FLOWERING PLANTS 



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them in their permanent position. Strong plants may 

 be produced by forking manure into the soil around them 

 early each spring. Cultivate the soil after rains. 



THE PEONY 



Pceonia officinalis is the original peony of old gardens. 

 Although it is still a favorite, there are many hybrid 



FIG. 57. Peony (Pceonia albiflora) 



varieties that are more popular. It has an attractive, 

 deep-green, divided foliage with semidouble, sweei> 

 scented flowers. 



Peonies may be grown in beds, especially for cut 

 flowers, in the perennial borders, or among shrubbery. 

 They will thrive in bright sunlight or in a spot that is 

 partly shaded. 



