OLDS' PEONIES FOR FALL PLANTING 
In Japan they call the peony the “King of Flowers” and its splendid, massive and richly colored blossoms justify 
this title. As hardy as an oak, thriving equally well in sun or partial shade. Well worth growing for its wealth of 
ornamental foliage alone. The roots we offer are large three to five-eyed divisions and will usually bloom the follow¬ 
ing spring. Our prices are postpaid. Too deep planting of ten is the reason why peonies fail to bloom. The eyes 
should not be more than two inches below the surface. Fall is the best time to plant peonies. 
WHITE VARIETIES 
FESTIVA MAXIMA. Big, globular masses of pure white bloom, the inner 
petals slightly tinged with crimson. These handsome flowers are borne on tall, 
sturdy, branching plants of vigorous growth. Festiva Maxima is probably the 
most popular of all peonies and by many considered the most nearly perfect. 
Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
DUCHESS DE NEMOURS. Crown type, pure white, with a sulphur white col¬ 
lar. An early variety. A very vigorous grower throwing clusters of fragrant 
bloom. One of the best whites. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
LA TULIPE. Rose type, midseason. Enormous globular flowers of delicate 
blush white, shading to ivory white. There are red tulip markings on the out¬ 
side of the guard petals. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
MARIE LEMOINE. Compact round flower of rose type, very late. Color white, 
with cream white center. Each, 60c; 3 for $1.50. 
M. DUPONT. Large flat rose type, milk white center, splashed crimson. Mid¬ 
season, fragrant. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.50. 
QUEEN VICTORIA. Large, globular, medium loose low crown with milk white 
guards tinted flesh. Center creamy white with crimson spots. Each, 50c; 3 for 
$1.50. 
MIXED WHITE. We offer choice 3 to 5-eye divisions of unnamed whites: 
3 for 90c; 6 for $1.75; 12 for $3.25. By express, 100 for $25.00. These peonies 
are fine for landscape work. 
RED VARIETIES 
FELIX CROUSSE. Rich, even, ruby-red. One of the few red peonies showing 
no trace of purple or violet. Blooms in clusters. Probably the best red. Each, 
50c; 3 for $1.25. 
AUGUSTIN d’HOUR. A very large, brilliant red. Slightly silvered reflex. 
Medium tall. Larger than Felix Crousse. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.50. 
LOUIS VAN HOUTTE. A deep crimson. Petal tips develop a silvery sheen 
with age. A very fine variety. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
KARL ROSEFIELD. The plant throws large clusters of dark crimson flow¬ 
ers; these are of the semi-rose type and have no odor. Plants are strong and 
healthy. This is one of the best for cut flowers, landscape or for florists. Each, 
70c; 3 for $1.90. 
MAJOR ANDREE. Brilliant cerise, an unusual shade in peonies. Long blooms 
on tall, strong plants. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
TENUIFOLIA FLORA PLENA (Double Fern-leaf Peony). Very early, the first 
peony to bloom. Flowers are a full double brilliant crimson. Very rare. Each, 
$1.50; 3 for $4.00. 
MIXED RED. We offer choice 3 to 5-eye divisions of unnamed reds: 3 for 90c; 
6 for $1.75; 12 for $3.25. By express, 100 for $25.00. These peonies are fine 
for landscape work. 
PINK VARIETIES 
M. JULES ELIE. This is considered the most beautiful of all peonies. The 
flowers are of immense size, globular in shape. The color is a glistening lilac- 
pink, shading to rose at the base. The whole flower is overlaid with a sheet of 
silver, sparkling like dew. One of the best for cut flowers; a good keeper. 
Each, 60c; 3 for $1.50. 
LIVINGSTON. Large rose type; pale lilac-rose, silver tipped with carmine 
spots, late, tall, compact, free bloomer, slightly fragrant. Each, 60c; 3 for $1.50. 
HUMEII. Very large flowers of soft cherry-pink. This is a very fragrant 
variety, having that spicy odor so peculiar to the Orient. Very late. Each, 50c; 
3 for $1.25. 
GIGANTEA. A beautiful, large pink variety. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
EDULIS SUPERBA. A bright mauve-pink and lilac. Grown type, with large 
tuft of wide petals surrounding a few narrow petals in the extreme center of the 
bloom. Fragrant, extra early and free blooming, with strong flower stems. Each, 
60c; 3 for $1.50. 
MIXED PINK. We offer choice 3 to 5-eye divisions of unnamed pinks: 3 for 
90c; 6 for $1.75; 12 for $3.25. By express, 100 for $25.00. These peonies are 
fine for landscape work. 
MIXED PEONIES. We offer a fine lot of mixed roots to those who wish to 
use the unnamed sorts in large quantities for landscape work. These produce 
just as nice blossoms as the named ones. 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.40; 12 for $2.70, 
postpaid. By express, 100 for $23.00. 
COLLECTIONS OF PEONIES 
One each of the following 3 Early Blooming Peonies: Edulis Superba, 
Duchess De Nemours, Karl Rosefield. $1.40 
One each of the following 3 Midseason Peonies: M. Jules Elie, Louis 
Van Houtte, Festiva Maxima.$1.30 
One each of the following 3 Late Blooming Peonies: Marie Lemoine, Liv¬ 
ingston, Felix Crousse .$1.25 
One each of the entire 9 varieties.i. 3.75 
Festiva Maxima Peony. 
Duchess De Nemours Peony, 
M. Jules Elie Peony. 
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