. Autumn edition : new guide to rose culture 1921. WINTER AND SPRING FLOWERING BULBS AND PLANTS 29 Herbaceous Peonies Plant now for spring blooming Of all the flowers In the Hardy Garden the Peony is easily recognized as the Queen —in fact, it vies with the Rose for the title in many ways, for while in bloom it is without question the most glorious object in the garden. Once Peonies are planted they last for a life time. They stand the se- verest winters without the slightest pro- tection. Especially fine for single specimens and cemetery planting. After blooming their charm lies in the beauty
. Autumn edition : new guide to rose culture 1921. WINTER AND SPRING FLOWERING BULBS AND PLANTS 29 Herbaceous Peonies Plant now for spring blooming Of all the flowers In the Hardy Garden the Peony is easily recognized as the Queen —in fact, it vies with the Rose for the title in many ways, for while in bloom it is without question the most glorious object in the garden. Once Peonies are planted they last for a life time. They stand the se- verest winters without the slightest pro- tection. Especially fine for single specimens and cemetery planting. After blooming their charm lies in the beauty of the foli- age, for even when not in bloom the Peony plant is decorative in the extreme and well worthy of a prominent place in the garden. We offer only the cream of the many hundred varieties. Don't buy the cheap kinds. They require just as much care, but don't produce the blooms. New and Rare Peonies Price, strong roots, 75c. each, except where noted; $ per dozen. Lord Kitchner.—One of the latest and best introductions of Peonies today. Color a brilliant scarlet. Great producer, mak- ing a grand display. Double, early. Price, $ each. Faust.—Delicate light pink; double, late. Felix Crousse.—Brilliant red. Extra fine. Double, midseason. Duchess de Nemours. — Sulphur - white, changing to pure white. Particularly beautiful in the half-open bud state. Double, early. Jeanne D'Arc.—Pure white. Early, double. Festiva Maxima.—White center, flaked red. Double, early. Mme. de Verneville.—Guard petals, sulphur- white, center delicate flesh. Double, early. Candidissima.—Creamy white. Early, double. Duke of Wellington.—Sulphur-white. Double, late. Lady Bramwell.—Pink and rose. Double, midseason. Rubens.—Dark crimson. Double, midseason. Canary.—White, primrose center. Double, late, Charlemagne.—Lilac-white, slight blush center. Double, late. Delachi.—Velvety purple. Late, double. Louis Van Houtte.—Velvety red. Double, late. Festiva Alba.—Cream-w
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