CHAMPION CITY GREENHOUSES, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 
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HERBACEOUS PEONIES 
The King of Flowers 
Hardy Everywhere 
The demand for fine Peonies is growing with each 
ear, and every florist should hare at least a small 
dantation of them from which to supply his trade, 
>oth for the plants and for cutting the bloom. One 
:an make no more profitable investment. The bloom, 
if cut in the bud state, lasts for a week or more. 
We offer as choice a list of Peonies as you will find 
in this country. To the collector, the varieties 
named will be attractive. To those who wish to in¬ 
crease their stock of desirable sorts this list will 
appeal, and to the nurseryman and dealers who 
buy to sell, there will be found a list of choice 
varieties at moderate cost. We started some years 
ago to grow Peonies, and we believe that no firm 
in this country has such a large planting of v.lu- 
able sorts as we. Our endeavor is always to lead 
and not to follow in any branch of the floral busi¬ 
ness we undertake. We will make Good <fc Reese 
Peonies as much of a household word as G. & R. 
Roses, so do not forget us when in need of Peonies. 
We can supply them (referring to the price) froni 
the aristocrat to the plebeian. We guarantee our 
Peonies true to name. The plants we offer are d: vi¬ 
sions (from plants two to three years old) with two 
to five or more eyes. We always give value. We 
supply six at dozen, 25 at hundred, and 250 at 
thousand rates. For any varieties not listed write 
us for prices. 
Peonies for Pleasure 
The little brochure, “Peonies for Pleasure," gives full infor¬ 
mation of the history of the Peony, the only plant that has a 
vt-irs ered 1St ° f named reties for over fourteen hundred 
“Peonies for Pleasure" tells how and when to plant, the soil 
and plants to use; fertilizers, and how to apply. It names the 
early, medium and late varieties for long succession of bloom. 
It describes the old and new, the plebeian and the aristocrat 
of the Peony family. 
The early red, white and pink Peonies of our grandmothers’ 
gardens are almost the only ones generally known Hear 
patrons, these are. the plebeians of the family; if vou wish to 
know the Peony aristocrat, send for this little treatise. 
To all interested in the Peony a copy will be mailed on ap¬ 
plication. 
Peonies to Color 
Usually Called Mixed Peonies 
Our Peonies to color you will find unsurpassed. They are 
fine, large flowers, with rich colors, free bloomers. The roots 
we offer are strong. Be sure to try them. Note the low price 
at which we offer them. Dozen, $1.75; hundred, $10.00. 
BEST MIXTURE OF DOUBLE BRIGHT PINK. 
BEST MIXTURE OF DOUBLE CLEAR ROSE. 
BEST MIXTURE OF DOUBLE WHITE AND BLUSH WHITE. 
BEST MIXTURE OF DOUBLE RED. 
BEST MIXTURE OF DOUBLE FLOWERING, ALL COLORS. 
Size of Roots 
At the prices quoted in this list we send divisions with from 
two to five eyes. Should you require larger roots write us for 
prices, stating size roots desired. We always give value. 
Early Flowering Peonies 
These bloom during May. The Officinalis are desirable on 
account of their early flowering. They are through blooming 
before the Chinensis Peonies begin to bloom. Dozen, $3.00. 
OFFICINALIS ALBA (Mutabilis)-Blush white. 
OFFICINALIS ROSEA— Soft, bright pink. 
OFFICINALIS RUBRA -Deep, dark crimson. “Old May Peony" 
of our mothers' gardens. 
Seedling Peonies 
You do not know what colored flowers you will get, but 
every one will be handsome ; many of them will be single and 
resemble huge butterflies of white, red, pink, crimson, etc., 
while others will be double. 
Be sure and try some of these seedlings. Do not ask us to 
send any special color, as no one knows the color until they 
bloom. 
Price, $2.00 per Dozen 
Tree Peonies 
We have a choice collection of all colors. $1.00 each; $10.00 
per dozen. 
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SPECIAL NOTICE 
We issue a Special Price List to the trade for Fall 1917 
delivery of many varieties of Peonies not listed in this 
book, both new and old varieties. Write today for it. 
