Culture. Just keep the soil loose and free from weeds, and at long intervals, when the 
clumps are so largejfree-blooming is interfered with, divide them ; that is all. Do not apply fresh 
manure too freely about the roots, as Pseonies do not like it. Set so that the eyes will be 2 to 3 
inches below the surface. 
Paeonies are absolutely hardy and will successfully stand the hardest, coldest Winters even on 
I be Northwestern prairies. 
3FBEIX CROUSSEj Red. One of the handsomest and finest red Paeonies. The plant 
a strong, vigorous grower,of medium height and a free-bloomer, the flowers brilliant red, fragrant 
cl very large and round. Shown also in colors on back cover of this Catalogue.- 
FESTIVA MAXIMA, Wlilte. Shown in colors on the back cover of this Catalogue, 
of course we cannot show just the right shade of red. This is the largest, finest and most popular 
itn Pfeony. It is of rose form, very double, high built, the immense blooms carried on long, stiff 
FELIX OROUSSE-THE FINEST ALL-RED 
steins, making it the finest of its color for cut-flowers. Color is a pure, snowy white, the outer edge 
of just enough of its petals flecked with carmine to make it lively and different from all others. On 
first opening the outside petals are sometimes tinged a faint lilac-white, quickly changing to white. 
Festiva Maxima is a strong, hardy, rugged grower, making a magnificent plant that blooms early. 
Also shown on page 71. 
EEDAEIS SUPERBA, Pink. One of the-’finest, if not actually the very finest pink 
I seomes, and indispensable for Memorial Day. It is a large, loose, flat crown flower, bright mauve- 
pink, the color mixed with narrow lilac: very fragrant. A strong, upright grower, and used in 
quantities by florists. 
OFFICINAEIS RUBRA PLENA, M.e«l. The old-fashioned, early-flowering red 
Peeony that everyone loves and to be found in nearly every garden. Greatly prized as the first to 
flower and because it is the most brilliant, vivid red. 
Special Lapark Prices. Your choice of the above named varieties securely labeled 50 cts 
for one fine clump; 3 clumps for $1.35; $5 per dozen, all postpaid. 25 clumps, assorted as you wish 
by express, for $9. (p age 70) 
