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Valdesian Nurseries, Bostic, North Carolina 
Sweet Peas 
To succeed best they should be sown in good soil, among which should be thoroughly 
mixed well-rotted stable manure, digging to a depth of about a foot, will give splendid re¬ 
sults. They bloom earlier and seem to succeed a little better if sown in November or early 
winter. Any time so the ground is not freezing until the spring planting season is over, 
they will then bloom in the summer. They commence to bloom earlier, depending of course 
somewhat on the time they are sown, and if the flowers are well picked, they will continue 
in bloom all summer. Fine mixture Spencer variety. Large size package, 25 cents. 
Peonies 
There is something of magnificence about these artistocrats of flowers, as they produce 
an effect that one will long remember. Great gorgeous blooms, daintily dyed with the most 
exquisite shades from pure whites to the deepest reds, with almost every tint being shown 
among them. They are perfectly hardy. Requiring no protection in the severest weather, 
and will thrive in all kinds of soil, succeeding better in a deep mellow soil, which, if not 
already, can easily be made so when planting. For social functions, they are exceedingly 
effective and will last longer than most other flowers after being cut. They thrive every¬ 
where in open sun or light shade, except where water is accustomed to stand. 
Grover Cleveland —Large, double, brilliant 
crimson, from mid-season to late variety. Is 
a good keeper, tine for cut flowers and one of 
the best sorts. 
Mons. Jules Elie—Very large and full glob¬ 
ular flower, finest glossy fresh pink, deepening 
at the base of the petals, reflex silvery pink, 
broad overlapping petals, strong, vigorous 
grower and free bloomer, probably the finest 
and most perfectly formed pink Peony in ex¬ 
istence. Each Per 10 
Price, 2 to 3 eyes.$1.25 $10.00 
Geraniums 
Beauty Poitevine —One of the most popular 
varieties. Light salmon color, semi-dwarf, ro¬ 
bust and branching habit, beautiful foliage. 
Flowers freely produced in enormous trusses. 
S. A. Nutt—Dark red geranium. Considered 
one of the best, and more generally used than 
any other red geranium, both as a pot plant 
and a bedder. Each Doz. 
Small plants .$ .15 $1.50 
Tomentosum—Large, flat wooly foliage, highly 
scented with peppermint. Each Doz. 
Price .$ .25 $2.50 
Others, 10c to 50c each. 
Grover Cleveland Peony 
Sarah Bernhardt — Usually large, perfectly 
double rose-formed flowers in clusters, color of 
apple blossom, fragrant. Each Per lu 
Price 2 to 3 eyes.$ .75 $7.00 
Festiva Maxima —Generally considered the 
finest white Peony grown. Though an old vari¬ 
ety, it has never been surpassed, and the true 
variety is always scarce. Color snow white, 
center petals touched purplish carmine, enor¬ 
mous, full double bloom, very broad petals, 
handsome foliage. 
Theodore Roosevelt —Semi-rose type; mid¬ 
season. A variety purchased in England under 
number (1) and named in Holland for our ex¬ 
president. It is a deep, rich, brilliant red in 
color, different from any red we know and a 
grand peony. 
Geranium 
