open in a shaded 
room, wonderful tints of flesh, straw and white 
can be seen to perfection. Midseason. 90c. 
(8.3) Large cup-shaped flow- 
Mons. DuPont. er; ivory white with a yellow 
glow from golden stamens at the base of the petals. 
Tall, free-flowering, stiff stems. Late midseason. 60c. 
All Prices F.O.B. Our Nurseries, Western Springs, Ill. If wanted by Parcel Post, add 8c for 1 plant, 16c for 3 plants 
nd are disappointing in the end. 
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2 or 3 inches of 
We offer Divided roots, natural 
he varieties are the latest ratings given to them by the 
based on a scale giving 10 points for perfection. 
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ORIENTAL PEONY 
WHITE AND LIGHT VARIETIES—Continued. 
, (9.5) Unquestionably one of 
Mrs. Ji V. Edlund the finest of all Peonies with 
large, pure white blooms of perfect form. Excel- 
lent for exhibition, having won first prize for the 
3 best white blooms for about six consecutive 
years at the Minnesota Peony Show. Tall; vigorous 
floriferous; sweet fragrance. $10.00. — Sis 
Pp : (8.6) ‘Finest of the yellow herbaceous 
rimevere peonies and one of the most fragrant,” 
says Mrs. Harding. “Striking and ornamental in 
the garden, it is still more satisfying as a cut 
flower. Then its color is safely guarded, and its — 
perfume fully enjoyed. Midseason. $1.00. potek 
S | (9.2) Of this variety Mrs. Harding 
olange writes: “Until the lover of peonies knows 
Solange, his life is wasted, bare, uninteresting. 
improvished, and lonely beyond all words to tell 

heart.’ Late. $1.00. 
(9.4) Pearl-white, overlaid wi 
*Tourangelle delicate shades of salmon; flow 
flat, borne on long stems. Must be well established | 
to get best results. Exquisite in its color tints if 
shaded from the sun when opening. Late. $1.00 






































Red and Crimson Sorts. om 
(8.7) Cup-shaped flowers 
Auguste Dessert fine form, with rounded 
petals, velvety crimson-carmine, very brillian 
with silvery reflex and often streaked white 
Midseason. $1.00. : ee 
rc (8.6) Deep garnet with conspicuous © 
Cherry Hill sheen. Stems strong and erect. — 
Does not burn. Early. 75c. Rake 
. (7.8) Very large, double flowers 
xE. G. Hill of rich tyrian red with a fier 
brilliancy. Of erect, rather dwarf, compact growth, 
with extra stiff von eely mie 60c 
. - tslarge, globular flowers, 
x Felix Crousse solid and compactly built from_ 
edge to center, are a rich, even, brilliant, dazzling 
ruby-red. Late midseason. 60c, 3 for $1.60 
Grover Cleveland Ric Sak into late 
° ie: soOns= 3 
strong grower. 75c. x 
Karl Rosefield (8.8) Very tall, compac 
JA ING Yet grower of stately habit-and 
excellent bloomer, every stem carrying a hug 
ball-like flower of rich velvety-crimson. Ver: 
brilliant and striking. We consider it the bes 
all-round red Peony. Early midseason. 75e, 
(8.7) Vivid crimson of immense. 
Mary Brand size; full double; a free-bloomer 
and a strong grower; midseason. Excellent for cui 
flowers. $1.00. a eS 
é (8.2) Large, rather loosely 
Mad. Gaudichau built flowers of brilliant dark | 
. red; late midseason. Fine garden variety. Foliage 
vivid red in spring; stems red all summer. 90c. 
4 8.8) Medium sized 
Mons. Martin Cahuzac {\opular blooms, 
Dark purple-garnet with black reflex. The darkest — 
peony known. Strong, vigorous grower; free-bloome 
midseason. $1.25. Sept eee 
Fe 2 8.6) This is 
Officinalis Rubra Plena Sis ‘eshioned ced 
the most brilliant of all red peonies; early and 
splendid cut flower. 90c; 3 for $2.50 Pa ae 
HLS svc ote (9.2) Very dark crimson ~ 
*Philippe Rivoire with velvety sheen. Perfectly 
formed, cup-shaped flowers with incurved Cente 
delightfully fragrant; late. Itis distinctly different 
and is the most beautiful and highest rated o! 
all red Peonies. $2.00. : a1 

