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PEONIES 
A NEW ilRA IN COLOR 
1. CLEAR, I NFADING REDS. 
2. NEW NOVELTY SHADES. 
3. BRILLIANT SPECIES HYBRIDS. 
EDWARD AUTEN. JR. 
PRINCEVILL^LUfJOIS 
AUTEN ORIGINATIONS/ha^ official 
awards from the Seedling /ComiuRteC'^^ j^e'^'l^sa^^ican 
Peony Society than those /f any'^tklur ffrtmer,;^he 
varieties cover the entireAar^e of col^ ^ ^ 
darkest red; all types, ^n^^ Ja^T^e,"T5(^i^^eSrl^'^ 
season to late. They are me i^snlt oi 2 (>Jy^rs of ce^f^ly 
planned breeding and sere«iiio^f^l|^ many d^of 
new seedlings, and today cor!>4aJiu^-^t4|^ most iWiporl^nt 
offering to the public in point oT*>«;^l^Q<89,^e in c^r 
and types. 
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For Permanence, Plant Peonies. We send out healt 
roots, true to name, grown in fresh fertile black prairie 
soil; good 3 to 5 eye divisions fresh dug and properly cut to 
insure quick development into fine new clumps. A healthy 
root planted in proper soil and location should last a life¬ 
time. First cost should be last cost. It pays to start with 
the best. Our prices are low, our quality high. 
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PLANTING DIRECTIONS 
IMPORTANT—Open your package of roots immediately 
when they arrive. Plant as soon as possible but if you 
have to wait a few days, either keep moist in open box 
in cool cellar, or better yet, bury in garden. 
Plant Peonies in good, well drained soil, in full sun if 
possible, and away from trees, buildings, etc. Do not plant 
where a peony has been before, unless all old soil is taken 
out and replaced with fresh. Plant 3 to 4 feet apart; set so 
that the eyes point upward and are 2 to 3 inches below the 
top of ground (very important). Give each root 2 quarts 
of water when planted, and then make a 6 inch mound of 
dirt above ground level to prevent heaving, scrape mound 
away late next spring. The use of animal manures is 
dangerous. Bone meal one year and hard wood ashes the 
next is better. 
TERMS — Cash with order. Prices include delivery in 
U. S. east of Rockies on orders of $2.50 or more. Under 
$2.50 add 25c for postage and packing. Pacific coast orders 
under $10.00 sent express collect. Canadian orders, add 25c 
for postage, large orders sent charges collect. Send import 
permit, and remit in U. S. exchange. Any complaint as to 
condition of roots must be made immediately upon receipt 
of package. We make no warranty as to growth as we do 
not control conditions nor care in our customers gardens. 
This list cancels all lists prior to July 1, 1938. 
SHIPMENT—Beginning Sept. 1, until ground freezes. 
Fall planting is best. 
SPRING SHIPMENTS—We can furnish most varieties 
in early spring if we have your order by April 10, digging 
up dormant divisions planted outdoors the previous fall. 
These should be in much better condition than roots stored 
all winter in some cellar or bin. We do not store roots 
over winter. 
