. Catalogue of nursery stock. Seed industry and trade Michigan Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. CATALOGUE OF NURSERY STOCK. 79 Herbaceous Paeonies. It is surprising that so noble a flower, almost rivalling- the rose in brilliancy of color and perfection of bloom; and the rhododendron in stately growth, should be so neglected. Amateurs seem to have lost sight of the many improved varieties introduced within the last few years, and our finest gardens, perfect in other respects, are singularly deficient in specimens of the newer kinds. The first point in their favor is hardiness. It ma
. Catalogue of nursery stock. Seed industry and trade Michigan Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. CATALOGUE OF NURSERY STOCK. 79 Herbaceous Paeonies. It is surprising that so noble a flower, almost rivalling- the rose in brilliancy of color and perfection of bloom; and the rhododendron in stately growth, should be so neglected. Amateurs seem to have lost sight of the many improved varieties introduced within the last few years, and our finest gardens, perfect in other respects, are singularly deficient in specimens of the newer kinds. The first point in their favor is hardiness. It may be truly said of them that they are " hardy as an ; In the severest climates the plants require no other protection than they afford themselves. Then their vigorous habit and healthy growth, freedom from all diseases and insects, are important arguments in favor of their cultivation. Growers of roses know well that their flowers are obtained by great vigilance and care. Not so with the pa;ony, which, when once planted, all is done. Each succeeding year adds to their size and beauty. The foliage is rich and glossy and of a beautiful deep srreen color, thus rendering the plants very ornamental, even when out of flower. No other flower is so well adapted for large, showy bouquets. The pasony may be planted either singly on the lawn or in borders. When the lawn is extensive a large bed makes a grand show, surpassing a bed of rhododendrons. It is really a flower for the million. The Gladiolus is the most beautiful of the summer or tender bulbs, with tall spikes of flowers, some two or more feet in height, often several from the same bulb. The flowers are of almost every desirable color, brilliant scarlet crimson, creamy white, striped, blotched and spotted in the most curious manner. As cut flowers they are the most lasting of any- thing we know. By cutting the spikes when two or three of the lower flowers are open, the entire spike will open in the most beautiful ma
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