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When to Plant 
From the middle of September until the ground freezes 
is ideal Peony-planting time. After a dry summer we find 
the roots in a better condition for digging and planting 
during October. Fall is the natural time to plant Peonies. 
The farther south, the later the planting should be made. 
Spring planting should be done as soon as the frost 
leaves the ground. Roots that have been in winter storage, 
having been dug in the fall, or those dug before the new 
shoots appear, are safe to plant in early spring. 
About Peony Prices 
The variation in prices is not necessarily an indication 
of comparative Peony beauty. The older varieties that 
multiply rapidly are in greater supply. Many kinds are 
slow propagators and will always be in short supply. True 
varieties can only be propagated by the slow process of 
root-division and not from seeds. With many of the newer 
and highly refined varieties it takes a long time to work 
up sufficient stock to meet the current demand. No 
artificial means can be employed, and so large quantities 
cannot be grown to order. 
Our basic price, as noted after each variety, is for a 1-year 
plant (a large division grown one year in the nursery row). 
For 2-year plants, add 50 per cent to the 
1-year price. 
For 3-year plants, double the price of 1-year. 
All three sizes available except where noted 
“1-year only.” 
The increase in price for the older plants is in proportion to 
the added years of care and cultivation in our fields 
PEONY DISCOUNTS 
Orders amounting to $10.00 upward . . 5% off 
Orders amounting to $20.00 upward . . 10% off 
These discounts do not apply to special collections 
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