CLIMBING VINES— PEONIES— IRIS 
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wherever they are needed. "After'the 
vine reaches the blooming age, it may 
be made to produce enormous quan- 
tities of flowers by cutting back the 
new growth each year to spurs. 
Tnimtipt Virip plants as deep 
irumpet vine jj^^^ ^^^^^^ ^j^g 
nursery. They prefer very fertile 
ground and should be fertilized every 
winter. Especially fine for covering 
rock walls and rock fences, to which 
it clings and climbs. Also used in 
covering buildings. 
Climbing Roses 
These should be 
planted as de- 
scribed under Roses. The only prun- 
ing necessary is to cut out the old, 
weakened canes. 
Peonies make strony shoots and 
the buds can force through sev- 
eral Inches of ground. The buds 
of the crown should be set at 
least three Inches below the sur- 
face of the ground. 
Peony Planting P^XI ^er \l 
the fall or spring. In the North fall- 
planted roots should have a mulch of 
several inches of litter or leaves. They 
thrive everywhere except in the low 
altitudes of the Gulf States and 
southern California. 
The ground should be spaded deep, 2 feet if convenient. The more 
fertile the ground the better; however, the Peony is hardy and vigorous, 
and will give splendid results anywhere. Plant in the early fall or in 
the spring. Set the crown at least 3 inches below the surface of the 
ground. If planting in the fall, mulch with 4 or 5 inches of fine earth 
and leaves, sti-aw, or coarse stable manure. It is advisable to give the 
ground immediately around the plant a dressing of manure every winter. 
The rough trash should be raked off in the spring. 
Peonies do well for many years without being moved. However, it is 
advisable to dig them up every seven or eight yeqjs and replant them. 
Cut the roots into two or more parts with a sharp knife. Each part 
should have three to five eyes. Reset as described above. 
When planting Peonies in mass for color effect, set 15 to 30 inches 
apart, depending on whether the variety is a strong grower. In growing 
for cut flowers, set 214 feet apart in the row, in rows 3}4 feet wide. The 
tops die in the fall, and should be cut off. Some people leave them until 
spring to mark the place, so that the roots wUl not be dug up by mistake 
or injured when the ground is worked over. 
Iris '^^^ ■"■"^ '^^^ mf^t beautiful flowers, and can be 
/Vl o■o^ grown anywhere, on all kinds of soil. It will do best on fer- 
(.riags; jiig^ well-drained soil, and will thrive in spite of neglect where 
other flowers fail. The Iris can be planted either in the fall or spring. 
Strong plants set in the fall will give more bloom the first season than 
those set in the spring. Put the crown of the root about 2 inches below 
the surface, pressing the dirt firmly around it. Bo careful not to get the 
roots too deep, as they will rot. If planted in the fall, they should be 
