really grow and flourish independently of the care, 
it may be said in defiance of the neglect, of the cul- 
tivator; a recommendation not often due to showy 
plants which are principally met with in nurseries, 
and the gardens of professed florists. In a few in- 
stances, we have seen the Paeonia moutan, or tree 
Paeony, as it is usually called, planted on a lawn, 
and when in full flower, a more imposing object is 
rarely witnessed. A display, on one plant, of from 
fifty to two hundred of the most magnificent blos- 
soms that the gardens of Great Britain can boast, 
may be admitted to become a source of pleasure. 
The Tree Paeony has the advantage of progressive 
growth, from year to year, which ultimately pro- 
duces a height and circumference which all other 
species, from the annual destruction of t^eir herba- 
ceous stems, can never attain. Excepting in size, 
the flowers of several of the herbaceous Paeonies 
stand forth its successful rivals. 
We wish, particularly, to excite the attention of 
our readers to this genus of plants, from a convic- 
tion that, to many, who almost despise the old offi- 
cinal Paeony, a slight acquaintance with a few of 
the more esteemed sorts, would open the way to 
augmented gratification. 
All Paeonies may be increased by dividing their 
roots, in autumn; but if divided into small portions, 
they require two or three years before they will 
flower in perfection. Many also produce seeds, 
even some of the double varieties, if their stigmas be 
fertilized by the application of pollen from a single 
flower. Their seeds should be sown in the open 
ground, as soon as ripe. 
Hort. Kew. 2, v. 3, 316. 
