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IRIS
PEONIES
PHLOX
Grandpa and I grew these Peonies. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society gave us a Silver Medal
Somebody has said “If a man tooteth not his own horn his horn shall not be tooted”. Somebody else has said “If a man can build a better wall or paint a better pic- ture or make a better mouse trap than his neighbor, though he build his house in the wilder- ness, the world will make a beat- ten track to his door”.
Now we think that we can grow as good Iris and Peonies as ; any man between hat and shoes, but perhaps you would rather hear from somebody not so directly inter- ested. All right, read on. Following are extracts from a fejv of many letters received from satisfied customers since our last cata- logue was sent out.
From Rockfal!, Conn., April 2nd, 1919. I wish to thank you for the very nice large roots of Iris you sent me last week. I was very much pleased with them. They are larger than most I have bought from other dealers. Just as I was taking them out of the box a relative came in, admired them and said he must have some, so I think you will hear from him.
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From Rockfall, Conn., April 10, 1919. I recently
saw at the home of a relative, Mrs. some Iris
plants which she had purchased from you. They were by far the largest I have ever seen come from a dealer and I wish you would ship me by ex- press
From Clayton, Ga., Oct. 24, 1918. Plants received. Indeed it was a grand surprise. The finest plants I ever had for the price.
From Keansburg, New York. The plants were received on Oct. 25. They arrived in good condition and I am more than pleased with them. I did not anticipate such large, healthy roots. Mail your
catalogue to Mr. New York City, who saw
the plants and will order some for his garden.
From Waterloo, Iowa, Dec. 12, 1918. Peonies and Iris received. I don’t know when I have had any- thing give me more pleasure than when I opened the box and saw the fine roots you had sent. I shall certainly try to turn any business I can your way.
From Dorchester, Mass., Oct. 11, 1918. The Peonies arrived in fine condition. Thank you very much in- deed for the extra. I ordered from three other nur- series this year and received the best service from you.
From Yakima, Wash. I hasten to tell you that the box containing the three collections has arrived. The
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roots are superb. I’ve never seen finer or more vigorous roots. I have’nt gotten over the thrill of opening the box yet. Thanks to you, I believe my yard will be as beautiful next spring and summer as any in the city.
From Greenfield, Mass., Sept. 5, 1918. I received the Iris roots all right and was much pleased. I did \iot expect such large ones. I have bought from many others but never got such good ones. Really it seems good to come in contact with somebody who is not trying to do the other fellow. I thought at first that you must havo sent me the wrong order. Thank you.
From Corvallis, Oregon. Sept. 7, 1918. My order came today. The plants seem strong and healthy and surely ought to thrive. Thank you for your gene- rous counting.
From Attleboro, Mass., Oct. 15, 1918. The Peonies came in fine shape and must say they are as fine a lot if not finer than any I ever received. Many thanks for the extra.
From Clark’s Summit, Pa., Aug. 27, 1918. I have intended to write to you to tell you how successful my roots were which you sent me last October. The very generous dozen of Peonies all grew and most of them blossomed. The Iris too were very satisfactory most of them blooming and proving to be varieties I did not have.
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From Oskaloosa, Iowa,, Nov. 18, 1918. Iris order received. I was much pleased with the size and quality of the roots. I consider it a great bargain. Thank you very much.
From Appleton, S. C., Oct. 12, 1918. No. I have not received my Iris and Peonies yet. I appreciate very much your writing me relative to them. It shows conclusively that “out of sight is not out of mind” with you and that there yet remain some honest, sincere dealers. (The above was regarding a ship- ment lost in tansit which we made good.)
From Seymour Conn., Aug. 14, 1918. I received the Iris and am much pleased with them. The ones you sent last year all blossomed fin6 this year, every one.
From St. Paul, Minn., April 9, 1919. Received your Iris. Sure is some stock. Well pleased and hope to turn other orders your way.
From Rockland, Mass., June, 1919. Please send me a few of your catalogues. Think I can land you some orders as I can heartily recommend your stock and business methods.
From North Adams, Mass., Oct. 15, 1918. I received the Peonies yesterday and was delighted. Enclosed find check for which send me ,..
From Newton Highlands, Mass., May, 5, 1919. A job well done and a small bill. Everything satisfac- tory. Thank you.
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PEONIES
Words cannot de- scribe the beauty of the modern Peony. Only those who have seen the recent introductions have any conception of its charms with flowers four to eight inches in diameter, on long stiff stems, in the greatest possible variety of col- or and form, many of them equal to the rose or carnation! in deli- cious fragrance. Hardy as an oak, and once planted in good soil they require very little atten- tion. With no diseases or insect pests, no roots to take up each fall and plant in the spring, when once planted all is done, each year adding to the size and beauty. “Massive, without being coarse; fragrant without being pungent; grand, without being gaudy; various in form and color, beyond the possibility of being successfully superseded, it stands in the front rank of hardy flowers.”
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Planting and Cultivation
While the peony will grow and flower under con- ditions which would be fatal to most plants, it will freely respond to liberal treatment, and if the best flowers are wanted, it will pay to plant in well pre- pared ground and keep them well cultivated and enriched. If it can be obtained, use a liberal quantity of well rotted stable manure, thoroughly mixing it with the soil. Never allow fresh manure to come in contact with the roots although it may be put on top of the ground as a mulch. Ground bone and wood ashes are excellent. A commercial fertilizer strong in potash is good.
Plant three feet apart, with the eyes about three inches under ground. Too deep planting may cause shy flowering.
Time to Plant
Peonies may be planted in the fall any time after the first of September until the ground freezes, or early in the spring, although the best time is during September and October, since they then have time to form new roots and get a good hold of the soil before winter. In this way they should flower the next year, while those planted late in the fall or in the spring, if they flower at all, will give small and inferior blooms.
Do not Plant too Deep
We are often asked “Why don't my peonies bloom?" Peonies planted in poor soil, together with
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a great number of trees, shrubs and bedding plants., all crowded into a small space, find it impossible to obtain sufficient food and water. With proper planting, not too deep, plenty of room, plenty of fer- tilizing material, and sufficient water, they should show their appreciation and reward you with an abundance of bloom.
We might add that Peonies will not do well in an acid soil so if your soil is sour apply lime to sweeten it.
Do Not Expect Too Much at First
Peonies when transplanted do not fully recover and produce typical flowers until the second or third year.
If large flowers are wanted, pick off all but the central bud on each stem; before and during the flowering season be sure that they have an abund- ance of water. If the flowers are cut before they are opened and put in water in the house, they will be larger and brighter colored and keep longer than if allowed to open in the sun. Make a new cut on the stem and give fresh water every day.
When cutting flowers, especially from young, plants, do not cut too near the ground but leave as much foliage as possible, because the leaves are nec- essary for root growth. The leaves gather certain gases from the air, while the roots take up plant food from the soil in the form of salts, and the as-
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similating is done by the leaves. Leaves are as ne- cessary to plant life as lungs are to animal life.
Varieties— True to Name
Instead of a long list of varieties, regardless of quality it is our aim to offer the best of different colors and types covering the flowering season from the earliest to the latest.
We spare no effort to keep our stock healthy and true to name.
Service
A pleased customer is our greatest asset and we try to give service that will increase our assets yearly. We are not satisfied until our patrons are more than satisfied as we realize that our success depends more on the service we give than on the profit we make.
Prices
W'e have put our prices as low as is consistent with good stock true to name. Not so much depends on what you pay as on what you get.
Geo. N. Smith,
Wellesley Hills, Mass., July, 1919.
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TYPE OF PEONIES AS CLASSIFIED BY THE AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY
SINGLE. Those with a single row of wide guards, and a center of yellow pollen-bearing stamens.
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 the yellow anthers without pollen.
ANEMONE. A step further in the process of doubling with the stamens all transformed into short narrow petals, forming a round cushion in the center of the flower.
SEMI-DOUBLE. Those with several rows of wide petals, and a center of stamens, and partially trans- formed petaloids. Many of the reds are of this type.
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 one color, and the collar another or lighter shade.
BOMB. The next step in which all the center petals are uniformly wide approaching the guards, but distincly 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. 9
PRICE LIST
ADOLPHE ROUSSEAU (Dessert and Mechin,
1890). Large semi-double; purplish garnet. Tall grower, free bloomer. Early 1.50
ADMIRAL TOGO. Hollis 1907). Medium, conpact, flat, semi-rose type. Unusually dark crimson-car- mine, uniform color throughout, without silver tips; does not fade. Medium tall, strong, erect, free bloomer. Midseason 2.00
ALBERT CROUSSE (Crousse 1893). Very large flat bomb, fresh pink. Very desirable. Late ....$1.00
ALEXANDRE DUMAS. (Guerin 1862). Light violet-rose, crown. Creamy white collar of narrow petals, mingled with the wide center petals. Fra- grant. Medium height, free bloomer. Early mid- season. Good cut-flower variety 50
ALSACE-LORRAINE. (Lemoine 1906.) Very large flat, semi-rose type. Petals arranged like a water-lily. Cream-white, deepening to pale yellow, distinct and beautiful. Tall, vigorous, free bloomer. Late. Extra 5.00
ARCHIE BRAND (Brand 1913). Immense bomb type, an even deep seashell pink with a silvery bor- der. One of its chief attractions it is delicate frag- rance which resembles that of the rose. Midseason.
10.00
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ASA GRAY (Crousse, 1886). Pale lilac sprinkled with minute dots of deeper lilac. Large rose shape; very fragrant; good height and habit. Midseason
1.00
AUGUSTE M1ELLEZ. Large compact rose type; carmine rose tipped silver, strong grower, free;
bloomer. Medium height. Late Midseason 75
AUGUSTE VILLAUME (Crousse 1895). Dark violet rose. Extra large, compact; tall, strong
growth. Very late 1.00
AUGUSTIN D’ROUR (Calot 1867). Large bomb; brilliant red. Extra. Midseason. Sold as Marechal
MacMahon 75
AURORE. (Dessert 1904). Large, flat, loose, semi- rose type. Lilac-white, collar lighter, center flecked with crimson; stamens prominent. Medium tail,
compact. Late. Good 1.00
AVALANCHE (Crousse 1886). Large compact crown; cream white collar, center tinted lilac white, center petals delicately edged with carmine. Late.
1.00
BARONESS SCHROEDER. (Keiway 1889). 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 1.00
BERLIOZ (Crousse 1886). Large compact rose type; light carmine rose, tipped silver. Late mid- season 50
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BOULE de NEIGE (Calot 1862). Semi-rose type; large and compact, milk white flecked crimson. Free bloomer. Early midseason 75
CANARI (Guerin 1861). Medium sized bomb, guards flesh white, center amber white. Fragrance XX. Late 35
CANDIDISSIMA (Galot, 1856) Rose type. Guard petals creamy-white, center sulphur-yellow, delicate- ly tinted flesh with a light green heart. Has true honey fragrance. Strong grower, free bloomer, early 50
C ARNE A ELEGANS (Calot 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 pro- fusely 1.00
CHESTINE GOWDY (Brand 1913). Crown type, Guard petals of silvery pink surrounding a zone of fine irregular shaped closely set petals of deep rich cream which in turn enclose a prominent cone of broad pink petals splashed and tipped with crimson; delightfully fragrant. Medium late 5.00
CHERRY HILL (Thurlow 1915), very deep garnet, yet with a sheen which makes it especially noticeable in a collection; in young plants, some stamens are usually visible. Stems long and stiff 30.00
CLAIRE DUBOIS (Crousse 1886). Very large, globular rose type. Uniform color clear deep violet-
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rose, tipped silvery white. Erect, tall, strong grow- er, Late. Extra good 1-50
COMTE de NANTEUIL (Calot 1858). Large, globular bomb, violet-rose, center clear salmon pink. Fragrance XXX. Strong grower, free bloomer. Midseason 50
CQURONNE d’OR (Carlot 1873). Large, semi-rose type. Pure wdiite with a ring of yellow stamens around a tuft of center petals tipped carmine. Good cut flower variety. Strong grower and free bloomer. Very choice, in fact one of the best. Late 75
DE CANDOLLE (Crousse 1880). Lag'e rose type, bright lilac purple. Strong grower, free bloomer. Very attractive. Late midseason 50
DEL ACHE! (Delache 1856). Large rose type, full rich dark crimson slightly tipped silver, free
bloomer. One of the best dark reds. Late midsea- son 50
DORCHESTER (Richardson 1870). Large compact rose type. Pale hydrangea pink. Medium height. Upright free bloomer. Fragrant 75
DUC de WELLINGTON (Calot 1859). Large
bomb; white with sulphur center. Vigorous grower, free bloomer. Good cut dower variety and largely used by florists. Fragrance XX. Late 50
DUCHESSE de NEMOURS (Calot 1856). Crown type; superb, cup-shaped, sulphur- white flowers with greenish reflex that lights up the entire flower; grad-
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ually changes to a pure snow-white without spot or
blemish. Fragrant. Early 50
EDULIS SUPERB A (Lemon 1824). Large loose flat crown; bright mauve pink with a few narrow lilac petals at collar. Odor peasant. Flowers early
and lasts well * 50
EG. HILL (Lerpoine 1906), deep rose pink of clear color, large flat flowers with imbricated petals.
Stiff stems, medium height. Midseason 4.00
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWING (Brand 1907) Rose type. When first opening a soft seashell pink. When fully open a pure white of most attractive form and quality. On of the most deilghtfully frag- rant peonies ever produced 25.00
EUGENE VERDIER (Calot 1864). Very large, compact, typical rose type. Pale hydrangea-pink, outer guard petals lilac-white. Fragrant. Very erect, rather dwarf habit, with extra-strong stems, free
bloomer 1.50
EUGENIE VERDIER. (Calot 1864). Large, me- dium compact, fiat, semi-rose type. Pale hydrangea- pink, collar lighter center deeper, flecked crimson. Fragrance X. Tall, medium, erect, free bloomer. Mid- season 75
FELIX CROUSSE (Crousse 1881). Very brilliant red. Medium to large globular, typical bomb shape;
fragrant; strong growth. Midseason 50
F ESTIVA MAXIMA (Miellez 1851). Very large, often 7 to 8 inches. Rose type, pure white, center
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usually flecked with crimson. Strong vigorous grower. The most popular white. Fragrance XXX.
Early 50
FLORAL TREASURE (Rosenfield 1900). Rose type. Showy pale lilac rose. Free bloomer in clus- ters. Good. Midseason 50
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (Brand 1907). Very large rose type. Pure white with faint crimson mark- ings on edges of a few petals. Fragrant. Tall
grower. Very late 5.00
. FRANCES WILLARD (Brand 1907). Opens an exquisite blush white with an occasional carmine touch changing to pure white. A wonderful combi- nation of strength and delicacy 10.00
GERMAINE BIGOT (Dessert 1902). Very large flat crown. Pale lilac rose, center flecked crimson. Me- dium height, strong grower. Free bloomer. Midsea- son 2.00
GLOIRE DE CHARLES GOMBAULT (Gombault 1866). Medium size, deep globular crown. Guards and crown light rose, collar of narrow cream-white petals widening toward the center. Very long, strong stems free bloomer. Midseason. Extra „ 1.25
GRANDIFLORA (Richardson 1883). Very large* flat, rose type. Uniform rose-white, Fragrance XX.
Tall, erect, strong grower. Very late 1.00
GRANDIFLORA NIVEA PLENA (Lemon 1824). Large globular, rose type. Guards milk white, cen- ter delicately shaded salmon and sulphur. Although
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nearly 100 years old, it holds its place among the
best and the true stock is scarce. Very early 75
GROVER CLEVELAND (Terry). Very large, compact, rose type. Dark crimson. Strong, vigor- ous grower. Late. One of Terry’s best 2.00
HXJMEI (Anderson 1810). Large, compact globu- lar, rose type. Cherry-pink, with silver tips. Cinna- mon fragrance. Very late ...., 85
JAMES KELWAY. Very large, loose, semi-rose type. Rose-white, changing to milk-white, med- ium height. Early midseason 1.50
JUDGE BERRY (Brand 1907). Large, flat semi- rose type. Ground color white, marked with a soft, delicate pink. Long narrow fringed petals, medium
tali. Very early 10.00
KARL ROSENFIELD (Rosenfield 1908). Very large, globular, compact semi-rose type. Dark crim- son. Very strong, tall, compact grower and free bloomer. Midseason. A very brilliant and striking variety. A prominent Peony grower says that Karl Rosenfield and Miary Brand are the two best red
Peonies in existence 4.00
LAFAYETTE (Dessert 1904). Very large, com- pact, rose type. Light violet-rose, marked white. Fragrance XXX. Medium height. Midseason.
Good 2.50
LADY ALEXANDRA DUFF (Kelway 1902), the true variety. Immense cup-shaped bloom of French pink shading to flgsh color in the center 20.00
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LA FRANCE (Lemoine 1901). Very large per- fect rose type. Soft apple blossom pink, with reflex.
Distinct and beautiful. Very rare. Midseason to late 10.00
LAMARTINE (Calot 1860). Syn. Gigantea. Very large, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, center shaded darker, guard 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 Le- moine’s by the same name 1.00
LA LORRAINE (Lemoine, 1901), immense blooms of creamy white with a golden light 8.00
LA ROSIERE. (Crousse 1888). Large, flat, me- dium compact, semi-double. Outer petals pure white, shading to cream-white in the center, pale green carpels with white stigmas. Midseason 75
LA TENDRESSE (Crousse 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
LA TULJLPE (Calot 1872). Large semi-rose type, delicate blush white shading to ivory white, outer guard petals striped crimson. Fragrant, strong grower. Midseason 75
• LA SUBLIME (Parmentier 1850). Large semi- rose 'type. Dark crimson. Growth strong and
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healthy. Blooming habit free. Landscape variety. Comes single the first year or two. Midseason .50
L’ECLATANTE (Calot 1860). Bomb type, flowers very double and full, color deep, velvety-crimson. Midseason 75
LE CYGNE (Lemoine 1907). Large globular blooms of pure white sometimes showing golden sta- mens. Petals much incurved, making it a very dis- tinct variety. Stock extremely scare 20.00
LTND1SPEN SABLE (Unknown). Very large rose type, soft sea-shell pink. Frequently sold as Eugene^ Verdier. It came to us as Eugene Verdier from three different growers 50
LIVINGSTONE (Crousse 1879). Very large com- pact semi rose type. Pale lilac rose with silver tip. Center petals flecked with carmine. Strong, vigorous, fairly upright grower. Free bloomer in clusters. Late 1.00
LONGFELLOW (Brand 1907). Bright crimson with a cherry tone, claimed to be the most brilliant of all the red peonies 10.00
LOUIS VAN HOUTTE (Delache 1854). Dark crimson. Large semi-rose type, compact, fragrant; medium height. Late 50
LOVELLINESS. (Hollis 1907). Large, compact, flat, rose type. Uniform hydrangea-pink, changing to lilac-white. Frangrance X. Medium tall. Mid- season 15.00
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MADAME AUGUSTE DESSERT (Dessert 1899). Very lage blooms of glossy flesh tinged carmine, center flecked crimson; well formed and lasting, both as a cut flower and for landscape effects 2.00 MADAME ROLLET. (Calot 1867). Very compact, globular, rose type. Pale lilac-pink, silvery reflex.
Medium habit. Late midseason 75
MADAME BOULANGER (Crousse 1886). Rose- type; extra large full bloom, glossy soft rose shad- ing to lilac bordered silvery flesh; exceedingly free bloomer with remarkable lasting qualities. All who see it insist on having it. Late. A grand peony
1.00
MADAME BUCQUET (Dessert 1888). Large semi-rose type; velvety crimson, rich and magnifi- cent. Free bloomer. Midseason. One of the best
dark reds 50
MADAME CALOT (Miellez 1856). Very large, rose type. Pale hydrangea-pink, center shaded dark- er, collar tinted silver. Fragrance XX. Tall, strong
grower, free bloomer. Early 75
MADAME CAMILLE BANCEL (Crousse, 1897). Rose type; late. Large globular convex flower that Is very compact and full; uniform deep pink or sol- ferino-red, with silvery reflex and salmon shadings;
beautiful and distinct 75
MADAME de GALHAU (Crousse 1883). Very large globular rose type, soft, glossy, flesh pink. A superb variety and free bloomer. Late 75
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A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT
MADAME de VERNEVILLE (Crousse 1885).
Large full bloom; guard petals pure white, center- blush fading to white, prominent carmine flecks.
Extra early 75
MADAME DUCEL (Mechii 1880). Bomb type; a big round ball. Petals somewhat incurved like a
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chrysanthemum. Light mauve rose with silvery re- flex. Size large. Odor pleasant. Foliage very large dark green. Indispensable, Midseason .... .75
MADAME EMILE GALLE (Crousse 1881) Rose type. Large cup shape, delicate sea-shell pink with
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touches of heliotrope and lavender. A very attrac- tive variety. Extra choice. Late 1.00
MADAME EMILE LEMOINE (Lemoine 1899). Large, globular compact rose type , soft glossy white overlaid with a sheen of satiny pink. Medium height. Midseason 2.00
MADAME GEISSLER (Crousse 1880). Full double rose type. Color violet rose, tips of petals nearly white giving a beautiful silvery appearance. A giant in size and a strong grower. Fragrance XXX. Midseason. Extra 75
MADAME JULES DESSERT (Dessert 1909). Very large imbricated flower. White, overlaid with clear pink, shaded rose and straw-yellow, with a few carmine stripes. Exquisite shade, a variety of abso- lute superiority 10.00 *
MADAME LEBON (Calot 1855). Large compact rose type. Cherry pink to aniline red, uniform throughout. Strong grower. Odor pleasant. Good variety. Late 50
MARCELLE DESSERT (Desert 1899). Large, medium compact,^ high crown. Milk-white minutely splashed with lilac, center flecked crimson; very high crown. Fragrance XXX. Habit medium. Mid- season. Extra $4.
MARECHAL VAILLANT (Calot 1867). Very large compact typical rose bloom. Mauve pink. Good variety. Very late 75
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MARGUERITE GERARD (Crousse 1892). Very large semi-rose type, pale hydrangea pink, changing to nearly white. Late 1.00
MARIE JACQUIN (Verdier) (syn. Bridesmaid), flowers white or delicate flesh color of the most ex- quisite form and beauty. Side buds oftentimes semi-
double, resembling water lilies. Very robust and florfferous. Midseason 1.00
MARIE LEMOINE (Calot 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.
1.00
MARIE STUART (Carlot 1856). Crown type delicate lavender flecked with crimson, fading to pure white. Good. Early 50
MARY BRAND (Brand 1907). A vivid crimson with a silky sheen that gives it a wonderful bril- liance. Rev. C. S. Harrison said of it “Mary Brand
is the grandest red peony in existence.” Very large flower and free bloomer 15.00
MASTERPIECE (Kelway 1895). Medium size semirose type. Brilliant Tyrian rose. Fra- grant. Tall grower, free bloomer. Very distinct and beautiful variety. Midseason 1.00
MIDNIGHT (Brand 1907). Large loose semirose type. Deep maroon; flowers borne on long stiff stems; good for cutting 3.00
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MIGNON (Lem. 1908). Very large, compact, globular, rose type. Lacy white, passing to amber- cream, center flecked crimson. Fragrance XXX. Medium tall, strong grower. Midseason. Extra good.
7.00
MILTON HILL (Richardson). True. Very large, globular, compact rose type. Pale, lilac rose. Very distinct, pure color. Strong growth, medium height, late. One of the finest varieties in existence 3.00 MIREILLE (Crousse 1894). Rose type, very
large milk white, the latest white to bloom 75
MODEST GUERIN (Guerin 1845). Bomb type, lively, bright solferino red. Fragrance XX. Extra
strong grower and free bloomer. Midseason 75
MONSIEUR BASTIEN LE PAGE (Crousse 1885). Very large, globular, typical crown. Uniform pure mauve-pink, with very marked silvery reflex. Fra- grance X. Tall, extra strong. Midseason ........ 1.50
MONSIEUR BOUCHARLAT AINE. (Calot 1868). Large, full, compact, semi-rose type. Uniform light violet-rose, with silvery reflex. Very strong, erect
grower, medium height, free bloomer. Late mid- season. Extra good 75
MONSIEUR JULES ELIE (Crousse 1888). Very large bomb, glossy lilac pink shading to deeper at base of petals. Free bloomer. Extra. Midseason.
1.00
MONSIEUR MARTIN CAHUZAC (Dessert 1899). Medium sized, globular semi-rose type. Very dark
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purple-garnet with black reflex. The darkest Peony in the trade. Very strong, vigorous grower, medium height, free bloomer, very dark geen foliage with red stems. Early midseason. A very distinct and
handsome variety 5.00
NIGRICANS (Unknown). Medium size, semi-rose 'type. Dark crimson, very deep rich color through- out. Strong, erect grower, free bloomer. Good variety.
Midseason to late 50
PHILOMELE (Calot 1861). Flat crown. Bright violet rose, golden yellow center with tuft of rose,
bordered carmine, free bloomer. Midseason 50
PRIMEVERE. (Lemoine 1907). Large, medium compact, flat, bomb type. Guards creamy white, splashed scarlet. Center light sulphur-yellow, Frag- rance XXX. Tall, strong grower. Midseason. 5.00 PRINCESS BEATRICE (Kelway 1886). Large, compact high crown. Guards and crown light violet- rose, collar cream-white, center flecked crimson. Fragrant. Strong, vigorous, medium height, very free bloomer. Early midseason. Extra good tri- color 75
RICHARD CARVEL (Brand 1913). Immense globular bomb. Bright crimson. Tall stout stems,
profuse blomer. Very early '5.00
R. P. WHITFIELD (Richardson). Large com- pact, flat rose type. Hydrangea-pink. Fragrant. Medium height, erect grower. Extra good variety. Late 5.00
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RUBRA SUPERBA (Richardson 1871). Large compact informal rose type. Deep crimson. Slow about coming into flower, but a good variety when
established. Fragrant. Very late 75
SARAH BERNHARDT (Lemoine 1906). Flat,
compact semi-rose type. Flowers of remarkable size and freshness in huge clusters, full and double, of unusual perfection of form; color apple-blossom- pink, with each petal silver tipped, giving the ap- pearance of a distinct border of pure white; frag- rance agreeable and penetrating; magnificent. 4.00
SOLAN GE (Lemoine 1907). Full, globular flowers, with a closely petaled tuft in the center. A rare and indescribable shade of fleshy white, with a sal- mon center, passing to white shaded soft flesh, a charming color of remarkable freshness ... .... 10.00
THERESE (Dessert 1904). Rose type, rich violet rose slightly splashed with crimson fading to lilac white in the center. Size enormous. Strong grower
and free bloomer. Midseason 6.00
TOURANGELLE (Dessert 1910). Delicate rose color with salmon tints. A very pleasing shade.
Extra 7.00
TRIOMPHE DE L’EXPOSITION DE LILLE. (Calot, 1865). Very large, compact, semi-rose type; pale hydrangea-pink, splashed with a darker tint;
fragrant; strong grower. One of the best 75
UMBELLATA ROSEA (Unknown). Rose type. Guard petals violet rose, center straw yellow with
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tufts of whitish pink. Very free bloomer. Usually
sold as Sarah Bernhardt. Very early 50
VENUS (Kelway). Very large crown, pale hyd- rangea pink. Free bloomer. Extra good. Midseason.
1.00
VIRGINIE ( Calot 1848). Large, semi-rose type.
Fragrant. Free bloomer. Midseason 75
WALTER FAXON (Richardson). Medium size, globular, semi-rose type. Uniform pure, bright rose, deepening toward the center. Very distinct and de- licate color. Strong, medium tall, free bloomer,
Midseason. Scarce 8.00
MIXED PEONIES. Good varieties without names 25 cts. each, $2.00 per doz., $15,00 per 100.
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SINGLE AND JAPANESE PEONIES
AREOS soft pink fading to white 50
CURIOSITY (Dessert & Mechen, 1886.) Large blooms that are very attractive. Color violet-red, the narrow central petals tipped yellow. Tall grower; fragrant 75
DARKNESS (Brand 1913). Large single. Very
dark maroon with darker markings on lower half of petals which surround a bold cluster of golden stamens. Its charm of blending colors and its de- lightful fragrance make it particularly desirable for cut flowers 1.50
DEFIANCE color between a pink and a red very showy 75
DREADN AUGHT (Barr). Crimson, extra fine .75
LA FIANCEE (Dessert 1902), tall, vigorous grower, producing very large flowers of white with golden stamens 2.00
L’ETIN CEL ANTE (Dessert, 1902). Cupshaped flower, broad petals of a rich, clear carmine broadly edged with silver. Exceptionally fine 2.00
MIKADO (Japan’s Exhibit, Chicago, 1893). The best of the so-called Japanese type. Deep red guard petals, enclosing a filigree cushion of golden petal- oids 1.50
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PETITE RENEE (Dessert 1899). Very large, anemone. Long, narrow center petals, light ma- genta. Medium height, upright, free bloomer. Mid-
season. Good landscape variety 1.50
ROSY DAWN. (Barr). Large, snow-white flower, tinged blush at first, resembling a great white water- lily 1.50
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STANLEY, rich deep crimson, pure gold-colored stamens, a free bloomer; very desirable .50
THE -MOOR very dark rich glowing crimson extra fine 50
BEARDED IRIS
(Fleur de Lis)
“0 tiower-de-luce, bloom on, and let the river Linger to kiss thy feet!
0 flower of song, bloom on, and make forever The world more fair and sweet.”
No flower has more combinations of delicate shades of color than the Iris, They are perfectly hardy and will thrive in any soil or situation — except a wet one — although they prefer a dry sunny location.
They may be planted any time from early spring until late fall, but the best time seems to be during August and September.
As cut flowers they are invaluable; if cut just as they are about to open and put in water and allowed to open indoors they have a delicacy of coloring they do not have in the open and will last a long time. One bud will bloom and when it fades another will take its place and the procession is kept up until all have opened.
We have no desire to present a long list composed partly of inferior or even mediocre varieties, we want only the best.
Prices 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100, except as noted, large clumps 25 cents. In the following descriptions S. signifies standards or up right petals, and F. the falls or drooping petals.
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ALBICANS. (Princess of Wales). A very lovely variety; absolutely pure white , 35
ALCAZAR. A giant in flower and growth, S. light bluish-violet; F. deep purple, bronze veined at the throat. Beautiful. 3-4 ft 1.50
AM AS (Macrantha). S. rich blue; F. violet, very large handsome flower. 2 ft 35
ARCHEVEQUE. S. rich purple violet; F. deepest velvety violet; extremely rich coloring. A rare and beautiful flower, late flowering. 2 ft 1.50
AUREA. Rich chrome yellow, the finest pure yel- low. 24 in «..(. 25
CAPRICE. S. rosy red; F. deeper and richer.
.50
CELESTE. Pale azure blue, 30 in 50
COMTE de ST CLAIR. S. pale blue, F. deep violet, striped and margined white, free flowering. 2 ft.
.25
CRIMSON KING. Rich claret-purple. 2 ft 25
DARIUS. S. rich canary-yellow; F. lilac margined white, rich orange beard. One of the most distinct and beautiful. 20 in.
DR. BERNICE. Height, 36 inches. S. coppery bronze; F. rich velvety plum; extra.
EDITH. S. light plumbago blue; F. purple 24.
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EXQUISITE. S. clouded yellow; F. rose-lilac, with orange crest. 26 in.
FAIRY. White, delicately bordered and suffused soft blue. 30 in , 25
FL AVESCEN S. Height, 30 inches. S. and F. a delicate shade of soft yellow; prolific bloomer.
FLOREN TIN A. Creamy white faintly flushed
lavender; fragrant, early, fine for cutting. 2 ft.
FLORENTINA BLUE. Large and conspicous flowers of dark purple, veined at the base. Early. 2 ft.
GRACCHUS. Height, 18 inches. S. clear yellow; F. maron red, reticulated white.
GYPSY QUEEN. S. old gold, shaded, smoked- pearl; F. black-maroon, eticulated light yellow; late bloomer. 2ft.
HALFDAN. Creamy white; large flowers of good substance. Very early 50
HECTOR. S. soft coluded yellow; F. velvety crimson-black; showy. 30 in.
HER MAJESTY. S. a lovely rose-pink; F. bright crimson tinged a darker shade. A most beautiful variety 35
HONOR ABILIS. S. golden; F. rich mahogany- brown; very effective. 18 in.
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TNGEBORG. Pure white; very large flowers of handsome form . 50
IRIS KING. S. clear lemon yellow; F. rich maroon bordered yellow. Very fine 50
ISOLINE. S. silvery lilac, slightly flushed yel- low. F. purplish old rose with orange beard. Large and very handsome. 3 ft. 1.00
JACQUEMINOT. S. soft rosy lilac; F. crimson, very free flowering, distinct.
JOHAN de WITT. S. bluish- violet; F. deep violet- purple; veined with white.
JUNIATA. S. and F. clear blue, large fragrant flowers on very tall stems 35
KHAR PUT. Height, 24 inches. Very large; rich royal purple 25
KHEDIVE. Height, 30 inches. Beautiful pure lavender with orange crest.
LA TENDRESSE. Ageratum blue throughout. 24 in.
LIABAUD, S. yellow; F. maroon; fine.
LORD SALISBURY. Standards amber- white; falls dark violet- purple.
LOHENGRIN. S. mauve; F. Chinese violet, very large and free blooming. 36 in 50
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LORD OF JUNE. A grand Iris. Lavender blue standards with falls of rich violet blue. Large
flowers and bold, vigorous habit. 3ft. $2.50
LORELEY, S. light yellow; F. ultramarine * blue bordered cream; height, 2 ft 35
MADAME CHEREAU. White beautifully frilled with wide border of clear blue. One of the best. 32 in.
MADAME PACQUITTE. Height 30 in. S. and F. bright rosy claret. Late 25
MISS -MAGGIE. Height 24 inches. Soft pinkish lavender.
MITHRAS. (Var.) S. light yellow; F. brilliant
wine-red, with narrow border of deep yellow 50
MONSIGNOR. S. rich satiny violet; F. velvety purple crimson with deeper veinings and lighter margin. Large handsome flower. 28 in 75
MRS. ALLAN GRAY, Delicate pale rose-mauve
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MRS. G. DARWIN. A lovely new hybrid. White, the upper part of the fall reticulated gold and violet.
.25
MRS. H. DARWIN. S. pure white. F. slightly reticulated violet at the base; very beautiful and free flowering. 2 ft. Extra.
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MRS. NEUBRONNER. Height, 24 inches. Deep golden yellow. One of the best of this color 50
MRS. G. REUTHE. S. white, shaded and veined blue-gray; F. white, frilled soft blue; very large and handsome; extra 25
NIBELUNGEN. S. fawn yellow; F. violet purple with fawn margin 50
PALLIDA DALMATICA. One of the finest of the Germanica type, of strong vigorous habit, growing in good soil there to four ft. high with exceptionally large, fragrant flowers. S. lavender; F. lavender shaded blue; exquisite in every way and fine for massing.
PALLIDA SPECIOSA. S. dark lavender, shaded lighter; F. shaded light purple. 42 in.
PERFECTION. S. light blue flecked with deeper shade, F. rich velvety violet black with orange board. Very attractive. 30 in 35
PRINCESS OF TECK. Standards clear yellow; F. a peculiar shade of deep purplish rose. Very distinct and handsome variety 35
PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE. S. sulphur yel- low, F. rich plum, bordered cream 50
PROSPER LAIJGIER. A fine plant on the lines of Jacquesiana but with larger flowers and brighter
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in color; falls very broad, of deepest velvety crim- son, richly veined at the throat 50
QUEEN OF MAY. A lovely soft rose-lilac, al- most pink, beautiful. 32 in.
RETICULATA ALBA S. White F. violet purple edged and Reticulated white.
RHEIN NIXE. S. pure white; F- deep violet-blue with a white edge, height, 3 ft 50
ROSE UNIQUE. Bright violet rose, the nearest approach to a pink Iris. Early 75
SAKESPEARE. . S. straw-yellow, veined with burnt number; F. deep carmine-violet.
SHERWIN-WRIGHT. Rich golden yellow with- out markings or shadings. 2 ft 50
VAN GEERTI. S. clouded lavender; F. purple- black, eticulated white. 34 in.
VICTORINE. S. white, mottled blue; F. violet- blue mottled white, beautiful and rare. 27 in 25
WALHALLA. S. lavender; F. wine-red. Very showy. 20 in 50
WALNERIANA. S. light blue, flushed bronze; F. pale violet, orange crest. Height, 30 in 25
WYOMISSING. S. creamy white, suffused soft rose; F. deep rose at base, shading to a flesh colored border 35
Mixed without names, $1.00 per dozen; $5.00 per
100.
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SIBERIAN IRIS
These have narrow grass-like foliage, with tall stems, producing flowers of various shades of blue and white. The flowers are not as large as the Ger- man and come later. One of the best for cutting.
SIBERICA ALBA. White ,15
SIBERICA ORIENTALIS. Intense brilliant blue. 42 in 25
SIBERICA SNOW QUEEN. Lovely pure white with a golden yellow blotch at base. 42 in 25
HARDY PHLOX
Perennial Phlox are very desirable summer and fall blooming plants, flowering from the first of July until after severe frosts. By planting Iris, Peonies and Phlox a display of flowers may be had from early in May until cold weather. 15 cents, each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100 except as noted. Large clumps. 25 cents each.
CANDEUR. Dwarf; pure white flowers in a large truss; very fine.
COQUELICOT. Brilliant orange scarlet.
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CROSS OF HONOR. Rosy lilac bordered white in the form of a maltese cross.
ECLAIREUR. Deep carmine rose, center lighter; a very early and continous bloomer and large flower.
ETNA. Brilliant orange-red; large flowers and branching spikes; extra.
FRAU ANTON BUCHNER. The finest white yet produced, strong grower, producing flowers of enor- mous size = 25
INDEPENDENCE. Tall pure white.
IRIS. Light purple.
LOTH AIR. Clear even carmine, deep crimson eye.
R. P. STRUTHERS. Bright rosy red, crimson eye; one of the very best 25
ROSENBURG. Rich carmine violet with blood red eye. Fine trusses with individual flowers of im- mense size, sometimes as large as a silver dollar.
SELMA. Soft pink, with large crimson eye.
Mixed $1.00 per dozen; $5.00 per 100.
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R1S AND PHLOX ARE MUCH BETTER THAN WEEDS IN A BACK YARD