Gould’s Seeds 
Seedtmen 
Since 1898 
Are Reliable 
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PEONIES 
The Peony is a native of Siberia which undoubtedly 
accounts for its great vigor and hardiness. The ideal 
flower for the great Northwest since it endures the most 
intense cold without injury. The Peony is one of the 
most easily grown, and showiest of the perennial flower¬ 
ing plants. 
Peonies—As Beautiful as the Rose—Hardy as the Oak 
Conditions of the soil, location and cultivation are 
important factors in growing Peonies. Peonies may be 
planted in the spring during the month of April and the 
early part of May, or in September. Work the soil thor¬ 
oughly to a depth of 8 or 10 inches, applying at the 
same time a generous amount of Vigoro or bone meal 
fertilizer, mixed well into the’ soil. Plant root in this 
prepared soil so that the crown will be about 1 inch 
below the surface. Press the soil firmly around the roots. 
Peonies should not be planted any closer than 3 feet 
apart and should not be close to trees as the roots of 
the trees take from the soil the nourishing elements that 
are needed by the Peonies. Peonies do best in a sunny 
location. 
The following selected varieties we offer for spring 
delivery at very attractive prices, postpaid. Barge 3 to 
5 eye divisions. We also have Peony roots daring Sep¬ 
tember and October. 
Whites Each 
Duchess de Nemours, early crown type, a splendid 
cup-shaped sulphur white, gradually changing to 
a pure white.JO.50 
Festiva Maxima, extra large, globular, rose-type. 
Pure white with bright carmine flakes on edges 
of center petals. Flowers abundantly, early.75 
Frances Willard. This variety is listed among the 
world’s 26 most beautiful Peonies. It opens an 
exquisite blush white, with an occasional carmine 
touch, changing on the lawn to pure white. Al¬ 
though delicate in appearance, it is of good sub¬ 
stance and an excellent cut flower. Late. 1.00 
Mons. Dupont, a glistening ivory white, with center 
petals bordered with carmine. It is deliciously 
fragrant and a prolific bloomer. Medium late.75 
Unnamed White .50 
Reds 
Ben Franklin, a very free grower of dark crimson- 
maroon flowers of the semi-rose type. Blooms 
early .$0.75 
Felix Crousse, large, globular, fragrant, and brilliant 
red blooms. One of the best of reds. Medium 
season .75 
Karl Rosenfield, a very brilliant and striking variety 
of dark crimson. Globular, compact, semi-rose 
type, and very large. A splendid keeper as cut 
flower. Blooms mid-season .75 
Lora Dexheimcr, a splendid Peony of intense flam¬ 
ing crimson shading darker at base of petals. 
Cylinder shape and semi-rose type. Of immense 
size. Blooms early. A beauty.75 
Each 
Mary Brand, a wonderful crimson variety with a 
silky brightness. Flowers are very large, semi¬ 
rose, and with golden stamens scattered through 
the center of fringed petals. Flowers mid-season. $0.75 
Unnamed Red...60 
Pinks 
Eugenie Vierdier, has a great wealth of blending 
colors. Opens a delicate hydrangea pink, with 
primary petals lighter, center flushed crimson. A 
flat semi-rose type and free bloomer of fragrant 
flowers in mid-season.$0.75 
Grandiflora. (Richardson) rose-type, blooms of shell 
pink color fading to white, with faint shadings of 
rose. Blooms are rather flat in form, and very late. 
A most beautiful pink variety.75 
Mons. Jules Elie, immense, globular, glossy flesh 
pipk, shading to deeper rose at base, silvery reflex 
enveloping the whole bloom. A beautiful Peony 
that flowers early, keeps long.75 
Sarah Bernhardt, of a semi-rose type, blooming in 
late mid-season. Guard petals are apple blossom- 
pink, with center salmon colored. Very fragrant, 
and a free bloomer. A rare beauty.75 
Chestine Gowdy. A striking specimen of the cone- 
shaped Peony. The broad outer petals are silvery 
pink. These inclose fine, irregularly shaped, 
closely set petals, of deep rich cream, which in 
turn surround a prominent cone of broad pink 
petals, splashed and tipped with crimson. This is 
a late variety with delicate fragrance.75 
Unnamed Pink .50 
CANNAS 
Cannas with their rich foliage and brilliant flowers are 
a big favorite as a beautifler of home grounds and parks. 
The Cannas thrive under almost any conditions and 
if given a little care and attention, will produce an 
abundance of attractive foliage as well as large spikes 
of beautiful flowers of unusually bright colors. Their 
long flowering season insures a constant display of color. 
Cannas make the best showing when planted in beds 
by themselves. The soil should be well fertilized and 
worked up thoroughly to a depth of 10 to 12 inches. 
The bulbs can be set about 12 inches apart and about 
4 to 6 inches deep. Mulching with lawn cuttings will 
help retain the moisture. Start bulbs in pots indoors in 
March or April. Do not set out until all danger of frost 
is over; about June 1st here in the Northwest. 
The Cannas we offer are not dormant bulbs, but potted 
plants that have been started in the greenhouse so that 
they have developed a real live root system. Give them 
plenty of moisture until they are set out. Add postage 
to mail orders. 
Ambassador. Foliage bronze, flowers cherry red and 
very brilliant. Grows 3% to 4 feet high. Each, 12c; 
dozen, $1.25. 
City of Portland. A deep pink which does not fade 
during the hot weather. A free bloomer. Foliage green. 
Each, 12c; dozen, $1.25. 
Eureka. A remarkable free-flowering variety of white 
flowers, which first appear cream. Foliage green. 4^ 
feet. Each, 12c; dozen, $1.25. 
Karl Merck. Green foliage, flowers pure yellow with 
tinge of orange and pink becoming red in throat. Very 
large flower spike. 4 feet. Each, 15c; dozen, $1.50. 
King Humbert. Scarlet flowers and bronze leaves. A 
remarkable Ganna, 4 feet high. Each, 12c; dozen, $1.25. 
Mrs. A. Conard. Large, salmon-pink flowers, green 
foliage. Grows 4 feet high. Each, 15c; dozen, $1.50. 
The President. A rich, glowing scarlet, and immense 
flowers, produced on erect stalks well above the green 
foliage. Grows 5 feet high. Each, 15c; dozen, $1.50. 
Yellow King Humbert. Foliage is a very dark green, 
flowers a deep rich yellow, softly spotted and blotched 
with bright red. Grows 4 feet high. Each, 15c; dozen, 
$1.50. 
