A typical 5- to 6-year Tree Peony Plant—truly the Garden Aristocrat 
Tree or Sfirub Peonies 
About 100 years ago European Tree Peonies 
made their bow in the United States, but it 
was not until eomparatively recent years that 
the propagation of Tree Peonies began here. 
It was formerly necessary to import practically 
all of them. On this page we present a group of 
the best-liked and finest varieties of Tree 
Peonies from what is probably the largest col¬ 
lection in the United States. They are com¬ 
mended to you without reservation. 
Tree Peonies are the very first to bloom in 
early spring, preceding the Chinensis or Her¬ 
baceous varieties. Their woody and shrubby 
growth does not die down over the winter but 
is perfectly hardy even in severe climates. 
They develop into 3 to 4-foot shrubs several 
feet in diameter and it is not unusual for an 
old established specimen to produce 50 to 
75 gorgeous blooms per season. Their 
blooms are much larger than those of the 
herbaceous varieties and of a crepe-paper- 
like texture, rufHed and crimped on the edges 
of the petals. 
Size of Shrubs We Offer 
The following prices are for mature 4- to 5- 
year-old shrubs, every one having bloomed 
freely in the nursery row, and are now 18 to 
24 inches high. This season for the first time 
we are in a position to supply large specimens; 
these are very bushy clumps, 8 to 10 years old. 
Considering the time, skill, and care necessary 
in growing all Tree Peonies, the following 
prices will be found very reasonable and only 
in proportion to the high quality and size of 
each plant we offer. 
Tree Peony Discounts 
Deduct 10 per cent where 5 or more plants 
are selected. (No discount on Souv. de 
Maxime Cornu.) 
Planting-time is September and October. 
Tree Peonies are always sent by Express Col¬ 
lect. We guarantee, without reserve, any 
possible transplanting loss. Planting and cul¬ 
tural instructions accompany every shipment. 
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