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16 HENDERSON’S FLOWER ROOTS FOR AUTUMN PLANTING “ed 
“HENDERSON’S MODERN HERBACEOUS PEONIES — 
A Selection from the World’s Newest and Best Varieties ie 
OUR DEPARTURE IN OFFERING PEONIES: It is the rule among most sellers of Peonies to send out divided roots, that is, older plants cut into several ie 
3 to 5 crowned roots. These of course can be sold at a lower price, but all Peony purchasers should know that normal flowers of maximum size will not be produced 
on these divided roots for two or three years. As most of our customers prefer to pay a little more and get older undivided roots, therefore, we are this year offering +4 
roots of 2 and 3 years growth from the divided stage. These, according to age, will give a greater quantity of perfect bloom the succeeding summer if planted __ 
between September 1st and November 1st. : 
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PREPARATION OF SOIL FOR PEONIES, AND PLANTING. The Peony is a gross feeder and the richest soil is none too good. They furnish the strongest — 
stems and the largest and most desirable flowers when planted in situations where the soil retains a moderate degree of dampness. They should, however, be ~ 
planted sufficiently far away from the border of streams or ponds to avoid flooding, or water standing upon the plants, and the soil should be so drained as to avoid — 
any tendency of a swampy nature. i 
Where the finest flowers are desired, the soil for the Peony bed should be pie pares as follows: An excavation the full size of the bed should be made two or 
three feet in depth, according to the character of the subsoil. If the subsoil is of a loamy nature, and of such texture as will retain moisture nicely, and admit — 
of the growth of an abundant root system, the bed may be excavated to the depth of two feet, then a layer six inches in depth of thoroughly well-rotted manure 
should be spread on the bottom, and well spaded in. Cow manure is preferable. Do not use fresh manure. If the soil taken out is of a stiff, clayey nature it — 
should be lightened by the addition of sand, leaf mold, and thoroughly well-rotted manure, using in bulk one-third of the sand, leaf-mold, and manure to two-thirds 
soil. This should be turned over two or three times, so that all of the ingredients will become evenly mixed and incorporated throughout the mass. Then fill” 
up the excavation with this prepared soil, rounding it up at the center, which should stand about eight inches above the level of the ground. In setting the roots, 
abundant room to allow them to develop into large clumps must be given. Each should be allotted a space equaling a circle three feet in diameter for its develop- 
ment. The crowns should be from two and one-half to three inches below the surface of the soil, and the earth well firmed around the roots. After the bed is 
planted it should be mulched with three or four inches of coarse, strawy manure, or that which contains a large proportion of forest leaves. 
PRICE EACH (purchaser paying expressage). For shipment September 1st to November 15th. Jf by Parcel Post add postage at Zone Rates. Packed Weight, — 
2 yr. old, 2 lbs.; 3 yr. old, 4 lbs. ¥ 
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old old old old 
Duchesse|De Nemours (Calot). Medium size, cup-shaped bloom, Baroness Schroeder ( Kelway). Flesh white fading to milk white. 
pure white, fragrant. Very vigorous, free bloomer. Early...... 75) 9 (Sap0 Globular flower, rose type; very fragrant. Tall, strong grower. : 
Alba Sulphurea (Calot). Large, globular, cream white with center WHGREE Rey esto qhonere dase Deets e ett t teense eee te eens eters 2.75 5.00 — 
slightly flecked red. Odor pleasant. Tall, erect. Midseason. 1.75 3.50] Charlemagne (Crousse). Lilac-white with blush center. Large 
Couronne D’or (Calot). Large, flat, rose type, pure white tipped globular flower; very compact; fragrant, strong growth. Late... 1.75 3.50 
carmine. Medium tall, good, free bloomer. Latemidseason.... 1.75 3.50] Octave Demay (Calot). Very large, flat crown type, pale pink ) 
Madame Crousse (Calot). Large, crown type, pure white, with faint with white collar, fragrant. Very dwarf plant with stout stems. ~— ig 
crimson spots in center, fragrant, medium height. Late mid- Barly oe osha ges, sy Gicicle ats abe ot spore eeahe nS cl oho): sc ence Re ete 2.75 4.50 4 
EASOTA eis eh Seta l nites pal tl Cie ATO eae cpa ict ea ncn cel ea ene ak 1.75 3.50) Madame Calot (Meillez). Very large, rose type, pale pink with f 
Marie Lemoine (Calot). Large, compact, rose type, white with darker center shaded silver tint, fragrant. Tall, upright. Mid- a 
cream center. Odor pleasant. Medium height extra strong SEASOM Do 5 Seis 5 ys) elev) a) ore hlw cm leas cp ims oueyerebe tele oilyiialla Terie (ote Gatrw aie tahette ata item 1.76 3.50 W 
Sa TS OE CUBES no OR Grin o oO OUD ODIS DS agO ardels daar yor ace 1.75 3.50} James Kelway ( Kelway). Very large, loose, rose type, rosy white i 
changing to milk white, tinged yellow at base of petals, fragrant. 4 
WHITE SUFFUSED WITH YELLOW Strong grower, tall. Late midseason.............0.00eee cease 2.75 4/50) 9) 
La Roziere (Crousse). Pure white shading to cream in center. B 
Large flat semi-double; medium height. Midseason............ 2.75 5.00 SHELL PINK 
WHITE WITH CRIMSON MARKINGS La Perle (Crousse). Light pink, blush center flecked carmine, 
large, compact globular flower, fragrant; strong grower. Mid- 
Festiva Maxima (Miellez). Very large, full, rose type, pure white SEASON, io)':4, aeierels evr bis & SW diebeaie 3: Olsis oe URE eee Sa ia leloa een ate 2.75 5.00 
with crimson spots in center. Very tallstrong, stiffstems. Early 1.75 3.50] Rosed’Amour (Calo). Delicate flesh-pink............-.-..-+-- 1.75 3.50 
Madame De Verneville (Crousse). Very large, very full, perfect Delicatissima. Large, rose type, very pale lilac rose. Odor 
bomb-shaped plcor pure white with enter petals Blush Sppes pleasant. Verystrongand vigorous, Midseason.............. Lion Tor oe 
rosea mente RE DORIS BRON INE EAE SNES CIA 1.75 3.50 | Albert Crousse (Crousse). Large, compact, bomb shape, very fresh sl 
tlc’ fe pane RATE, Bukre ie Maer pee: ee MODE) ik Ore ea Sy ers ‘ salmon pink, fragrant. Erect, mediumheight. Late midseason. 2.75 4.50 — 
Avalanche (Crousse). Large, compact, crown type, creamy white : 
flecked carmine, fragrant. Strong grower. Late midseason..... 2.75 4.50 ; 
La Tulipe (Calot). Large, flat, rose type, lilac white with outer . ROSE PINK 
petals, striped crimson, fragrant. Very tall and strong grower. ; Lamartine (Calot). Very large, rosy type, pale lilac rose with : 
Late... 2... eee eee ee eee eee nett eens SPSS OU 1.75 3.5 darker center, very sweet-scented. Tall. Early............... 2.75 4.50 
Madame Ducel (Mechin). Large, perfect globe shape, light rose : 
BER SEEN Sas D UN Gi a Ene with silvery reflex, fragrant. Medium height, strong grower. ! 
Achille (Calot). Large, rose type bloom, shell pink fading to lilac BAT OH cole Sisvace Sod o ais coreg te eae ate ISTE OR Er eel a 1275) 43860) am 
white. Odorpleasant. Erect,tall. Early................... 1.75 3.50) Mons. Jules Elie (Crousse). Very large, high crown globular, : 
Alfred de Musset (Crousse). Milk white, blush center, crimson pale lilac rose with silvery reflex, very fragrant. Tall, strong - 
flecks. Large, compact flower, mediumheight. Late.......... 1.75 3.50 prower.! arly 22 .i.-c8). Mencasts ole nate ee Gch neal oe eee 2.75 4.50 — 
Souvenir De L’Exposition Universelle (Calot). i 
Very large flat, rose type, clear cherry pink with 
silvery reflex, fragrant. Medium height, free 
bloomer. -Latelmuidseason:)/4-)-)). eee 1.75 3.50 — 
Mme. Chaumy (Calot). Pale, lilac-rose; center ‘ 
darker. Medium size, compact rose-shaped type. , 
Medium height. Midseason.................. 1.75 3.50 — 
Livingstone (Crousse). Pale lilac-rose, silver tipped. % 
Some carmine spots. Large compact rose type; fi 
tall) veryistrone stems!) Tate’. soe. ete ears 1.75. 350 
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DARK PINK 
Edulis Superba (Lemine). Large, loose bloom of 
dark pink of even color, flat when fully open, fra- 
grant. Upright, strong growing plant. Early.. 1.75 3.50 
General Bertrand (Guerin). Large, globular, broad 
collar, dark pink with silvery center, fragrant. 
Tall, strong upright grower. Midseason........ 1.75 3.50 ; 
Mme. Lebon (Calot). Showy cherry-pink to aniline . 
red, medium to large flower, very compact rose : 
type, fragrant, strong growth. Late........... 1.75 3.50 1 
Naeomie Demay (Calot). Dark pink; collar 
white. Large, flat crown type,fragrant. Very 4 
dwarf plant with strong thickstems. Early..... 1.75. 3.50) 
Pulcherrima (Guerin). Pink with cream reflex 
flecked with crimson. Large bomb shape; fra- ; F 
grant, medium height. Midseason............. 1.75 3.50 e 
TRICOLORED. s 
SHOWING THREE DISTINCT COLORS oy, 
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Madame Coste (Calot). Crown type, pale pink, at 
cream white color, center flecked crimson. 
Medium height, very free bloomer. Early..... 1.75 3.50 — 
