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A LITTLE BOOK OF PERENNL\LS 



bloom from about the middle of May on through June. The earlier 

 blooming varieties combine well with many bulbs, especially Daffodils. 

 Narcissi, Scillas, Gladioli and Lilies are very charming when planted 

 in among the Peonies, while Michaelmas Daisies, Delphiniums, Gail- 

 lardias and Lobelias make a very suitable background. 



The Better Peonies 



In Bulletin No. 7 of the American Peony Society, A. P. Saunders 

 gives the results of a questionnaire which he sent to members. The 

 voting was on the scale of 10. A variety receiving a rating of 10 would 

 be of the highest quahty, 7 fairly good, and below 5 not worthy of 

 cultivation. The following varieties received a grading of 8.5 and 

 above: 



Richard Carvel 



