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. Officindlis rubra plena. Large, brilliant deep crimson 
flower—the old-fashioned “Piney” of our grandmothers. 
Extensively used on Memorial Day. Double.................... 
4. Officinalis alba mutabilis. Light pink, changing to white. 
Double acne mn we ee et Ser ee a os re .00 
5. Officinalis rosea plena. Earliest, rich rose. Double............ 2.00 
Officinalis alba plena. Large, convex, double, pure white 
bloom. A very scarce and valuable variety................... 3.00 
7. Avant Garde. Smoky pink, golden stamens. Single............ 3.00 
8. Le Printemps. Creamy yellow. Single... 3.00 
. Mai fleuri. Cream with carmine glow and orange-yellow 
Sten Semcrtt iC) Gon ete aye PPO tae Phe hae SS 3.00 
10. Messagere. Sulphur-white. Single.w..00000000 0.2... Sea 4.00 
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 
EARLY 
ll. Festiva Maxima. (Miellez, 1851). 9.3. The very largest milk- 
white bloom, flecked crimson. Magnificent.............000........ 1.00 
12. Mme. de Verneville. (Crousse, 1885). 7.9. Large, very full, 
bomb-type flower, with pure white center, blush when 
firsieo bel sirGgrinieeViediuingmelclit meee ee dee 1.00 
13. Duchese de Nemours. (Calot, 1856). 8.1. Wonderful buds; 
up-shcped, sulphur-wiite blOciiz.e 2. 1.00 
MIDSEASON 
14. Mme. Crousse. (Calot, 1886). 7.9. Medium size, pure white, 
center flecked crimson; most fragrant. Strong stiff stem. 
Best all-around white 1.00 
15. Mons. Dupont. (Calot, 1872). 8.3. Flat, milk-white blooms, 
splashed crimson. Erect, tall; free bloomer.................... 1.00 
