26 THE TILLINGHAST SEED CO., LA CONNER, WASHINGTON 

PEONIES 
Peonies do not bloom well the first year but 
improve rapidly when established. 
The following twelve double peonies are con- 
sidered among the best in their class. Many 
of them are very fragrant. 
Peonies are easily grown almost anywhere 
in ordinary garden soil, the principal thing 
to remember in planting is to see that the 
eyes are not more than an inch or two below 
the surface. Too deep planting is the most 
common cause of failure to flower. The va- 
rities here listed will all flower profusely, 
increasing in beauty from year to year and 
may be left undisturbed for 20 years. 
While Peonies give best results when fall 
planted, in this climate they may be planted 
any time during winter up until about April 1, 
with average weather. 

Special Peony Collection 
ALBERT CROUSSE. Tall, pink late, excel- 
lent cut flower. 
MME. de VERNEVILLE. Double pure white, 
with center tinted blush. 
FELIX CROUSSE. Ruby red, late mid-sea- 
son; standard red for cutting. 
MONS. JULES ELIE. Very large, rose pink, 
early, good cut flower. 
SOLANGE. Creamy white, late. 
$5.75 Value for $4.75 

ALBERT CROUSSE (8.6). Fragrant, large, 
sofe rose pink. An exceptionally fine late 
flowering variety. Superb either as a land- 
scaping or flower variety. Each $1.00. 
BARONESS SCHROEDER (9.0) Rose type; 
late. White with shadings of flesh. This is one 
of the finest Peonies. Its immense flowers of 
great substance with high chalice-shaped 
center are freely produced, lasting a long 
time. Very fragrant. Each $1.00. 
MME. de VERNEVILLE. Fragrant flowers, 
very full double, pure white with center. 
or doe tinted blush. Early bloomer. Each 
DUCHESS DE NEMOURS. White guards 
with a moderately full center of light canary- 
yellow, deepening to pale green at base of 
petals. Blooms double, large and fragrant. 
Each $1.00. 
EDULIS SUPERBA. A very early, bright, 
clear rose pink peony with silvery reflex that 
blooms about Decoration Day. One of the 
most fragrant sorts. Each $1.00. 
FELIX CROUSSE (Crousse, 1881). Rose type; 
late mid-season. Its large, globular flowers, 
solid and compactly built from edge to center, 
are a rich, brilliant dazzling ruby-red. Hxcep- 
aes fiery. Bright and effective. Each 
FESTIVA MAXIMA. This is without doubt 
the finest medium-sized white peony in ex- 
istence. The enormous flowers are snowy- 
white, with flecks of purple on some of the 
center petals. Very fragrant. Each $1.00. 
THERESE (9.8). The second highest rated 
Peony and considered the world’s best pink. 
Very large, rose-type with a delightful fra- 
grance. Equally fine for landscape or show 
purposes. Mid-season. Each $1.50. 

MONSIEUR JULES ELIE. Mid-season, bomb 
type. This is the king of all peonies. The im- 
mense flowers are glossy lilac pink shading 
to deeper rose at the base. The entire flower 
is overlaid with shimmering silver sheen that 
makes it truly a wonderful peony. Each $1.25. 
SOLANGE (9.7) Flower very large, compact; 
rose type; outer petals delicate waxy white, 
deepening toward the center with shades of 
orange and golden brown. One of the most 
beautiful Peonies in existence; a strong grow- 
er and a late, free bloomer. Each $1.50. 
Chinese Tree Peonies 
(PAEONIA MOUTAN) 
Tree peonies are so new and rare at this time 
that we offer only four of the most reasonably 
priced sorts. We have fine plants that are 
now two years old. All should bloom the first 
year after planting. Stock is limited so that 
we will fill orders only as long as good plants 
are available. They are a fine addition to the 
garden as they do not die down like the her- 
baceous sorts, but make fine bushes 3 to 4 feet 
in height, covered every spring with elegant 
flowers. 
ATHLETE. Immense double flower of fine 
glazed mauve, shaded rose; vigorous and pro- 
lific grower. Blooms very freely. Each $4.00. 
LA LORRAINE. A cross between Peony Lu- 
tea and a variety of Peony Moutan. Large, 
well expanded full double flowers of good 
substance; the petals nearly imbricated, be- 
ing soft sulphur-yellow with a salmon tinge 
when opening, becoming lighter and purer 
when fully expanded. (First class certificate 
from the Floral Committee of the Royal Hor- 
ticultural Society, May 14, 1913.) A true jewel 
for the garden. Each $6.50. 
REINE ELIZABETH. Flowers perfect in 
shape, vivid salmon pink. A brilliant color; 
considered among the finest of all double 
Tree Peonies. Each $4.50. 
SOUVENIR de DUCHER. Large, globular 
bloom, bright reddish violet with silvery re- 
flex. Each $5.00. 


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Culture of Garden Orchid 
Last of the Iris to bloom in the point of sea- 
son. The flowers are flat and wide, often 
measuring 10 or 12 inches across, appearing in 
great profusion during June and July. Give 
good, rich light soil, plenty of water and fre- 
quent cultivation. We offer a wide selection 
of colors and all of the newer varieties. 

GARDEN ORCHID 
GARDEN ORCHID 
PRICES: Each 60c; 3 for $1.65. 
KOKO-NO-IRO (Purple and Gold). Enormous 
double flowers often 10 inches across, early 
and free blooming; one of the very best va- 
rieties. Color rich violet-purple with the white 
petaloids tipped violet. The conspicuous gold- 
en throoat extends outward in sharp bluish- 
white rays. 
KUMCHII GUMII. Another of the finest that 
we have had the pleasure of growing. It is a 
six-petal rich, dark blue, almost midnight. 
A high yellow tufted crown makes it exotic 
in a very distinguishable oriental way. 
LUCIA MARSHAL. Large double pansy 
violet with white vein. Center of the flower 
white with yellow spots. 
MOMYI-NO-TAKI. Early flowering six petal 
type. Very large dark ruby flowers with gold 
center. 
PATROCLE. A single superb dark violet. 
This is one that commands attention in your 
garden because of its absolute distinct flower. 
The small petaloids are rounded and crinkled. 
ROSE ANNA. Double ivory white, heavy ruby 
red veins, conspicuous yellow blotch. Stigmas 
dark plum. 
SIGO-NO-URINUS. Double striking purple 
with high tufted center. 

