THE NQRTHWQOD NURSERIES, COON VALLEY, WISCONSIN 
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Field of Peonies 
Peonies 
When the gentle winds of spring waken the wild flowers in the woodland and 
the Robins and Bluebirds are back in their old haunts; the stately Peonies begin to 
stir beneath the mold. They never disappoint and like the Robins are sure to greet 
y’ou in the Spring. 
Peonies are unquestionably some of the best hardy bedding and border plants. 
Increasing in size and beauty as the years go by, rivaling the rose in beauty and 
perfection of bloom, they should find a place on every' lawn. Their culture is; very 
simple. The soil should be rich and the roots not planted too deeply; the crown 2 
inches beneath the surface is sufficient. But the soil must be right. They will never 
do their best on sandy soils without a liberal mixture of clay. 
RED 
Felix Crouse. Deep crimson; very double. 
Rubra Triumphans. Bright, rich crim¬ 
son. With a satiny finish. 
Rubra Superba. Large flowers of glisten¬ 
ing ruby-red. 
Jupiter. Bright crimson shaded rose; 
very full and double. 
Francois Ortegat. Purplish crimson; 
very large and fine. 
La Sublime. Deep rich crimson; late. 
WHITE 
Festiva Maxima. Early; fine for cutting. 
Considered the very best white. 
Bride. Outside petals lilac-white; center 
milk-white. 
Ivory. Delicate ivory-white flowers. 
Festiva Maxima 
