P^liSBPlLIR stock is guaranteed true to description, and we 
will REPLACE WITH THREE any that prove not 
II ty 81 true. We can make this UNPARALLELED guar- 
IJ| antee because of the extreme care we have always 
used in grow | ng our stock. Any peony is much surer 
to bloom, and will be twenty per cent stronger, if moved in Sep¬ 
tember, so that new rootlets may form before freezing down. 
This gives a great advantage to home-grown stock over imported 
plants, which invariably come too late. All are listed under 
colors in the order of their blooming and described as by the 
American Peony Society. 
On orders of $10.00 or more for Peonies only (not entitled to the trade dis¬ 
count), at the prices in this list, we will prepay carrying charges to your station, 
if within three hundred miles of Chicago, or on orders of $25.00 or more, to any 
point in the United States. No charge for packing. 
SEVENTH 
YEAR, 
for this 
GUARr 
ANJEE 
OUR UNIQUE GUARANTEE 
We will replace with 
l ever y plant blooming untrue to description j 
Hjl— MM——n^———I — ^ ■ ■■ ■nmn iii i n — 
SEVENTH 
YEARS 
for this 
GUARr 
ANJEE 
V|HE sizes given are: DIVIDED—Strong divided plants 
T i||l of two to four eyes; SMALL—Plants of one or two 
ragj stalks of this year’s growth, one year since divided; 
MEDIUM—Plants of two to five stalks, two years 
since divided; LARGE—Plants of six or more stalks, 
three years since divided; EXTRA LARGE—Plants four years 
since divided. 
Will not supply less than six of one kind at the dozen rate, 
or less than twenty-five of one kind at the hundred rate. No 
orders taken for less than six of one kind in divided roots. 
Offered subject to being unsold on receipt of order before September 15, 1916. 
We begin filling orders early in September. 
PLANTING—At 20% additional, we will plant any order of $5.00 or more 
if within driving distance of our nursery. 
WHITE PEONIES 
Early 
Grandiflora Nivea Plena (Lemon 1824). Large 
globular, rose type. Milk White. Very fra- 
frant. First white to bloom. 
Festiva Maxima (Miellez 1851). Very large glob¬ 
ular, rose type. Pure white, flecked crimson, 
very fragrant, tall, vigorous grower. 
Madame de Verneville (Crousse 1885). Large, 
very full bomb. Pure white, center blush when 
\f first open. Delightfully fragrant, extra free 
bloomer. 
Duchesse de Nemours (Calot 1856). Pure while 
crown, sulphur while collar, no crimson flecks. 
Fragrant, vigorous grower, 
wonderful buds. 
Large guard petals. 
$0.75 $7.50 $55.00 
Alba Sulfurea (Calot I860). Very large, globular 
bomb. Cream while. Tall, compact, erect 
grower. Not the inferior sort often sent out. 
Midseason 
Madame Emile Lemoine (Lemoine 1899). Large, 
globular, semi-rose type. Milk white, very 
fragrant. 
Madame Crousse (Calot 1866). Medium size, glob¬ 
ular crown. Pure while, center flecked crimson. 
X Most fragrant. Strong, stiff stem, very vigor¬ 
ous. Many lateral buds that all bloom well. 
Monsieur Dupont iCalot 1872). Large, flat, semi¬ 
rose type. Milk white center splashed crimson. 
Fragrant. Erect, tall, stiff stems, and a free 
bloomer. 
Avalanche (Crousse 1886). Very large, compact, 
globular, rose type. Pure white, edged with a 
light line of carmine. Very strong, tall and 
very free bloomer. Often sold under the name 
of Albatre. Nothing finer. 
Late 
Baroness Schroeder (Kclway 1890). Very large 
globular rose type. Flesh white bud, bleaching to 
white when open. Very fragrant. Tall, strong 
grower. 
Couronne d’Or (Calot 1873). Large, flat, semi- 
rose type. Ivory white. Fragrant. Medium 
X tall, splendid grower, free bloomer. Always 
develops well and is most dependable. 
Marie Lemoine (Calot 1869). Large, very compact 
rose type. Pure white with cream white center, 
occasional carmine tip. Fragrant. Medium 
height, extra strong stem. 
Single 
Albiflora, The Bride, or La Fiancee (Dessert 1902). 
Very large, single white, with long yellow stamens, 
fragrant. Tall, very early, free, blooming in 
clusters. A third larger bloom than the ordi¬ 
nary Albiflora. 
Small 
Medium 
Large 
Divided 
Small 
Medium 
Large 
Extra large 
Divided 
Small 
Large 
Extra large 
Divided 
Medium 
Large 
Extra large 
Small 
Medium 
.56 
.85 
1.20 
.80 
1.00 
.60 
.75 
.60 
.80 
1.00 
1.64 
2.36 
3.15 
Divided 
Small 
Medium 
Large 
Extra large 
Divided 
Small 
Medium 
Large 
Divided 
Small 
Medium 
Large 
Extra large 
.48 
.60 
.75 
.95 
1.58 
2.22 
.64 
1.00 
1.38 
1.75 
Divided 
Small 
Medium 
Large 
Divided 
Small 
Medium 
Large 
Extra large 
Divided 
Small 
Medium 
Large 
Small 
Medium 
Large 
2.60 
3.80 
5.10 
1.20 
1.50 
.48 
.75 
1.00 
1.25 
2.00 
3.00 
5.60 
8.50 
12.00 
2.30 
4.20 
6.00 
8.00 
10.00 
1.80 
3.50 
4.C9 
6.00 
7.50 
2.30 
6.00 
8.00 
10.00 
16.40 
23.60 
31.50 
1.80 
3.50 
4.80 
6.00 
7.50 
6.70 
9.50 
15.80 
22.20 
4.20 
6.40 
10.00 
13.80 
17.50 
16.40 
26.00 
38.00 
51.00 
3.50 
5.60 
8.50 
12.00 
15.00 
2.90 
4.80 
7.50 
10.00 
12.50 
20.00 
30.00 
42.00 
65.00 
90.00 
15.00 
30.00 
45.00 
60.00 
75.00 
12.00 
25.00 
45.Ot 
55.00 
15.00 
45.00 
60.00 
75.00 
125.00 
180.00 
12.00 
25.00 
35.00 
45.00 
55.00 
50.00 
80.00 
120.00 
170.00 
30.00 
48.00 
75.00 
105.00 
135.00 
200.00 
300.00 
25.00 
42.00 
65.00 
90.00 
115.00 
PALE PINK PEONIES 
DEEP PINK PEONIES 
Size 
Each 
12 
100 
Size 
Each 
12 
100 
Early 
Early 
Octavie Demay (Calot 1867). Very large, flat crown. 
Divided 
$ 8.00 
$60.00 
Edulis Superba (Lemon 1824). Large, loose, flat 
Small 
$0.35 
$3.50 
$25.00 
and center pale hydrangea pink. Fra- 
Small 
$1.30 
13.00 
100.00 
crown. Bright mauve pink, collar mixed with 
Medium 
.48 
4.80 
35.00 
grant. 
Dwarf habit, but leaf stalks very low, 
Medium 
1.95 
19.50 
150.00 
^ lilac. Very fragrant. Strong, upright, very 
Large 
.60 
6.00 
45.00 
admits 
cutting with long stem. Free bloomer. 
Large 
2.90 
29.00 
225.00 
free bloomer. 
Extra large 
3.50 
35.00 
275.00 
Alexandriana (Calot 1856). Very large, full. 
Divided 
2.30 
15.00 
Therese (Dessert 1904). Very large flat rose type. 
Small 
7.00 
70.00 
compact rose type. Light violet rose. Very 
Small 
.42 
4.20 
30.00 
Delicate violet rose, bleaching to nearly white. 
Medium 
10.00 
100.00 
fragrant. Very strong, upright grower. Free 
Medium 
.60 
6.00 
45.00 
Large 
15.00 
150.00 
bloomer. 
Large 
.80 
8.00 
60.00 
Delicatissima (Unknown). Large rose type. Pale 
Divided 
3.50 
25.00 
Extra large 
1.00 
10.00 
75.00 
__ lilac rose. Very fragrant. Very strong, tall 
^ grower, fine habit, free bloomer. Known locally 
Small 
Medium 
.56 
.85 
5.60 
8.50 
42.00 
65.00 
Monsieur Jules Elie (Crousse 1888). Very large. 
Divided 
Small 
1.30 
8.00 
13.00 
60.00 
100.00 
for over thirty years as the L. L. L. Pink. 
Large 
Extra large 
1.50 
15.00 
115.00 
grant. Strong grower, free bloomer. 
Medium 
Large 
1.95 
2.90 
19.50 
29.00 
150.00 
225.00 
Golden Harvest (Rosenfield 1900). Medium-sized, 
Small 
.35 
3.50 
25.00 
Extra large 
3.50 
35.00 
275.00 
loose bomb. Guard petals, lilac rose, center 
Medium 
.48 
4.80 
35.00 
Lamartine (Calot I860). Verv large rose tvpe. 
Small 
13.00 
100.00 
creamy 
while. Fragrant, still stem, very tree 
Pale lilac rose. Very fragrant. Tall, free 
1.30 
bloomer. 
bloomer. Also known as "Giganthea.” 
Eugenie Verdier (Calot 1864). Large, flat semi-rose 
Divided 
3.50 
25.00 
Modeste Guerin (Guerin 1845). Large, compact, 
Small 
.64 
6.40 
48.00 
Pale hydrangea pink, collar lighter. 
Small 
.56 
5.60 
42.00 
typical bomb. Though described by the Peony 
Fragrant. Very tall, erect, free bloomer. One 
Medium 
.85 
8.50 
65.00 
Society as solferino reel, it is the darkest of the 
Medium 
75.00 
of the 
showiest and most beautiful baby pinks. 
Large 
1.20 
12.00 
90.00 
pinks. Fragrant. Extra strong free bloomer. 
Large 
1.38 
13.SO 
105.00 
Extra large 
1.50 
15.00 
115.00 
Always dependable. 
Midseason 
Midseason 
Marie Crousse (Crousse 1892). Large, loose 
bomb. Uniform lilac shade. Tall, strong 
grower. Free bloomer. 
Small 
3.00 
30.00 
235.00 
Madame Ducel (Mechin 1880). Large, globular 
type bomb. Light mauve rose. Fragrant. 
Strong grower, medium height, very free. 
Divided 
Extra large 
1.20 
1.50 
3.50 
12.00 
15.00 
25.00 
90.00 
115.00 
Princess Beatrice (Kelway 1886). Large, com- 
Divided 
1.80 
12.00 
Venus (Kelway). Very large compact crown, pale 
Small 
2.60 
26.00 
200.00 
pact, high crown. Gutird and crown light lilac- 
Medium 
.48 
4.80 
35.00 
hydrangea pink, large petals. Tall, free bloomer. 
Medium 
3.80 
38.00 
300.00 
rose, collar cream-white. Fragrant. Strong. 
Large 
.60 
6.00 
45.00 
vigorous, free bloomer. 
Extra large 
.75 
7.50 
55.00 
Albert Crousse (Crousse 1893). Very large, flat, 
compact bomb. Rose white flecked crimson. 
V Fragrant. Tall, erect, free bloomer. Is col- 
ored, formed and with imbricated petals like 
a big flesh pink carnation. 
Divided 
Medium 
1.95 
2.90 
8.00 
19.50 
29.00 
60.00 
150.00 
225.00 
Docteur Bretonneau (Verdier 1854). Medium to 
large bomb. Pale lilac rose. Fragrant. Vigorous 
Small 
.75 
7.50 
55.00 
Extra large 
3.50 
35.00 
275.00 
free bloomer, splendid keeper. Also called 
Lady Lenora Bramwell. 
Triomphe de 1’Exposition de Lille (Calot 1865). 
Small 
.56 
5.60 
42.00 
Pierre Due 
hartre (Crousse 1895). Large, compact 
Small 
2.60 
26.00 
200.00 
Large, compact rose type. Hydrangea pink. 
Medium 
.85 
8.50 
65.00 
rose type. Delicate flesh pink. Fragrant. 
mottled with darker tints. Very free. 
Large 
1.20 
12.00 
90.00 
Strong 
stem, very free bloomer. 
Queen Emma (Unknown). “Large bright pink on 
Divided 
4.20 
30.00 
long stems. Blooms very freely. Ships and 
Medium 
1.00 
10.00 
75.00 
stores well." 
Large 
1.38 
13.80 
105.00 
Extra large 
1.75 
17.50 
135.00 
Late 
Late 
Milton Hill (Richardson). Very large, pale lilac rose. 
Small 
3.00 
30.00 
Claire Dubois (Crousse 1886). Very large, globular 
Divided 
13.00 
100.00 
Rose type. 
Medium 
4.90 
49.00 
rose type. Clear, deep violet rose. Delicate 
Small 
2.15 
21.50 
165.00 
fragrance. Tall, erect, strong grower, free 
Medium 
3.08 
30.80 
240.00 
bloomer. 
Large 
4.20 
42.00 
320.00 
Extra large 
5.30 
53.00 
410.00 
Grandiflora (Richardson 1883). Very large, flat. 
Divided 
8.00 
60.00 
rose type. Rose white. Very fragrant. Tall. 
Small 
1.30 
13.00 
100.00 
Livingstone (Crousse 1879). Very large, com- 
13.00 
100.00 
Medium 
1.95 
19.50 
150.00 
Small 
1.30 
A gem 
in a class by itself. 
Large 
2.90 
29.00 
225.00 
pact, perfect rose type. Pale lilac rose. Very 
Medium 
1.95 
19.50 
150.00 
Extra large 
3.50 
35.00 
275.00 
strong, medium height, free bloomer. Re- 
markable buds. 
TWENTY-FIVE PER 
CENT 
DISCOUNT TO THE 
TRADE 
Single 
Single 
Clio (Pete 
rson 1901). Large, light pink, extra long 
Small 
2.00 
20.00 
L’Etincelante (Dessert 1902). Single rose shape. 
Small 
1.50 
15.00 
stamens. Grand keeper. 
Medium 
3.00 
30.00 
Very large guard of deep rose, with yellow 
Medium 
2.25 
22.50 
stamens. 
X Indicates Best Moderate-priced Sort in Each Section 
RED PEONIES 
Size 
Each 
12 
100 
Early 
Monsieur Martin Cahuzac (Dessert 1899). Glob- 
Small $ 5.10 
$ 51.00 
$400.00 
ular, semi-rose, very dark purple garnet. Dark- 
Medium 
8.00 
80.00 
600.00 
est peony grown. 
Large 
10.50 
105.00 
Karl Rosenfield (Rosenfield 1908). Very large. 
Divided 
50.00 
globular, compact, semi-rose. Very strong. 
Small 
8.50 
85.00 
tall. free. 
Medium 
12.00 
120.00 
Large 
16.00 
160.00 
Augustin d’Hour (Calot 1867). Large, compact 
Divided 
4.80 
35.00 
y bomb, without stamens. Deep rose red. Free 
bloomer. 
Small 
.75 
7.50 
55.00 
Medium 
1.15 
11.50 
85.00 
Large 
1.58 
15.80 
120.00 
Extra large 
2.00 
20.00 
155.00 
M’Hame Gaudichau (Millet 1909). Verv large. 
Small 
5.10 
5i .00 
brilliant crimson of clear color. Very rare. 
Medium 
8.00 
80.00 
Pierre Dessert (Dessert & Mechin 1890). Very 
Small 
.95 
9.50 
80.00 
large, semi-rose type. Dark crimson purple. 
Medium 
1.58 
15.80 
120.00 
Tall, strong grower, free bloomer. Largest 
single petals and largest bloom among the reds. 
Large 
2.22 
22.20 
170.00 
Midseason 
Monsieur Krelage (Crousse 1882). Large, compact, 
Divided 
4.80 
35.00 
semi-rose type. Bright amaranth. Medium 
Small 
.75 
7.50 
55.00 
tall, strong, upright, free bloomer. Especially 
Medium 
1.15 
11.50 
85.00 
fine buds. 
Large 
1.58 
15.80 
120.00 
Felix Crousse (Crouses 1881). Large, compact, 
Divided 
4.20 
30.00 
y globular bomb. Brilliant rose red. Fragrant. 
Strong grower, free bloomer. 
Small 
.64 
6.40 
48.00 
Medium 
1.00 
10.00 
75.00 
Large 
1.38 
13.80 
105.00 
Extra large 
1.75 
17.50 
135.00 
Prince Prosper d’Arenberg (Parmenlier 1845). 
Divided 
2.90 
20.00 
Lively amaranth crimson. 
Large 
1.00 
10.00 
75.00 
Extra large 
1.25 
12.50 
95.00 
Late 
Delachei (Delache 1856). Large petals, medium 
Divided 
2.90 
20.00 
compact rose type. Violet crimson, strong. 
Small 
.48 
4.80 
35.00 
erect, very free. 
Medium 
.75 
7.50 
55.00 
Large 
1.00 
10.00 
75.00 
Extra large 
1.25 
12.50 
95.00 
Eugene Bigot (Dessert 1894). Compact, globular. 
Divided 
6.70 
50.00 
y semi-rose type. Deep purple amaranth. Up- 
»» right habit, free bloomer, large petals. 
.95 
9.50 
80.00 
Medium 
1.58 
15.80 
120.00 
Large 
2.22 
22.20 
170.00 
Extra large 
2.73 
27.30 
210.00 
General Davoust (Crousse 1898). Large, globular. 
Small 
.95 
9.50 
80.00 
rose type. Purplish red. Very tall, strong 
stem, vigorous, free bloomer. 
Medium 
1.58 
15.80 
Single 
Mikado (World’s Fair Japan Exhibit 1893). Late. 
Small 
1.50 
15.00 
Dark crimson, cup-shaped guard. Filigree 
Medium 
2.25 
22.50 
cushion of petaloids, crimson edged and tipped 
gold. Like a giant red poppy. 
Large 
3.00 
30.00 
Our prices this year are such that purchasers can make money by buying clumps and doing their own dividing, besides having plants freshly cut when put into the ground. 
