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A selection made NOW assures a special pick of the strongest roots 
WE SHIP OUR PEONY ROOTS IN SEPTEMBER 
Always plant Peonies in the fall, for the roots are then in prime condition. They grow well in any good garden soil. Care should be taken to keep manure 
a few inches away from the crowns of the plants, except the first winter, when a coarse mulch an inch or more deep may be placed directly over the plants to 
prevent the frost from heaving them. It is not necessary to fertilize rich soil. In poor soil, the manure should be kept 10 inches from the surface, and well mixed 
with the subsoil; after planting, apply manure to surface as previously advised. Never allow manure to come in contact with the roots, as it rots them. Set roots 
2 feet or more apart and cover top eyes not more than 2 to 3 inches; deep planting often results in blind growth. 
Our Peonies are extra-strong, field-grown roots (not divisions). 
Official ratings of the American Peony Society are given where available. 
Abbreviations used to signify blooming time are: E, Early; EM, Early Midseason; M, Midseason; LM, Late Midseason; L, Late. 
New and Rare Varieties 
*Adolphe Rousseau. 8.5. EM. Dark red shaded maroon.$2 
Frances Willard. 9.1. LM. Ivory-white, large and full center 
petals edged carmine. 2 
Jubilee. 8.9. M. Enormous; cream-white, fading pure white.. 
*Lady Alexandra Duff. 9.1. M. Light pink buds, marked 
carmine, opening delicate rosy pink. Erect; reliable free 
bloomer. 2 
Laura Dessert. 8.8. M. White guard petals; yellow center... 
Le Cygne. 9.9. E. Large, full flowers of creamy white, fading 
pure white. The finest white. Available only in two-year roots. 
Mme. Jules Dessert. 9.3. LM. Very large; flesh-white with 
long, smooth petals; mildly fragrant. 
Martha Bulloch. 9.1. LM. Extremely large bloom; deep rose- 
pink center, outer petals changing to delicate shell-pink. A 
peerless Peony. 
*Mons. Jules Elie. 9.3. E. Blooms very large, light rose-pink, 
of dull opaque quality. 1 
*Mons. Martin Cahuzac. 8.8. M. Very deep maroon. The 
darkest-colored Peony. 2 
Nymphaea. 8.8. M. Large, beautiful, water-lily type of white 
flower. 3 
*Primevere. 8 6. M. Outer row of petals sulphur-white; center 
rich canary-yellow. 
Richard Carvel. 8.8. E. Lasting, brilliant crimson. Good 
grower and bloomer. 2 
Sarah Bernhardt. 9.0. L. Very large, dark rose-pink blooms; 
agreeably fragrant. 2 
*Solange. 9.7. M. Cream-white, tinged buff-pink. 3 
Therese. 9.8. Large, fluffy flowers of exquisite shell-pink . . 
Any of the above sold separately at the prices quoted 
COLLECTION, 1 root each of 6 varieties marked (*),l-yr. $12, 2-yr. $16.50 
Entire Collection, 1 each of the above 15 varieties, 1-yr. $32, 2-yr. $42 
■yr. 
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2-yr. 
$2 75 
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Japanese Peonies 
Exquisite. 8.9. Large, pure white flower of good form. 3 75 4 50 
Henri Potin. 8.0. An attractive Japanese Peony of rich pink.. 2 75 3 50 
Mikado. 8.6. Dark crimson. The best red Japanese. 2 50 3 25 
Pride of Langport. 8.9. Pale rose-pink; exceptionally fine. ... 3 75 4 75 
Toro No Maki. 9.0. Extra-fine, large, lilac-white blooms. 4 00 6 00 
COLLECTION, 1 root each of the 5 Japanese Peonies, 1-yr. $14.50 
Other Peonies for Fall 1937 1 _ yr 
^Alexandre Dumas. 7.1. EM. Guard petals bright pink; center 
chamois, white and salmon.$0 90 
Atrosanguinea. 7.5. M. Rich scarlet-crimson; yellow stamens. 1 00 
Baroness Schroeder. 9.0. LM. Large; pale flesh-white tinted 
cream, outer petals often shaded faint pink; fragrant. 1 25 
*Boule de Neige. 8.0. EM. Milk-white, marked crimson. 90 
Canari. M. Fleshy white, turning white; yellow center. 85 
*Charles McKellip. 7.8. M. Full; rich, deep crimson flowers . 1 00 
*Chestine Gowdy. 8.4. L. Guard petals and center lavender- 
pink, separated by creamy yellow petals. 1 50 
*Couronne d’Or. 8.1. L. Snow-white reflecting yellow, center 
edged carmine. 75 
Delachei. 7.1. LM. Dark crimson. 75 
*Duchesse de Nemours. 8.1. E. White; center sulphur-white. 85 
Duchesse d’Orleans. LM. Deep pink; center salmon. 75 
Edulis Superba. 7.6. E. Rich rose-pink; very fragrant. 75 
Eugene Bigot. 8.3. I,. Crimson, violet tinge, silvery tips.... 1 00 
*Eugene Verdier. 8.6. L. Large, flat; delicate flesh-pink. 1 00 
Felix Crousse. 8.4. M. Even shade of clear red. 1 00 
Festiva Maxima. 9.3. E. Pure white; center edged carmine. . 90 
Francois Rousseau. 8.2. E. Brilliant red. 90 
Jeanne d’Arc. 7.9. M. Sulphur-white, pink, rose, edged carmine 1 00 
*Karl Rosenfield. 8.8. M. Large; rich crimson. The best red.. 1 10 
La Rosiere. 8.3. M. Ruffled white; yellow stamens. 1 00 
Livingstone. 8.1. L. Soft pink; stiff, upright stems. 1 00 
Mme. Auguste Dessert. 8.6. EM. Violet-rose, shaded crimson 1 35 
Mme. Calot. 8.1. E. Flesh-pink. Beautiful. 1 00 
Mme. de Galhau. 7.5. L. Salmon-flesh-pink; silvery reflex .. 90 
Mme. de Verneville. 7.9. EM. Pure white, center tinged 
blush, with few petals edged carmine. 85 
Mme. Ducel. 7.9. M. Silvery pink, bomb-shaped bloom. 90 
*Mme. Forel. 7.7. LM. Large, silvery pink blooms. 90 
^Marguerite Gerard. 8.4. M. Large; flesh, turning flesh-white. 90 
Marie Lemoine. 8.5. L. Creamy white. 1 00 
Modele de Perfection. 7.8. L. Flesh-pink, bright rose center. 90 
Mons. Dupont. 8.3. LM. Ivory-white, center edged carmine. 90 
Philomele. 7.7. M. Bright rose guard petals; center rich yellow 85 
Pierre Reignoux. 7.6. EM. Uniform light Tyrian rose. 1 10 
Reine Hortense. 8.7. M. Medium shade of even pink. 1 75 
Any of the above sold separately at the prices quoted 
2-yr. 
$1 25 
1 35 
2 00 
1 25 
1 20 
1 35 
2 25 
1 20 
1 10 
1 25 
1 10 
1 20 
1 35 
1 50 
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1 30 
1 30 
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1 60 
1 35 
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1 85 
1 35 
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2 50 
COLLECTION,! root each of 10 varieties marked (*),l-yr. $8.50,2-yr. $12 
ft Lent a Btlawbettif Bed 'Till5 Summet 
ENJOY YOUR OWN BERRIES NEXT JUNE 
One hundred plants, with fair cultivation, will yield 30 quarts of berries the first year in a space only 4 by 50 ft. 
Our Pot-grown Strawberry Plants can be set out any time during July and August, and even as late as September 15. Early plantings produce biggest crops. 
Set plants in rows, 1 foot apart. Allow space of 2 feet between rows for cultivation. Pinch off all runners as they appear and cover the bed lightly with leaves, 
salt hay, or manure in December after the ground is frozen. Remove covering in early spring; if salt hay is used, it may be left between the rows as a soil-mulch 
to keep the soil moist and the berries clean. 
Pot-Grown Strawberry Plants 
Ready for shipment July 25 to October 31 . Early orders always assure 
strongest plants. All varieties offered are perfect flowering. 
Brandywine. Midseason. Large; bright crimson; highest quality. 
Cooper. Second early. Extremely large, bright red berries; excellent quality. 
Jumbo. Midseason. Big berries of fine flavor, borne in abundance a long time. 
John H. Cook. Second early. Firm, blood-red berries of good quality. 
Marshall. Midseason. Of rich flavor and almost devoid of acid. 
Sharpless. An excellent late variety. Fruits dark red, medium to large. 
Strong, pot-grown plants of the above 6 varieties, $2 for 25, $7 per 100 
Selected extra-strong, pot-grown plants of the above 6 varieties, 
$2.50 for 25, $8 per 100 
Three Specials for the Home-Garden 
Premier. Extra early. The largest and by far the firmest of all early varieties. 
Fruit scarlet-crimson and very luscious. 
Big Joe. Midseason. Unusually healthy, vigorous, and productive. Berries 
large, light glossy crimson and of excellent flavor. 
Chesapeake^ Late. Finest and most luscious for the home- 
garden. Berries very large, firm, with the fine flavor 
of the wild Strawberry. 
The above three varieties will lengthen your Strawberry 
season considerably and give berries for fully a month. 
Strong, pot-grown plants of the above, 
$2.50 for 25, $8 per 100 
Selected extra-strong, pot-grown plants of the above, 
$3 for 25, $9 per 100 
Fall-Fruiting or Everbearing Strawberry 
Plants 
As luscious as the June berries, bearing continuously from June until frost. 
For a heavy crop in the fall, pinch out all blossoms until July. Preserve all 
runners, as they, too, will bear fruit. 
Mastodon. (The Wonder Berry.) The best-flavored, largest, most productive 
of all Everbearing varieties. Heavy crops of fine, luscious berries from 
September to frost. Even the runners bear fruit freely and should be left 
attached. 
Aldrich. Another very fine and extremely productive Everbearing variety. 
Berries of good size and fine flavor. 
Berri Supreme. Large, smooth, regularly shaped berries of fine flavor. Yields 
prolifically. 
Progressive. Extremely vigorous. May be allowed to bear in June without 
impairing the fall crop. 
Extra-selected strong, pot-grown plants of all Everbearing 
varieties, $4 for 25, $12 per 100 
Introduced by U. S. Department of Agriculture 
Dorsett is the most productive Strawberry. Delicious, good-sized berries of 
scarlet color on disease-free, vigorous vines. 
Fairfax rivals Dorsett but is darker and more persistently fruiting in un¬ 
favorable weather. However, it is not as prolific and lacks the wild Straw¬ 
berry flavor of Dorsett. Try both varieties. 
Pot-plants, $3 for 25, $10 per 100 
Selected plants, $3.50 for 25, $12 per 100 
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