for lifetime beauty 
MIKADO. (8.6) 
One of the best of the Japanese Peonies, bearing a flower of medium size. Its 
cupped outer petals are a deep dull rich crimson, and the broad, flat center ts 
composed of thick stamens that are tipped buff-yellow, making it a specimen 
of remarkable beauty. Very tall, heavy-flowering, midseason variety with 
abundant, close-set foliage. Very decorative garden variety. $1.50 each; 
3 for $4.25. 
MONS. JULES ELIE. (9.2) 
A very famous old variety that is still hard to beat. The color is glossy lilac- 
pink shading to deeper rose at the base, and the entire flower is overlaid with 
a glossy sheen of silver. In size it is truly immense; flowers have been known 
to be 8 inches through. The center is incurved, giving it the appearance of a 
huge chrysanthemum. It is of medium height, with strong stems. Early 
blooming, and an excellent keeper when cut and brought indoors. $1.25 each; 
3 for $3.50. 
PHILIPPE RIVOIRE. (9.2) 
Beautifully formed rich crimson that Is one of the highest rated of all reds. 
The color 1s very dark and uniform. Wiry stems hold the large, striking flower 
erect. Strong tea-rose fragrance. It is an exceedingly fine show flower blooming 
in late midseason. $1.95 each; 3 for $5.50. 
PRIMEVERE. (8.6) 
Something different—a handsome and unusual yellow Peony. Its creamy 
white outer guard petals enclose a central ball of sulphur-yellow. The flower is 
large and opens in midseason. Moderately fragrant. Tall and very free bloom- 
ing. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 
SOLANGE 
SOLANGE. (9.7) 
Very highly rated creamy white beauty that is suffused with buff and sal- 
‘mon-pink. Its very large blooms are among the finest in existence. A strong 
grower blooming freely late in the season. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 
WALTER FAXON. (9.3) 
The most vivid pink Peony. It is excellent for all purposes—for garden use, 
for cutting and for the show table. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
Special Peony Collection 
3 Beautiful Peonies for the Thrifty Gardener 
RED PINK WHITE | : 7 5 
One each for . . . . 2 
FELIX CROUSSE 
SCHROEDER WALTER FAXON KARL ROSENFIELD 
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