PEONIES 
Paeonia or Peony. The Peony is the rival of the rose— 
and is by some considered the queen of all the flowers. 
It has a fragrance as pronounced and as exquisite as 
the rose; it has the most strikingly showy form and 
colors, and the foliage is fresh, green and vigorous 
during the entire season. Blossoms are among the 
most showy decorative flowers we have and no garden 
is considered complete without a collection. 
While the Peony responds to good, moist soil, 
and cultivation, it is hardy in all soils, easily 
grown, may be grown in sun or shade, almost 
anywhere, except with its roots in water. 
The Peony may be used effectively in almost any 
situation. It is a fine specimen plant; is unexcelled in 
borders; for cover in front of or among shrubs; for 
massing in beds, or in broad landscapeeffects in open ^ 
fields; in the perennial garden; for base planting S 
around houses or public b^uildings; is one of the best 
for cemetery planting; in long rows bordering walks 
or drives, especially when a row of scarlet or white 
Phlox is planted side of it for the late summer and 
fall color; or when Delphinium or Iris is alternated 
with it; makes one of the best floral hedges, when a 
row of scarlet Phlox, Monarda or some other scarlet 
or crimson plant is planted behind it to keep up the 
color till fall. 
For cut flowers the Peony is unsurpassed. It is by 
all odds the most popular cut flower for Memorial 
Day; is unexcelled for church and cemetery decora¬ 
tions, for social functions and weddings. For interior 
decorations they are most exquisitely beautiful when 
cut with the bud about half opened, and placed in a 
dark place to open. When put in vases, cut off the 
bottom of the stalk to freely admit the water to the 
stem; repeat this every few days and they will last 
for many days. 
Albert Crousse (Late). Very large, flat, compact blos¬ 
soms of rose-white, flecked crimson. Very fragrant. 
Asa Gray. Beautiful silvery shade of pink thickly 
powdered with minute rosy dots. A mid-season Peony 
of lovely fragrance. 
Dr. Van Der Tak. An exquisite shell pink that deepens 
in color instead of fading as it unfolds. Borne on 
stiff stems, and being a most fragrant variety, it is 
ideal for bouquets. 
Enchantress. Large globular, compact, delightfully 
fragrant. Creamy white, petals and center delicately 
splashed with crimson. A gorgeous bouquet peony. 
Very late. 
Felix Krause. Very brilliant red. Large, globular, 
bomb shape flowers that are very fragrant. Exceed¬ 
ingly free-blooming. Strong grower. Blooms mid¬ 
season. 
Festiva Maxima (Early). Pure white with crimson 
markings. Not only considered one of the best white, 
but one of the very best of all Peonies; very depend¬ 
able; stiff, long stems; very fragrant; the most popu¬ 
lar variety for cutting. 
Karl Rosenffleld. A large, striking, mid-season variety, 
curling petals colored scarlet, maroon and deep crim¬ 
son. Semi-rose type. Vigorous grower, tall, and 
free-flowering. As an early red it has no equal. 
Longfellow. (Early mid-season). A distinctive bright 
fadeless crimson always found among the winners. 
Noted for general dependability both for cutting and 
garden decoration. Excellent foliage. Strong stiff 
stems. 
Lorraine. A new introduction with us—a true creamy 
yellow center with outer petals of pure white. Very 
striking and a heavy bloomer. 
SAKAU BERNHARDT—Truly Magnificent 
Louis Van Houtte (Late). Dark crimson, almost pur¬ 
ple. Vigorous grower; fine foliage; medium height; 
and fine red for late blooming. 
Loveliness. Produces very large, hydrangea-pink 
blooms in great abundance. Has a pleasing, delicate 
fragrance you will enjoy. One of the latest to bloom. 
Monsieur Jules Elie. Wonderful glossy, lilac-pink, 
shading to deeper rose at the base, the entire flower 
being overlaid with a sheen of silver. The flowers 
measure over 9 inches across and have the appear¬ 
ance of a giant chrysanthemum. 
Officinalis Rubra Flora Plena (Early). The old 
favorite. A rich, deep crimson blossom; blooming 
early for Decoration Day. It has been called the 
Decoration Day Peony. 
Perfection. An exquisite pink that really lives up 
to its name. Very hardy, fragrant, free blooming, 
ideal for cutting. 
Philomele (Midseason). Center violet rose, with 
amber yellow anemone collar. A violet-rose center 
gradually develops, the petals of which are edged 
dark crimson, inside of the amber yellow. Fragrance 
pleasant. Strong, upright, of medium height. Blooms 
freely. A very distinctive and attractive variety. 
Sarah Bernhardt. Apple blossom pink with each petal 
silver tipped, giving the appearance of a distinct bor¬ 
der of pure white. Fragrance agreeable. 
Solfatare. A large compact flower of crown type. 
Sulphur-white with milk-white guard petals. 
Triumphans. A deep, dark, non-fading rich red that 
is taking the country by storm. Exceptionally frag¬ 
rant, makes early bouquets. 
