THE KING OF FLOWERS 
By selection and hybridizing the Peony has now become the grandest flower save the rose, and also 
one of the most superbly scented. 
The sweet, aromatic fragrance is not the least of the many attractions of this ‘“‘rose without a thorn,” 
and the magnificent blooms borne on long, stiff stems make these flowers especially valuable for cutting. 
Hardiness, freedom of bloom, variety of striking color, usefulness as cut-flowers, fragrance, and im- 
munity from attacks of insects and disease are conspicuous qualities of the Peony, and more than this cannot 
be expected from any flower. By planting this autumn you can have gorgeous blooms next May and June. 
Peony, Couronne d’Or 
‘““A friend told me, not long ago, that she had counted sixty blos- 
soms upon each of several of her (Peony) plants.’—Page 41 in “A 
Woman's Hardy Garden,” by Helena Rutherfurd Ely. 
PEONY OFFICINALIS 
These are the real old-fashioned Peonies of our 
Grandmothers’ days. They bloom earliest of all. 
The flowers are large, full, double and fragrant. 
Three varieties: 
Alba. Blush-white. 
Rosea. Bright rose-pink. 
Rubra. Brilliant glowing deep crimson. 
25c. each, postpaid 
~OFFER> 2c 
No. 6137. March 13, I912. 
Gentlemen: Plants received from you today arrived 
in the freshest condition of any I have ever received. 
I buy every year. You will surely get more and larger 
orders from me in the future. 
Yours truly 
Mrs. W. M. H., Atlanta, Ga. 
The above 3 Peonies for 65 cts., 
postpaid. 
Peony Culture 
Peonies will grow anywhere—reasonably 
speaking. They thrive in partial shade, but 
best results are obtained when they are 
planted in deep, rich soil about 2 inches below 
the surface and have a sunny location. Plenty 
of water during the growing season is an 
added stimulus, and if liquid manure is ap- 
plied at intervals of ten days, the grower 
will be amply repaid for his trouble in the 
increased size and coloring of the flowers. 
Winter protection is not necessary, but a 
light covering of manure is beneficial. 
FOUR OF THE FINEST 
’ Beautiful white, with 
Couronne d'Or. een of red in the 
center, around which is a halo of yellow. 
Immense, very full, ball-shaped blooms. 
60 cts. each, postpaid. 
1 i For over fifty years 
Festiva Maxima. this has been the 
standard of perfection in Peonies. The 
immense, perfectly double flowers are pure 
snow-white with a beautiful flake of car- 
mine in the center. 50 cts. each, postpaid. 
7 Said to be the finest of all 
Gigantea. Peonies for cut-flowers; as 
effective as the finest chrysanthemum. Im- 
mense blooms; bright pink, tipped silvery 
white; deliciously fragrant. $1 each, postpaid. 
Mons. Crousse The ‘‘American Beauty 
- - Peony.’’ A grand red. 
50 cts. each, postpaid. 
The above 4, selected for 
size and perfect color, for 
>OFTER> 2 
$2.15, postpaid. 
FOUR SELECT VARIETIES 
DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS. Guard petals white, 
center lemon-yellow with greenish reflex; very 
prolific and when half open is most exquisitely 
chaste. 50 cts. each, postpaid. 
NOBILISSIMA. Beautifully shaded, delicate rosy 
lilac. Flowers freely produced on tall, erect, 
strong stems. 50 cts. each, postpaid. 
ROSEA SUPERBA. Exquisite silvery rose; flowers 
are very large, full and splendid form. 30 cts. 
each, postpaid. 
DUC DE CAZES. Bright rose or solferino-red with 
silvery collar. Fragrant, and a free bloomer. 
30 cts. each, postpaid. 
OFFER> 2a 
OFFER> 2b 
Above 4 excellent kinds, all differ- 
ent, delivered for $1.50. 
8 Peonies, including 1 each of all 
above, delivered for $3.50. 
