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NORTHERN SEED AND NURSERY CO., IPSWICH, S. D 
PEONIES 
There is no other perennial flower that is as well loved and that has attained near perfec¬ 
tion that the Peony has. The gorgoeus globe shaped blossoms composed of fluffy and crinkly 
petals of the pure shades, the dreamy tints, and all the variations that come in the red, 
white and pink colors that not only outshines all of the other flowers in pleasing the eye but 
gives without stint aromic odors that rival the most expensive perfumes. The Peony is indeed 
our loyal friend as it sticketh closer than a brother and the cold blasts of winter does not 
freeze its heart nor does the hot dry winds shrivel its soul and with but a little care, it blossoms 
out even grander than old Solomon did in all his earthly glory. 
We have reduced our prices so that the best varieties are within the reach of everyone. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS 
See that your plants have a chance by planting 
them in well subdued and rich soil in a sunny lo¬ 
cation and away from trees or anything that will 
take the moisture and substance necessary for the 
growth of the flowers. Remember that the flow¬ 
ers are monstrous affairs in proportion to the 
plant a.nd must be fed well during the year to 
bring forth the grandest blossoms any plant is 
blessed with. In planting, cover the eyes not over 
two inches and do not place fresh fertilizer near 
the roots. Mulch lightly the first winter. 
The prices quoted are for- three, and five eye 
divisions—not little pared down stubs some send 
out. All are the double varieties. 
RED VARIETIES 
The word and number in the parentheses denote the 
originator and the rating based on 10 as perfection. 
ADOLPHE ROUSEAU— (Dessert 8.5) A very 
large semi-double early dark red. Each, $1.00. 
ANDRE LAURES —(Crousse) A fragrant 
violet red. Late. Each 35c. 
DELACHEI —Rich purplish red. A great fa¬ 
vorite. Mid-season. Each 50c; 2 for 75c. 
EUGENE BIGOT —(Dessert 8.3) Deep pur¬ 
ple amaranth. Free bloomer, late. Each, 50c. 
FELIX CROUSSE— (Crousse 8.4) Rich bril¬ 
liant ruby red. Very attractive and one of the 
best of all the reds. Midseason. Each 50c. 
GROVER CLEVELAND— (Terry 8.2) Large 
full dark crimson. Late and one of Terry’s 
best. Each 50c. 
KARL ROSENFIELD —(Rosenfield 8.8) Un¬ 
surpassed early brilliant red. Blossoms large 
and compact. Mid-season. Each 50c. 
LONGFELLOW —(Brand 9.0) One of the very 
best brilliant reds. Each 75c. 
LOUIS VAN HOUTTEI— Velvety cerise. Mid¬ 
season. Each 35c. 
LORA DEXHEIMER —(Brand 8.4) Intense 
flaming crimson of exceptional merit and one 
of the best for landscape effect. Each 75c. 
LA SUBLIME —Rich deep crimson, free bloom¬ 
er. Midseason. Each 35c. 
MART BRAND —(Brand 8.7) Large vivid and 
popular. Crimson, strong grower, new. Mid¬ 
season. Each 75c. 
MIDNIGHT —(Brand 7.3) Large flowers borne 
on stiff stems. A very dark red, called the Black 
Peony. Each 75c. 
MONS. MARTIN CAHUZAC— (Dessert 8.8) 
The darkest red peony grown, exquisitely won¬ 
derful. Large and extra fine. Midseason. 
Each, 75c. 
OFFICINALIS RUBRA— (8.6) The old-fash¬ 
ioned early red, the first to bloom and very 
much in demand on that account. Very early. 
Each, 75c. 
PHILIPPE RIVOIRE —(Rivoire 9.2) The 
very best red peony in the world. Perfect in 
shape, color and fragrance. Soft uniform crim¬ 
son. Each, $2.20. 
RICHARD CARVEL— (Brand 8.8) One of 
the very best bright red peonies grown. Early. 
Each 75c. 
TENUIFOLIA —Earliest of all varieties. Has 
beautiful moss like foliage. Bright red blos¬ 
soms. Blossoms by Decoration Day. Each $1.00. 
WHITES 
AVALANCHE— (Crousse 8.7) Beautiful late 
fragrant pure waxy white. Each, 50c. 
BOULE DE NEIGE — Milk white, guards 
flecked. Not fragrant. Early mid-season. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.00. 
COURONNE D’OR —(Calot 8.1) Yellow sta¬ 
mens form a ring around the center petals and 
which petals are tipped with carmine. Called 
the famous crown of gold. Late. Each 50c. 
DUCHESS D’NEMOURS— (Calot 8.1) Large 
sulphur white, free bloomer. Midseason. Each 
35c; 3 for 75c. 
