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HARMEL PEONY CO., BERLIN, MD. 
“This will advise you that I have received my order of 
Peony roots, and wish to say that I am very well pleased 
as they arrived in excellent condition and appear to be the 
best roots I have ever received/’ Sioux City, Iowa. 
“Your Peonies arrived. For quality and vigor the best 
ever received.” New York City. 
