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(Fall Planting- Only) 
Our most gorgeous perennial can be successfully grown practically 
anywhere other flowers survive. Any soil that will grow good garden will 
usually grow strong, healthy peonies if they are properly selected and 
planted. Never plant under big trees. The root system of the peony is far 
more important than the numoer of eyes since it is the roots which force 
the eyes (new shoots) and not the shoots that develop the root system. Too 
many eyes produce small flowers if they produce any. Too much cannot be 
expected of peonies the first season although a strong, well-rooted plant 
properly set might produce some blooms. They develop rapidly after be¬ 
coming- well established. They should be planted with the eyes not more 
than one to two inches below- the surface. DEEP PLANTED PEONIES 
WILL NOT BLOOM. Early fall planting is recommended, say September 
1st to October 15th in this region, that the root system may. develop before 
the ground freezes. Soak well after planting. A light mulch is beneficial 
the first winter, not to keep the roots from freezing but to prevent the 
ground from cracking and heaving during the early spring. Fresh manure 
should never be used in close proximity to the roots but may spaded into 
the surface before watering. Bone meal is always a safe fertilizer when 
planting. 
PEONY VARIETIES—The following peonies all rank above 7.5 (10 
being considered a perfect score according ta the American Peony Society’s 
rating.) The respective ranking- in figures follows each variety. 
EDULUS SUPERBA, 7.6. Deep pink, early and dependable. 35c, three 
divisions $1.00. 
EMILIE LEMOINE, 8.1 Pure white, 35c, three $1.00. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA, 9.3. White with tip of petals flecked crimson. This is 
the oldest of our really good peonies. 35c, three $1.00. 
KARL ROSEFIELD, 8.8. A brilliant and striking red. Fine cut flower. 45c, 
three $1.25. 
LONGFELLOW, 9.0. Bright crimson. An exhibition flow-er on strong- 
stems. 65c, three $1.75. 
MONS JULES EL.IE, 9.3. The largest of the globe type pinks. One of the 
best pinks in commerce. 45c, three $1.25. 
MONS MARTIN CAHUZAC. 8.8. The darkest red peony grown. Strong, 
vigorous and free blooming. 75c, three $2.00. 
PHILIPPE REVOIRE, 9.9. Very fine bright crimson, beautiful form and 
splendid in growth. Most fragrant of the reds. A fine ex¬ 
hibition flower. Rated by some as the best all around red in 
cultivation. Each 90c, three $2.50. 
QUEEN VICTORIA, 7.8. Creamy-whHe. 35c, three for $1.00. 
RICHARD CARVEL, 8.8. Very dependable crimson. 35c, three $1.00. 
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