CURRIE BROTHERS CoO., 
MILWAUKEE, 
Wis. 
Page 103 
Currie’s 
Peonies 
EXQUISITE PEONIES 
Modern Peonies are rapidly becoming the leading hardy flower- 
ing plant. They can take the place of low-growing common shrubs 
because their foliage remains attractive all summer, and _ besides, 
they produce every spring an abundance of glorious, fragrant 
blossoms. 
Peonies are perfectly hardy and do well in any well-drained 
garden soil. They respond to care, of course, and an application of 
well-decayed manure every spring or fall is recommendable. 
melent so that the eyes are covered with not more than 2 inches 
of soil 
Peonies are very attractive planted in beds along the drive in 
the perennial border, against a background of evergreens. Lilies 
do very well planted among Peonies. 
THE PEONY RATING—Numbers in front of varieties refer to 
their rating by the members of the American Peony Society (9.5 
or more, almost perfect; 9.0, very fine; 8.5, fine; 8.0, very good; 
7.5 good). 
8.6—ALBERT CROUSSE—A lovely shell-pink, immense flower on 
lonzastemieBlooms ‘late: 2 acetic cece 50c 
9.0—BARONESS SCHROEDER—Baby-pink fading to pure neni. 
Blooms late mid-season. ............--.::-:csccsceeceeceeeeeceneeceeeeeeeteeneeeeteecseneceseenensene 
8.7—CLAIRE DUBOIS — Immense satiny-pink flowers in great 
abundance. Blooms late mid-season. ..........2.-..-------c--+--eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 75¢ 
8.4—FELIX CROUSSE—PBrilliant ruby red. Mid-season ...............- 50c 
8.83—KARL ROSENFIELD—Finest of all. Pure deep red peonies, 
large stems. Blooms early .......-----:---:s---ceccsceeseecessecseeeesceseeceeeneeneeneeneenees 50c 
8.6—MIKADO—An exquisite Japanese Peony of marvelous cerise 
red color and chamois and red center. Blooms abundantly ........ $1.00 
8.9—MME. EMILE LEMOINE—Gorgeous white flower with red 
blotches in center. Improvement over the old Fertion Maxiena. 
Blooms early 50c 
8.9—MARIE CROUSSE—Soft salmon-pink. Large flower and tell 
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8.7—PRES. TAFT (Reine Hortense)—Immense light pink, ee 
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9.0—SARAH BERNHARDT—Apple-blossom pink. Abundant bloom- 
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9.8—THERESE—Early soft pink. Highest rated pink peony 
OFFICINALIS RUBON—The old-fashioned Decoration Day Peony. 
Deep red 5e 
A SPECIAL PEONY COLLECTION 
5 SUPER PEONIES—5 different shades, our ick 
HARDY LILIES 
FOR SPRING PLANTING 
Price each includes postage. Per dozen, add for postage at zone 
rates. Mailing weight of large bulbs, 5 Ibs. per dozen, extra large 
bulbs, 7 lbs. per dozen. 
These Lilies may be planted either in spring or fall, 6 inches 
deep, in good garden soil that is well drained; light, sandy ground 
is best. They are perfectly hardy and bloom from August to October. 
AURATUM (Golden-Banded Japan Lily)—White, with a golden 
band on each petal and beautifully Pooled Very fragrant. 
Large Bulbs—Each, 35c; doz., $3.50; 
Extra Large Bulbs—Each, 50c; doz., Ane 100 ... 
SPECIOSUM ROSEUM—White, shaded rose, and spotted deep red. 
Large Bulbs—Each, 35c; doz., $3.50; 100 ...... ..-- $25.00 
Extra Large Bulbs—Each, 50c; doz., $5.00; 100 
REGALE—tThe beauty of this fine lily is well known and it stands 
unequalled among those which will thrive in this country. 
Select Size—Each, 30c; doz. pe 
Mammoth Size—Each, 40c; doz. 
