THE PRACTICAL FLOWER GARDEN 



tected in winter, and, as they start early, 

 should be manured in the fall. Bloom from 

 the middle of May. The flowers are rose and 

 white, and some varieties are variegated. 



P. JAPANESE SINGLE. 2 to 3^ feet. Plant 

 in the fall. Bloom in May and June. Even 

 more beautiful than the ordinary double peony. 

 P., DOUBLE HERBACEOUS. 3 to 4 feet. 

 Plant in the fall, so that the crown is covered 

 with about 3 inches of soil. A good, rich soil 

 and a sunny place, with plenty of water while 



the buds are 

 forming, will 

 make them mag- 

 nificent. They 

 will, however, 

 thrive under any 

 conditions, for 

 they are very 

 hardy, healthy 

 and quite free 

 from pests of any 



Papaver orientale. See page 247. kind. All peonies 



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