TREE PEONIES (Paeonia arborea) 
T HIS species is the first to bloom in the early spring, preceding the 
Officinalis and Chinensis or Herbaceous sections by two to three 
weeks, according to variety. It is shrubby in character, while 
the Officinalis and Chinensis sections are Herbaceous. 
The shrub starts to produce an increasing number of sprouts from 
below, and in this natural way it continues to live and prolong its life, 
at the same time enlarging the clump. Therefore, in pruning, no living 
wood should be cut, but only part of the shrub that has been winter- 
killed should be removed. 
It will require several seasons for it to become thoroughly estab¬ 
lished and show the perfection of its bloom. Double varieties will some¬ 
times bloom single and semi-double until thoroughly established. The 
flowers are larger than those of the Herbaceous varieties, with a crepe- 
paper-Iike texture and ruffled and crimped on the edges of the petals. 
A well-established, mature bush is truly a gorgeous sight when in full 
bloom, growing 3 to 4 feet in height and spread and bearing 25 to 
100 blooms. 
South and east exposures, in open spaces and in full sunlight, are the 
best locations. If planted where they are exposed to north or west 
winter winds, they should have protection by mulching with dry leaves 
or a screen the first year. 
TYPES OF TREE PEONIES 
WE OFFER THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TREE PEONIES: 
European: This type produces large, double flowers similar to the double 
Herbaceous type. The foliage of these is broader than the Japanese type. 
Japanese: This type produces large, broad-petaled flowers, the tips being 
crinkled with a crepe-paper-Iike texture and they have a central cushion 
of golden anthers which is typical of all Japanese Peonies. The foliage is 
cut finer and is. narrower than the European type. 
Yellow Lutea Hybrids (Lemoinei): A new race of Tree Peonies has originated 
from the wild Tree Peony (P. lutea) crossed with other Moutan varieties, and 
referred to by some botanists as P. Lemoinei. They all have characteristics of the 
parent Lutea, which is yellow. Their color is quite different from any of the other 
Tree Peonies, ranging from a pure yellow to a yellow and red combination which is 
most attractive. They are hardy but slow to propagate, hence very rare. Of the few 
varieties of these hybrids we have the following to offer under this classification at 
the present time. 
SIZES OF SHRUBS 
The following prices are for strong 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old shrubs that have already 
bloomed in our gardens. The size varies according to the variety, ranging in height 
from 12 to 24 inches, with several stems. We always send out the finest plants avail¬ 
able in each particular variety. 
We are also in a position to supply very large specimens, bushy, well-developed 
clumps, 8 to 10 years old, of some of the varieties, as noted and priced as specimens. 
European Tree Peonies 
1. Albert Crousse. (Oberlin.) Large; double; flesh-pink, similar in color Each 
and shape to the Herbaceous Peony, Albert Crousse.$8 00 
2. Athlete. Large; double; pale rose-pink.5 00 
Specimens. 1200 
3. Banksi. Large; double; flesh-pink. Good bloomer and very hardy. We 
have a very large stock of this variety and are in a position to select 
extra-fine shrubs.4 00 
Specimens.10 00 
4. Baronne d’Ales. Very large; full; vivid pink, with dark center ... 5 00 
Specimens.12 00 
5. Bijou de Chusan. Large; very double; outer petals pure white, center 
petals cream, tipped with green. Very good bloomer. Some consider 
this the finest European white.10 00 
6. Carolina d’ltalie. Large; double, loosely built; beautiful flesh-pink . 8 00 
7. Comtesse de Tuder. Very large; double; lovely shade of bright salmon. 6 00 
8. Coquette des Blanches. Large; double; pure white. A good white . 5 00 
9. Fragrans Maxima Plena. Fine double; salmon-flesh. Unusual color. 5 00 
10. Jeanne d’Arc. Large; double, imbricated salmon-colored flowers. Free 
blooming.5 00 
11. Lactea. Large; double; pure white. Profuse bloomer.5 00 
Specimens. 12 00 
12. Lambertinae. Large; double; pure white shaded violet-pink .... 5 00 
13. La Ville de St. Denis. Large; double; flesh, changing to white. Free 
flowering. 5 00 
14. Louise Mouchelet. Very large; double; rose-salmon-pink. Vigorous 
grower.. . 5 00 
Specimens.12 00 
15. Mme. Stuart Low. Large; double; bright salmon-red. Good grower . 5 00 
Specimens.12 00 
16. Osiris. Double; beautiful dark velvety red. The darkest European red. 
Suitable for rock-gardens. Profuse bloomer.7 00 
17. Princess Mathilda. Large; double; clear rose-flesh.5 00 
Specimens.12 00 
18. Reine Elizabeth. Very large; double; bright rose-salmon. Vigorous 
grower, free flowering. Most popular of the European pinks ... 5 00 
Specimens.12 00 
19. Robert Fortune. Large; very fine brilliant carmine-red.6 00 
20. Rococo. Large, full double; light salmon-red.5 00 
Specimens.12 00 
21. Souvenir de Ducher. Large; very double; amaranth-red.5 00 
Specimens. 12 00 
22. Triomphe de Vandermaelen. Large; double; vivid violet-pink. Vigor¬ 
ous grower. 5 00 
Specimens.12 00 
Japanese Tree Peonies 
English translation 
in parentheses 
23. Aboukin (Name of Old Palace). Large; semi-double; brilliant clear 
crimson-red without a blue or magenta shade. Outstanding color. Rare 12 00 
24. Adzuma-Shibori (Variegation of Adzuma). Large; full double; fine 
scarlet with white splashes...8 00 
25. Akatsuki-no-Yuki (Snow at Dawn). Large; double; light flesh, chang¬ 
ing to a snowy white when fully opened .8 00 
PjEONIA ARBOREA (Tree Peony) BANKSI, 10 years old, on its own roots, 4 feet high, 15 feet in cir¬ 
cumference, bore 125 double, flesh-pink flowers in 1929.— Oberlin Peony Gardens, Sinking Spring, Pa. 
JAPANESE TREE PEONIES, continued 
26. Beikoku (America). Large; semi-double; beautiful soft flesh-pink. Each 
Blooms very profusely on upright stems.$5 00 
Specimens...12 00 
27. Fuji-no-mori (The Woods of Mt. Fuji). Large; semi-double; beautiful 
violet-mauve. Good grower, quickly attaining a height of 3 feet . . 5 00 
Specimens.12 00 
28. Hakubauriso (White Dragon). Large; semi-double; fragrant; pure 
white, with central cushion of golden anthers. Rare and beautiful . 8 00 
29. Hana-no-nishiki (Flower King). Large, double, cactus-formed blooms 
of light lilac-flesh, deeper at base.. 8 00 
30. Haru-no-Akebono (Dawn of Spring). Large; double; white with 
crimson shade; irregular form with split petals.8 00 
31. Kamada-Fuji (Wisteria Blue). Large, beautiful, refined, double flowers 
of Wisteria blue. Profuse bloomer.. . 15 00 
32. Kokuhow (Black Phoenix). Large; double; luminous, clear blackish 
red; well-arranged petals. 8 00 
33. Kumoma-Nishiki (Variegation of Hues of Clouds). Medium; semi¬ 
double; luminous blackish crimson with white stamens. Pinkish yellow 
variegated foliage. 8 00 
34. Miyo-no-hikari (Light of the Era). Very large; semi-double; vermilion- 
salmon. Tall; profuse bloomer. Extra fine.10 00 
35. Miyuki-nishiki (Variegation of Imperial Procession). Large; double; 
reddish color margined with white. 8 00 
36. Moutan. Large; single; maroon-red. Free bloomer. First to flower 4 00 
Specimens. 8 00 
37. Nira. (Oberlin, 1934.) Very large; extremely double; light salmon-rose. 
A very fine variety and a good bloomer.. 10 
38. Nishiki-jishi (Variegation of Lion). Large; double; crimson with silver 
striping through the petals. Good bloomer. Excellent _. . . _. . 12 00 
39. Ohgonsome (Golden Hues). Large; double; pale yellow with lilac tints 
at base. Rare flower.10 00 
40. Panama. (Oberlin, 1920.) Large; semi-double; brilliant salmon-rose, 
with central cushion of golden anthers. Profuse bloomer. Very erect 
and attractive.. . 6 00 
41. Rein-Kahu (Flight of Cranes). Large; double; fragrant; pure white, 
with central cushion of golden anthers. Profuse bloomer.5 00 
Specimens... . 12 00 
42. Rimpo (Bird of Rimpow). Large, medium-double flowers ot a reddish 
brown color. 8 00 
43. Ruriban (Ultramarine Light). Large; semi-double; satiny dark red. 
Extra fine. Good bloomer. 6 00 
44. Seidai (Glorious Reign). Light flesh, shaded white, deep rose at base . 8 (X) 
45. Shin-Toyen (New Fairyland). Large; double; rich flesh-pink with 
crimson center. 8 00 
46. Shiro-Kagura. (Oberlin, 1922.) Large; semi-double; brilliant salmon- 
rose, with central cushion of golden anthers. Profuse bloomer. Very 
erect and attractive. Light green foliage ..7 00 
47. Shishi-no-Tategami (Lion’s Mane). Large; semi-double; light salmon- 
pink. Tall and attractive.5 00 
Specimens.. • ^ 
48. Shugyokuden (Palace of Gems). Large; well-formed; double; charming 
bright scarlet-crimson without blue or magenta shade. One ot the 
finest reds grown. Very rare.• 00 
49. Taibow (Bird of Taibow). Blackish purple, sometimes with white varie¬ 
gations . . .. • ; ^ 00 
50. Tatioshishi (Long Time Double). Extra-large, white, broad, crinkled 
petals, regularly formed, with a beautiful circle of golden stamens sur¬ 
rounding pistils, producing a unique effect. We consider this our out¬ 
standing white Tree Peony at present.. . ..12 (X) 
51. Tsuya-Sugata (Coquettish Style). Light rose-pink, fringed and cut 
petals with a green margin on outer petals.8 00 
52. Ukaregi-Ohi (Golden Center). Large; semi-double; brilliant warm 
salmon-rose, with central cushion of golden anthers. An outstanding 
and popular variety.’ 
Specimens. 12 00 
53. Yoyonohomare (King of Peonies). Extremely large (10 inches across); 
semi-double; bright rose. Very profuse and popular.5 00 
Specimens. 12 00 
