he Garden Magazine, August, 1921 
389 
—-Treat Yourself 
to an Unusual Visit With 
and From an Unusual Man 
This is a paid advertisement, but it is also the frank expression of 
admiration for a man out in Kenosha, Wisconsin, who calls him- 
self a “Peony Fan.” And a Peony Fan Henry S. Cooper surely 
is, for every line of his unusual book entitled “Tips and Pointers 
for beginners with Peonies” breathes a spirit of love, admiration 
and intimate knowledge of the Peony such as is given to but 
few human beings. 
<| It must have taken Henry S. Cooper, Peony Fan, many years 
to learn what he is giving to the rest of the world gladly and 
willingly for the asking. His chapters on “Admonition,” “Possi- 
bilities and Limitations,” “Practical Culture Hints” and “Classi- 
fications,” his warnings, encouragements and sound, sane and 
sensible counsel are as classical as they are practical. Truly, 
those of you who do or intend to take Peonies seriously should 
have Cooper’s “Tips and Pointers,” for they stand for a sure cut 
to success and satisfaction with Peonies. 
It is the sole mission of this announcement to get for Mr. Cooper 
recjuests for his remarkable book. W Tether you are interested 
in Peonies worth 50c or $50, you may be sure that he can serve 
you, but be it said in his favor that with him the price of a 
Peony is not the guiding rule for its merit. He thinks enough 
of Festiva maxima worth 50c to class it with E. B. Browning, 
valued at $25. This will give you an idea as to the character of 
“Tips and Pointers” and the value of having it for your 
library table. 
Peonies 
From Iowa: “I have read your book over at least a half a dozen times. Have shown it to a 
number of people, who are interested.” 
From Minnesota: “It is a splendid book, and you are to be complimented.” 
From Minnesota: “I received your chatty catalogue of peonies, and I was much pleased to get 
such a readable and honest presentation of facts.” 
From Alabama: “I assure you it is a pleasure to do business with a house like yours. 
From Long Island: “I believe your house is square, because the head of the house is a square 
man, and would not, under any circumstances, merchandise any other but the quality 
of honesty.” 
From Oklahoma: “We know that we are one of hundreds who will recall your fair dealing 
in the future.” 
From Massachusetts: “It is the best catalogue I have seen, and full of the very information 
that the beginner wants.” 
From California: “I wish to thank you for your delightful book.” 
From Kentucky: “I enjoyed reading your book so much.” 
From Minnesota: “It is to me the most instructive book on peonies that I 
have ever read, and makes me want to begin life and peony growing all 
over again.” 
From New York: “Any man, who calls himself a ‘Peony Fan,’ must be so 
distinctly human that I would like to shake hands with him. A friend of 
mine just says your book is one of the most interesting ever published.” 
From Massachusetts: “I spent such a pleasant evening reading your book 
that I thought I would write and tell you so.” 
From Spokane, Wash. “You are certainly most generous, and we wish there 
were more Peony Fans in the world.” 
From Wisconsin: “Thank you for your Peony book, which is intensely 
interesting.” 
From Iowa: “I was much pleased with the Tips I received from your Peony 
book.” 
From Minnesota: (Nursery Man) “I have found much of interest and profit 
in your Tips and Pointers.” 
From New York: “This book does you great credit and does the Peony 
honor. It is a most attractive booklet.” 
(J So visit Henry S. Cooper, Peony Fan, Kenosha, Wisconsin, with a letter 
and let him visit you with his remarkable book. 
