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124. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] FESTIVA MAXIMA PAEONY.

PAEONIES.
Everyone knows the old fashioned red "Piny" of our grandmother's garden, but the specialists of America, Europe and particularly those of Japan, have been at work so that there are now more than one thousand named varieties, many of them of the most curiously beautiful shapes and colors. It is truly a noble flower, rivaling the rose in brilliancy of color and perfection of bloom, while greatly surpassing it in size and stately grandeur. One writer has well said that the "Paeony fully equals the rose, except in poetry, perfume, thorns, bugs and disease." They are hardy as an oak requiring no protection even in the severest climate. They are of the easiest culture, most vigorous habit, and free from all disease and insects. The foliage is rich, glossy and ornamental, even when plants are not in bloom. Many of the newer varieties are quite fragrant and no other flower is so well adapted for large showy bouquets, the blooms selling readily in Chicago and other large eastern cities for $10.00 per 100 and the supply does not equal the demand. We have acres of Paeonies, including a vast number of sorts. We name a few of the most popular and offer the others in mixture. Plant paeonies this year, plant lots of them in rows, beds, or as specimen plants on the lawn. If you have an extensive lawn a large bed of them will make a grand show, surpassing even a bed of Rhododendrons. Set out the roots as early in spring as possible in order to secure a good growth. We have had them bloom, however, even when planted in May and they will each year become stronger and bloom better. They may be left undisturbed for twenty years or more. In planting set the crowns two inches below the surface. They will do well also in partial shade and can therefore be used to brighten up sombre nooks. We prepay the postage.
FESTIVA MAXIMA.--This is by far the finest double white Paeony grown. The flower is of immense size, perfectly globular, the guard petals being large while the inner petals are crimped, thus making it appear extremely double. Color is of the purest snow white with sometimes slight carmine marks in the center. Usually sells at $1.00 each, but we offer it at only 75c, doz. $8.00.
POTTSII.--Finest dark crimson sort, the color being very rich and showy. Flowers usually very double, although a few are semi-double. Should be in every collection. Each 35c, doz. $3.50.
VICTORIA TRICOLOR--Very large full flower, outer petals pale rose mottled with pink; center yellowish white. Each 25c, doz. $2.50.
ROSH FRAGRANS.--A very desirable sort, with large flowers of rich, dark, rose color and exquisite fragrance. Blooms late in season. One of the very best varieties for general culture; always satisfactory. Each 25c, doz. $2.50.

PINK MONARCH.--One of the best tall growing sorts. Flower light pink, handsomely variegated with carmine pink. Each 25c, doz. $2.50.
MEDIUM PINK--A fine large flower of handsome bright pink color. Blooms freely. Each 25c, doz. $2.50.
FINEST MIXED.--This mixture contains many of the choicest American and foreign sorts, but as we have a very large stock we offer them at only 20c each, $2.00 per doz., $12.50 per 100, charges prepaid. Why not put in a large bed, or border your drive with them?
COMMON MIXED--Mainly composed of pink varieties. Each 15c, doz. $1.50, per 100 $10.00, or if sent at purchaser's expense, $7.50 per 100.

ANTHEMIS.
GOLDEN MARGUERITE.--A fine yellow-flowered perennial. It is a continuous bloomer the entire summer, withstanding both wet and dry weather. The flowers are of the exact form of a daisy, but clear yellow. Each 15c.

EULALIA ZEBRINA.
A stately ornamental grass for the lawn or hardy border. The variegated foliage is evenly striped cross-wise, with broad bands of golden yellow; perfectly hardy; often produces 50 to 100 beautiful large plumes. Each 25c.

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ROSE FRAGRANS PAEONY

LA ESPERANCE.--An exceedingly fine vivid rose colored flower, growing compact and highly perfumed. Early and free flowering. Each 35c, doz. $3.50.
ANDRE LAURIES.--A very double flower of deep bright red. Bloom till late in season. Each 25c, doz. $2.50.
GRANDIFLORA RUBRA.--Extra large perfect balls of blood red magnificent flowers. Probably the largest red variety in existence, often 8 or 9 inches across, and so double as to appear like perfect balls. Give it rich soil and you will be surprised. Each 35c, doz. $3.50.
DOUBLE WHITE--Large size double flowers which appear to be pure white on the bush, but when placed beside Festiva Maxima show a creamy tint. It is about as pure white, however, as any other double white and is a free bloomer. Each 40c, doz. $4.00.
RUBRA TRIUMPHANS--An early blooming, very sweet scented flower of rich, brilliant, glowing, satiny, crimson color. Each 25c, doz. $2.50.

[image] SWANLEY WHITE VIOLET.

VIOLETS
Of all delightful perfumes that of Violets is the most delicate and pleasant and places the modest little blue flowers among our greatest favorites. Violets grow and bloom freely if given a cool situation, but will not succeed in a warm place. Should be well covered to protect in winter.
SWANLEY WHITE.--Unquestionably the finest double variety in existence, and they are a decided acquisition. The plants are of vigorous growth, producing a great many of the pure, snowy white double flowers. It has such a delightful odor that it has been called the "Queen of Fragrance." Each 10c, doz. $1.00.
MARIE LOUISE.--To contrast with the white we offer this, the finest double blue violet grown. Color deep violet blue, very fragrant, continual bloomer. It is of easy growth. Each 10c, doz. $1.00.
CALIFORNIA.--Grand new single variety. A sturdy grower, dense, heavy foliage, free from disease. Flowers fragrant, a clear, unfading, violet purple. Flowers large and borne on stems ten to twelve inches long. Hardiest of all. Each 10c, doz. $1.00.
PRINCESS OF WALES.--Broad pansy-like flowers of a beautiful violet purple shade, with lighter center. A vigorous, growing plant with clean, healthy foliage and stiff, long stems. One of the most beautiful and most free flowering Violets. Each 15c, doz. $1.25.

YUCCA.
FILAMENTOSA--(Adam's Needle.)--A tropical looking plant with long, narrow leaves that remain green the entire year. It grows in clumps and throws up a flower stalk from three to four feet in height, from which hang from 100 to 300 creamy white, bell-shaped flowers. It blooms a long time. Strong 2-year plants; each 20c, doz. $1.75.

MISSOURI WHITE.--A handsome variety. On our grounds the outer row of petals are tinged with light pink, and the center ones are creamy white. Each 35c, doz. $3.50.

[image] YUCCA FILAMENTOSA.

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