Peoivtj 
Culture 
The Peony is a hardy plant—sure to grow when 
properly planted and is easily cared for. 
September planting gives the best assurance 
of blooming and adds at least twenty percent 
to the strength of the plants, owing to the 
formation of new rootlets before freezing 
down. 
Deep, rich, well drained soil and abundant 
sunshine are effective first aids to successful 
Peony culture. 
Before planting, a large quantity of well 
rotted manure (preferably pigeon, sheep or 
cow manure) should be worked in, and in the 
fall of each year apply a mulch without cover¬ 
ing the tops of the crowns or touching the 
stems. 
For permanent planting, set the plants from 
three to four feet apart with only two inches 
of ground above the eyes. 
Water freely during the blooming season and 
also toward the end of August to make large 
eyes for the following year. 
To obtain large flowers for exhibition purposes 
remove all lateral buds when they are as large 
as a pea, leaving only the terminal bud to 
develop. Remember that typical blooms are 
sometimes not produced for a couple of years 
after planting. 
An inconspicuous wire support is desirable 
during the blooming period, to prevent heavy 
rains from beating down the flowers. 
Avoid injury to the plants when picking the 
blooms by leaving at least one (two are better) 
lateral leaves below the cutting, as the leaves 
are the lungs of the plant, very essential to 
its future health. 
To force blooms on an old plant that produces 
stalks instead of buds, in September scratch 
back the soil and cut off half the eyes set 
for next year. 
In November remove the faded foliage from 
the plants, so that it will not interfere with 
next year’s shoots. 
Simple though they are these few precautions, 
if heeded, will yield a rich harvest of pure 
enjoyment and satisfaction. 
PEONY FRAGRANCE 
One of the most delightful things about the peony is its delicate fragrance, and this combined 
with its exquisite beauty makes it one of the grandest flowers to be found in any garden. We 
have always appreciated the value of fragrance in peonies, and have kept this in mind in build¬ 
ing up our collection. In the description we have noted the relative degree of fragrance, which 
varies with different varieties, running from that of cinnamon to the rose and hyacinth. Single 
peonies and those with some stamens have the pollen fragrance. Those in the Officinalis 
section are the only ones that are really not pleasing. 
Of the varieties rated by the Peony Society at 
ning with the highest ballot. 
9.9 
Le Cygne.. .. 
.Mid. 
W. 
9.9 
Mrs. Edward Harding. 
.Lat. 
W. 
9.8 
Therese. 
L. P. 
9.8 
Kelway’s Glorious. ....... 
.Mid. 
W. 
9.7 
Solange. 
w. 
9.4 
Tourangelle. 
.Lat. 
w. 
9.4 
Mme. Jules Dessert. 
.Mid. W. 
9.4 
Mary W. Shaylor. 
L. P. 
9.4 
President Wilson. 
L. P, 
9.3 
Festiva Maxima. 
.Ear. 
W. 
9.3 
Walter Faxon. 
.Mid. 
D. P. 
9.2 
M. Jules Elie. 
D. P. 
9.2 
E. B. Browning. 
.Lat. 
W. 
9.2 
Philippe Rivoire. 
R. 
9.2 
La Fee. 
D. P. 
9.1 
Lady A. Duff. 
W. 
9.1 
Martha Bulloch. 
D. P. 
9.1 
Frances Willard. 
.Lat. 
W. 
9.1 
Nymphaea. 
.Sem. W. 
9.1 
Secretary Fewkes. 
W. 
9.0 
Baroness Schroeder. 
.Lat. 
w. 
9.0 
Sarah Bernhardt. 
.Mid. D. P. 
9.0 
Rosa Bonheur. .. 
L. P. 
8.8 and up, we offer and here list forty six, begin- 
9.0 La France.Lat. D. P. 
9.0 Longfellow.Mid. R. 
9.0 Raoul Dessert.Mid. D. P. 
8.9 Mme. Emile Lemoine.Mid. W. 
8.9 Marie Crousse . ..Mid. L. P. 
8.9 Pleas’ Jubilee...Ear. W. 
8.9 Georgiana Shaylor.Mid. L. P. 
8.9 Pride of Langport.Sem. P. 
8.8 Grandiflora.Lat. L. P. 
8.8 M. Martin Cahuzac.Ear. R. 
8.8 Karl Rosenfield.Mid. R. 
8.8 Alsace Lorraine.Lat. W. 
8.8 Enchantresse.Lat. W. 
8.8 Richard Carvel. ..Ear. R. 
8.8 Kelway’s Queen...Mid. L. P. 
8.8 Loveliness.Lat. L. P. 
8.8 Laura Dessert. ..Mid. W. 
8.8 Phoebe Carey...Lat. L. P. 
8.8 Ginette. ..Ear. L. P. 
8.8 Standard Bearer.Ear. D. P. 
8.8 Phyllis Kelway.Lat. L. P. 
8.8 Madame Gaudichau.Mid. R. 
8.8 Pride of Essex.Mid. L. P. 
