Fall Edition of Vaughan’s Gardening Illustrated, Chicago and New York "23 

Vaughans Peonies 
White and Light Varieties 
xA 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 isan upright, strong grower and free bloomer; 
fragrant; late. $5.00 
. 8.8) One ofthe most charm- 
Alsace Lorraine ae vA beautiful in our col- 
lection Its large flowers borne in clusters, have 
petals long and slightly cupped, which radiate 
svmmetrically from the center like a water-lily. 
The color is a rich, creamy white, center delicately 
tinted Havana brown. A very striking tone similar 
in effect to the greatly admired Solange. $1.50. 
8.7) A magnificent flower which 
Avalanche ee like eae Pure white with 
a few pencilings of carmine. A chaste and beau- 
tiful variety ot perfect form, delightfully fragrant; 
late midseason. An excellent cut-flower and land- 
scape variety. $1.00. 
9.0) One of the finest 
Baroness Schroeder begs in existence. De- 
scribed on page 1. $1.50. 
. . 9.3) An old variety which 
x Festiva Maxima i. 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. Very fragrant. Early. $1.00. 
4 9.1 A  perfectly-formed 
Frances Willard ee. 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.$1.50. 
: (8.9) Extremely large, flat flowers of 
Jubilee ivory-white; petals long and narrow. 
loosely arranged, giving a feathery effect. Early, 
00. 
’ - (9.5) An extremely large 
xKelwav s Glorious flower, full of glistening 
white petals, the outer edges of which are slightly 
crinkled and curved inward. Very fragrant. Late 
midseason. $3.00. 
c 9.1) Enormous. globular 
xLa Lorraine iS eres of creamy-white, 
overlaid with soft pink. A beautiful flower that 
ranks with Le Cygne and Solange in the show room. 
Midseason. $2.00. 
4 (8.3) A dainty peony with roselike 
La Rosiere. flowers. It should not be disbudded, 
as sprays of its flowers are charming. It is semi- 
double, the outer petals pure white lighted by center 
of golden yellow stamens. Midseason. 90c. 
(9.4) (The Swan). “One of the three 
LeCygne finest peonies,” says Mrs. Harding. 
The curving petals of this magnificent flower are 
arranged like the feathers on a swans wing. 
“Symmetrical, globular, of great size, fragrant, 
free-blooming, and milk-white,”” continues Mrs. 
Harding, “Le Cygne stands by itself. 
midseason $3.50. 
. (7.9) Very full and 
Mad. de Verneville 9779), voy ane 
center tinted blush. Exquisite rose fragrance. Very 
beautiful reliable bloomer; early. 90c. 
M A M Brand (9.0) The very large 
rs. Ci . 
flowers of pure glistening 
white have remarkable substance and perfect rose 
form, and they come very late in the season. The 
plants are nearly perfect too, being medium tall 
and vigorous with strong upright stems and beauti- 
ful dark green foliage. $4.00. 
9.5) Unquestionably one of 
Mrs. ye V. Edlund oe nee 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. $8.50. 
(9.4) Astrong-growing, 
# Mme. Jules Dessert. free-blooming 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. $1.50. 
, (8.6) “Finest of the yellow herbaceous 
Primevere eonies and one of the most fragrant, 
says Mys. Harding “Striking and ornamental in 
the gafden, it is still more satisfying as a cut 
flower, Then its color is safely guarded, and its 
perfume fully enjoyed. Midseason. $1.50. 
Early 
All Prices F.O.B. Our Nurseries, Western Springs, Ill. 
WHITE AND LIGHT VARIETIES—Continued 
(9.2) Of this variety Mrs. Harding 
Solange writes: ‘Until the lover of peonies knows 
Solange, his life is wasted, bare, uninteresting, 
improvished, and lonely beyond all words to tell 
Its flower is high built, compact, and composed 
of large, thick petals which closely overlap. The 
color is deep cream, tinged with amber throughout, 
with a touch of soft, salmon-pink glowing from its 
heart.” Late. $1.50. 
T TI (9.4) Most of the experts agree 
Ourangelle that this is the most beautifully 
colored of all Peonies. Pearl-white, overlaid with 
delicate shades of salmon; flowers 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. $1.50. 
Red and Crimson Sorts 
(8.7) Cup-shaped flowers of 
fine form, with rounded 
petals, velvety crimson-carmine, very brilliant, 
with silvery reflex and often streaked white. 
Midseason. $1.50. 
' (8.6) Deep garnet with a glisten- 
Cherry Hill. ing sheen, brightened by golden 
stamens. [The flowers come very early, are unaffected 
by weather and last a long time, holding their rich 
bright color until the last petals fall. Excellent 
garden variety. $1.50. 
A (8.4) Itslarge, globular flowers, 
* Felix Crousse solid and compactly built from 
edge to center, are a rich, even, brilliant, dazzling 
ruby-red. Late midseason. $1.00, 
Grover Cleveland (8.2) Large, compact flowers 
Vv of rich bright crimson on 
stiff stems. It has excellent foliage and is one of our 
most desirable, late midseason reds. $1.25. 
. (8.8) W ider this th 
* Karl Rosefield. best alleound: red Papi 
Described on page 1. $1.50. 
(9.0) Perhaps the most brilliant 
Longfellow. of all the red peonies, as striking 
in the garden as in the showroom. It blooms in early 
midseason, has excellent foliage and strong, stiff 
stems. Very popular on account of its depend- 
ability and its vivid fadeless color. $1.50. 
%& Mary Brand (8.7) Vivid crimson of immense 
size; full double; a free-bloomer 
and a strong grower; midseason. $1.50. 
f (8.2) Large, rather looesly 
Mad. Gaudichau suite powers of brilliant dark 
red; late midseason. Fine garden variety. 
vivid red in spring; stems red all summer. 
Foliage 
Mons. Martin Cahuzac (92) Aicciuin sized: 
Auguste Dessert. 
$1.25. 
globular blooms. 
Dark purple-garnet with black reflex. The darkest 
peony known. Strong, vigorous grower; free-bloomer; 
midseason. $2.00. 
An 7. (8.6) This is the 
Officinalis Rubra Plena cid” fashioned red. 
the most brilliant of all red peonies; early and 
splendid cut flower. $1.50. 
new _ variety 
5 ’ . A 
Pfeiffer's Red Triumph. that is. similar to 
Richard Carvel, but is a darker shade and blooms a 
few days earlier. Buds large, very dark, on tall stiff 
stems; open flowers deep crimson and fragrant. An 
unusually fine variety. $2.50. 
ahs C (9.2) Very dark crimson 
*Philippe Rivoire with velvety sheen. Perfectly 
formed, cup-shaped flowers with incurved center; 
delightfully fragrant; late. It is distinctly different 
and is the most beautiful and highest rated of 
all red Peonies. $2.50. 
F (8.8) Large globular flowers, 
Richard Carvel all one shade of bright crim- 
son. 
Tall, very stout stems, annual and profuse 
bloomes. Delicate fragrance. Early, usually in 
bloom for Decoration Day. At 
Tenuifolia Flore Pleno. 
A very early species, 
in bloom two weeks 
ahead of any other Peony. Flowers are a full-double 
brilliant crimson and the foliage is finely cut like 
that of the Cosmos. Very rare and always scarce. 
Sate be mulched the first winter after planting. 





3 Extra Fine Peonies $2.25 
One each Edulis Superba (pink), Felix Crousse 
(red) and Mad. de Verneville (white) (value 
$2 80) for $2.25, postage 15c additional. 
UNNAMED PEONIES TO COLOR 
Double Pink—Double White. Each, 75c; 3 for 
$2.00. Double Red. Each, 90c; 3 for $2.25. 
Postag2 additional. 




ORIENTAL PEONY 
Tree Peonies 
Rare shrub-like plants. They are hardy, free- 
blooming, have rich coloring and thrive in an average 
soil in part or full sun. They should be mulched the 
first winter. Plants offered are in 5 inch pots. 
Lactea Pure white, blotched carmine, $5.00. 
A . One of the best of the double- 
Reine Elizabeth flowered varieties. Very large, 
bright salmon-pink; free flowering. $5.00. 
Large, globular bloom; 
Souv. De Ducher bright reddish violet with 
silvery reflex. $5.00 
Oriental Flowered Peonies 
These are entirely without pollen. The inner petals 
are a mass of filaments surrounded by a guard of petals 
ms rs (9.2) Considered by many the 
*Ama No Sode handsomest pink Oriental 
peony. The flowers are large, of bright rose, shading 
lighter toward the edge of the petals. $2.50. 
F : (9.2) Outer petals dark, rich, mahogany- 
uyajO red with velvety shading. Petaloids 
dark red striped and tipped buff. $1.25. 
: (8.2) Cup-shaped flowers of dark 
*Gold Mine rose-pink with deep golden cen- 
Mid- 

ter. A strong grower and profuse bloomer. 
season $1.00; 3 for $2.00. 
. (8.6) Guards velvety crimson, form- 
% Mikado. ing a cup enclosing a filigree cushion 
of crimson petaloids, edged and tipped gold. $1.25. 
yh ill (8.0) Guard petals lively purplish- 
Orpill@ur. carmine; central filamentous petals of 
same tint but streaked and tipped with yellow. $1.00. 
T N M ki (9.0) Very large lilac-white 
OFro-INO-MiaKI. with amber yellow center. 
Spectacular and very beautiful. $3.50. 
Single Peonies 
Single Pink Large clear pink. 90c; 3 for $2.25. 
Vesuve. 
(7.6) Dark red. Early. $1.00. 



Grapes 
Prices of the following varieties, 2 yr. No. 1 each, 75c; 
3 of one kind for $1.75; 10 for $5.00. 
Caco (Red). The most beautiful of the hardy 
grapes. Bunches large and compact, fruit sweet 
and palatable weeks before fully ripe. 
Concord (Black). The most popular grape in Amer- 
ica. Large, handsome bunches of large, luscious 
berries; juicy, sweet and tender. Very productive. 
Fredonia (Black). The earliest good black grape, 
ripening about three weeks before most varieties. 
Clusters medium; berries large, of very good 
quality. 
Portland (White). This is the earliest of all 
grapes. Large in bunch and berry; flesh sweet, juicy 
and of fine color. Hardy, vigorous, productive. 
Sheridan (Black). Valuable new grape that is ex- 
pected to replace Concord, which it surpasses in 
many regions. Large in bunch and berry; keeps 
and ships well. Good quality. 

SPECIAL) OFFER No. i230) UOne Meach! of 
grapes Caco, Fredonia, Portland and Sheridan 
(Postage and pack- 
(value $3.00) for $1.95. 
ing, 15c additional.) 


If wanted by Parcel Post, add 8c for 1 plant, 16c for 3 plants. 
