plant Pfeiffer's Peonies for 
A Wealth of Beautiful Bloom 
The peony is a useful and versatile plant in either 
the large or small garden. It is a fine specimen plant 
(some are delicately scented and lovely for bouquets); 
it is ideal for massing, for borders, for cover in front 
of shrubbery; and it is one of the very best low hedging 
plants. 
Peonies give color and variety to any scheme of land¬ 
scaping. They are a boon to the beginner, especially, 
for with very little skill or effort they produce a profusion 
of bloom. 
HARDY AND LONG LIVED 
Peonies are easy to grow, perfectly hardy and when 
established in the garden, become a permanent fixture 
in the landscape. They are hardy in almost any climate 
and any soil, are easily established and require a mini¬ 
mum of care. They are almost, but not quite, immune 
from plant diseases and insect pests. 
PLANTING AND CULTIVATION 
Peonies require a reasonably fertile, well drained 
soil and should have full sun at least part of the day. 
If planted in a shady place, plants are apt to be spindly, 
and will not produce typical bloom. If possible, plant 
them in an open space away from trees and shrubbery, 
in the open sunlight. Plant so that the buds or eyes are 
about two inches below the surface of the ground. 
(See illustration on Page 11.) Deep planting is detri¬ 
mental to their blooming habit, and sometimes the 
cause of their not blooming at all. Space the plants 
about three feet apart. For hedge plant 24 inches apart. 
FERTILIZING. A little bone meal or prepared fertilizer 
scattered around the plant, not in contact with the 
stems or roots, but worked into the soil is beneficial 
for better blooms. NEVER LET FERTILIZER OF ANY 
KIND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ROOTS. 
SIZE OF ROOTS. After many years growing Peonies, 
we have found by experience that a plant with 3 to 5 
strong, well developed buds or eyes, and a properly 
balanced root system will produce the best results in 
the shortest time. 
TIME OF PLANTING. Peonies planted in September 
and October become established before winter sets in, 
and will usually bloom in the spring. We advocate 
fall planting for the amateur grower; but they can be 
successfully planted in the spring providing the plants 
are dug in the fall and kept in a dormant condition over 
winter. Place the plants in your garden where they 
can remain permanently for eight or ten years. Cover 
lightly with straw or coarse hay after the ground 
freezes, the first fall. 
ABOUT ANTS AND BEES. When the buds begin to swell 
in the spring, they are frequently covered with ants 
and bees; but do not become alarmed, as all these 
insects are after is the honey that exudes from the 
buds, and they will not cause any injury. 
BLOOMING. While many Peonies will bloom the first 
year, most varieties will not reach their full normal 
development, or produce typical bloom, until their 
third year. In cutting bloom, be sure to leave part of 
the foliage on the plant for the future development of 
the roots and buds. 
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