. Ellwanger & Barry's general catalogue : Mount Hope nurseries. ELLWANOER & BARRY'S J*9eonia albiflora (Chinese Herbaceous Pseony). It is surprising that so noble a flower should be so neglected. The first point in its favor is hardi- ness. In the severest climates the plants require no other protection than that which they afford themselves. Then their vigorous habit and healthy growth, freedom from all diseases and insects are important arguments in favor of their cultivation. Each succeeding year adds to their size and beau- ty. The foliage is rich and glossy and of a beauti- ful de
. Ellwanger & Barry's general catalogue : Mount Hope nurseries. ELLWANOER & BARRY'S J*9eonia albiflora (Chinese Herbaceous Pseony). It is surprising that so noble a flower should be so neglected. The first point in its favor is hardi- ness. In the severest climates the plants require no other protection than that which they afford themselves. Then their vigorous habit and healthy growth, freedom from all diseases and insects are important arguments in favor of their cultivation. Each succeeding year adds to their size and beau- ty. The foliage is rich and glossy and of a beauti- ful deep green color, thus rendering the plants very ornamental even when out of flower. No other flower is so well adapted for large, showy bouquets. The Pseony may be planted either singly on the lawn or in borders. When the lawn is extensive a large bed makes a grand show. '1 hey blossom through June and July. Our col- lection has been made with great care and In- cludes the best and most distinct varieties. 12 varieties, our choice, $ CHINESE P^ONY. Aiiibroise "Verschaffelt. (Calot.) Purplish crimson. 50 cents. Artemise. Rose of several tints. $ atrosanguinea. Purplish red, tinted with vio- let. $ Baron James Rothschild. Outside petals rose, center salmon. 50 cents. carnea elegans. Flesh color. .50 cents. Charles Verdier. Light lilac rose. $ Constant Devred. Soft, clear purple. 50 cts. Daniel d'Albert. Deep rose, shaded purple. $ delicatissinia. Delicate fine rose. 50 cents. Delachii. Dark purplish crimson, shaded vio- let. 50 cents. Dr. Bretonneaii. (Verdier,) Rosy violet. 50 c. ediilis, or fragrans. Violet rose. 50 cents. Pseonia albiflora (Chinese Herbaceous Paeony). fiilgida. crimson. 50 cents. Gen. Bertrand. (Guerin.) Rosy violet, center salmon. 50 cents. globosa grandiflora. White, large globular flowers. 50 cents. grandiHora carnea plena. (Lemon.) Deli- cate blush; center yellowish. 50 cents Henri Demay. (Calot.) Violet purple. $ Henri L
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