Oberlin Peony Gardens, Sinking Spring, Pa. 13 
Early May-Flowering Peonies 
SPECIES AND HYBRIDS 
Each 
1. Tenuifolia fl.-pl. Double, -crimson-red flowers. Fernlike 
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2. Corallina. Single, brilliant crimson flower. Rather fine-cut 
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3. Officinalis rubra plena. Large, brilliant deep crimson 
flower—the old-fashioned “Piney” of our grandmothers. 
Extensively used on Memorial Day. Double........2.0......... 
4. Officinalis alba mutabilis. Light pink, changing to white. 
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5. Officinalis rosea plena. Earliest, rich rose. Double............ 2.00 
6. Officinalis alba plena. Large, convex, double, pure white 
bloom. A very scarce and valuable variety................... 
7. Avant Garde. Smoky pink, golden stamens. Single............ 3.00 
8. Le Printemps. Creamy yellow. Single. .w.......2200.....0220eeeee eee 3.00 
9; Mai fleuri. Cream with carmine glow and orange-yellow 
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10. Messagere. Sulphur-white. Single 
Chinenis Section (Double) 
In order to assist the purchaser in making his selection easy, we 
have carefully classified Peonies as to color and season of, bloom in a 
systematic manner in the following list. 
The ratings of the American Peony Society are given, following the 
name of the introducer and time of introduction. The highest rating a 
Peony can attain is 10; this is considered perfection. 
White Peonies 
EvA CR LY: 
ll. Festiva Maxima. (Miellez, 1851). 9.3. The very largest milk- 
white bloom, flecked crimson. Magnificent...............00....... 1.00 
12. Mme. de Verneville. (Crousse, 1885). 7.9. Large, very full, 
bomb-type flower, with pure white center, blush when 
lirsteopen; tragrant:- Medium: height.21..........9...42:.4-... 1.00 
13. Duchese de Nemours. (Calot, 1856). 8.1. Wondertul buds; 
ee eee mo piutawiite bloom)... 2a oe 1.00 
MIDSEASON 
14. Mme. Crousse. (Calot, 1886). 7.9. Medium size; pure white, 
center flecked crimson; most fragrant. Strong stiff stem. 
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15. Mons. Dupont. (Calot, 1872). 8.3. Flat, milk-white blooms, 
splashed crimson. Erect, tall; free bloomer 1 
