and sturdy stems. Foliage rather coarse, but of a beautiful, colorful green that 
is attractive. A truly grand origination. A real gem and one of the first to 
bloom in the garden. $8.00 
Macrophylla (1897) A white-flowered species from the Caucasus region. Flowers 
in the bud are often greenish or yellowish, but the expanded flower is white. 
The leafiets, which are entire, are much larger than any other species. Very 
early blooming. $2.50 
Mahogany (Glasscock 1937) 9. Very early, single, hybrid peony that forms a deep, 
mahogany-red cup. Cupped petals are extremely long and of good substance. 
Center has bright yellow stamens that brighten up the entire flower with a 
lovely glow. This is a beautiful companion to Golden Glow, another of Mr. 
Glasscock’s originations. $8.00 
P. officinalis rubra 8.6 This species peony has been cultivated in European gardens 
for centuries. Commonly known as grandmother’s “Piney.” It is a brilliant 
double crimson and the foliage is entirely distinct from the sinensis group. Stems 
strong, each bearing but a single, huge bloom. Needs no disbudding. Comes 
very early into bloom in the garden. Orten used as a cut flower for Memorial 
day when it is invariably in bloom, The color is an intense red or crimson. 
$1.50 
P. tenuifolia (Single species) 7.8 The single form of the fern-leaved peony. Flowers 
medium in size, but of a dark, clear crimson. The single form comes into bloom 
from three to four weeks prior to the regular Chinensis peonies and adds greatly 
to the blooming period in your garden. Foliage dies down a few weeks after 
the blooming season and does not interfere with other perennials or annuals 
that may be planted near it. P. tenuifolia flore pleno is the double form of this 
species. $1.25 
AN INVITATION 
To enable you to fully appreciate your peonies and iris and be kept up to date 
on new introductions, methods of cultivation, etc., you should join either the American 
Peony Society or the American Iris Society. The dues are $3 per year each, and this will 
include the bulletins issued by these societies. If interested, send your remittance to 
us and we will attend to the rest, or if you desire to forward direct, for peonies 
address W. F. Christman, Secretary, American Peony Society, Northbrook, Ill., and 
for the iris address H. R. Watkins, Secretary, 821 Washington Loan and Trust 
Building, Washington, D. C. Remittances should be made payable to either the 
American Peony Society or the American Iris Society, as the case may be. 
In addition to the invitation extended to join one of the Horticultural Societies, 
you have a standing invitation to visit our gardens. 
We are constantly adding new varieties to our already extensive collection and — 
will welcome the opportunity to acquaint you with them. 
If you have a garden loving friend who would like a copy of our catalog, kindly 
send us his name and address and we will see that one is promptly mailed. 
Let us help you make your planting more beautiful with the addition of some 
of our offerings. 
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