Farr B. H. 1916 catalogue "Farr's Book of Hardy Plant Specialties"

Digitized version by © Reiner Jakubowski, Canada 2006

[A digitized version of pages 18-44 from B. H. Farr's 1916 catalogue "Farr's Book of Hardy Plant Specialties". I don't have any of the first 18 pages which probably cover the Iris and Delphiniums. Since many of the peonies are marked "Not For Sale," I think that everything Farr grew at the time is listed here and thus represents a look at peonies available in North America in this period.]

THE PEONY

      Everyone loves the Peony; in every garden it may be found, from the single clump beside the doorway of the humblest cottage, or the prized collection in the amateur's garden, where they outrival the rose in fragrance and color, to the broad vistas of the millionaire's estate, where, planted in great masses, they surpass the rhododendron in size and magnificence of bloom. And yet how few really know the modern Peony, for those commonly seen are but a few of the older, large-flowering varieties, or the early red "Piney" of the old-fashioned garden; rich in color, but of small size, fleeting duration and offensive odor.

      The early history of the Peony extends back many centuries, that of the European species being intricately woven with a haze of superstition, allegory and myth. In China it is said that the Tree Peony has been their chief pride and glory for 1,400 years, a theme for their poets and painters, and prized by their emperors for the beauty and fragrance of their flowers; and for more than a thousand years a record of the characters, qualities and parentage of the new varieties raised from seed has been kept.

      The Peony of today has been cultivated in Europe but a little more than a half-century. It is descended from Paeonia albiflora, a native of Siberia. Knowing this, I can well understand why it thrives so luxuriantly in the rich alluvial soil of our western states, and why it is the flower for the great Northwest, enduring, as it does, the most intense cold without injury.

      The modern Peony is an aristocrat whose birth was among the nobility of France, for it was under the care of M. Jacques, gardener to King Louis Philppe, that some of the first of the fine varieties of today originated. There was the Comte de Cussy, the Prince de Salm-Dyck and Modeste Guerin, all enthusiastic amateurs, who acquired collections by importing the best varieties from China and Japan about the middle of the last century, and from these began to raise the seedlings that have given us our present magnificent varieties.

      M. Jacques’ collection was inherited by his nephew, M. Victor Verdier, who raised a number of fine seedlings. The collection of the Comte de Cussy was inherited by M. Calot, of Douai, who continued to raise seedlings till 1872, when his collection passed into the hands of M. Crousse, of Nancy, who made careful selections from the Calot seedlings, and sent them out annually until 1879. From 1882 until 1889, M. Crousse sent out seedlings of his own raising. The Calot-Crousse varieties are noted for their uniform high quality, raising the standards of excellence to a height that has never been surpassed, unless it be by the splendid varieties introduced in recent years by that greatest of all the world's hybridizers, Victor Lemoine, whose establishment at Nancy is the place formerly occupied by Crousse. All the Lemoine varieties are exquisitely beautiful, although so rare as to be but little known outside of the larger collections.

      Another famous French collection of Peonies, contemporary with those of Calot and Crousse, was that of M. Mechin, also an enthusiastic amateur, whose grandson, M. A. Dessert, of Chenonceaux, succeeds him, and is considered today the greatest living authority on Peonies. Among his most recent introductions may be found the latest and some of the most beautiful additions to the many fine varieties for which we are indebted to the French specialists.

      To these must be added the beautiful varieties raised by Kelway & Sons in England; and in America, the varieties raised by three amateurs who have been especially prominent in the production of new Peonies, namely: John Richardson, of Dorchester, Mass.; H. A. Terry, of Crescent, Iowa; George H. Hollis, of South Weymouth, Mass., none of whom are now living, but whose best varieties equal in every way the best French and English productions.

      It will be seen, therefore, that nearly all of our modern Peonies are of comparatively recent introduction, and that by far the greater part of them have originated in one locality in France by a few enthusiastic amateurs who have made the growing of Peonies their hobby.

      In the propagation of Peonies or the raising of new varieties, there is no easy, royal road to quick results. It takes four to six years before blooms may be had from seed, and if, perchance, one seedling in a thousand has sufficient merit and distinction to justify its introduction as a new variety, it takes many more years to raise, by the slow process of division, sufficient stock to be able to offer it to the trade. That is why the new varieties are so expensive. Unlike a new rose or carnation, which in a few months can be increased to an unlimited number from cuttings, it takes years to acquire a few plants of a new Peony, and even today some of the oldest varieties are still scarce. The professional cannot afford to wait so long for results, so most of the work with the Peony has been done by those whose love for the flowers themselves, and the fascination of watching them grow, has been their chief incentive. Listen to this:

      "Mr. Richardson had a perfect passion for horticulture, and every plant in his garden that he loved so well was a real personality to him—a walk with him about the garden meant a lingering at every step to consider the merits, the history, or some cultural point in regard to the plants that were as his children. When nearly ninety, he planted Peony seeds just the same as in his earlier years, and some of his posthumous seedlings are among his best. . . . He would talk of his favorites with the spirit of an enthusiast, undimmed by advancing years; and, even when not in bloom, the flower in all its perfection was in his mind's eye, and he would discuss them as he passed the plants in a walk around his garden."—From "John Richardson, His House and Garden," by Robert T. Jackson,

      Mr. Terry, writing in 1904, says: "I am now in my eightieth year, and do not know how long I shall continue to grow Peonies, but I want to be surrounded by them as long as I live. They are like my children, very dear to me."

      It was in Boston, in 1906, that I first met Mr. Hollis, and saw his beautiful blooms on exhibition. I thought them fine then, and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society must have thought so, too, for they awarded his flowers many First-class Certificates, and since I have had them in my garden they have not disappointed me. He was a genial, kindly gentleman, with means and leisure to devote his time to his favorites. I visited him in 1910 when his Peonies were in bloom. Although stricken then with a. fatal illness, unable to walk alone, he sat in the little summer-house among his Peonies, happy in the sight of them, still able to talk with enthusiasm about his treasures and call them by name.

      By giving you this sketch of the modern Peony and those who have developed it, I hope to show you how nearly all of the choice varieties we now have were given to us by a very few enthusiasts who were inspired by the beauty of the flower to which they gave their devotion.

      For many years I have devoted my entire time during their blooming season in June to the study of Peonies, first in my own fields, afterward for six successive years as a member of the Nomenclature Committee for the American Peony Society at Ithaca, where the Society, under the auspices, and with the assistance of, Cornell University, about ten years ago established a test planting of Peonies, consisting of all the available known varieties contributed by the most prominent growers in America and Europe, for the purpose of identifying and accurately describing all distinct varieties, to straighten out the almost hopeless confusion that then existed in Peony nomenclature. The success of this work is shown in the fact that the nearly three thousand names contained in the Cornell Check List were sifted down to about four hundred distinct varieties.

It has been my ambition to possess a complete collection of all distinct varieties of merit, and my catalog of Peonies, large as it is, contains, with but few exceptions, only varieties of known origin, all synonyms or duplicates having been eliminated. It is made up largely of the original productions of Lemoine, Dessert, Crousse and Calot, among which I have yet to see a really poor Peony. I have spared no effort or expense to make this list as authentic and accurate as possible. The descriptions have nearly all been rewritten to correspond with the descriptions of the American Peony Society, including the official color-chart numbers (Repertoire de Couleurs). This obliges me to dispense with extravagant and superfluous adjectives, giving in their place the vital facts—exact colors, type of flower, fragrance, habit of plant and season of bloom.

      Intrinsic Value of Peonies.—A glance through the various catalogs of today will reveal the fact that varieties which were among the earlier introductions are still among the rarest and highest-priced kinds. The Peony can only be multiplied slowly, by division of the old clumps, and the demand for the choicer kinds has always been greater than the supply.

      It can be readily understood, then, why a collection of fine Peonies constitutes a most valuable

asset, steadily increasing in value from year to year.

      In many places Peonies are grown in large quantities exclusively for cut-flowers, which on Memorial Day are in great demand at good prices, and yield a very profitable income from the investment. For social functions, weddings, and church decoration, nothing is more suitable. For home and table decorations they are exceedingly effective, and last in water longer than most other flowers. By placing the buds in cold storage they may be kept in good condition for a month, and this practice is now being followed in many large cities with profitable results.

      For outdoor planting they may be effectively used in almost every conceivable location, as single clumps or large beds on the lawn, in long rows bordering drives, walks, and division lines, or in producing broad landscape effects in the open fields—thriving everywhere, either in open sun or light shade, excepting only such places where water is accustomed to stand.

      Time to Plant.—Peonies may be planted with perfect safety any time from the middle of August till the ground freezes in the fall, and in the early spring until growth has advanced too far. September and October is the best time, as they make a root-growth before winter, and bloom the following spring; thereby a whole year is gained, since late fall and spring plantings will not bloom until a year later.

      Our shipping season for Peonies begins September 1 and continues until the ground freezes. Spring shipments begin about March 25 and continue through the month of April. Spring orders received after growth is advanced too far will be held until September.

      Caution.—After being transplanted, Peonies will not produce typical blooms the first season, many fine double varieties throwing single or semi-double flowers, and it is not till the third year that the finest flowers are produced, and the taking of notes and making comparisons in a large collection should not be attempted before then.

      Culture.—This is so simple that little need be said. They will abundantly repay good care and nourishment, but they resent an over-abundance of fresh manure too near the roots. A division of the clumps at long intervals when they become so crowded as to interfere with freedom of bloom, and the soil kept loose and free from weeds, is all that is necessary. Where grown for cut-flowers, they should not be disturbed oftener than is necessary; where they are grown for the sale of roots, they may be divided every second or third year. Plant so that the eyes will be from 2 to 3 inches below the surface.

      Price quotations are based on roots grown for one to two years since being divided. Freshly cut divisions are not sent except in case of scarce and rare varieties, or where the size of the existing clumps makes it unavoidable, but in any case good, strong roots will be sent, which, planted early and given proper care, may reasonably be, expected to bloom the following spring. Varieties differ so greatly in habit that the expressions "one-year" and "two-year," or the number of eyes, convey no meaning whatever. A strong root with one eye often is infinitely better than a weak one with. many.

      FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT standard varieties can usually be supplied in extra-heavy three-to four-year-old clumps at double price. While customers who desire these large clumps may make their own selection of the varieties, it will be well to name a second choice in case the supply of large plants of some kinds should be exhausted; or, where color effect is the main, object, it will be to their advantage to state colors desired and approximate price, leaving the selection of varieties to me.

      Scarce high-priced novelties can be supplied only in ordinary-sized plants.

      During the past season the demand for Peonies in this country has been extraordinary, especially for the finer novelties. A few years ago it was possible to replenish stocks direct from the introducers in Europe. The conditions are now reversed. A prominent European grower said to me recently: "We do no longer have stocks of these Peonies. You Americans have gotten them all away from us." Many of the European growers are now buying them back from this country, and prices on the other side for many kinds are now much higher than they are here. My prices are the lowest possible consistent with the fact that I guarantee every variety to be absolutely true to name, and send out only plants that we grow in Wyomissing.

      Prizes Awarded.—I have been awarded many first prizes at numerous exhibitions, including the American Peony Society's gold medals for the best collection of 100 varieties exhibited at Chicago, in June, 1914, and at New York City, June, 1916.

Explanation of American Peony Society Descriptions

      All of the descriptions in the following list except those marked * are abbreviated from the detailed descriptions in the official bulletins of the American Peony Society, in the following order:

      Name; originator and date of origin; type of flower; color, with page and number of shade in the color chart; fragrance, if especially pleasing; habit of plant; and season of bloom.

      Peonies are classified as follows:

Single. Those with a single row of wide guards, and a center of yellow pollen-bearing stamens.

Semi-Double. Those with several rows of wide petals, and a center of stamens and partially transformed petaloids.

Japanese. These have wide guards the same as the singles, but with the stamens and anthers greatly enlarged into narrow, thick petaloids of various colors, tipped with vestiges of yellow; the anthers are without pollen.

Anemone. A step farther in the process of doubling, with the stamens all transformed into short, narrow petals, forming a round cushion in the center of the flower.

Crown. In this type wide petals are developed in the center of the flower, forming a high crown, with the narrow short petals forming a ring or collar around it. Often the crown and guards are of one color, and the collar another, or of a lighter shade.

Bomb. The next step, in which all the center petals are uniformly wide, approaching the guards, but distinctly differentiated from them, forming a globe-shaped center without collar or crown.

Semi-Rose. Flowers in which the petals are all uniformly wide, but are loosely built, with a few pollen-bearing stamens visible, or nearly concealed.

Rose. The process of doubling is completed, all stamens fully transformed into evenly arranged wide petaloids, similar to the guards, forming a perfect rose-shaped bloom.

Colors. The chart used contains about 360 colors, in about 1,440 shades. Most of the technical names of the colors explain themselves, a few are at variance with the popular conception, and the following comparisons will be of assistance:

      Hydrangea-pink is light shell-pink; pale lilac-rose, a shade deeper; mauve-rose, light pink; violet-rose, medium-light pink; mauve, deep pink, with purple tinge (example, Edulis superba); lilac, pale pink; solferino-red, medium-light pink (example, Modeste Guerin); Tyrian rose, brilliant red (example, Felix Crousse); aniline-red, similar to Tyrian rose, with less of a purple tint (example, Henri Demay); purple-garnet, dark garnet of a blackish crimson (example, M. Martin Cahuzac); dark crimson, contains more purple than garnet. Rose-magenta or carmine-rose, dull purple-lake, and deep carmine-violet are shades of dark crimson as found in Delachei, Pierre Dessert, and Edouard Andre.

      The figures 1 (155), 2 (155), etc., refer to the number of the color in the chart, the figure outside of the parenthesis indicating the degree of intensity. They are inserted only for the benefit of any who may wish to use them as an aid to the identification of their own varieties.

      Fragrance, where not mentioned, is understood to be absent or not especially pleasing.

      The abbreviation and figures following the variety name (Cal. 1855) indicate the introducer’s name and the year of introduction. The names and their abbreviations are, Anderson (And.), Calot (Cal.), Crousse (Cr.), Delache (Del.), Dessert & Mechin (D. & M.)» Dessert (Des.), Donkalaer (Don,), Foulard (Fo.)> Gombault (Gom.), Guerin (Gr.), Hollis (Hol.), Kelway (Kel.), Lemoine (Lem.), Mechin (Mech.), Miellez (Miel.), Parmentier (Par.), Richardson (Rich.), Rosenfield (Ros.), Verdier (Verd.), Verhille (Ver.), Whitley (Whit.), Wallace (Wal.).

Quantity Discounts for Peonies

      In place of quoting dozen and hundred rates for Peonies, customers may make their own selection from the general list in any quantities desired as follows:

      Peony orders amounting to between $15 and $30 are subject to a discount of 10 per cent.

      Peony orders amounting to between $30 and $60 are subject to a discount of 12 per cent.

      Peony orders amounting to between $60 and $125 are subject to a discount of 15 per cent.

      Peony orders amounting to $125 and upwards are subject to a discount of 20 per cent.

ACHILLE. (Cal. 1855.) Large, medium, compact, rose type; shell-pink, fading to lilac-white. Fragrance X. Erect, tall, free bloomer. Early midseason. 50 cts.

ALBA SULPHUREA. (Cal. I860.) Very large, globular, compact, bomb. Cream-white, center, slightly flecked red; stigmas red. Tall, medium, compact, erect grower. Fragrance X, Midseason. Distinct from Sulphurea, which has cream-white stigmas. 75 cts.

ALEXANDRIANA. (Cal. 1856.) Very large, full, double rose type. Light violet-rose, 1(154), Fragrant. Very strong, upright grower and free bloomer. Early. 50 cts.

ALICE CROUSSE. (Cal. 1872.) Large, loose bomb. Violet-rose, 1(154), center fading to nearly white. Fragrant. Very strong, medium habit. Midseason. 50 cts.

ALICE DE JULVECOURT. (Pele 1857.) Syn. Triumphans Gandevensis. Medium-sized, compact globular crown. Guards and center lilac-white, prominently flecked with crimson, collar cream. Fragrant. Medium tall and free. Good. 50 cts.

ALEXANDER DUMAS. (Gr. 1862.) Medium size, light violet-rose, 1(154), crown. Creamy white collar of narrow petals, mingled with the wide center petals. Fragrant. Medium height, free bloomer. Early midseason. Good cut-flower variety. 50 cts.

ANEMONAEFLORA RUBRA. (Gr. 1854.) Medium size, anemone. Deep brilliant Tyrian rose, 4(155), carpels dark crimson. Strong, tall, free bloomer. Midseason. 50 cts,

ARMAND ROSSEAU. (D.&M.1903.) Medium, large, flat, semi-double. Dark violet-rose, 5(154), silvery reflex. Vigorous, erect, free bloomer. Midseason. 75 cts.

ARMANDINE MECHIN. (Mech. 1880.) Large, medium, compact, flat, semi-rose type. Violet-crimson, 4(168), showing stamens. Medium strong, spreading habit, free bloomer. Midseason. $1.50.

ARSENE MEURET. (Verd. 1854.) Large, globular, semi-rose type. Clear violet-rose, 1(154), tipped silver. Medium tall, free bloomer. Midseason. 50 cts.

ARTHEMISE. (Cal. 1861.) Large, compact, crown. Guards and crown light violet-rose, 1(154), collar very pale pink. Crown prominent, inclosing narrow center petals. Fragrant. Strong, upright, free bloomer. Midseason. Extra. 75 cts.

ATROSANGUINEA. (Cal. 1850.) Medium size, globular, semi-double. Brilliant rosy magenta, (169), outer guards streaked with white. Strong, vigorous grower, free bloomer. Midseason. Often sold as. Delachei, Edouard Andre or Rubra trrumphans. 75 cts.

AUGUSTE LEMONIER. (Cal. 1865.) Medium-sized, compact, anemone. Uniform reddish violet, 3-4 (180). Fragrant. Medium height. Midseason. 50 cts.

AUGUSTIN D'HOUR. (Cal. 1867.) Syn. Marechal MacMahon. Large, medium compact, bomb. Dark, brilliant solferino-red, 5(157), slight silvery reflex. Medium tall, free bloomer. Midseason. Extra. 75 cts.

AUGUSTE GAUTHIER. (D. & M. 1890.) Large, globular, semi-double rose type. Dark Tyrian rose, 4(155), tipped silver. Medium height, strong grower. Midseason. Good. 50 cts.

BEAUTE FRANCAISE. (Gr. 1850.) Medium-sized, compact, crown. Guards and crown pale, lilac-rose, 1(178), cream-white collar, center flecked carmine. Fragrant. Strong, erect, medium dwarf. Midseason. 35 cts.

BELLE CHATELAINE. (Gr. 1861.) Medium sized, mauve-rose, 2(153), bomb, with amber-white collar and center. Fragrant. Medium habit. Midseason. 50 cts.

BEAUTE DE VILLECANTE. (Gom. 1856.) Large, wide crown. Guards and crown violet-rose, 2(154), collar lilac-white. Fragrant. Medium height, good habit, free bloomer. Late midseason. Extra-good variety. 50 cts.

BELLE DOUAISIENNE. (Cal. 1861.) Large, globular, compact, rose type. Hydrangea-pink, 1(132), center prominently flecked crimson. Very fragrant. Midseason. 50 cts.

BERTHE D'HOUR. (Cal. 1869.) Large, loose, semi-rose type. Pale lilac, 2(187), showing stamens in the center, very delicate coloring. Water-lily effect and fragrance. Medium habit. Late. 50 cts.

BERANGER. (Des. 1895.) Medium, compact, flat rose type. Clear violet-rose, 2(154). Odor XX. Erect, tall, compact grower. Very late. Good. $1.

BERLIOZ. (Cr. 1886.) Large, compact, rose type. Light carmine-rose, 1(169), tipped silver. Medium, strong, tall, free bloomer. Late midseason. 50 cts.

BOULE DE NEIGE. (Cal. 1862.) Very large, medium, globular, compact, semi-rose type. Milk-white, guards and center prominently flecked crimson. Tall, erect, free bloomer; extra good. Early midseason. 75 cts.

BOSSUET. (Miel. 1854.) Medium size, globular, semi-rose type. Violet-rose, 1(154). Dwarf habit. Midseason. 50 cts.

CANARI. (Gr. 1861.) Medium size, globular, bomb. White guards, tinted pale pink, center amber-white, changing to white; carpels and stigmas pink. Habit medium. Fragrance X. Late. 75 cts.

CANDIDISSIMA. (Cal. 1856.) Full, double, rose type. Pure white, with sulphur center; carpelodes in center tipped green. Fragrance XX. Tall, vigorous; free bloomer. Early. 50 cts.

*CARNEA ELEGANS. (Cal. 1860.) Perfect-shaped flower, broad petals. Clear flesh-color, a glossy reflex, mixed with small yellow petals; extra-fine bloom. A strong, thrifty plant, blooming profusely. $1.50.

CARNEA ELEGANS. (Gr. 1850.) Medium size,

flat, compact, rose type. Hydrangea-pink, 1(132), red stigmas. Fragrance XXX. Tall, medium compact, free bloomer. Midseason. Good. $1.

CARNEA TRIUMPHANS. (Gr. 1852.) Medium size, loose crown. Guards and crown pale pink, 3 (154), collar amber-white. Fragrant. Habit medium. Midseason. 50 cts.

CARNEA ALBA. (Gr. 1850.) Large, globular, medium compact, crown type. Rosy white, 1(8), center creamy. Medium height and habit. Early midseason. 50 cts.

CERES. (Verd. 1860.) Large, globular, loose,

bomb. Pale lilac-rose, 1(178), center minutely flecked scarlet, red stigmas. Fragrance X. Tall, free bloomer. Very early. Good. SI,

CERISETTE. (Unknown.) Large, compact, flat, semi-rose type. Color violet-rose, 3(154). Medium habit. Early midseason. $1.

CHARLES DE BELLEYME. (Verd. I860.) Medium size, globular, loose, semi-double. Dark crimson, 4(168). Erect, medium tall, free bloomer. Midseason. 35 cts.

CHARLES TOCHE. (Des. 1888.) Medium size, loose, globular, semi-double. Uniform, deep violet-rose, 4(154), fading lighter. Erect, dwarf grower, free bloomer. Early. 75 cts.

CHARLEMAGNE. (Cr. 1880.) Very compact, large, globular, rose type. Lilac-white, with a slight blush center. Fragrant. Medium tall, strong stems, free bloomer. Late. Extra. Buds have the fault of many of the late, very compact varieties of developing slowly, and in warm, rainy weather are liable to become water-logged. 50 cts.

*COMTE DE GOMER. (Gal. 1868.) Very large bloom; velvety purplish red. Late. Extra. Not for sale.

COMTE DE NANTEUIL. (Cal. 1858.) Large, globular, bomb. Guards violet-rose, 2(154), collar lighter, center clear salmon-pink. Fragrance XXX. Erect, strong, tall stems, free bloomer. Midseason. 75 cts.

COMTE D'OSMONT. (Cal. 1856.) Medium size, loose, globular crown. Guards and crown milk-white, collar cream-white, center flecked crimson. Height medium. Early midseason. 50 cts.

CONSTANT DEVRED. (Cal. 1868.) Very large, full, rose type. Dark rose-carmine. Fragrance XX. Medium height, strong, erect stems. Very late. One of the best late, brilliant red varieties. $1.50.

COURONNE D'OR. (Cal. 1872.) Large, flat, semi-rose type. Pure white, with a ring of yellow stamens around a tuft of center petals, tipped carmine. Medium tall, splendid grower, free bloomer. Late. One of the best white varieties. 75 cts.

CURIOSITY. (D. & M. 1886.) Large, globular, anemone type. Violet-red, 4(180), narrow center petals tipped yellow. Fragrance X. Tall grower. Midseason. 75 cts.

COMTE DE PARIS. (Gr. 1842.) Syn. Mons. Rousselon. Medium size, globular, crown. Guards and collar violet-rose, 3(154), wide collar, amber-white, small crown, flecked crimson, surrounding a center of narrow amber-white petals. Fragrant. Strong grower, free bloomer. Midseason. 50 cts.

DE CANDOLLE. (Cr. 1880.) Very large, full, cup-shaped, rose type. Uniform, bright lilac-purple, 1(160), very distinct and attractive color. Without odor. Medium height, very strong, erect grower, very free bloomer. Late midseason. One of the most effective landscape varieties, and fine for planting as single specimens. $1.

DECAISNE. (Gr. 1852.) Medium size, compact, globular, bomb. Very dark rose-carmine, 5(169), stigmas dark crimson. Tall, medium habit. Late midseason. 75 cts.

DELACHEI. (Del. 1856.) Large, medium compact, rose type. Violet-crimson, 4(168), slightly tipped silver. Strong, erect, medium height, very free bloomer. Late midseason. Extra good. 50 cts.

DELECOURT VERHILLE. (Ver. I860.) Large, medium compact, globular, bomb. Lilac-white, center milk-white, flecked crimson. Medium tall. Midseason. $1.

DELICATISSIMA. (Unknown.) Large rose type. Pale lilac-rose, 1(178), carpels greenish yellow and very hairy, stigmas creamy white. Fragrant. Very strong, tall grower, fine habit, free bloomer. Extra-good keeper and shipper. Midseason. Very similar to Floral Treasure. 50 cts.

DENIS HELYE. (Verd. 1860.) Medium large, semi-rose type, with incurved petals. Dark carmine-rose, 4(169). Fragrant. Medium height and habit. Midseason. $1.

DESCARTES. (D. & M. 1885.) Large, flat, loose, semi-double. Aniline- (amaranth) red, 4(164), center streaked lighter. Fragrance X. Tall and compact. Midseason. 75 cts.

DR. BRETONNEAU (Syn. Lady Bramwell). (Verd. 1854.) Medium to large, pale lilac-rose, 1(178), bomb. Center tipped cream-white, occasionally flecked crimson. Fragrant. Vigorous grower, free bloomer, splendid keeper. Early midseason. Extra-good commercial variety, 25 cts.

DR. BRETONNEAU. (Gr. 1850.) Large, compact, rose type. Guards pale lilac, center milk-white, shaded amber. Fragrant. Tall, strong grower, very free bloomer. Midseason. Extra commercial variety. 50 cts.

DR. CAILLOT. (Verd. 1856.) Very large, semi-rose type. Brilliant, dark Tyrian rose, 3(155). Fragrant. Medium habit. Midseason. Good. 75 cts.

DUC DE CAZES. (Gr. 1850.) Medium size, loose crown. Dark pink (solferino-red), 4(157), silvery collar. Fragrant. Weak, spreading habit, free bloomer. Early. 50 cts.

DUC DE WELLINGTON. (Cal. 1859.) large, bomb, with white guards and sulphur center. Fragrance XX. Medium tall, vigorous grower; free bloomer. Late. 50 cts.

DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS. (Cal. 1856.) Medium size. Pure white crown, sulphur-white collar, no crimson flecks. Fragrant. Vigorous grower, medium height, very free bloomer. Early. Extra-good commercial variety, two days later than Festiva maxima. Distinct from Duchesse de Nemours (Gr.) which is a clear violet, lilac center, and is generally confused with Edulis superba. 50 cts.

DUCHESSE D'ORLEANS. (Gr. 1846.) Medium, large, compact, bomb. Guards deep pink, solferino-red, 1(157), center shaded salmon, with silvery reflex. Fragrant. Extra-strong, tall, free bloomer. Midseason. 25 cts.

DUCHESSE DE THEBES. (Fo. 1836.) Medium size, loose, flat, semi-double type. Rosy magenta, 2(169), Fragrance X. Medium habit. 75 cts.

EDMOND LEBON. (Cal. 1864.) Large, medium compact, rose type. Bright violet-rose, 3(154). Medium dwarf, medium bloomer. Midseason. 50c.

EDOUARD ANDRE. (Mech. 1874.) Medium loose, semi-double. Dark carmine-violet, 4(174), petals widely notched. Dwarf habit. Midseason. $1.

EDULIS ALBA. (Unknown, 1835.) Medium size, loose, deep, bomb, with slight crown. Guards lilac-white, center cream-white, flecked crimson. Fragrance XX. Medium tall. Very early. 50 cts.

EDULIS SUPERBA. (Lemon 1824.) Large, loose, flat crown. Bright mauve-pink, 2(181); collar mixed with narrow lilac, 1(176). Fragrance XXX. Early. Strong, upright; very free bloomer. One of the best commercial pinks for Decoration Day. 50 cts.

EMILE LEMOINE. (Cal. 1866.) Large, loose, globular, bomb. Solferino-red, 1(157), with silver tips. Fragrant. Habit medium. Late. 50 cts.

ETENDARD DU GRAND HOMME. (Miel. 1855.) Very large, showy, wide petals, rose type. Brilliant red (Tyrian rose), 2(155). Fragrant. Tall, strong grower. Late. 75 cts.

ETIENNE MECHIN. (Mech. 1880.) Large, medium compact, semi-crown. Brilliant dark violet-red, 4(180). Strong grower, free bloomer. Midseason, Si.

EUGENE VERDIER. (Cal. 1864.) Very large, compact, typical rose type. Pale hydrangea-pink, 1(132), outer guard petals lilac-white. Fragrant. Very erect, rather dwarf habit, with extra-strong stems, free bloomer. Late. This variety has been greatly confused with Eugenic Verdier and L'Indispensable. It is, however, entirely distinct, its very-coarse, light green foliage and heavy stem alone distinguish it from any other variety. $1.50.

EUGENIE VERDIER. (Cal. 1864.) Large, medium compact, flat, semi-rose type. Pale hydrangea-pink, 1(132), collar lighter, center deeper, flecked crimson. Fragrance X. Tall, medium, erect, free bloomer, Midseason. Very distinct from Eugene Verdier, with which it is often confused. Extra-fine variety. $1. See color plate facing p. 32.

FAUST. (Miel. 1855.) Medium size, globular, crown. Guard petals and crown hydrangea-pink, fading to lilac-white, 1 (132), collar of narrow sulphur-white petals. Habit medium. Midseason. 35 cts.

FELIX CROUSSE. (Cr. 1881.) Large, globular, typical bomb. Brilliant red, 3(155). Fragrance X. Strong, vigorous grower, medium height, free bloomer. One of the best red varieties. 75 cts.

FESTIVA MAXIMA. (Mid. 1851.) Very large, globular, rose type. Pure white center, prominently flecked crimson; outer petals sometimes faint lilac-white on first opening. Very tall, strong, vigorous grower. Early. The most popular white variety for cut-flowers. 50 cts. See illus. facing p. 36.

FESTIVA. (Don. 1838.) Large, full, double, rose type. Creamy white with crimson spots in the center. Fragrance XX. Dwarf grower; late bloomer. Often sold as Festiva maxima, and sometimes as Edulis alba. 50 cts.

FRANCOIS ORTEGAT. (Par. 1850.) Large, semi-rose type. Dark amaranth-red, 4(168), stamens intermingled with petals. Medium height and habit. Midseason. 35 cts,

FULGIDA. (Par. 1855.) Medium size, loose, flat, semi-rose type. Uniform rose-magenta, 3(169), quickly developing prominent silver tips; stamens visible. Tall, very erect. Late midseason. Similar to Delachei, but foliage lighter and silvery reflex and stamens more pronounced. 50 cts.

FRAGRANS. (Sir Joseph Banks 1805.) Medium size, compact, tall, bomb. Dark pink (solferino-red), 4(157). Fragrance XX. Medium tall, strong, vigorous grower. Late. Extensively grown for cut-flowers. 25 cts.

NOTE.—Another variety, being sold under many names, catalogued by many as Andre Laurias. The true Andre Laurias, however, is very much larger, of different form and without fragrance. Fragrance appears to be identical with Georges Cuvier. (Des.)

GENERAL BERTRAND. (Gr. 1845.) Syn. Madam Furtado. Large, compact, globular, typical bomb. Uniform solferino-red, 3(157), center slightly tipped silver. Tall, strong, upright grower. Fragrance XX. Early. Extra-good variety, sometimes confused with Modeste Guerin. 75 cts.

GENERAL CAVAIGNAC. (Cal, 1858.) Very large, globular, compact, semi-rose type. Light violet-rose, 1(154), edged lighter, center splashed crimson. Tall, erect, free bloomer. Late. 75 cts.

*GLOIRE DE DOUAI. (Cal. 1860.) Large bloom; purplish scarlet. 50 cts.

GLOIRE DE CHAS. GOMBAULT. (Com. 1866.) Medium size, deep, globular crown. Guards and crown light rose, (128); collar of narrow cream-

white petals, widening toward the center. Very long,

strong stems; free bloomer. Midseason. Extra. $1.

GLORIE DE CHENONCEAUX. (Mech. 1880.)

Medium to large, globular, compact, rose type. Uniform solferino-red, 2(157), silver-tipped with age. Fragrance XX. Medium height, strong growth. Late midseason. $1.

GRANDIFLORA CARNEA PLENA. (Lemon 1824.) Large, loose, bomb to crown. Lilac-white, pale green carpels. Fragrance X. Habit medium; very early, 50 cts.

GRANDIFLORA LUTESCENS. (Gr. 1840.) Medium size, medium compact, flat, bomb type. Creamy white, center lilac. Erect, strong habit. Early. 50 cts.

GRANDIFLORA NIVEA PLENA. (Lemon 1824.) Large, globular, rose type. Guards milk-white, slight collar cream-white, but petals of all sizes, intermingled on first opening, delicately shaded salmon. Fragrance XX. Medium height, very early. Though one of the oldest varieties, it ranks among the best, and the true stock is scarce. $1.50.

HENRI DEMAY. (Cal. 1866.) Medium size, compact, bomb. Uniform, brilliant aniline-red, 2(160), center petals slightly fringed, silver reflex. Medium height, strong grower, free bloomer. Midseason. Extra good. 50 cts.

HENRI MURGER. (Cr. 1895.) Very large, compact, globular, rose type. Uniform pure mauve, 1(181). Fragrance XX. Strong, erect, medium height, free bloomer. Late. $1.

HUMEI. (And. 1810.) Large, compact, globular, rose type. Cherry-pink, with silver tips. Cinnamon fragrance. Weak stem. Very late. 25 cts.

JEANNE D’ARC. (Cal. 1858.) Large, globular, bomb, developing a crown. Guards and center pale lilac-rose, 1(130), collar cream-white, shaded with sulphur. Fragrance X. Strong, medium height, free bloomer. Midseason. Very similar to Golden Harvest. 50 cts.

JULES CALOT. (Cal. 1861.) Large, flat rose type. Dark pink (solferino), 5(157), with silvery reflex. Fragrant. Strong, medium height; free bloomer. Midseason. Good. $1.

LADY DARMOUTH. (Unknown 1850.) Small, flat, loose, rose type. Milk-white collar, cream-white center flecked with green; large and small petals intermingled. Fragrance X. Medium height, free bloomer. Early. 75 cts.

LAMARTINE. (Cal. 1860.) Syn. Gigantea. Very large, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, 1(130), center shaded darker, guards and collar fading to rose-white. Agreeable, spicy fragrance, distinct from any other. Tall, free bloomer. Midseason. Very attractive. Must not be confused with the new variety of Lemoine’s by the same name. $1.

LA COQUETTE. (Gr. 1861.) Large, globular, high crown. Guards and crown light pink, 1(157), collar rose-white, 2 (8), center necked carmine. Strong, erect, medium height, free bloomer. Fragrance X. Midseason. 50 cts.

LA ROSIERE, (Cr. 1888.) Large, flat, medium compact, semi-double. Outer petals pure white, shading to cream-white in the center, pale green carpels with white stigma. Habit medium. Midseason. 75 cts.

LA BRUNE. (Verd I860.) Very large, semi-rose type. Dark carmine-violet, 5(174). Fragrant. Very strong, tall, free bloomer. Midseason. Good. 50 cts.

*LA QUINTINIE. (Verd. 1860.) Large; light crimson, with fiery reflex. 75 cts.

LA VESTALE. (Cal. 1870.) Large, very deep, compact, crown. Lilac-white, collar cream-white, center flecked crimson. Strong, erect, tall, free bloomer. Midseason. $1.

LA TULIPE. (Cal. 1872.) Syn. Multicolore. Very large, flat, semi-rose type. Lilac-white, 1(176), outer guard petals striped crimson. Fragrant. Tall, strong grower, free bloomer. Late midseason. Good variety. 75 cts.

L'AVENIR. (Cal. 1868.) Medium size, globular, anemone. Reddish violet, 1(180), center mixed with yellow. Fragrance X. Very strong, tall, free bloomer. Midseason. 50 cts,

L'lNDISPENSABLE. A variety of unknown French origin sent out from Holland, greatly confused with Eugene Verdier. The two are entirely distinct, however, L'Indispensable being very much taller, earlier, has differently formed flowers, very full, globular, rose type. Lilac-white, shading to pale violet-rose toward the center. Very light buds, slow to open. 75 cts.

L'ECLATANTE. (Cal. 1860.) Very large, compact, bomb. Brilliant red (Tyrian rose), 3(155). Medium height; extra-strong. Midseason. Very good. 75 cts.

LOUISE RENAULT. (G\ 1881.) Medium size, informaljose type. Cherry-pink (rose-neyron-red), 1(119), silvery tipped. Medium variety. Very late. 50 cts.

LOUIS VAN HOUTTE. (Cal. 1867.) Medium size, semi-rose type. Deep carmine-rose, 4(169), tipped silver, with fiery reflex. Very brilliant coloring. Fragrant. Medium height and habit. Late. 35 cts.

LUCRECE. (Cal, 1860.) Medium-sized, compact, low crown. Guards mauve-rose, 2(153), collar cream-white, green carpels, and cream stigma. Tall, strong; free bloomer. Midseason. 75 cts.

LUTEA PLENISSIMA. (Buyck 1842.) Medium size, loose, crown. Cream-white guard, sulphur center, tipped green. Fragrance X. Tall, vigorous, free bloomer. Midseason. $1.

LUTEA VARIEGATA. (Gr. 1842.) Medium size, Japanese type. Guards rosy magenta, 3(169), center of thread-like petals creamy yellow, changing to white. Fragrance XX. Medium habit. Tall, strong grower. Good. 75 cts.

MADAME ADRIEN SENECLAUZE. (Seneclauze 1876.) Large, medium compact, flat semi-rose type. Uniform carmine-rose, 1(169). Tall, erect, free bloomer. Midseason. 75 cts.

MADAME AUGUSTE PELTEREAU. (Mech. 1880.) Very large, compact, globular, rose type. Violet-rose, l(154). Fragrance XXX. Strong, medium habit. Late. Good. 75 cts.

MADAME BARILLET DESCHAMPS. (Cal. 1868.) Large, flat, imbricated, semi-rose type. Clear violet-rose, 3(154), fading to a delicate silver-pink in the sun; very wide petals. Fragrance X. Very strong, medium height, very coarse foliage. Early midseason. Extra good. 75 cts.

MADAME BOLLET. (Cal. 1867.) Very compact, globular, rose type. Pale lilac-pink, 1(176), silvery reflex. Medium habit. Late midseason. 75 cts.

MADAME BREON. (Gr. 1850.) Medium size, bomb. White, with shell-pink guards, red carpels and pink stigmas. Good habit, free bloomer. Early. 50 cts.

MADAME BUCQUET. (Des. 1888.) Large, loose, semi-rose type. Uniform, very dark crimson-amaranth. Fragrance X. Strong, upright, medium height, free bloomer. Very attractive, brilliant variety. Midseason. 75 cts.

MADAME CALOT. (Mid. 1856.) Very large, rose type. Pale hydrangea-pink, 1(132), center shaded darker; collar tinted silver. Fragrance XX. Tall, strong grower, free bloomer. Early. 50 cts.

*MADAME CELIE. A fine, large, crimson flower, of splendid size and handsome form; very vigorous and thrifty. $1.

MADAME CHAUMY. (Cal. 1864.) Medium size, very compact, globular, perfect rose type. Pale lilac-rose, 2(178), with silvery reflex, central petals slightly darker, flecked crimson. Medium strength and height; free bloomer. Midseason. 50 cts.

MADAME COSTE. (Cal. 1873.) Medium size, globular, bomb, developing a low crown. Guards and center hydrangea-pink, 1(132), collar cream-white, center flecked with crimson. Fragrance XX. Habit medium, free bloomer. Early. Very good. 50 cts.

MADAME CROUSSE. (Cal. 1866.) Medium size, globular, crown. Pure white, center flecked crimson. Strong medium height, free bloomer. Midseason. One of the best white varieties. 75 cts.

MADAME DE GOV1N. (Cr. 1875.) Medium size, compact, rose type. Hydrangea-pink (132), center higher, minute carmine flecks. Fragrant. Medium height and habit. Late. $1.

MADAME DE MONTIJO. (Fo. 1854.) Medium size, crown. Lilac-white guards and crown; collar of narrow cream-white petals. Fragrant. Medium height and habit. Late. Not for sale.

MADAME DE VATRY. (Gr. 1853.) Very large, compact, high crown. Lilac-white guards and crown, sulphur-white collar of wide petals, center flashed crimson. Fragrant. Medium height. Midseason. Extra. 75 cts.

MADAME DE VERNEVILLE. (Cr. 1885.) Large, very full, bomb. Pure white, center blush when first open, fading to pure white; prominent carmine flecks. Fragrance X. Medium height, extra-free bloomer. Extra good. 75 cts.

MADAME D'HOUR. (Cal. 1864.) Very large blooms; soft carmine-pink, silvery reflex, erect stems. Extra. $1.

MADAME DUCEL. (Mech. 1880.) Large, globular, typical bomb. Light mauve-rose, 1(153), with silvery reflex. Fragrant. Strong grower, medium height, very free. Extra. 75 cts.

MADAME EMILE GALLE. (Cr. 1881) Large, compact, flat, rose type. Deep lilac-white, 2(7), changing to milk-white in the center. Medium tall, strong, free bloomer, late. Extra good. $1.

MADAME FOREL. (Cr. 1881.) Large, very compact, imbricated, rose type. Violet-rose, 1(154), with a silvery tipped center. Fragrance XX. Medium tall, spreading habit. Late. $1. See color plate facing p. 32.

MADAME GEISSLER. (Cr. 1880.) Very large, compact, globular, imbricated, rose type. Violet-rose, 1(54), tipped silver. Fragrance XXX. Spreading habit. Midseason. Extra. 75 cts.

MADAME HERVE, (Cr. 1892.) Medium size, compact rose type. Deep solferino-red, 3(175), with silvery reflex. Fragrant. Medium height and habit. Early midseason. 75 cts. See color plate facing p. 32.

MADAME JULES ELIE. (Cal. 1873.) Medium size, globular crown. Guards violet-rose, 2(154), collar cream-white, center flecked crimson. Fragrance XX. Habit medium. Midseason. 75 cts.

MADAME LEBON. (Cal. 1855.) Very large, compact, globular, rose type. Cherry-pink to aniline-red, 1(160). Fragrant. Buds very tight, open slowly; tall, strong grower. Late. 50 cts.

MADAME LEMOINIER. (Cal. 1865.) Large compact, rose type. Pale lilac-rose (130), fading to lilac-white, collar of cream-white, petals almost concealed, very wide center petals, flecked crimson. Fragrant. Tall, vigorous, fine habit. Late midseason. Extra. $1.

*MADAME LOISE MERE. (Cal. 1863.) Immense, very double bloom on stiff erect stems; fleshy white, with silky reflex, occasional touch of carmine on the border of the petals. Very late. $1.

MADAME MECHIN. (Mech. 1880.) Medium size, compact, semi-rose type. Deep purple-garnet, 4(165). Medium tall. Early midseason. $1.50.

MADAME MOUTOT. (Cr. 1892.) Medium size, semi-rose type. Tyrian rose, 2(155), slightly silver tipped. Fragrance XX. Habit medium. Midseason. 75 cts. See color plate facing p. 24.

MADAME MUYSSART. (1869.) Very large, very compact, flat rose type. Uniform solferino-red, 1(157), tipped silver. Fragrance X. Tall, compact growth; free bloomer. Late. Good. 75 cts.

MADAME THOUVENIN. (Cr. 1881.) Large, compact, globular, bomb type. Pure mauve, 1(181). Fragrance XXX. Strong, medium, compact habit. Extra good. Late. $1.

MADAME VILMORIN. (Gr. 1866.) Medium size, medium, globular rose type. Uniform rose-white, 2(8), shading to amber at base of petals, center splashed rose. Fragrance XX. Habit medium; free bloomer. Late. 50 cts,

MADEMOISELLE DESBUISSONS. (Cr. 1893.) Large, flat, compact, semi-rose type. Guards violet-rose, 1(154), center fading to milk-white, visible stamens, white stigmas. Fragrance X. Strong, tall, free bloomer. Late. $1.

MADEMOISELLE LEONIE CALOT. (Cal. 1861.) Large, typical rose type. Very delicate rose-white, 2(8), center deeper shading, slight carmine tips; fine form, medium height. A delicately beautiful color combination, very distinct. Late midseason. 75 cts.

MADEMOISELLE MARIE CALOT. (Cal. 1872.) Large, very globular, rose type. Uniform milk-white, tinted flesh, flecked with crimson. Fragrance XX. Strong, medium height; fine when well established. Late midseason. $1.50.

MADEMOISELLE RENEE DESSERT. (Mech. 1880.) Large, globular, medium compact, bomb. Uniform pure mauve, 3(181), silvery tipped. Tall, erect. Midseason. 75 cts.

MADEMOISELLE VAILLANT. (Unknown.) Very large, globular, loose, bomb. Guards milk-white, center cream-white; pale green carpels, pink stigmas. Fragrance XX. Erect, medium, tall, very-strong stems, very free bloomer. Early. $1.

MONSIEUR BARRAL. (Cal. 1866.) Very large, compact, flat rose type. Uniform pale lilac-rose, 1(130), color of "Livingstone." Fragrance XXX. Erect, tall, strong grower, and free bloomer. Late. 75 cts.

MONSIEUR BOUCHARLAT AINE. (Cal. 1868.) Large, full, compact, semi-rose type. Uniform light violet-rose, 1(154), with silvery reflex. Very strong, erect grower, medium height, free bloomer. Late midseason. Extra good. 75 cts.

MONSIEUR CHEVREUL. (Des. 1893.) Very large, medium compact, flat rose type. Uniform violet-rose (154), Very strong, tall, medium free. Late. Extra good. $1.

MONSIEUR DE VILLENEUVE. (Verd. 1855.) Medium sized, uniform, violet-red (180), crown. Medium height, free bloomer. Late. 75 cts.

MONSIEUR DUPONT. (Cal. 1872,) Large, flat, semi-rose type. Milk-white center splashed crimson, showing stamens. Fragrance X. Erect, tall, free bloomer. Midseason. Similar to Boule de Neige, but later. $1.

MONSIEUR GALLAND. (Cr. 1875.) Very large, globular, bomb type. Solferino-violet, 4(169), fading to silvery rose. Fragrance X. Erect, tall, strong grower. Late. Good. 75 cts.

MONSIEUR GILBRAIN. (Cr. 1875.) Very large, full, compact, flat type. Light Tyrian rose, 1(169). Strong, medium habit. Late. 50 cts.

MONSIEUR HYPPOLYTE DELLILLE. (Cal. 1872.) Very large, compact, flat, rose type. Uniform pale lilac-rose, 1(178), lighter in the center, silvery tipped. Fragrance XX. Medium height. Late. A very attractive bloom. 50 cts. See color plate facing p. 24.

MONSIEUR JULES ELIE. (Cr. 1888.) Very large, medium, compact high crown. Pale lilac-rose, 2(178), collar lighter shaded amber-yellow at the base. Fragrance XX. Medium height, strong growth. Early. Extra. $1. See color plate facing p. 32.

MONSIEUR KRELAGE. (Cr. 1882.) Large, compact, semi-rose type. Dark solferino-red, 5(157), with silvery tips. Slightly fragrant. Strong, upright, free bloomer. Late. 75 cts.

MONSIEUR PASTEUR. (Des. 1893.) Large, medium compact, globular, rose type. Light violet-rose, 1(154). Fragrance XX. Dwarf habit. Midseason, Good. $1.

MONSIEUR PALLIET. (Gr. 1857.) Large, compact, crown. Uniform violet-rose, 1(154), silvery reflex, center shaded darker. Fragrance X. Strong, vigorous; free bloomer. Midseason. 35 cts.

MONSIEUR PAUL DU RIBERT. (Cal. 1866.) Large, medium, loose, bomb. Uniform deep carmine-rose, 3(169). Fragrant. Medium height, free bloomer. Late. 75 cts.

MAGNIFICA, (Miel. 1856.) Large, compact, globular, rose type. Hydrangea-pink, 1(132). Fragrance XXX. Erect, dwarf habit. Late. Good. $1.

MARECHAL VAILLANT. (Cal. 1864.) Very large, compact, globular, rose type. Dark mauve-pink, 3(181). Tall, heavy, coarse stem, barely supporting the heavy bloom. Late. Good variety. 50 cts. See illus. facing p. 29.

MARIE. (Cal. 1868.) Medium size, flat, compact, semi-rose type. Lilac-white, fading to milk-white, 2(7), golden yellow, 2(16), staminodes or short, narrow petals around the collar. Fragrance X. Very tall, free bloomer. Very late. 75 cts.

MARIE HOUILLON. (Cal. 1869.) Large, compact, globular, rose type. Light violet-rose (154), with silver reflex, cup-shaped center. Fragrant. Medium height, good habit, free bloomer. Late. $1.

MARIE JACQUIN. (Verd.) Syns. Bridesmaid (Kel.) and Water-Lily (Barr). Very large, globular, semi-double. Rose-white, fading to lilac-white; wide, incurved petals, showing an open center filled with yellow stamens like a water-lily. The plant is a strong free bloomer. Midseason. Marie Jacquin is a distinct and beautiful variety; when originally introduced, all the flowers were single, but under skilful cultivation the blooms have gradually become double, until, at the present time, well-established plants occasionally produce full-double flowers that are of great beauty. $1.

MARIE LEMOINE. (Cal. 1869.) Large, very compact, rose type. Pure white, with cream-white center, occasional carmine tip. Fragrant. Medium height, extra-strong stem. Very late. Extra-good commercial variety. 75 cts.

MARIE LOUISE. (1857.) Large, rose type. Light violet-rose, 1(154), with silver tips; a few narrow cream-white petals concealed. Midseason. Good variety. 50 cts.

MARIE MANNOIR. (Unknown.) Medium size, globular, semi-rose type. Very dark crimson, 4(168). Fragrance XXX. Erect, medium height, strong, free bloomer. Midseason. $1.

MARQUIS D'lVRY. (Cal. 1857.) Large, flat, loose, bomb type. Lilac-white, 1(8). Medium habit. Midseason. 75 cts.

MATHILDE DE ROSENECK. (Cr. 1883.) Very large, globular, rose type. Uniform pale lilac-rose, 1(178); very wide petals, center deep carmine. Fragrance XX. The plants are very tall, strong growers and free bloomers. Late. A distinct and beautiful variety. $1.

MEISSONIER. (Cr. 1886.) Medium size, bomb, developing a crown with age. Uniform brilliant purple-red, 2(161). Fragrant. Very tall, stems weak, free bloomer, very brilliant coloring. Midseason. 50 cts.

MELAINE HENRY. (Gr. 1840.) Medium size, loose, rose type. Light solferino-red, 1(157), fading to pale pink. Fragrant. Vigorous; medium habit; free bloomer. Midseason. 50 cts.

MODESTE GUERIN. (Gr. 1845.) Large, compact, typical bomb. Uniform light solferino-red, 2(157). Fragrance XX. Medium height; extra strong; free bloomer. Midseason. Extra good variety. 75 cts.

MODELE DE PERFECTION. (Cr. 1875.) Syn. Gen. Bedeau. Large, compact, rose type. Guards and collar light violet-rose, 2(154), very wide, high center petals shaded darker. Fragrant. Medium dwarf, free bloomer. Extra good. Late. $1.

MRS. LOWE. (Unknown.) Medium size, loose, bomb. Cream-white guards, fading to milk-white, greenish white carpels, with white stigma. Fragrance X. Medium height, free bloomer. Midseason. 50 cts.

NE PLUS ULTRA. (Miel. 1856.) Medium size, flat, loose, semi-double. Uniform pure mauve, 1(181), tipped silver. Fragrance X. Medium tall. Early midseason. 50 cts.

NIGRICANS. (Unknown.) Medium size, globular, semi-rose type. Very rich, dark crimson, 5(168). Strong, erect, medium height, free bloomer. Midseason, 75 cts.

NIVALIS. (Buyck 1840.) Large, full, crown. Guards and crown pale hydrangea-pink, 1(132), wide cream-white collar, prominent crimson flecks. Fragrance XXX. Strong, medium height, free bloomer. $1.

N1VEA PLENISSIMA. (Makoy 1840.) Large, globular, medium, compact, bomb. Milk-white guards, slightly splashed crimson; carpels red. Fragrance X. Dwarf, compact, stems dark red, free bloomer. Early. 75 cts.

NOBILISSIMA. (Miel. 1858.) Large, flat, semi-rose type. Uniform deep violet-rose, 4(154). Tall, erect, strong growth, free bloomer. Late midseason. 75 cts.

OCTAVIE DEMAY. (Cal. 1867.) Very large, flat, crown. Guards and center pale Hydrangea-pink, 1(132), collar almost white. Fragrant. Very dwarf habit, free bloomer. Extra. $1.

PAUL VERDIER. (Cal. 1869.), Large, uniform, crown. Carmine-rose, 3(169). Medium tall, medium free. Midseason. 50 cts.

PHILOMENE. (Cal. .1861.).Medium size, low, flat, crown. Guard bright violet-rose, anemone

center of ligulated narrow amber-yellow petals, changing to cream; as the flower develops, a crown appears bright rose, edged dark crimson. Fragrant, Very strong, upright grower, free bloomer. Midseason. Distinct and novel. 75 cts.

PIERRE DESSERT. (D. & M. 1890.) Large, medium compact, semi-rose type. Dark crimson-purple, 5(170), silvery tipped. Medium habit. One of the earliest dark reds. $1.

PLENISSIMA ROSEA SUPERBA. (Buyck 1840.) Medium size, loose, pale lilac-rose, 1(178), bomb. Center tipped silver, flecked crimson and green. Fragrant. Medium habit. Midseason. 50c.

POMPON CHAMOIS. (Verd. 1860.) Small, globular, compact, bomb. Guards violet-rose, 2(154); collar canary-yellow, center on weak blooms yellow, on strong blooms rose, streaked yellow, green carpels, pink stigma. Drooping, medium height. Midseason. 75 cts.

POTTSI. (J. Potts 1822.) Medium size, compact, semi-rose type. Intense, very dark crimson, 6(168). Fragrant. Medium height. Early. Very rich color. 50 cts.

PRESIDENT TAFT (syn. Reine Hortense).

PRINCE DE SALM DYCK. (Gr. 1855.) Medium size, bomb. Violet-rose, 4(154), with cream-white center petals throughout. Fragrance XX. Tall, strong grower. Midseason. 50 cts.

*PRINCE DE TALINDYKE. Very glossy, dark purple-crimson; tall grower. Fine, late variety. 50c.

PRINCE IMPERIAL. (Cal. 1859.) Very large, loose, semi-rose type. Amaranth-red (108). Tall, very strong grower, medium bloomer. Late midseason. 50 cts.

*PRINCE PIERRE TROUBETSKOY. (Verd. 1857.) Purplish lilac. 50 cts.

PRINCESS CLOTILDE. Very large, flat, bomb type. Rosy white guards, 2(8), collar changing to cream-white. Fragrance X. Tall, erect, strong grower. Midseason. $1.50.

PRINCESSE GALITZIN. (Gr. 1858.) Medium size, loose, bomb. Guard pale lilac-rose (130), narrow cream-white center petals. Fragrant. Medium height; free bloomer, Midseason. 50 cts.

PRINCESSE NICOLAS BIBESCO. (Gr. 1863.) Medium size, globular, low crown. Guards and center crown, hydrangea-pink, 1(132), collar cream-white. Fragrance X. Medium erect, tall. Midseason. 50 cts.

PROLIFERA TRICOLOR. (Lemon 1825.) Medium size, very loose anemone, developing a crown on well-established plants. Guards flesh-white, collar of sulphur-yellow, narrow ligulated petals; open pale rose crown, inclosing a tuft of sulphur-white petals and red carpels. Fragrant. Strong stems, medium height, free bloomer. Late. 50 cts.

PURPUREA SUPERBA. (Del. 1855.) Large, globular, compact, crown. Uniform deep carmine-rose, 4(169); guards streaked white, light green carpels, stigmas pink. Very tall, free bloomer. Midseason. Not for sale.

RAPHAEL. (Mech. 1882.) Medium size, globular, loose, semi-rose type. Dark purple-garnet, 5(165), guards streaked light. Habit dwarf, compact, very free bloomer. Extra early. A valuable red for this reason. $1.50.

REINE HORTENSE. (Cal. 1857.) Syn. Pres. Taft. Very large, flat, compact, semi-rose type. Uniform hydrangea-pink, 2(132), color minutely splashed on a white background, center prominently flecked crimson. Fragrance X. Very tall, long, stiff stems. Midseason. $2.

ROSE D'AMOUR. (Cal. 1857.) Large, medium compact, globular, bomb type. Hydrangea-pink, 1(132). Fragrance XX. Tall, medium habit. Early midseason. 75 cts.

RUBENS. (Del. 1854.) Medium large, semi-double. Very dark crimson 5(168). Fragrance X. Early. Form similar to Marie Jacquin. 50 cts.

RUBRA TRIUMPHANS. (Del. 1854.) Large, loose, globular, semi-double. Very dark crimson, 5(168). Medium tall, strong, healthy. Early midseason. 50 cts.

SIR FREDERICK LEIGHTON. (Barr.) Large, globular, loose, semi-rose type. Dark carmine-rose, 4(169), edges of petals changing to silvery rose. Erect, tall, compact grower. Early midseason. 50 cts.

SOLFATARE. (Cal. 1861.) Large, medium, compact, bomb, developing a crown. Milk-white guards, sulphur collar, fading to sulphur-white. Until the introduction of Primevere the nearest approach to a yellow Peony. Fragrant. Medium height, spreading habit. Midseason. A very distinct and desirable variety. Often sold as Mont Blanc. The true Mont Blanc (Lem.) is a very rare, pure white variety. 75 cts.

SOUVENIR DE GASPARD CALOT. (Cal. 1865.) Large size, flat, rose type. Uniform pale lilac-rose, 1(178). Fragrant. Very tall grower, strong stem. Late. Sometimes confused with Eugene Verdier. 75 cts.

SOUVENIR DE L'EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE. (Cal. 1867.) Very large, flat, rose type. Violet-rose, 1(54), silvery reflex, tipped silver. Fragrance X. Spreading habit, free bloomer. Late midseason. 75 cts.

SOUVENIR DE L'EXPOSITION DU MANS. (Mech. 1880.) Very large, loose, semi-rose type. Reddish violet, 3(180), with silvery reflex. Strong, vigorous, medium bloomer. Midseason. 75 cts.

SUZANNE DESSERT. (D. & M. 1890.) Very large, compact, globular, semi-rose type. Pure mauve, 2(181), center splashed crimson. Erect, strong, tall grower. Midseason. Extra good. $1.50.

SULPHUREA. (Lemon 1830.) Large, globular, crown. Cup-shaped, when first opening; milk-white, slightly tinted yellowish green; cream-white, hairy carpels, with white stigmas. Fragrance X. Habit medium. Midseason. Entirely distinct from Alba sulphurea or Solfatare, $1.

SURPASSE POTTSI. (Fo. 1854.) Medium size,

globular, loose, semi-rose type. Deep carmine-rose, 3(169). Fragrance XXX. Strong grower. Medium height. Midseason. 50 cts.

TENIERS. (Cr. 1880.) Medium size, compact, flat, semi-rose type. Uniform purple-garnet, 5(165), center tipped silver. Medium dwarf, strong grower. Late midseason. 75 cts.

TRIOMPHE DE L'EXPOSITION DE LILLE.

(Cal. 1865.) Very large, compact, semi-rose type. Pale hydrangea-pink, 1(132), minutely splashed violet-rose, guard petals fading to nearly white. Fragrant. Very strong, vigorous grower and free bloomer. Midseason. Extra. 75 cts.

TRIOMPHE DU NORD. (Miel. 1850.) Very large, medium, compact, bomb. Light solferino-red, 1(157), with silvery reflex. Fragrance XX. Tall, very free bloomer. Midseason; good for cutting. 75 cts. See illus. facing p. 25.

UMBELLATA ROSEA. (Unknown; reintroduced by Dessert.) Large, informal, rose type. Guards violet-rose, 3(154), shading to an amber-white center. Strong, upright grower; free bloomer; one of the earliest. Extra for landscape and cutting. 75 cts.

NOTE.—This variety was renamed by mistake to Sarah Bernhardt. Has also been sold under the name of La France, both of which names belong to distinct varieties originated by Lemoine.

VAN DYCK. (Cr. 1879.) Large, globular, loose, crown. Guards and center pure mauve, 2(153), collar cream-white, carpels and stigmas clear pink. Fragrance XX. Strong, erect, tall, free bloomer. Midseason. 75 cts.

VICOMTE DE FORCEVILLE. (Cal. 1864.) Medium size, globular, loose, crown type. Pale lilac-rose, 1(178). Fragrance XXX. Strong grower. 75c.

VICOMTESSE DE BELLEVAL. (Gr. 1852.) Medium size, loose, low crown. Guards hydrangea-pink, 1(132), collar cream-white, center lighter than guards. Fragrance X. Habit medium. Early. 75 cts.

VICTOR HUGO. (Cr. 1885.) Bomb. Brilliant carmine-red, 4(169). Medium height and habit. Late. Similar to but distinct from Felix Crousse. $1.

VICTOR LEMOINE. (Cal. 1866.) Medium-sized, globular, semi-rose type. Very dark, 5(168), crimson guards prominently streaked light center, flecked light green. Medium tall, drooping habit. Early midseason. 50 cts.

VICTOIRE DE L'ALMA. (CaL 1860.) Medium size, semi-rose type. Deep carmine-rose, 3(169). Medium habit. Late, 75 cts.

VICTOIRE LEMON. (Miel, 1858.) Medium size, compact crown. Guards and collar pale lilac-pink, 1(176); collar of narrow milk-white petals, center flecked carmine. Dwarf, vigorous grower, free bloomer. Late. 50 cts,

VICTOIRE MODESTE. (Gr. 1842,) Large, very loose, flat crown. Guards pale lilac-rose, 1(178), with white streaks in the center; collar milk-white, center slightly flecked crimson. Fragrance X. Tall, strong; free bloomer. Midseason. 50 cts.

*VICTORIA TRICOLOR. Large, purplish rose, center straw, tipped white. Very brilliant and effective; strong grower. 35 cts.

VILLE DE NANCY. (Cal. 1872.) Large, medium compact. Carmine-rose (169), with silver reflex. Tall, very strong, stiff stem, free bloomer. Late. Extra good. $1.

VIRGINIE. (Cal. 1858.) Syn. Marquise de Lory. Large, semi-rose type. Outer petals lilac-rose, 1(178), with lighter collar. Fragrant. Very tall, vigorous, free bloomer. Midseason. 75 cts.

VIRGO MARIA. (Cal. 1859.) Bomb. Uniform pure ivory-white, without crimson marking. Fragrant. Medium dwarf. Late. 75 cts.

WASHINGTON. (Gr. 1850.) Medium-sized, compact, flat bomb. Guards light Tyrian rose, 1(155), collar lighter, tinted cream at the base, center violet-rose, 1(154), tipped silver, yellowish

carpels, pink stigmas. Fragrance XX. Medium tall, strong grower. Midseason. Not for sale.

WHITLEYI. (Whit. 1808.) Medium size, loose, globular, bomb. Milk-white, guards slightly flecked crimson and tinted pale lilac. Fragrance X. Habit medium, very free bloomer. One of the oldest varieties; much grown for cut-flowers. Early midseason. This variety is generally sold under the name Queen Victoria, but It has many other synonyms. 35 cts.

ZOE CALLOT. (Miel. 1855.) Medium size, compact, flat, bomb type. Violet-rose, 1(154). Fragrance XXX. Erect, medium-tall grower. Midseason. Good. 75 cts.

ZOE VERNIORY. Loose, flat, rose type. Rosy white guards, 2(8), with amber-white collar, 3(12). A distinct and pleasing coloring. Tall, erect, strong grower. Early midseason. $1.

PEONIES OF ENGLISH ORIGIN

Sent out by Kelway & Son

      It has been almost impossible to secure these varieties true to name. Those offered in this list are varieties which have been thoroughly tested and found to be not only distinct from the French varieties but of especial merit. Nearly all have been described and are listed in the American Peony Society's Bulletins. To these have been added some of their most recent introductions that have been grown and tested here.

      Included in this list are some of the most beautiful Peonies grown, especially such varieties as Baroness Schroeder, Duke of Devonshire, James Kelway, Kelway's Queen, Miss Salway, Splendida, Venus, and others.

AGNES MARY KELWAY. Large, crown. Guards and crown deep violet-rose, 3(154), with a cream-white collar. Fragrance X. Tall, vigorous, free bloomer. Early midseason. Very good. 75 cts.

*BALFOUR. (1908.) Large, double, bright cherry-rose. Handsome; desirable. Early flowering. $2.50.

BARONESS SCHROEDER. Very large, globular, rose type. Flesh-white fading to milk-white. Fragrance XX. Tall, strong growth, very free bloomer. Considered one of the finest Peonies grown. Midseason. $1.50.

*BEATRICE KELWAY. Guard petals fine pure rose color, with narrower center petals deep rose shaded yellow. Late. $2.50.

*BERNARDINE. (1908.) Large, semi-double, deep crimson. $1.50.

*BIRKET FOSTER. (1909.) Full, double, bright

crimson-scarlet. $2.

BUNCH OF PERFUME. Very large, medium compact, rose type. Light Tyrian rose, 1(155), with silvery border. Fragrant. Medium height, free bloomer. Extra good. Late midseason. $1. See color plate facing p. 32.

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA. Large, compact, globular, semi-rose type. Dark violet-crimson, 4(168), guards streaked light in center, wide petals throughout. Strong, erect, medium tall. Midseason. Good. $1. See color plate facing p. 24.

CHRISTINE SHAND. Large, compact, flat, rose type. Uniform light violet-rose, 1(154). Erect, compact, medium height. Late. $1.50.

*CHRISTABEL, (1909.) Soft flesh-color, with white center. $2.

*DEEMSTER. (1909.) Very deep chocolate-maroon. Semi-double. $2.

*DISRAELI. (1908.) Deep amaranth. $2.

*DOROTHY KELWAY. Very deep, full, crown-type flower, with pale rose guards and tufts. Creamy pink collar. Fragrance XXX. $2.50.

DON JUAN. Medium size, globular, semi-rose type. Very dark carmine-amaranth or claret, 4(182), a very distinct shade, similar to Souv. de Bordeaux. Fragrance X. Strong, erect, medium height. Midseason. $1.

DR. BONAVIA. Very large, semi-rose type, very wide petals. Bright violet-rose, tipped silver. Very fragrant. Free bloomer. $2.50.

DUKE OF CLARENCE. Very large, globular, medium-compact crown. Guards violet-rose, 3(154), collar cream-white, center flecked crimson. Fragrance X. Tall, erect. Midseason. 75 cts.

DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE. (1896.) Extra large, compact, flat, rose type. Solferino-red, 3(157), narrow fringed petals intermingled with the wide petals, color effect uniform deep rose. Fragrance X. Tall, strong grower. Late. Distinct and beautiful. $2.

*DUCHESS OF TECK. Large, globular, rose type. Brilliant rose, with fiery reflex, edges of petals changing to silvery white. Very distinct and beautiful. $1. See color plate facing p. 24.

*ELECTRIC. Full double. Brilliant pink. $2.50.

ELLA CHRISTINE KELWAY. Large, cup-shaped, rose-type. Lilac-white guards, cream-white central petals, crimson carpels and stigmas. Fragrant. Medium height, strong grower. Midseason. $2.50.

*ERNEST JARDINE. (1909.) Cherry-rose guard petals, narrow inner petals. Very fragrant. $2.

FREEDOM. (1909.) Unusually large, flat, semi-rose type, developing a high center in extra-strong blooms. Light Tyrian rose. Fragrance X. Erect, medium tall, strong grower. Early. Extra good. $2.50.

*HOMER. (1908.) Rose-color, showing golden anthers; very attractive. $2.

JAMES KELWAY. Very large, loose, semi-rose type. Rose-white, 1(8), changing to milk-white, tinged yellow at the base of petals. Strong grower, medium height. Early midseason. $2.

KELWAY'S QUEEN. Large, globular, compact, rose type. Uniform mauve-rose, 2(153), center flecked crimson. Fragrance X. Tall, strong grower and free bloomer. One of the most beautiful varieties. Late midseason. $10.

NOTE.—This is the true variety pronounced by connoisseurs one of the finest in my collection; very-scarce; distinct, and superior in every way to a variety listed in many catalogs under this name.

*KELWAY'S GLORIOUS. (1909.) Described by Kelway & Son as the most wonderful new Peony sent out for many years, and it is undoubtedly a magnificent variety, rivalling the celebrated Lady Alexandra Duff. Enormous, full, double blooms, creamy white, with soft blush of rose. Very fragrant. $30.

*LADY ALEXANDRA DUFF. For a number of years this much-sought-for Peony has been practically out of the trade, and at the present time only a few plants of the true variety are in existence. After repeated attempts we received the present stock from Kelway & Son, accompanied by photographs showing the bloom and habit of the plant in all stages, so that, without doubt, the plants we offer are the true variety. It is an immense, cup-shaped flower, with extremely wide, imbricated petals. Young plants not well established, and the side buds produce water-lily-shaped blooms showing a center of yellow stamens. The terminal buds on established plants, however, produce immense, full-double flowers. The color of the outer petals is pale rose, gradually shading lighter toward the center to a rosy white. Highly perfumed. $25. See illus. facing p. 25.

*LADY BERESFORD. Large flowers of a soft blush-pink shade; delicate and beautiful. Fine habit, strong grower. $1.50.

LADY BROOKE. (1895.) Medium size, anemone. Guards lilac-white, center sulphur-white. Habit medium. A very attractive bloom. Midseason. $1.

*LADY CARRINGTON. Very large, flat, loose, rose type. Pale silver-rose, washed white. Fragrance XX. Medium height. Midseason. $1.50.

LADY CURZON. Medium size, medium compact, globular, crown type. Lilac-white, with creamy collar. Fragrance XX. Medium kabit. Early. $2.50.

*LADY MAYORESS. (1909.) Guard petals rose, center of narrow, white, fimbriated petals. $2.

*LADY POCOCK. (1908.) Soft flesh-white; narrow center petals. Early-flowering. $2.50.

LADY ROMILY. Early-flowering, rose type. Delicate lilac-white. 52.50.

*LIMOSEL. Bright, clear, lilac-rose; large, full, double flower. Very sweet-scented. $1.50.

LOTTIE COLLINS. Medium size, semi-rose type. Dark crimson, 4(168), black reflex. Very strong, tall, upright grower. Late. $1.

*LYDE. Large, compact, light Tyrian rose, with lighter shadings. Very fragrant. $2.50.

*MARIA KELWAY. Crown type. Soft, lilac-rose guard petals. Yellowish collar with blush tufts. Fragrance XX. Early. $2.50.

MARCHIONESS OF LANSDOWNE. Large, compact, flat rose type. Pale hydrangea-pink, 1(132), center somewhat darker, splashed with crimson; full-double, imbricated flower. Fragrance X. Habit medium, free bloomer. Midseason. $3.50.

MASTERPIECE. (1895.) Syn. Mr. Manning. Medium size, semi-rose type. Brilliant Tyrian rose, 3(155). Fragrant. Tall grower, free bloomer. Very-distinct and beautiful variety. Midseason. $1.

MISS SALWAY. Very large, compact, globular, high crown. Lilac-white, 2(7), collar lighter. Fragrance X. Strong, tall grower, free bloomer. Midseason. Extra fine. $10.

MOUNTEBANK. Very large anemone. Milk-white guards, center amber-yellow, 1 (28). Fragrance X. Medium height, very showy. Midseason. Extra good for this type. $2.50.

*MAJOR LODER. (1908.) Flesh guard petals, with short yellow central petals. Very distinct. $1.50.

*MOONBEAM. A very beautiful variety, entirely distinct in form. Flat, saucer-shaped flower, with small tufted center. Soft pearly white, lightly shaded rose. $2.

MRS. GEORGE BUNYARD. Very large, compact, flat rose type. Pale lilac-rose, 1(178). Erect, tall, compact, strong habit. Midseason. Extra good. $3.50.

NICO. Very large, loose, globular, semi-double. Uniform dark Tyrian rose, 4(155), tipped silver. Tall, erect, free bloomer. Midseason. 50 cts.

NANA SAHIB. Medium size, flat, semi-double type. Intense dark crimson. Very dark green foliage, with conspicuous crimson stem and veins. Fragrance X. Strong, tall, erect grower. Midseason. Good. 75 cts.

ONLOOKER. Medium size, compact, flat rose type. Light violet-rose, 1(154). Erect, compact, medium height. Midseason. $1.50.

PRINCESS BEATRICE. (1886.) Large, compact, high crown. Guards and crown light violet-rose, 1(154), collar cream-white, 1(10), center flecked crimson. Fragrant. Strong, vigorous, medium height, very free bloomer. Early midseason. Extra-good tricolor. 50 cts.

PRINCESS MAY. Guard petals delicate pink, center creamy yellow. Fragrance XX. Tall. $1.50.

NOTE.—Not the variety heretofore offered under this name. See Venus.

PRINCESS MAUD. Medium size, compact, bomb. Broad, lilac-white guards, center amber-white, carpels yellowish green, with pink stigmas. Strong, upright, medium height. Late. A distinct and beautiful variety. $2.50.

*PHYLLIS KELWAY. A very lovely, delicately colored flower, lavender-flesh, passing to white in the center. $7.50.

*QUEEN OF ROSES. (1909.) Very large; rose-colored guard petals, with short central petals of rose, tipped white. $2.

QUEEN VICTORIA. Large, globular, medium loose, low crown. Milk-white guards, tinted flesh, center cream-white, with crimson spots. Fragrance X. Medium height, strong, free bloomer. Midseason. Distinct from Whitleyi, which is usually sold under the name Queen Victoria. 75 cts.

REFORM. (1910.) Medium size, globular, bomb type. Guards and collar a pleasing shade of uniform, soft lilac-rose. Fragrance X. Medium habit. Early.

ROSSINI. Medium size, flat, imbricated, semi-rose type. Uniform deep Tyrian rose, 4(155), tipped silver. Fragrance XX. Habit medium. Early midseason. Good. $1.

*SIR SPENCER PONSONBY FANE. Dark, rich crimson guard petals, enclosing a center of long filamental petals of rosy lake. $2.50.

SIGNORINETTA. (1910.) Rose-pink, with short central petals of a lighter shade. $2.

SPLENDIDA. Very large, globular, cup-shaped, rose type. Uniform, light violaceous pink. Fragrance XXX. Very strong, upright habit, very free bloomer. Beautiful; delightfully fragrant. $3.

*SOPHIE MILLER. Delicate flesh, flowers showing anthers. $1.50.

SUMMER DAY. Perfectly formed flat rose type; wide petals uniform creamy white, faintly tinged blush when first opening. Very delicate and beautiful flower. $1.50.

TESSA. Very full, compact rose type; silvery rose; late flowering. $1.

TROJAN. Large, medium compact, flat, semi-rose type. Crimson-pink, 1(150), tipped silver, center flecked crimson and white. Erect, medium height, free bloomer. Midseason. $1.

VENUS. Very large, high, compact crown. Pale hydrangea-pink, 1(132), collar lighter. Fragrance XX. Tall, free bloomer. Midseason. Extra good. Offered heretofore as Princess May. $2.

*WATERLOO. Very large; shining crimson.

$3.50.

ZEPHYRUS. Medium size, globular, crown type. Creamy white, center petals shading to sulphur. Fragrance X. Medium habit. Good. 50 cts.

PEONIES OF AMERICAN ORIGIN

In this list are included the varieties raised by Richardson, Terry, Hollis, and other American growers.

Mr. Hollis originated about one hundred varieties in his gardens at South Weymouth, Mass. The seventeen varieties offered in this list are his best and, when better known, will be acknowledged as the equal of the best French varieties. They are still very scarce.

The Richardson varieties, fifteen in all, are distinguished by their fine form, color, strong, erect habit, large size and uniform high quality, most of them having been awarded First-class Certificates by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Most of them are late-flowering. They were not offered for sale until some time after his death, September 22, 1887, in his ninetieth year. With the exception of Rubra superba, and possibly Perfection, all were named later by his friends, the late John C. Hovey and Robert Tracy Jackson, of Cambridge, who writes, "Mr. Richardson had a perfect passion for horticulture, and every plant in his garden that he loved so well was a real personality to him—a walk with him about the garden meant a lingering at every step to consider the merits, the history, or some cultural point in regard to the plants that were as his children. When nearly ninety, he planted Peony seeds just the same as in his earlier years, and some of his posthumous seedlings are among his best."

Mr. H. A. Terry, of Crescent, Iowa, was one of the pioneers among Peony-growers of this country. He raised over one hundred varieties, the best of which are here listed, and Grover Cleveland and Etta are of special merit.

During recent years the introductions of O. F. Brand, of Faribault, Minnesota, have attracted much attention, and are given unstinted praise by those who have seen them. I am offering, for the first time, the varieties which Mr. Brand has recommended to me as being the very best.

 AKSARBEN. (Ros. 1908.) Large, flat, compact, semi-rose type. Dark crimson, 4-5 (168). Strong, erect, tall grower. Midseason. Good. $1.50.

ADELAIDE E. HOLLIS.(Hol. 1907.) Large, compact, globular, crown. Uniform rose-white (8), changing to pure white. Fragrance XX. A pleasing color. Tall, strong, free bloomer. Extra fine. Midseason. Not for sale.

ADMIRAL TOGO. (Hol. 1907.) Medium, compact, flat, semi-rose type. Unusually dark crimson-carmine, 6-7(159), uniform color throughout, without silver tips; does not fade. Medium tall, strong, erect, free bloomer. Very dark green foliage, veined red. Midseason. $2.

ARCHIE BRAND. (Brand 1913.) Immense, compact, bomb type, with broad drooping guard petals. Uniform shell-pink, with silvery border. Considered by Mr. Brand as one of his best. Awarded first prize by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society. Midseason. $10.

*BUNKER HILL. (Hol. 1906.) Very strong-growing, giant-flowered variety; full double rose type, with very wide petals. Bright Tyrian rose. Midseason. $15.

BERTHA. (Terry.) Large, compact, flat, semi-rose type. Crimson-purple. Fragrance XXX. Erect, medium, compact habit. Midseason. $1.

*BEAUTY'S MASK. (Hol. 1904.) Blush-white, tinted lilac, showing some pale yellow petaloids, giving it a distinct appearance. $3.

"BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. (Brand 1907.) Very tall, strong grower. Dark crimson-maroon. Cup-shaped center showing stamens. $2.

*CHARLES McKELLEP. (Brand 1907.) Perfectly formed rose-shaped flower. Rich ruby-crimson, showing gold stamens. $5.

CHARLES SEDGWICK MINOT. (Rich.) Large, compact, globular, bomb. Pale lilac-rose, 1(178). Tall grower, medium habit. Midseason. Fragrance XX. Very good variety. $5.

CHARLOTTE CUSHMAN. (Hol.) Large, globular, compact rose type. Uniform light solferino-red, 1(157). Fragrance X. Tall, erect, medium-compact habit. Late. $2.50.

*CHESTINE GOWDY. (Brand 1913.) Perfectly formed, crown-shaped flower, with broad silvery pink guards and cream petals, with center crown deep pink splashed crimson. Medium late. S5.

COMMODORE DEWEY. (Terry.) Medium size, loose, flat, single type. Dark crimson, 2(168). Erect, tall, compact habit. Midseason. 75 cts.

CRIMSON QUEEN. (Terry.) Medium size, loose, rose type. Deep violet-red, 3(180). Fragrant. Medium height, strong, free bloomer. Late. 75 cts.

DAYBREAK. (Hol. 1909.) Large, flat, loose, semi-double. Uniform violet-rose, 4(154). Erect, medium height. Early. $2.

DORCHESTER. (Rich. 1870.) Large, compact, rose type. Pale hydrangea-pink, 1(132). Fragrant. Medium dwarf. Upright, free bloomer. 75 cts.

EDWIN FOREST. (Hol.) Medium compact,

globular, bomb type. Uniform very dark crimson, 5(168). Strong, tall grower. Late midseason. $2.50.

*ELLA WHEELER WILCOX. (Brand 1907.) Crown type with deep shell-pink guard petals. Collar of crimson and cream petals intermingled. Delightfully fragrant. Late. $3.

*ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING.

(Brand.) Fine pure white of most attractive form and quality. Softest shell-pink when first opening. Outer petals and center marked crimson. Extremely fragrant XXX. $25.

ELWOOD PLEAS. (Pleas.) Unusually large, flat, compact rose type. Uniform light violet-rose, 2(154), delicately shading to lilac-white. Fragrance X. Medium height. Erect, compact grower. $10.

ENCHANTMENT. (Hol. 1907.) Medium size, flat, semi-rose type. Uniform pale lilac-rose, 1(178), stamens visible. Drooping habit, tall, strong stems. Midseason. $5.

ETTA. (Terry.) Very large, flat, rose type. Uniform pale hydrangea-pink, 1(132). Fragrance XX. Medium height. Very late. One of Terry's best. $1.

EUPHEMIA. Large, semi-double. Pale lilac-rose, 1(130), with a center of yellow stamens and crimson-flecked carpelodes inclosing a tuft of center petals. Fragrant. Strong growth. Late. 75 cts.

EXCELSIOR. (Terry.) Medium size, loose, globular, semi-rose type. Violet-purple. Fragrance XXX. Erect, tall, compact habit. Early. $1.

*FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE. (Brand.) Very large, beautifully formed, full, rose type. Pure white with faint crimson markings on the edge of the petals. Fragrant. Tall grower. Very late. $5.

FLORAL TREASURE. (Ros. 1900.) Very large, showy, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, 1(178). Fragrant. Strong, tall, upright grower, free bloomer. One of the best commercial blooms. Midseason. 50 cts.

GEORGE W. TRYON. (Rich.) Large, compact, flat, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, 1(178), salmon shadings at the base of the center petals. Fragrance X. Erect, medium, compact habit. Late. Extra good. $5.

GENERAL GRANT. (Terry.) Medium size, medium compact, globular, bomb type. Solferino-red. Drooping, medium, open habit. Midseason. 50 cts.

GENERAL HOOKER. (Terry.) Large, compact, flat, semi-rose type. Uniform dark Tyrian rose, 4(154), slightly tipped silver. Medium tall, free bloomer. Midseason. Good. 50 cts.

GENERAL LAWTON. (Pleas. 1899.) Large, semi-rose. Light lilac-purple, 1(160), mixed with yellowish narrow petals. Fragrant. Strong grower. Late bloomer. 50 cts.

GENERAL SHERIDAN. (Terry.) Medium, globular, bomb type. Mauve, 1(181). Fragrance XXX. Medium, tall habit. 75 cts.

GEORGE HOLLIS. (Hol. 1907.) Large, globular, medium compact, rose type. Guards lilac-white, 1(7), center pale rose-pink, 1(129). Fragrance X. Strong, compact, medium height, free bloomer. Very late. Very attractive variety. Received Honorable Mention, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 1907. $5.

GEORGIANA SHAYLOR. (Shaylor 1908.) Large, globular, compact, semi-rose type. Pale rose-pink, 1(129), center and guards slightly splashed crimson. Fragrance X. Tall, compact, erect, strong grower. Late midseason. $10.

GEORGE WASHINGTON. (Hol. 1904.) Large, flat, loose, semi-rose type. Uniform, dark crimson, 4(168). A strikingly brilliant color which always attracts the attention of visitors. Medium height, erect. Midseason. $1.50.

GOLIATH. (Hol. 1909.) Extra large, globular, compact, rose type, with wide petals. Tyrian rose, 1(155), slightly tipped silver. Fragrance XX. Tall, strong grower, and free bloomer. Midseason. Extra. $3.

GOLDEN HARVEST. (Ros. 1900.) Medium size, loose, bomb, or informal rose type. Guards pale lilac-rose, 1(130), center creamy white, developing many wide petals of a peach-blossom-pink, 1(127), on strong plants. Fragrant. Dwarf habit, very free bloomer. Midseason. Similar to Jeanne d'Arc, but more dwarf. 50 cts.

GRANDIFLORA. (Rich, 1883.) Very large, flat, rose type. Uniform rose-white, 2(7). Fragrance XX. Tall, erect, strong grower. Very late. Perhaps the most valuable late variety of its color. $1.50.

GROVER CLEVELAND. (Terry.) Very large, compact, rose type. Dark crimson, 4(168). Strong, vigorous grower. Late. One of Terry's best. $2.

H. A. HAGEN. (Rich.) Large, compact, globular, rose type. Uniform, deep violet-rose, 3(154). Fragrance X. Erect, medium, compact habit. Late. $5.

HENRY WOODWARD. (Rich.) Syn. Grandiflora. See above.

IRENE. (Terry.) Medium size, medium compact, globular, bomb type. Pale lilac-rose, 1(178), with white center. Fragrance XXX. Erect, tall, compact habit. Early. $1.

JESSIE CROSBY. (Hol. 1907.) Large, deep, compact, rose type, with a hollow cup-shaped center, intermingled with narrow petals. Uniform hydrangea-pink fading to white. Fragrance X. Erect, tall, compact grower. Midseason. $2.50.

JOHN HANCOCK. (Hol. 1907.) Very large, globular flower, semi-double. Deep carmine-rose, petals distinctly tipped silver. Fragrance XX. Strong, erect grower. Medium height. Free bloomer. Midseason. $130.

JOHN RICHARDSON. (Rich.) Very large, compact, flat, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, 1(178). Fragrance XX. Erect, tall, compact habit. Midseason. Extra good. $5.

*JUDGE BERRY. (Brand 1907.) Large, flat, semi-rose type. White, washed with delicate pink. Long, narrow, fringed petals. Medium tall. Very early. $10.

KARL ROSENFIELD. (Ros. 1908.) Very large, globular, compact, semi-rose type. Dark crimson, 4-5(168). Very strong, tall, compact grower and free bloomer. Midseason. A very brilliant and striking variety. This variety exhibited by me at the exhibition of the American Peony Society, in June, 1911, received First Prize for the best new Peony not in commerce before 1908. $4.50. See color plate facing p. 24.

LUCRETIA. (Terry.) Medium size, compact, flat, bomb type. Light pink. Fragrance XXX. Erect, medium, compact habit. Early. 75 cts.

LIBERTY. (Hol. 1905.) Medium size, globular, rose type. Uniform dark magenta, 4(182), tipped silvery. Fragrance X. Habit medium. Midseason. $1.

LOVELINESS. (Hol. 1907.) Large, compact, flat, rose type. Uniform hydrangea-pink, 1(132), changing to lilac-white. Fragrance X. Medium tall. Midseason. A very beautiful variety; one of Hollis’ best. First-class Certificate, Massachusetts Horticultural Society. $5.

LUCY E. HOLLIS. (Hol. 1907.) Large, flat, compact, rose type. Outer petals violet-white, 1(7), center shading to pale lilac-rose 1(178), flecked scarlet. Fragrance X. Habit medium. Very late. $5.

MAIE YOCUM. (Terry.) Medium size, compact, flat, Japanese type. Violet-rose, 1(154), center yellow. Similar in form to Philomele. Erect, medium, compact habit. Midseason. 75 cts.

MARY HOLLEY. (Terry.) Medium size, medium compact, globular, bomb type. Rosy magenta, 1(169). Fragrance XXX. Medium habit. Early. 75 cts,

MARY L. HOLLIS. (Hol. 1907.) Large, flat, medium compact, rose type. Guards pale lilac-rose, 2(178), center lilac-white, showing yellow stamens. Tall, erect, compact habit. Very attractive bloom. Midseason. $3.50.

MAUD L. RICHARDSON. (Hol.) Large, medium compact, flat, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, 2(178), center lighter. Fragrance XX. Tall; strong stems. Late. $3.

MAZZIE TERRY. (Terry.) Medium size, loose, globular, crown type. Lilac-pink. Fragrance XXX. Drooping, medium, compact habit. Early. 75 cts.

MEADOWVALE. (Hol. 1903.) Globular, compact, bomb type, developing a crown on strong blooms. Deep solferino-red, 4(157). Fragrance XX. Medium habit. Midseason. $2.50.

MILTON HILL. (Rich.) True. Syn. Augustus Gould. Very large, globular, compact, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, 1(130). Very distinct, pure color. Strong growth, medium height, late. One of the finest varieties in existence. $3, See color plate facing p. 32.

MRS. ENGLISH. (Terry.) Large, medium compact, globular, rose type. Reddish violet, 1(180). Fragrance XXX. Erect, tall, compact habit. Midseason. 75 cts.

MRS. FRANK. (Terry.). Large, compact, globular, bomb type. Light pink. Fragrance XXX. Erect, tall, compact habit. Late, 75 cts.

MRS. McKINLEY. (Terry.) Very large, compact, globular, bomb type. Violet-rose, 1(180), light center. Fragrance XXX. Erect, medium, compact habit. Midseason. Extra good. 50 cts.

NORFOLK. (Rich.) Very large, compact, flat, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, 1(178), Fragrance X. Medium tall, compact habit. Late. Extra good. $1.50.

PAUL FISCHER. (Rich.) Large; globular, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, 1(178). Erect, tall, medium habit. Fragrance XX. Midseason. $5.

PARADISE. (Hol. 1907.) Very large, compact, flat, rose type. Guards hydrangea-pink, 1(132), center lilac-white, fading to milk-white. Fragrance X. Medium, tall, free bloomer. Early midseason. $15.

PERFECTION. (Rich. 1869.) Very large, full-double, rose type. Very pale shell-pink, or lilac-white, 1(7), base of petals shaded deeper. Fragrance XX. Very upright, vigorous grower. Very late. Extra. $1.50.

PLEAS’ JUBILEE. (Pleas.) Unusually large, flat, compact, rose type. Uniform blush-white, 1(7). Fragrance X. Very tall, erect, strong grower. A very distinct variety, one that has many enthusiastic admirers. Midseason. Scarce. $20.

PRAIRIE SPLENDOR. (Rose. 1908.) Large, semi-rose type. Violet-rose, tipped silver, 2(154). Tall, erect, free bloomer. Midseason. Good. $1.50.

PRINCE OF DARKNESS. (Brand 1907.) Large, loose semi-rose. Rich, dark maroon. Petals slightly fringed, with dark shadings on the edges. Early. $2.

RHODA. (Terry.) Medium size, medium compact, globular, bomb type. Rosy magenta, 1(169). Fragrance XX. Erect, medium, compact habit. Midseason. 75 cts.

RUBRA SUPERBA. (Rich. 1871.) Large, compact informal rose type. Deep rose-carmine or crimson, 2(169). Fragrant. Medium grower and bloomer. Very late. Considered the best very late crimson. 75 cts.

SAMUEL HENSHAW. (Rich.) Very large, very compact, flat, rose type. Delicate shell-pink (pale lilac-rose), 1(178), Very strong, erect habit, free bloomer. Late. Extra good. $7.50.

STANDARD BEARER. (Hol. 1906.) Very high-built, globular, compact, bomb. Uniform light violet-rose, 1(154). Fragrance XX. Medium tall, very strong, stiff stem, very free bloomer. Midseason. Similar in form and color to Madame Ducel, but twice the size. Not for sale.

T. B. TERRY. An extremely large flower of flat rose type, borne on very large, stiff stems. Creamy white, tinted flesh. Midseason. $3.

THE BRIDE. (Terry.) Medium size, informal bomb. Lilac-white guards and milk-white center. Strong grower, very free bloomer. Early midseason. Extra good for landscape work. 75 cts.

TRAGEDIE. (Hol. 1908.) Medium size, globular bomb, Intense dark crimson, 5(178), very brilliant distinct shade. Tall, erect, free bloomer. Midseason. Extra good. $3.50.

TWENTIETH CENTURY. (Hol.) Very large, flat, compact, rose type. Uniform light Tyrian rose, 2(155). Very tall, erect, compact habit. Late midseason. $2.20.

WELCOME GUEST. (Hol. 1904.) Large, loose, semi-double. Uniform bright rose, 1(128), fading to rose-white. Fragrance XX. Erect, tall, strong grower, free bloomer. Midseason. Very distinct and fine. $4.

WALTER FAXON. (Rich.) Medium size, globular, semi-rose type. Uniform pure, bright rose, 2(128), deepening toward the center. Very distinct and delicate color. Strong, medium tall, free bloomer. Midseason. Scarce. $7.50.

R. P. WHITFIELD. (Rich.) Large, compact, flat, rose type. Hydrangea-pink, 1(132). Fragrance XX. Erect, medium, compact habit. Late. Extra good. $5.

NEW AND RARE FRENCH PEONIES

      Included In this list are all the new varieties of recent introduction by the famous French growers, Lemoine, Dessert, Crousse, and others, with a few of the older varieties that are still scarce and difficult to obtain. Only those who have seen them at their best can have any conception of their marvelous coloring, beauty of form, and delightful fragrance.

      The stock of many of these varieties is so limited that it is impossible to supply the demand. Many of the varieties, especially those of Lemoine, that were introduced a few years ago, have since almost disappeared from the trade. They cannot be purchased in the open market either in this country or in Europe. I am, therefore, obliged to depend upon the few I can grow myself, and will only part with what can be spared without danger of losing my own stock. This accounts for the high price of many of the varieties, and also for the fact that, in some instances, while the varieties are described and retained in the list, they are temporarily withdrawn from sale, and I reserve the right to withdraw other varieties at any time the available supply is exhausted.

      Experienced Peony-growers Have learned, however, that the scarce varieties are the best investment, as it will be many years before there will be any surplus stock of such varieties as Le Cygne, Soulange, Rosa Bonheur, La France, Mons. Martin Cahuzac, Enchantress, Kelway’s Queen, Kelway’s Glorious, Lady Alexandra Duff, Pride of Langport, etc.

ADOLPHE ROSSEAU. (D. & M. 1890.) Very large, semi-double. Purple-garnet, 5(165). Very tall, vigorous grower; dark foliage, veined red. Early. One of the darkest Peonies. Fine for landscape effects. In my opinion the best very early dark red Peony. $2. See color plate facing p. 32.

ALBATRE. (Cr. 1885.) Very large, compact, globular, rose type. Milk-white, shaded ivory, wide center petals tinged lilac, edged with a minute line of carmine. Fragrance X. Very strong, vigorous, tall grower, very free bloomer. Midseason. Unsurpassed by any other white Peony in my list. $1.50. See color plate facing p. 28.

ALBERT CROUSSE. (Cr. 1893.) Very large, flat, compact, bomb. Rose-white, 3(8), flecked crimson. Fragrant. Tall, erect, free bloomer. Late. Extra. $1.50.

ALFRED DE MUSSET. (Cr. 1885.) Large, compact, typical rose type. Milk-white, with a blush center and crimson flecks. Without odor. Medium height and habit. Late. $1.

ALSACE-LORRAINE. (Lem. 1906,) Very large flat, semi-rose type. Petals arranged like a water-lily. Cream-white, 1(10), deepening to pale yellow, distinct and beautiful. Tall, vigorous, free bloomer. Late. Extra. $3.

AMAZONE. (Lem. 1899.) Well formed, large, perfect rose type. Guard rose-white, center creamy white, flecked crimson. Fragrant. Medium grower and bloomer. Early midseason. $1.50.

ANDRE LAURIAS. (Cr. 1881.) Very large, very compact, globular, rose type. Dark Tyrian rose, 3(155), shading deeper in center, with red reflex and white splashes, occasionally splashed green. Medium tall. Very late. Extra good. $1.

NOTE.—Not the variety usually sold under this name, which is Fragrans.

AURORE. (Des. 1904.) Large, flat, loose, semi-rose type. Lilac-white, 1(7), collar lighter, center flecked with crimson; stamens prominent. Medium tall, compact. Late. Good. $2.

ASA GRAY. (Cr. 1886.) Large, semi-rose type. Pale lilac, 1(176), sprinkled with minute dots of deeper lilac. Fragrance XX. Medium height and habit. A very distinct variety. $1.

AUGUSTE VILLAUME. (Cr. 1895.) Extra-large, compact, globular, rose type. Dark violet-rose, 4(154). Tall, strong grower. Late. Good. $1.50.

AVALANCHE. (Cr. 1886.) Large, compact, crown. Milk-white, cream-white collar, center tinted lilac-white, prominent carmine flecks lengthwise of the petals. Fragrance X. Strong grower, free bloomer. Late. Extra fine. $1.50.

NOTE.—Avalanche is much confused with Albatre, and in most collections it is Avalanche, which is offered under both names. The two are distinct, however, as Albatre is earlier, larger, more upright, more of a rose type, while Avalanche develops a crown. In Albatre the carmine is a mere line along the very edge of the center petals, hardly noticeable and sometimes absent altogether.

*AVIATEUR REYMOND. (Des. 1915.) Bright cherry-red, shaded garnet and brilliant amaranth. Not for sale.

BELISAIRE. (Lem. 1901.) Large, globular semi-rose type. Color pale lilac, splashed with minute dots of deeper lilac, guards and center flecked crimson. Medium tall, strong growth. Midseason. Stems red. Asa Gray, identical in color, has green stems. $2.50.

BELLE MAUVE. (Lem. 1903.) Very large, medium compact, flat rose type. Pale lilac rose, 1-4-(130), tipped silver. Fragrance XXX. Tall, strong, compact grower. Midseason. $4.

BERTRADE. (Lem.) Very large, compact, globular, rose type. White, 2(10). Erect, medium, compact habit. Late. Extra good. $3.50.

BAYADERE. (Lem.) Large, globular, loose, semi-rose type. Creamy white, 2(10). Water-lily effect with an open center of golden stamens. Medium drooping habit. Midseason. Very distinct. $5.

*BOULE BLANCHE. (Cr. 1892.) Very double; pure white; foliage is rich, deep green, very handsome. $1.50.

CARMEN. (Lem. 1898.) Very large, flat, compact, semi-rose type. Hydrangea-pink, 1(132), center flecked crimson, color sprinkled in fine dots like Asa Gray. Tall, erect, healthy grower. Midseason. $2.

CLAUDE GELLEE. Large, medium compact, flat, rose type. Uniform creamy white, 1(10). Fragrance X. Dwarf, compact grower. Type of bloom and color same as Alsace-Lorraine, but much more dwarf and later. $2.

CLAIRE DUBOIS. (Cr. 1886.) Very large, globular, rose type. Uniform color, clear deep violet-rose, 4(154), tipped silvery white. Erect, tall, strong grower. Late. Extra good. $1.50.

CLAUDE LORRAINE. (Cr. 1884.) Medium size, medium loose, globular, bomb type. Light violet-rose, 2(154), with chamois shading. Fragrance XX. Medium early. $1.50.

CLEMENTINE GILLOT. (Cr. 1885.) Large, compact, high crown. Uniform light Tyrian-rose, 1(155). Without odor. Strong, erect, tall grower. Late. Very good. $1.50.

COMTESSE O'GORMAN. (Cr. 1895.) Medium size, typical bomb. Dark pink, 1(175), with cream reflex in the collar. Strong, dwarf grower, medium bloomer. Midseason. $1.50.

COQUELIN. (Des.) Medium size, flat, loose, semi-double. Light Tyrian rose, becoming silver-tipped, 1(155). Dwarf, drooping habit. Early. $2.

*COQUETTE. (Lem. 1915.) Globular-shaped flower of a salmon-pink color. Late. Not for sale.

DIRECTEUR AUBRY. (Cr. 1897.) Large, compact, flat, rose type. Pure deep mauve, 1(181), similar to De Candolle. Fragrance X, Strong, compact, erect habit. Late. Good. $2.

DISTINCTION. (Des. 1895.) Medium size, Japanese type. Guards light carmine-rose, 2(169), very narrow center petals of the same shade, striped with golden lines. Fragrance XX. Medium habit. Midseason. $2.

*DR. H. BARNSBY. (Des. 1913.) Large, full globular bloom. Solferino-red, shaded crimson, with pronounced bluish reflex. Good strong habit. Late. Not for sale.

EVANGELINE. (Lem.) Large, very compact, flat, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, 1(178), splashed scarlet. Erect, tall, medium habit. Late. Extra good. $5.

EDMOND ABOUT. (Cr. 1885.) Large, compact, globular, rose type. Pale hydrangea-pink, 1(132), deepening in the center, which is flecked crimson. Fragrance XX. Extra-fine form, medium tall, very strong stem. Late midseason. $1.50.

E. G. HILL. (Lem. 19060 Very large, medium globular, semi-rose type. Uniform light Tyrian rose, 2(155). Dwarf, compact grower, very showy. Extra. $3.

ELIE CHEVALIER. (Des. 1908.) Large, globular, bomb, developing a crown. Uniform Tyrian rose, 2-3(155), center flecked scarlet. Fragrance X. Tall, medium strong, free bloomer. Midseason. $3.50.

EMPEREUR NICOLAS. (Cr. 1897.) Medium size, loose, semi-rose type. Dark carmine-rose, 4(169). Tall, strong grower, medium bloomer. Midseason. Not for sale.

ENFANT DE NANCY. (Cr. 1896.) Large, flat, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, changing to lilac-white. Fragrance XXX. Tall, slender stems, free bloomer. Late. $1.

ENCHANTRESSE. (Lem. 1903.) Very large, globular, compact, rose type. Creamy white, 1(10), guards splashed crimson, center faintly flecked crimson. Fragrance X. Erect, tall, strong grower. Very late. Extra fine. $7.50.

*ESTAFETTE. (Des. 1910.) Large, globular bloom. Clear purple-carmine, with silvery margin. Very early. $4.

EUCHARIS. (Lem.) Very large, compact, globular, rose type. Creamy white, 1(10). Fragrance XXX. Medium tall, compact habit. Late. Extra good. $6.

EUGENE BIGOT. (Des. 1894.) Compact, globular, semi-rose type. Brilliant, very deep Tyrian rose, 4-5(155), slightly silver-tipped. Medium habit. Late midseason. $2.

EUGENE REIGNOUX. (Des.) Large, globular, loose, semi-double. Carmine-pink, shaded; purple, 4(182). Height medium erect. Early midseason. $2.50.

FLAMBEAU. (Cr. 1897.) Very large, rather loose, semi-rose type. Uniform very dark violet-rose, 6(154), prominently bordered silvery. Fragrant. Very strong, tall, upright grower, free bloomer. Late. $1.

*FRAICHEUR. (Lem. 1915.) Extremely large, full flower, with very broad petals. Creamy white. Guards soft rosy pink. Not for sale.

*FRANCOIS ROUSSEAU. (Des. 1909.) Rose-shaped flower, intensely brilliant velvety red, showing golden stamens. Erect, medium height. Early bloomer. $4.

GALATHEE. (Lem. 1900.) Large, full-double, rose type. Fleshy white. Fragrance XXX. Tall, strong grower. Very late. $3.50.

GISELE. (Lem.) Large, full-double, rose type. Flesh white, shaded amber, guards splashed scarlet. Strong, erect habit. Late. Good. $3.

*GISMONDA. (Cr. 1895,) Globular, flesh-colored flowers, delicate rose center. Very fragrant. A beautiful variety. $2.50.

*GINETTE. (Des. 1915.) Large, imbricated cup-shaped flower, soft flesh-pink, shaded salmon. Very fragrant. Not for sale.

GENERAL DE BOISDEFFRE. (Cr. 1896.) Very large, compact, globular, bomb type. Very dark carmine-rose or crimson, 4(169). Extra-fine variety. Strong, erect habit. Fragrance XXX. Late. $1.50.

GENERAL DODDS. (Cr. 1893.) Very large, globular, compact, semi-rose type. Uniform dark Tyrian rose, 4(155), guards splashed green, a few white petals in center. Tall, strong growth, free bloomer. Late. Extra. $1.50.

GERMAINE BIGOT. (Des. 1902.) Very large, medium compact, flat crown. Pale lilac-rose, center prominently flecked crimson, 2(130). Strong, erect, medium height, free bloomer, Midseason. $2.50.

GLOIRE DE TOURAINE. (Des. 1908.) Medium compact, globular, bomb type. Dark carmine-rose or crimson, 4(169). Fragrance XXX. Strong, erect, tall grower. Very late. Good. $3.50.

*JEANNE GAUDICHAU. (Millet.) Large, semi-globular shaped flower. White with pink reflex; petals edged with carmine. A splendid variety and very distinct. $6.

JULIETTE DESSERT. (Des. 1888.) Medium large, compact, globular, rose type. Dark crimson, 3(108), with silvery reflex. Stamens partly concealed. Tall, vigorous, free bloomer. Midseason. Extra good. $1.

LAFAYETTE. (Des. 1904.) Very large, compact, flat, rose type. Light violet-rose, washed white, 1(154). Fragrance XXX. Medium height. Midseason. Good. $2.50. See color plate facing p. 32,

LA FEE. (Lem.) Very large, globular, compact crown. Petals very long, guards mauve-rose, 2(153), collar creamy white. Fragrance XXX. Very strong, tall grower, Free bloomer. Early. Extra, 510.

LA FIANCEE. (Lem. 1893.) Very large, high crown. Creamy white, base of petals shaded yellow, center flecked crimson, showing stamens. Strong, vigorous grower. Midseason. Should not be confused with the single white La Fiancee of Dessert. $2.

LA FONTAINE. (Des. 1893.) Very large, loose, globular, semi-rose type, with prominent stamens. Light crimson, 5(168). Tall, erect, strong habit. Midseason. Extra good. $2.

LA FONTAINE. (Lem. 1904.) Large, globular, compact, bomb. Violet-rose, 2(154), collar lighter, guard petals very wide, narrow petals around the collar, center flecked with crimson. Fragrance X. Tall, strong grower. Late midseason. Extra. A very delicately colored variety, distinct from La Fontaine (Des.), which is a crimson variety. $3.

LA FRANCE. (Lem. 1901.) Very large, very compact, globular, rose type. Uniform rose-white color, 3(8), outer guard petals splashed crimson. Fragrance XX. Strong, tall, free bloomer. Late midseason. Very distinct, delicately colored variety, perfect in type. $10.

*LA LORRAINE. (Lem. 1901.) Enormous, globular flowers; creamy white. $7.50.

LAMARTINE, (Lem. 1908.) Large, compact, globular, rose type. Carmine-rose petals, bordered silvery white. Fragrance XX. Tall, erect, strong grower. Late. Extra good. A very beautiful variety. $7.50.

LA PERLE. (Cr. 1885.) Very large, compact, globular, rose type. Deep lilac-white, 4(7), blush center, prominently flecked carmine. Fragrant. Extra strong, free bloomer. Midseason. Extra good. $1.50.

LA TENDRESSE. (Cr 1896.) Large, compact, flat rose type. Uniform milk-white, guards slightly splashed and center flecked with crimson. Fragrance X. Tall, strong, very free bloomer. Early. Extra good. $1.50.

LAURENCE. (Lem.) Very full-double. Creamy white, outer petals flushed soft rose. Fragrance XXX. $7.50.

*LAURA DESSERT. (Des. 1913.) Beautiful, full flowers. Cream-white guards, center bright canary-yellow. A superb early variety. Not for sale.

LE CYGNE. (Lem. 1907.) Large, globular, semi-rose type. Pure milk-white. Fragrance XX. Very erect, medium tall, stiff stem, free bloomer. Midseason. Petals very much incurved. A very distinct and beautiful variety. $20.

LIVINGSTONE. (Cr. 1879.) Very large, compact, perfect rose type. Pale lilac-rose (130), with silver tips, central petals flecked carmine. Odor lacking. Very strong, medium height, free bloomer. Extra-good variety. $1.50.

MADAME AUGUSTE DESSERT. (Des. 1899.) Very large, medium globular, semi-rose type. Uniform violet-rose, 1(154), guards and center slightly flecked crimson. Erect, medium height, free bloomer. Early midseason. $2.50.

*MADAME BENOIT RIVIERE. (Riviere 1911.) Large, perfectly formed, cup-shaped flower, with broad petals. Soft rose, shaded salmon. Not for sale.

MADAME BOULANGER. (Cr. 1886.) Very large, full bloom; glossy soft pink, shaded lilac, silvery flesh border. Extra fine. Late. $1.50.

MADAME CAMILLE BANCEL. (Cr. 1897.) Large, globular, perfect rose type. Uniform deep pink (solferino-red) (157), with silvery reflex. Fragrant. Medium height and habit. Late. Very good. $1.

MADAME DE GALHAU. (Cr. 1883.) Medium, large, compact, globular, rose type. Guards rose-white, 1(8), center pale lilac-rose, 1(130). Fragrance XX. Strong, medium height, free bloomer. Late. 75 cts.

MADAME DE TREYERAN. (Des. 1889.) Very large, flat, compact, semi-rose type. Rose-white, 1(8), sprinkled on in minute dots, center flecked crimson. Fragrance XXX. Erect, medium tall, free bloomer, very attractive. Early. Extra good. $4.

MADAME EMILE DUPRAZ. (Riviere 1911.) Very large, finely formed, cup-shaped bloom. Soft carmine-pink, beautifully shaded deeper silvery reflex. Not for sale.

MADAME EMILE LEMOINE. (Lem. 1899.) Large, globular, compact, semi-rose type. Milk-white. Medium height, spreading habit, medium bloomer. Midseason. Extra good. $2.

MADAME FOULD. (Cr. 1893.) Large, globular, very compact, rose type. Outer petals milk-white, center lilac-white, very slightly flecked with crimson. Fragrance X. Very strong, erect, tall stems. The flowers of this variety come very late—in fact, it is the last white variety to bloom. An extra-good sort. $2.

*MADAME FRANCOIS TOSCANELLI. (Riviere 1911). Very large, pale rose flower. Center shading to deep salmon-pink. Strong, vigorous grower. Not for sale.

*MADAME GAUDICHAU. (Millet 1909.) Large, globular flower. Intensely brilliant. Very dark crimson-garnet. Nearly as dark as Monsieur Martin Cahuzac. Very tall, strong grower. Unsurpassed by any other dark crimson variety. $10.

MADAME GUYOT. (Paillet.) Large, compact, globular, crown type. General color effect greenish white, 1(15). Guards tinted light pink; collar sulphur-yellow, 2(18), and center flecked crimson. Fragrance XX. Medium height. Midseason. $4.

MADAME HUTIN. (Cr. 1892.) Medium large, medium compact, semi-rose type. Very bright, uniform deep violet-rose, 4(154). The plants are tall, extra strong, upright in habit, and free bloomers. Midseason. Extra good. $1.50.

*MADAME JOANNE SALLIER. (Paillet.) Large, globular, semi-double. Violet-rose; guards and center flecked crimson. Early. $5.

*MADAME JULES DESSERT. (Des, 1909.) Large flower of beautiful form and exquisite coloring. White, shaded flesh and straw-yellow, showing golden stamens. $7.50.

*MADAME MANCHET. (Des. 1913.) Very full imbricated flower. Silvery lilac, shaded pink at the base of the petals. Very late. Not for sale.

*MADAME REIGNOUX. (Des. 1909.) Large, full flower. Velvety rose-carmine. $4.

MADAME SAVREAU. (Savreau 1906.) Very large, compact, globular crown type. Lilac-white guards and crown; collar cream-yellow. Tall, erect, compact habit. Early midseason. A very fine variety. $5.

*MADEMOISELLE JEANNE RIVIERE. (Riviere 1908.) Perfectly shaped flower of a pale rose, with sulphur-white center. Sweetly perfumed. Not for sale.

MADEMOISELLE ROSSEAU. (Cr. 1888.) Large, globular, medium compact, semi-rose type. Guard petals milk-white, central petals splashed lilac-white, flecked carmine, outer guards prominently splashed carmine. Extra-strong stem, medium height, free bloomer. Midseason. Extra good. $1.50.

MONSIEUR BASTIAN LE PAGE. (Cr. 1885.) Very large, globular, typical crown. Uniform pure mauve-pink, with very marked _ silvery reflex. Fragrance X. Tall, extra strong. Midseason. $1.50.

MONSIEUR MARTIN CAHUZAC. (Des. 1899.) Medium-sized, globular, semi-rose type. Very dark purple-garnet, 6(165), with black reflex. The darkest Peony in the trade. Very strong, vigorous grower, medium height, free bloomer; very dark green foliage with red stems. Early midseason. A very distinct and handsome variety. $6. See color plate facing p. 32.

*MARGUERITE GAUDICHAU. (Millet.) Fine cup-shaped flower. White, suffused pink. S5.

MARGUERITE GERARD. (Cr. 1892.) Large, compact, semi-rose developing into a crown with stamens. Very pale hydrangea-pink 1(132), fading to nearly white, central petal minutely flecked dark carmine. Strong, medium height, free bloomer. Late. Extra. $1.50. See color plate facing p. 24.

MARCELLE DESSERT. (Des. 1899.) .Large, medium compact, high crown. Milk-white, minutely splashed with lilac, center flecked crimson; very high crown. Fragrance XXX. Habit medium. Midseason. Extra. $5.

MARIE CROUSSE. (Cr. 1892.) Large, globular, medium to loose bomb. Uniform pale lilac-rose, 1(130). Tall, erect, strong grower and free bloomer. Midseason. Extra good. $3.

MARMONTEL. (Cr. 1898.) Large, compact, globular, rose type. Light violet-rose, 1(154), silvery tipped. Fragrance X. Erect, medium height. Late. $2.

*MARQUIS C. LAGERGREEN. (Des. 1911.) Bright cherry-red with darker shading. $4.

*MICHELET. (Cr.) Pure white. $2.

MIREILLE. (Cr. 1894.) Very large, compact,

globular, rose type. Milk-white, 3(11). Very large

center petals, distinctly edged dark crimson. Fragrance XXX. Strong, tall grower. Very late. Extra

good. Similar to Albatre, But later. $2.

MIRABEAU. (Lem.) Very large, full, compact, globular, rose type. Milk-white, crimson-effect guards, center tipped crimson. Very tall, strong grower. Very late. Extra good. Not for sale.

MIGNON. (Lem. 1908.) Very large, compact, globular, rose type. Lacy white, 1(8), passing to amber-cream, center flecked crimson. Fragrance XXX. Medium tall, strong grower. Midseason. Extra good. $8.

MONT BLANC. (Lem. 1899.) Very large, compact, globular, rose type. Milk-white, center slightly tinted rose. Fragrance XXX. Erect, very strong stems, free bloomer. Early midseason. Much superior to Solfatarre, usually sold under this name. One of the finest peonies in existence. $7.50.

*NELLIE BROCHET. (Brochet 1908.) Very large flower. Tender rose, shaded white, marked carmine. Strong, upright grower. Not for sale.

NEPTUNE. (Des.) Large, medium compact, crown. Lilac-white, collar milk-white, cream-white stigmas. Fragrance X. Strong, erect, tall grower, free bloomer. Midseason. $2.

*ORPHEE. (Lem. 1899.) Soft rose-mauve. Not for sale.

ODETTE. (Des. 1908.) Large, medium compact, globular, bomb type. Soft lilac-rose guards, splashed pink. Fragrance XX. Tall, strong grower. Midseason. Good. $3.50.

*PASTEUR. (Cr. 1896.) Very soft pink, nearly white, creamy center shaded tea-rose color at the base of the petals. Fine variety. $1.50.

*PAVILLON. (Lem. 1901.) Enormous, full, globular flowers. Silvery rose. Very fragrant. Not for sale.

PETITE RENEE. (Des. 1899.) Very large, anemone. Long, narrow center petals, light magenta, 1(82). Medium height, upright, free bloomer. Midseason. Good landscape variety. $1.50.

*PHILIPPE RIVOIRE. (Riviere 1911.) Very dark crimson, perfectly formed bloom, with a sweet fragrance rarely found in red Peonies. Not for sale.

PIERRE REIGNOUX. (Des. 1908.) Large, medium flat, semi-rose type. Uniform light Tyrian rose 1(155), center slightly flecked crimson, petals imbricated. Dwarf, medium erect. Early. $3.50.

PIERRE DUCHARTE. (Cr. 1895.) Very large, compact, globular, rose type. Lilac-pink, 1(132). Erect, medium, compact habit. Late. $2.

*POMPONETTE. (Des. 1909.) Very full, deep velvety pink, shading to carmine-red at the base of the petals. Dwarf, erect habit. $2.

PRIMEVERE. (Lem. 1907.) Large, medium compact, flat, bomb type. Guards creamy white, 1(10), splashed scarlet; center light sulphur-yellow, 1(20). Fragrance XXX. Tall, strong grower. Midseason. The nearest approach to a yellow Peony in the Chinensis section. $7.50.

*RACHEL. (Lem. 1901?) Finely formed flower of a soft flesh-pink. Strong, erect stems, $7.50.

*RAOUL DESSERT. (Des. 1910.) Extremely large, compact bloom. Clear mauve, shaded carmine-pink, stained silvery white. Strong, erect habit. Late midseason. Not for sale.

RENOMME. (Cr. 1897.) Medium size, medium compact, globular, crown type. Hydrangea-pink, 1(132). Medium, compact, erect habit. Late midseason. $1.50.

ROSA BONHEUR.(Des.) Very large, flat rose type, with wide imbricated petals. Light violet-rose, 1(154), guards flecked crimson. Erect, medium tall, strong grower. Midseason. Extra. $5.

RUY BLAS. (Des.) Medium size, flat, semi-rose type. Pure mauve, 3(181), tipped silver. Dwarf, compact, free bloomer. Midseason. $2.50.

SAPHO. (Lem. 1900.) Large, well-formed, compact, semi-rose type. Pure mauve, 1(188), with silvery reflex, prominently tipped silver. Tall, vigorous, free bloomer. Midseason. $3.50.

SARAH BERNHARDT. Flat, compact, semi-rose type. Uniform mauve-rose, 2(153), silver tip. Fragrance X. Erect, tall, free. Late. S4.

SIMONNE CHEVALIER. (Des. 1902.) Large, medium compact, crown. Pale lilac-rose, 1(178), slight collar cream-white. Fragrance XX. Habit medium. Early. 52.

SOUVENIR DU DOCTEUR BRETONNEAU. (Des. 1896.) Medium size, loose, flat, semi-double. Dark Tyrian rose, 5(155). Medium tall, erect, free bloomer. Midseason, $1.50.

SOUVENIR DE L'EXPOSITION DE BORDEAUX. (Des. 1896.) Medium-sized, globular, bomb. Bluish violet-red, 4(180), does not fade. Habit medium, free bloomer, distinct color, extra good. Midseason. $1.50.

*SOUVENIR DE LOUIS PAILLET. (Brochet 1907.) Extremely large, double flower. Carmine-rose with silvery reflections. Strong habit. $6.

*SOUVENIR DE LOUIS BIGOT. (Des. 1913.) Large convex bloom. Brilliant Bengal rose, turning to salmon-pink, with silvery reflex. $7.50.

SOULANGE. (Lem. 1907.) Unusually large, full, compact, globular, crown type. Outer petals very delicate lilac-white, deepening toward the center, with salmon shading. An unusual and indescribable coloring of rare beauty. Very strong, erect, tall grower. Late. Extra good. $10.

STANLEY. (Cr. 1879.) Very large, compact, globular, rose type. Light violet-rose, 1(154), with silver reflex, central petals flecked dark pink. Vigorous, strong, tall grower, free bloomer. Midseason. A very attractive variety. $2.

SULLY PRUDHOMME. (Cr. 1898.) Large, flat, medium compact, rose type. Uniform pale hydrangea-pink, 1(142), changing to milk-white. Fragrance X. Habit medium. Midseason., $1.50.

*SUZETTE. (Des. 1911.) A flower of elegant form and superb coloring. Bengal rose, shaded deeper, showing golden stamens. Strong stems. Not for sale.

THERESE. (Des. 1904.) Very large, medium compact, rose type, developing later a high crown. Violet-rose, changing to lilac-white in the center. Strong, erect, medium tall, free bloomer. Midseason. One of the most desirable varieties. $6.

*TOURANGELLE. (Des. 1910.) Large, flat flower of exquisite and delicate coloring. Flesh, tinged rose and salmon. $7.50.

*VICTOIRE DE LA MARNE. (Des. 1915.) Very large, globular blooms. Velvety amaranth-red with silvery reflex. Very bright coloring. Not for sale,

*VOLCAN. (Lem. 1898.) Medium size, very full, imbricated blooms of the most intense, dazzling red. A splendid Peony for massing, with handsome dark green foliage. $2.50.

NEW GERMAN VARIETIES

The following eight new varieties are of German origin, raised by Goos & Koenemann. These plants were first seen in this country in the test planting of the American Peony Society at Cornell University, having been sent there under number some years previous to their introduction to the trade. They excited much favorable comment from those who saw them.

*ASSMANNSHAUSEN. (G. & K. 1912.) Pure snow-white. Large, loose flowers of flat rose type. Very fragrant. Late blooms. $2.50.

*BIEBRICH. (G. & K. 1912.) Very large flesh-colored bloom of flat rose type. Late. $2.50.

*GRETCHEN. (G. & K. 1911.) Perfectly formed flower without stamens. Ivory-white, tinted flesh. Strong, erect, dwarf habit. Beautiful. $2.50.

*KONIGSWINTER. (G. & K. 1912.) Perfectly formed bloom of the highest class. Very full and compact. Soft lilac with light silvery shading. Borne on tall, strong stems. Not for sale.

*LORCH. (G. & K.) Tall, very compact, full rose type. Creamy white tinted pale rose. $2.50.

*RAUENTHAL. (G. & K. 1913.) Soft lilac with silvery touch. Golden stamens. Fine flower. $2.50.

*STRASSBURG. (G. & K. 1911.) Large bloom, 8 inches in diameter. Very compact and perfectly formed. Silvery lilac-rose. Not for sale.

*WIESBADEN. (G. & K. 1911.) A variety that attracts instant attention by the wonderful changing color effects. White-flesh and light rose, intermingled with stamens of gold. Strong, upright growth. Wonderfully free blooming. $2.50.

SINGLE PEONIES

      Single Peonies are becoming more and more popular, many people considering them more artistic and beautiful than the double ones. They are very free bloomers, and as cut-flowers they are very effective Especially valuable for landscape effects, on account of their brilliant colors and upright habit, not being beaten down by heavy storms, as is the case of the heavier-flowered double varieties. The following is a selection of only the choicest kinds, mostly of English origin.

ALBIFLORA, THE BRIDE. Syn. La Fiancee (Des. 1902); and Snowflake (Kel.). Very large; pure white. Tall, vigorous grower, free bloomer, very early. Finest single white. Distinct from the primitive species Albiflora, being the taller grower, much larger, finer flower. Identical with the single white sent out by Dessert as La Fiancee. I prefer, however, to retain the name The Bride, to avoid confusion with the double white variety originated by Lemoine in 1898. $2. See illus. facing p. 37.

AUSTIN CHAMBERLAIN. (Kel. 1900.) Very large, single. Deep amaranth-red, 4(168). Medium tall, very free bloomer. Early. Good landscape variety. $1.50.

AUTUMNUS. (Kel.) Medium size. Clear amaranth-red, 4(168). Medium dwarf. Very early. 50c.

*CELESTIAL. (Barr.) Lovely soft rose-pink; very large and free. Extra fine. Not for sale.

*CENDRILLON. Very tall; large-flowered; clear rose. 75 cts.

COUNTESS OF WARWICK. (Kel.) Very large. Lilac-white, 2(7). Very strong, medium tall stem. Early. Not for sale.

*CLEOPATRA. (Kel.) Rosy flesh, shell-like in color and form. $2.

DARKNESS. (Brand 1913.) Very dark maroon with darker shadings at the base of petals. Conspicuous golden stamens. $1.50.

DOG ROSE. (Wal.) Bright rose-pink, similar in color and shading to our native wild rose. $2.

*DUCHESS OF PORTLAND. (Barr.) Soft pink, frilled white. Beautiful. $1.

EMILY. (Kel.) Medium size. Violet-rose, 1(154). Double row of petals. Medium tall. Extra early. 50 cts.

FLAG OF TRUCE. (Kel.) Large size. Lilac-white, 3-4(7). Medium dwarf, strong, erect grower, very free. An early bloomer and an extra-good variety, $2.

FLAG OF WAR. (Kel.) Large. Purple-garnet, 4(165). Erect, tall grower, strong vivid red stems, foliage dark. Early. $1.50.

FRANK BRAMLEY. (Kel.) Verv large. Deep rose-magenta or crimson,. 4(169). Tall, erect, strong grower. Early. $1.

*FINE LADY. (Kel.) Large, cup-shaped flower; blush-white. $2.

*GEORGE ALEXANDER. (Kel.) Deep maroon, with a cushion of crimson petaloids in center. $2.

*HENRY FARMAN. (Kel.) Large; purple-crimson. $1.50.

JUPITER. (Kel.) Large. Rosy magenta, 3(169). Erect, medium tall, very free bloomer. Very attractive and one of the best for landscape use. Early. 50 cts.

L'ETINCELANTE. (Des.) Very large cup-shaped flowers. Brilliant carmine with silvery margin. Extra fine. $3.

MADELEINE GAUTHIER. (Des.) Fine, large, silvery, fleshy pink, of an exquisite and delicate tone. Dwarf grower. $4.

*METEOR. Bright dazzling crimson. $1.

MIDNIGHT. (Brand 1907.) Very early dark crimson-maroon. $3.

MILLAIS. (Kel.) Very large. Very dark crimson, 4(168). Tall, free bloomer. Early. $1.

*LEANDER STARR JAMESON. (Kel.) Blush-rose; very fine. $2.

*LORD MORLEY. (Kel.) Rich, deep crimson-purple. $2.

*MRS. BEERBOHM TREE. (Kel.) Blush-white. Very dainty in its coloring. Charming and graceful in form. $2,

*NULLI SECUNDUS. (Kel.) Deep crimson-scarlet. $2.

*PRIDE OF LANGPORT. (Kel.) A wonderfully beautiful and distinct shade of brilliant yet soft peach-pink. One of the finest single varieties. Not for sale.

*RED QUEEN. (Kel.) Deep crimson. Upright habit. $1.50.

*ROSY DAWN. (Barr.) Large, snow-white flower, tinged blush at first, resembling a great white water-lily. $1.

*SILVER CUP. (Kel.) Very large; exceedingly beautiful; pure white. $3.50.

STANLEY. (Kel.) Large. Very dark, brilliant crimson, 5(165). Tall, very erect, and very free bloomer. Stems vivid red. Early midseason. This is really the most valuable crimson Peony in this class for landscape work, the brilliant color being very effective. 50 cts.

THE KING. (Kel.) Medium size. Dark aniline-red, 4-5(160). Strong, erect, medium tall, free bloomer. Early. $1.50.

THE MOOR. (Barr.) Medium size. Purple-garnet, 4(165). Medium tall, vigorous grower, free bloomer. Rich color, almost as dark as Monsieur Martin Cahuzac. Early. $1.

THE QUEEN. (Kel.) Large size. Lilac-white, 1(7). Strong, medium tall, very free bloomer. Early. A very desirable single white. $1.50.

*WILBUR WRIGHT. (KeL) Chocolate-maroon; fine habit. A very unusual and striking color. $2.50.

JAPANESE PEONIES

      Included in this group are the so-called "Imperial" Peonies of English growers, Hollis’ new seedling varieties, and the cream of direct importations from Japan.

      A new race of Peonies of a distinct type, forming a separate class, intermediate between the single and the double types, and distinguished by their stamens being transformed into narrow petaloids.

      Japan has sent us many rare and beautiful flowers in recent years, but among all the wonderful new forms that have come from that land of flowers, there are none so distinctively "Japanese" in their artistic daintiness of coloring and formation as the Peonies from Japan.

      They are as yet comparatively little known to the general public, and mostly found in the large collections of connoisseurs and Peony enthusiasts, where they awaken the admiration of all who behold them for the first time. Most of them have cup-shaped guard petals, filled with a mass of petaloids, or filamental petals, brilliantly colored. A few are irregular in form, and striped with the most fantastic coloring. It is very difficult to obtain these varieties true to name, but the following may be relied upon to be true to the descriptions given, as I have been growing them for several years, and have taken great pains to correct all mistakes. The American names, where they precede the Japanese names, were given by the Peony Society of the American Florists.

ALBATROSS. (Wallace.) Magnificent, finely formed flowers, pink-tinted guard petals, with a central filling of old-gold, narrow, crimped petals. $2.

AMA-NO-SODE. (Japan.) A striking new Japanese novelty of immense size. Bright rose, shading lighter toward the edge of the petals. $3.50.

*APPLE BLOSSOM (Rei-Kai-Zan— Name of a mountain in Japan). Blush-yellow in central filamental petals. $2.

ATTRACTION. (Hol. 1906.) Very large, medium, compact. Guards very deep Tyrian rose, 4(154), narrow center petals tipped yellow. Fragrant. Tall, strong growth, free bloomer. Midseason. $2.

*BOBBIE BEE. (Hol.) Red guards, with golden center. $2.

*CASHMERE (Chiyo-Kagami—Very old mirror). Very tall, double; white, striped and bordered light crimson at the edge of the petals. Handsome. $1.50.

*CATHEDRAL (Hana-no-Sato— Name of a native flower). Blush, central filamental petals creamy. $3.50.

*CROWN ON CROWN (Yamatosangai—The three states of existence). Pink petals forming three layers in different shades. $2.

CRIMSON AND GOLD. (Wal.) Very large deep crimson, with a magnificent golden center flushed with old-rose. Strong grower. $2.50.

*CRYSTAL QUEEN (Magome-Shiro— Pure white). Pure white. A handsome, large flower, with petals of delightful texture. The plant is strong and free in bloom. $2.

DAWN. (Wal.) Very large flower of firm texture. Beautiful soft pink, with central cushion of thick, straw-colored staminodes. A lovely flower. Award of merit, Royal Horticultural Society, England. $2.50.

DELICATA. (Wal.) Guard petals soft light pink. Center of small, finely cut white petals. $2.

*DRAGON'S HEAD (Tatsugashira—Dragon's bead). Syn. Floradora. Yellow stamens, surrounded by large petals, pale rose, fantastically striped dark crimson. Very odd and striking. $1.

*FELICITY (Mine-no-Yuki—Snow on top of a mountain). White, yellow central filamental petals. The contrasting colors make a brilliant and effective show. $2.

*FLAMBOYANT (Kame-no-Kegoromo—Turtle's holiday attire). Rose, central filamental petals yellow. $4.

FLASHLIGHT. (Hol. 1906.) Very large, globular. Guards light Tyrian rose, 1(155), narrow center petals amber-yellow, shading pink at the base. Medium height, erect, strong grower. Early. One of the best Japanese type. S3.

*FUJ1-SOME-GINU (Irregularly dyed stuff). Syn. Daybreak. Pale rose, central filamental petals yellow. $2.

FUYAJO. (Japan.) A new Japanese introduction of very unique coloring—very dark mahogany-colored maroon, with velvety shading. Narrow center petals dark crimson, veined and tipped white. This variety created a sensation in our exhibit at the American Peony Society's show, New York, $5.

GERALDINE. (Kel.) Large, medium, flat, Japanese type. Deep carmine-violet, 3(169). Erect, tall, compact habit. Midseason. Extra good. $1.

GLORY. (Hol. 1907.) Medium size, flat, loose. Guards light Tyrian rose, 1(155), narrow ligulated center petals golden yellow, tipped silver. Tall, erect. Midseason. $2.

GYPSY. (Hol. 1904.) Large, flat, loose. Very dark, uniform Tyrian rose, 5(155). Medium tall. Midseason. $1.

IMPERIAL QUEEN. (Wal.) Beautifully formed flowers; bright crimson, center yellow stained with crimson. S2.

INNOCENCE. (Hol. 1904.) Medium size, flat, compact. Guards lilac-rose, 1(152), narrow center petals canary-yellow, fading to cream-white. Fragrance X. Tall, free bloomer, Midseason. $2.

*KING OF ENGLAND. (Kel.) Rich ruby-madder; long, narrow central petals pure gold, changing to gold, striped crimson. $3.

LABOLAS. Medium size. Dark crimson, 3(168), narrow center petals tipped yellow. Fragrance X. Strong, vigorous, free bloomer. Midseason. 50 cts.

*LADY OF GRACE. (Kel.) Medium size, single; white, undulating petals, splashed with crimson; a very odd and beautiful variety. $1.

*LEMON QUEEN (Gui-hui-taku). Pure white, with a central cushion of short, fringed, pale yellow petals. $2,

*MARGARET ATWOOD, Very large, pure white, cup-shaped Sowers, with deep golden center. Unusually large petals of heavy texture. Strong, vigorous grower. The finest white variety. Not for sale.

*MIKADO. (Barr.) Dark crimson, with narrow filamental petals crimson edged and tipped gold. $1.50.

OLIVIA. Large, flat, Japanese type. Guards lilac-white, the center a mass of long, thread-like, amber-yellow petals. Fragrance X. Strong, erect, medium height. A very delicate, beautiful variety. $2.

QUEEN ALEXANDRA.. (Wal.) Soft pale pink, with large filling of amber-tinted smaller petals. $2.

*ROSALIND (Kasane-Jishi—A pair of lions}. Pink central filamental petals tipped with buff. Large flower and strong plant. $2,

SEIRIU SOMAE. (Japan.) Guard petals milk-white, central narrow petals sulphur-white, streaked and tipped with yellow. $3.50.

SUNBEAM. (Hol. 1904.) Medium size, flat, loose. Guards pale rose-pink, 1(129), fading to lilac-white, center canary-yellow, 1(17), fading to cream-white. Fragrance X. Erect, medium tall. Midseason. $2.

*SUNRISE (Hinodesekai—Sunrise in the world). Crimson, central petals tipped yellow. Not for sale.

THE DRAGON. (Wal.) Very large flowers with broad petals of much substance. Brilliant crimson with a large cushion center of thick staminodes. Strong vigorous grower. One of the finest dark-colored varieties. $2.50.

TORA-NO-MAKI. (Japan.) Very large lilac-white, with two rows of guard petals. A beautiful cushion center of white and clear amber-yellow. Strong, erect, medium height. Very free bloomer. Early midseason. One of the most attractive in the Japanese class. $3,50.

WHITE LADY. (Kel.) Beautiful cup-shaped flowers with wax-like petals of the purest white, with a heavy cushion of deep golden yellow staminodes in the center. Medium height. Late. Not for sale.

WHITE QUEEN. (Wal.) Large, well-formed flower. Magnificent pure white, with center petals faintly tinted cream. One of the finest white Japanese Peonies. $3.50.

EARLY MAY-FLOWERING PEONIES

These are mostly single and include many distinct species. Their season of bloom is from one to four weeks earlier than the Chinensis section.

ANOMALA. A rare and graceful species. Rose-lilac flowers; foliage finely cut. 75 cts.

Anomala, Peter Barr. Very large, saucer-shaped flowers. Rich crimson color, brilliant and showy; bright green foliage. $1.

*CORALLINA. Flowers deep crimson. Very ornamental scarlet seed-vessels. $1.

*DECORA ELATIOR. The blooms are unusually large, and deep rich crimson in color. Desirable in every way. 75 cts.

Decora Pallasii. Rich crimson. 75 cts.

*LOBATA. True. Beautiful cerise-salmon; foliage distinctly lobed. Very unusual color and exceedingly handsome. Not for sale.

*LUCIDA. Broad guard petals; brilliant deep red; large crown of golden stamens in the center. $1.50.

*OFFICINALIS albo-plena. Large, convex, double bloom. Pure white. The true variety is very scarce. 75 cts*

Officinalis carnea plena. Bluish pink, passing to white. 75 cts.

*Officinalis, La Brillante. Full-double bloom; bright cherry. One of the handsomest of the early Peonies. Not for sale.

*Officinalis, Ourika. Very full; dark maroon. $1.50.

*OfficinaIis rosea superba. Very full; soft pink. 75 cts.

*Officinalis rubro-plena. Large, globular bloom; brilliant crimson. This is the early-flowering red Peony so common to the old-time gardens, much used on Memorial Day, when the Chinese Peonies bloom too late. 25 cts.

*Officinalis Sabini. Rich, deep crimson, with yellow stamens. Resembles large red water-lilies. $1.50.

SPLENDENS. (Fulgens.) Deep crimson, with a conspicuous cushion of golden anthers in center. A most desirable companion for other crimson-flowering Peonies. $1.

*TENUIFOLIA FL.-PL. Dazzling crimson-red; double flowers; foliage finely cut. 75 cts.

VIOLACEA fimbriata plena. Full bloom with narrow fimbriated petals. Violaceous red. 75 cts.

Violacea spherica. Large, convex bloom. Violaceous red. 75 cts.

*WITTMANNIANA. A very rare species. Delicate primrose-yellow. Seeds bright coral-red. Stock limited. $2.50.

New Wittmanniana Hybrids (Lem.)

      These were obtained by crossing various Chinensis varieties with the species Wittmanniana. They are distinguished by their vigorous growth and luxuriant foliage, being quite easy to manage, whereas Wittmanniana is rather difficult. The single flowers in delicate shades of white, yellow, rose, and salmon, are held well above the foliage and are produced early in May, nearly a month ahead of the Chinensis varieties which, with their attractive habit of growth, make them very desirable.

*AVANTE GARDE. Medium-sized flowers; pale rose, base of petals veined plum-color; golden stamens. $3.

*LE PRINTEMPS. Large flowers, six or seven creamy yellow petals, with center veined violet-carmine; clear green foliage. $3.

*MAI FLEURI. Foliage bronzy green; very large flowers of salmon-white, veined at the base dark violet. Very early. Not for sale.

*MESSAGERE. Tall growth; foliage dark green; medium-sized, cup-shaped flowers of sulphur-white. Early. Not for sale.

TREE PEONIES (Paeonia Moutan)

      In the flower gardens of China, where they have been grown for over 1,500 years, the Mow Tans were considered the most beautiful of all flowers, and for this reason were called Hwa Wang, "King of Flowers." So highly prized were they that it is said single plants were valued at one hundred ounces in gold, and, when first introduced to Europe in 1789, they were sold in France for as much as one hundred louis d'or ($460) each.

      Tree Peonies, or shrub Peonies, as they are sometimes called, do not die to the ground each year, but form a woody growth, eventually becoming a bushy shrub, from 5 to 6 feet high, and several feet in diameter, producing their immense, strikingly beautiful blooms, sometimes a foot in diameter, in greatest profusion.

      There are color schemes among them never found in the herbaceous forms, such as bright pure reds, brilliant scarlets, dark maroons, and rich wine colors, with lovely pure whites with golden stamens, and delicate blush, rose, mauve, and violet shades.

      The French varieties are mostly full double, while those from Japan are usually single or semi-double; they are unusually large flowering, most of them having a beautiful cushion of thick golden stamens in the center of the flower.

      Tree Peonies have always been scarce, as they are difficult and slow to propagate. The French varieties are grafted on the roots of herbaceous kinds, which do not sucker, and, if planted deep, they soon become established on their own roots. The Japanese graft them on the roots of the wild Tree Peony, which suckers so badly that almost invariably the graft is choked out and killed, as the foliage of the wild stock cannot be distinguished from that of the named variety.

      TREE PEONIES ARE PERFECTLY HARDY and require the same soil and treatment as the herbaceous kinds. A top dressing of well-rotted manure may be applied in the fall and worked into the ground in spring, but it should never be allowed to come in contact with the stems. A slight hilling-up around the base of the plants with earth or dry straw, during the winter, will be beneficial.

      While they are perfectly hardy, they begin their growth so early that severe late frosts are liable to injure the young flower-buds. For this reason they should be planted, if possible, in a situation protected from the early morning sun, or the half-developed buds may be covered, should freezing occur in the early spring. They are so beautiful that they well repay this slight care. When in full bloom, the flowers will last much longer if shaded from the hot afternoon sun and the direct rays of the sun during the hottest part of the day.

      Tree Peonies are easily forced in a cool greenhouse. Simply lift the roots the beginning of September, plant them in large pots, which can be plunged in ashes or soil, where they can be given their natural rest by freezing, and bring them inside the beginning of February.

Tree Peonies on their Own Roots

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

      It is my great pleasure to be able to inform my patrons that I have become the fortunate possessor of the largest and most noted collection of Tree Peonies in France—that of Brochet & Sons, successors to the famous Paillet Nurseries, Chatenay—through the purchase of their entire stock of upwards of 5,000 plants in 238 varieties.

      This nursery has long been noted for their Tree Peonies winning grand prizes at all the expositions during the last fifty years.

      These Peonies are all on their own roots; this is important. They are now planted in our nursery and will be offered for fall delivery. It is possible to list only a few of them here. A special list will be prepared during June and will be mailed on request to those interested. I offer them.—own-root plants—as follows:

Medium size, $3.50 each. Larger size, $5 each

Best Varieties of Tree Peonies on Their Own Roots

 ALEXANDRE DE HUMBOLT. Purple-violet; very beautiful.

*BIJOU DE CHUSAN. Very large; transparent, glossy white, lightly shaded carmine-purple; silvery petals intermingled with golden stamens. A superb variety.

*BLANCHE DU CHATEAU-FUTU. Large; pure white, with carmine spot. Very good bloomer.

*COMTESSE DE TUDOR. Very large, full-double; bright salmon, with satiny white border. Very free bloomer.

*FRAGRANS MAXIMA PLENA. Very large, finely shaped, full-double flowers; flesh-pink, shaded salmon.

GEORGES PAUL (syn. Souv. d'Adrien Seneclause). Amaranth and bishop-violet; large flowers.

JULES PIRLOT. Very full bloom; rich satiny pink, tinged carmine; extra.

LOUISE MOUCHELET. Very large, imbricated, full flower, salmoned flesh-pink.

*MME. STUART-LOW. Large, cup-shaped; bright salmon-red, broad, silvery border, with gold stamens.

MLLE. MARIE CLOSON. Large full bloom, of perfect shape; broad petals of glossy white, lightly shaded clear violet.

MONT ROSE. Large salmon-rose; extra fine.

MOUTAN. Large, double-flowered, European variety. This is the variety with large, double, pale lilac-rose flowers, that is most commonly seen in American gardens; the only variety that the general public is familiar with; a very strong grower and prolific bloomer. Own-root plants only, small, $1.50; medium, $2.50; large specimens, $5.

OSIRIS. Rich dark maroon; very dwarf grower.

PRINCESS AMELIE. Red, with vinous shading.

*REINE ELIZABETH. Very large, full; bright salmon-pink, with fiery reflex of exceptional brilliance. Very free bloomer and vigorous grower. One of the finest.

ROSINA (syn.Odorata Maria). Fine glossy pink, marbled violet.

SOUVENIR DE LA COUVELLERIE. Large full bloom; fine lilac, with rose tints.

VILLE DE ST. DENIS, White, shaded purplish pink.

European Tree Peonies

      Two to three-year-old plants, grafted on herbaceous roots, in an assortment of best varieties, $2 each.

Japanese Tree Peonies

      These most wonderful of all Peonies are but little known. Heretofore they have been obtainable only as grafted plants on the wild stock, the suckers from which soon smother them. After repeated efforts and considerable expense, I have persuaded one of the leading Japanese firms to grow a limited stock of these to my special order, grafted on herbaceous roots, the foliage of which is so distinctly different that, should an occasional one appear, it can be easily recognized and destroyed. With deep planting, these soon become established on their own roots. In this collection there are nearly a hundred varieties, with only a few of each; so it is impossible to list them here, but they can be supplied to color, with names attached, in white, blush, pink, lilac, scarlet, crimson, maroon, and purple, at $3.50 each.

      NOTE.—The Japanese Tree Peonies, as they are usually grown, can be supplied much more cheaply, but they are so unsatisfactory for the reasons given above, that I have decided to discontinue to offer them.

JAPANESE SINGLE WILD PEONY, MOUTAN. Large, single, purple-maroon flowers. A strong vigorous grower and profuse bloomer, well adapted for border and shrubbery planting. 50 cts.

PAEONIA LUTEA. This species, usually classed among the Tree Peonies on account of its wooded stems, was recently introduced into France from the mountains of Yunnan. _Its beautiful, _cup-shaped flowers, with thick, wax-like petals, are a pure, deep golden yellow. $2.50. See illustration facing page 21.

The Peonies shipped on your invoice No. 12672 arrived in the best condition the 22nd instant. From the amount of stress placed on the size of roots sold, (according to a good many of the catalogues that I consulted), I was led to a conclusion that you would send small ones in some of the varieties—Monsieur Martin Cahuzac, for instance—since you do not make the matter of size a strong talking point in your catalogue; but I have been agreeably disappointed, for the roots are all of good size, and, what is more in their favor, they are especially sound and healthy; this last I knew would be the case, but the order went to you because I wanted to be sure of getting true varieties; the sad mixture I have received from some other sources has cured me for all time of patronizing the "cheap" class of plantsmen.—WALTER P. HULL, Kansas.

The bulbs and plants ordered have been, received, and if they do not all succeed well I fear the fault will be mine. I have never seen finer bulbs, and I feel sure I shall enjoy those I have in the house this winter, and hope for success with those planted out-of-doors.—E. A. CONEY, Connecticut.

The Iris arrived safely and in fine condition; they are strong healthy looking roots, and I am much pleased with them. If the plants are as good as the roots indicate they should be, I shall have a nice display in the spring.—T, C. TURNER, New York.

You wrote an apology for your plants, as being very small divisions but I must say that they looked to me to be very fine healthy plants.—S. P. BALDWIN, Ohio.

FARR'S SPECIAL SELECTIONS OF PEONIES

I realize that there are many who have not the time or inclination, or who will not feel competent, to make a selection from a long list of Peonies, and for the assistance of such I offer the following collections. These have been arranged with great care, and cover as wide a range of variety as possible, with the idea of giving the greatest possible value for the amount invested. For descriptions, see General List.

Collection A

Special offer of twelve Peonies at a low price; all free bloomers, with large, handsome flowers. Fragrans (Unknown)......................................... $0 25

Faust (Miel.)..........................................................  35

Mme. Moutot (Cr.)................................................  50

Louise Renault (Cr.).............................................  50

Alice Crousse (Cal.)..............................................  50

Francois Ortegat (Farm.).....................................  35

Duchesse d'Orleans (Cal.)………………..............  25

Louis Van Houtte (Cal.).......................................  35

Humei (And.)........................................................  25

Dr. Brettoneau (Verd.).........................................  25

Officinalis rubra (May-flowering)........................  25

Whitleyi (Whit.). ..................................................  35

      Collection A, complete, $3.50                     $4 15

Collection B

Twelve of the best standard Peonies at a moderate price.

Alexander Dumas (Gr.).................................... .$0 50

La Coquette (Gr.)...................................................  50

Duchesse de Nemours (Cal.).................................  50

Comte de Paris (Gr.).............................................  50

Dr. Bretonneau (Gr.)............................................  35

Edulis superba (Lem.)..........................................  50

Feativa maxima (Miel.)........................................  50

M. Hyppolite Dellille (Cal.)..................................  50

Princess Beatrice (Kel.)........................................  50

Triomphe du Nord (Niel.).....................................  50

Delachei (Del.)......................................................  50

Rubens (Del.)........................................................  50

      Collection B, complete, $5                           $5 85

      Collections A and B, $8

Collection C

Twelve extra-choice Peonies of special merit. Couronne d'Or (Cal.)........................................ .$0 75

Felix Crousse (Cr.)-...............................................  75

Duke of Clarence (Kel.).........................................  75

Mme. de Verneville (Cr.).......................................  75

Mme. Ducel (Mech.)...............................................  75

Marechal Vaillant (Cal.).......................................  50

Mme. Emile Galle (Cr.)....................................... 1 00

Mme. Crousse (Cal.)..............................................  75

Mme. Herve (Cr.)...................................................  75

Solfaterre (Cal.). ...................................................  75

Souvenir de PExposition Universelle (Cal.)… 75 Umbellata rosea (Des.)..........................................  75

      Collection C, complete, $7.75                        $9.00

      Collections B and C, $12

Collection D

Twelve extra-fine and rare varieties.

Agnes Mary Kelway (Kel.)……………............. .$0 75

Venus (Kel.). . ..................................................... 2 00

Mme. Forel (Cr.). . .............................................. 1 00

Albert Crousse (Cr.). .......................................... 1 50

Mile. Rosseau (Cr.). . .......................................... 1 50

Adolphe Rosseau (D. & M.) ................................ 2 00

L' Indispensable (Unknown) ................................  75

Marie Lemoine (Cal.). ..........................................  75

Modele de Perfection (Cr.). ………… ................. 1 00

Mons. Jules Elie (Cr.). . ...................................... 1 00

Queen Victoria (Kel.)- ..........................................  75

Mme. de Galhau (Cr.). .........................................  75

      Collection D, complete, $11.75                  $13.75

      Collections C and D, $18.50

Royal Collection of Peonies (E)

Twelve of the grandest Peonies in existence, regardless of price.

Albatre (Cr.). .................................................... .$1 50

Baroness Schroeder. ........................................... 1 50

Germaine Bigot (Des.) ........................................ 2 50

George Washington ............................................ 1 50

James Kelway (Kel.). .......................................... 2 00

Karl Rosenfield (Ros.) ………………................... 4 50

Milton Hill (Rich.). . ........................................... 3 00

Marguerite Gerard (Cr.) .................................... 1 50

Mme. Auguste Dessert. ...................................... 2 50

Rosa Bonheur (Des.) ........................................... 5 00

Sarah Bernhardt (Lem.) ..................................... 4 00

Simonne Chevalier. ............................................ 2 00

      The Royal collection, complete, $27           $31.50

      With collection D, complete, $37

      With collections C and D, complete, $44

The Artist's Collection (F)

Twelve beautiful, odd, Japanese and single types. Albiflora, The Bride. Single …………............ .$2 00

Autumnus (Kel.). Single. ...............................  50

Bobbie Bee (Hollis). Japanese.. …………......... 2 00

Cendrillon (Kel.). Single. ................................  75

Dawn (Wallace). Japanese. .............................. 2 50

Geraldine (Kel.) Japanese. ............................. 1 00

Gypsy (Hollis). Japanese. .................................. 1 00

Labolas (Kel.). Japanese. ...............................  50

Philomele (Cal.). Japanese. ...........................  75

Queen Alexandra (Wallace). Japanese.. …..... 2 00

Stanley (Kel.). Single. ....................................  50

White Queen (Wallace). Japanese. ................. 3 50

Artist's collection, complete, $14.50    $17 00

The entire six collections, 72 varieties, complete, amounting to $81.25, for $65

THE HARDY PHLOXES

      For brilliant, bold color effects in mass during the late summer and autumn, the Hardy Phloxes are indispensable. Without them it would be difficult to maintain the display of dazzling color afforded during July and August, at a time during which there is little else in bloom to be depended upon. Next to the irises and peonies, they are the most useful hardy plants we have, filling in, as they do, the gap between the early summer and the fall-blooming plants.

      No flower has been more wonderfully improved of late years, and the immense size and perfect form of new varieties will be a revelation to those who know only the old-fashioned kinds, with their dull colors and small trusses. The superb new varieties produce immense trusses of flowers, more than double the size of the old varieties, in pure, brilliant colors of almost every shade but yellow, and in the most varied and striking combinations imaginable, from purest white, delicate flesh, soft pinks, through salmons, oranges, fiery scarlets, the colors go, to deep blood-red, crimson, dark maroon, purple and amaranth. There are pale mauves and lavenders, soft blues and lilacs, deep violets and the dark metallic blue of Lord Raleigh, as seen in the morning and evening light, shading in the bright sunlight to the darkest purple.

      There are large, white, star-shaped centers, surrounded by rings of strong color, and flowers of soft, delicate shades, with vivid scarlet or maroon eyes, and petals with rays of color in various shades.

      I import every year all of the European novelties, the best of which are offered in the following collection, which I am sure cannot be surpassed.

      They may be planted in large masses of one solid color for landscape effects, as single specimens, or in groups in the hardy border, to produce any desired color. They are also very useful for planting among beds of earlier-blooming plants, such as poppies, peonies, etc., since they will endure the crowding of these plants in the early part of the season, and later send up their tall spikes of bloom, continuing the color effect after the spring flowers have gone.

      The older varieties were nearly all tall, but of late many very dwarf kinds have been introduced, which may be effectively used as borders for beds of the taller varieties, or among the low-growing plants of the hardy border. Especially useful for this purpose is Tapis Blanc, growing only to a height of 6 to 8 inches, but producing enormous, pure white flowers. A grand companion to Tapis Blanc is Argon, clear salmon-rose.

      CULTURE.—Phloxes are gross feeders and, while they will grow and bloom almost anywhere, only by giving them very rich soil and plenty of moisture in dry seasons can the best results be obtained. They will thrive in partial shade, where the colors are brighter and endure longer than in the open sunlight. Their natural season of bloom is in July and August, but, by pinching out the tops of part of the plants before the buds have formed, they will bloom much later and form many branches. This process may be repeated several times, if desired, throwing the blooming season into the late fall. They should be divided and replanted at least every third year, as, after the clumps become closely crowded, the trusses and blooms are very much inclined to deteriorate.

      The dwarf varieties may be planted 10 to 12 inches apart and the tall ones 18 inches apart for immediate effect. In well-enriched, highly cultivated ground, where they can remain to form large clumps, they will require from 2 to 2½ feet of space.

      In wet seasons, foliage of Phlox is sometimes attacked by mildew, which can be checked by sprinkling the plants and dusting them thoroughly with powdered sulphur, upon the first sign of its appearance. In dry seasons, in some localities, they are attacked by red spider, which is immediately detected by the lower leaves becoming a rusty brown. Where possible, apply the full force of the hose to the under side of the leaves, or dust the ground under them with sulphur during hot sunshine. Should the attack be severe, cut the plants to within a few inches of the ground, and allow them to make fresh growth.

      They may be planted any time from early to late fall, or in spring from April to the end of May.

Farr's Special Collections of Hardy Phlox

My Selection

100 in 25 beautiful, extra-choice, named varieties ................................................. $10 00

50 in 10 beautiful, extra-choice, named varieties .................................................... 5 00

25 in 25 beautiful, extra-choice, named varieties .................................................... 3 00

Special Offer of Large Quantities for Massing

1,000 in separate colors, named, my selection.. .............................................................................. .$75 00

1,000 in separate colors, unnamed..................................................................................................... 60 00

1,000 mixed, all colors, in great variety—white, pink, crimson, salmon, purple, violet .................. 50 00

250 furnished at the rate per 1,000

FARR'S SPECIAL SELECTIONS OF HARDY PHLOX

Standard Collection

Twelve of the most distinct and best standard varieties for those who have not the time to study the general list.

15 cts each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. One each of the Standard Collection, $1.50

      AURORA BOREALE. Salmon-scarlet, with deep crimson eye.

      COQUELICOT. The most brilliant orange-scarlet.

      EUGENE DANZANVILLIERS. Lovely soft lilac-blue; large white center.

      GEN. VAN HEUTZ. Intensely brilliant salmon-red, with a white eye.

      GRUPPENKOENIGIN, Pure fiesh-colored-rose with a carmine eye.

      INDEPENDENCE. Large, early-flowering white; compact truss.

      JAMES BENNETT. Light salmon-rose, with large red center, distinct.

      JOSEPHINE GERBEAUX. Pure white with a very large rose center, beautifully blended.

      LE MAHDI. Metallic, bluish violet; fine large truss; extra.

      MME* PAUL DUTRIE. Very large flowers; very soft, delicate shade of pink.

      R. P. STRUTHERS. Bright rosy red, crimson eye; one of the very best.

      SIR EDWIN LANDSEER. Very bright crimson; free grower. One of the best.

Superb Collection

Twelve of the largest and most beautiful new varieties. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $12 per 100.

One each of the Superb Collection, $2. One each of the Superb and Standard Collections, $3.25

BARON VAN DEDEM. New. A novelty somewhat in the style of Coquelicot, but it produces much larger trusses and flowers; color, glistening scarlet-blood-red.

COMTE VON HOCHBERG. Very large; dark crimson; the finest of its color, and one of the handsomest of all Phloxes.

CREPUSCLE. Very large flowers, shading from a deep crimson center, through rose-lilac to a white edge; a beautiful blending of colors. Medium height.

ELISABETH CAMPBELL. New. Very large spikes, with flowers of a quite new color—light salmon, changing to pink in the center. Extra.

EUROPA. A new variety, with very large, perfectly formed, white flowers, with crimson-carmine eye; fine-shaped trusses.

FERNAND CORTEZ. Deep crimson, overlaid coppery bronze.

FRAU ANTOINE BUCHNER. This is undoubtedly the finest pure white Phlox which has as yet been raised. It has a strong habit and produces flowers of an enormous size—often larger than a silver dollar—and perfect form.

G. A. STROHLEIN. Beautiful novelty; scarlet-orange flowers, with bright carmine eye; extra-large flowers and enormous clusters. A grand acquisition.

MARY WILKINS. Pure white, large carmine-magenta center.

PHARAON. Enormous flowers; dear lilac-rose, with a large white center; extra fine.

RUNSTROOM. New. Immense trusses, with blooms larger than a silver dollar. Beautiful, clear pink. Extra fine.

ROSENBERG. Rich carmine-violet, with blood-red eye; fine trusses and immense flowers. Extra.

All plants in this book, unless otherwise noted, will be supplied in quantity as follows: Those priced at 15 cts. each will be supplied at $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100; at 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $12 per 100; at 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100; at 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz.; at 50 cts. each, $5 per doz.