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 leaflets, which are entire, are much larger than any other. species. Very 
early blooming. $4.90 
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. $10.00 
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. Often 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 
Rose Marie (Auten-Glasscock 1936) 9.45 Here is a hybrid that will surprise you 
with its beauty. Both Mr. Glasscock and Mr. Auten are well known hybridizers 
and they have joined their talents in this production, to give us a deep, rich red 
of surpassing loveliness. Awarded a First Class Certificate of the A.P.S. for 
outstanding merit. Stock extremely scarce and we are limited as to the amount 
we can supply. Its high rating shows its real value. $25.00 
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, IIl., 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 riay 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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