ScUUtujh PRIZE PEONIES 
for Fall Planting * 1938 
Always plant Peonies in the fall, for the roots are then in prime condition. They grow well in any good garden soil. 
Care should be taken to keep manure a few inches away from the crowns of the plants, except the first winter, when a coarse 
mulch an inch or more deep may be placed directly over the plants to prevent the frost from heaving them. It is not nec¬ 
essary to fertilize rich soil. In poor soil, the manure should be kept 10 inches from the surface, and well mixed with the sub¬ 
soil; after planting, apply manure to surface as previously advised. Never allow manure to come in contact with the roots, 
as it rots them. Set roots 2 feet or more apart and cover top eyes not more than 2 to 3 inches; deep planting often results 
in blind growth. Purchaser pays express charges on Peony Roots. 
Our Peonies are extra-strong, field-grown roots (not divisions). Official ratings of the American Peony Society 
are given where available. Abbreviations used to signify blooming time are: E, Early; EM, Early Midseason; M, Mid¬ 
season; LM, Late Midseason; L, Late. 
NEW AND RARE VARIETIES 
1-yr. 2-yr. 
*Adolphe Rousseau. 8.5. EM. Dark red 
shaded maroon.$1.75 $2.50 
Frances Willard. 9.1. LM. Ivory white, large 
and full center petals edged carmine. 1.75 2.50 
Jubilee. 8.9. M. Enormous; cream-white, 
fading pure white. 2.50 3.50 
Kelway’s Glorious. 9.8. L. Delicate creamy 
white. One of the finest. 1-yr. only. 4.50 .... 
Lady Alexandra Duff. 9.1. M. Light pink 
buds, marked carmine, opening delicate rosy 
pink. Erect; reliable free bloomer. 2.00 3.00 
Laura Dessert. 8.8. M. White guard petals; 
yellow center. 2.25 3.50 
Le Cygne. 9.9. E. Large, full flowers of creamy 
white, fading pure white. The finest white. 
Available only in 1-yr. roots. 5.00 .... 
Mary Brand. 8.7. M. Vivid crimson. 2.00 3.00 
Mme. Emile Lemoine. 8.9. M. Creamy 
white, with faint flush of tiny pink dots. . . . 2.25 3.00 
*Mme. Jules Dessert. 9.3. LM. Very large; 
flesh white with long, smooth petals; mildly 
fragrant. 1 75 2 50 
Martha Bulloch. 9.1. LM. Extremely large 
bloom; deep rose-pink center, outer petals 
changing to delicate shell-pink. A peerless 
Peony. 3.25 4.50 
1-yr. 
Mons. Jules Elie. 9.3. E. Blooms very large, 
light rose-pink, of dull opaque quality.$1.75 
*Mons. Martin Cahuzac. 8.8. M. Very deep 
maroon. The darkest-colored Peony.2 50 
*Nymphaea. 8.8. M. Large, beautiful, water- 
lily type of white flower. 2.00 
Philippe Rivoire. 9.2. M. Deep, rich, perma¬ 
nent red. An unusually fine Peony. 3.50 
*Primevere. 8.6. M. Outer row of petals sul¬ 
phur-white; center rich canary-yellow. 2.50 
Reine Hortense. 8.7. M. Symmetrical flower 
of uniform medium pink. 2.00 
Richard Carvel. 8.8. E. Lasting, brilliant 
crimson. Good grower and bloomer... 2.25 
Sarah Bernhardt. 9.0. L. Very large, dark 
rose-pink blooms; agreeably fragrant. 2.00 
*Solange. 9.7. M. Cream-white, tinged buff 
pink. 2.50 
Therese. 9.8. Large, fluffy flowers of exquisite 
shell-pink. 2.75 
Victoire de la Marne. 8.3. M. Large; violet- 
pink; fragrant. 2.25 
Walter Faxon. 9.3. L. An unusually desir¬ 
able salmon-pink variety which is different. 
1-yr. only. 3.00 
2-yr. 
$2.50 
3.50 
3.00 
4.75 
3.50 
2.75 
3.50 
2.75 
3 50 
4.00 
3.00 
Any of the above sold separately at the prices quoted—COLLECTION: 1 root each of 6 varieties 
m arked (*), 1-yr. $12.50, 2-yr. $18.00—Entire collection, 1 each of the above 23 varieties, 1-yr. $57.00 
Solange 
OTHER 
t-yr. 2-yr. 
Alexandre Dumas. 7.1. EM. Guard 
petals bright pink; center chamois, 
white and salmon.$0.85 $1.25 
Atrosanguinea. 7.5. M. Rich scarlet- 
crimson; yellow stamens. 1.00 1.35 
Avalanche. 8.7. M. Milky white, center 
petals tinted blush. Very fragrant. . 1.00 1.35 
Baroness Schroeder. 9.0. LM. Large; 
pale flesh-white tinted cream, outer 
petals often shaded faint pink; fragrant 1.25 2.00 
Boule de Neige. 8.0. EM. Milk-white, 
marked crimson.85 1.25 
Canari. M. Fleshy white, turning white; 
yellow center.85 1.25 
*Charles McKellip. 7.8. M. Full; rich, 
deep crimson flowers.85 1.25 
Chestine Gowdy. 8.4. L. Guard petals 
and center lavender-pink, separated 
by creamy yellow petals. 1.50 2.25 
Couronne d'Or. 8.1. L. Snow-white 
reflecting yellow, center edged carmine .75 1.20 
Delachei. 7.1. L. M. Dark crimson.. 75 1.10 
*Duchesse de Nemours. 8.1. E. White; 
center sulphur-white.85 1.25 
PEONIES FOR FALL 
1-yr. 2-yr. 
Duchesse d'Orleans. LM. Deep pink; 
center salmon.$0.75 $1.10 
*Edulis Superba. 7.6. E. Rich rose- 
pink; very fragrant.75 1.20 
Eugene Bigot. 8.3. L. Crimson, violet 
tinge, silvery tips.85 1.25 
*Felix Crousse. 8.4. M. Even shade of 
clear red.90 1.30 
Festiva Maxima. 9.3. E. Pure white; 
center edged carmine.90 1.30 
Francois Rousseau. 8.2. E. Brilliant 
red.85 1.25 
Jeanne d’Arc. 7.9. M. Sulphur-white, 
pink, rose, edged carmine. 1.00 1.35 
Karl Rosenfield. 8.8. M. Large; rich 
crimson. The best red... 1.00 1.50 
*La Rosiere. 8.3. M. Ruffled white; 
yellow stamens. 1.00 1.35 
La Tulipe. 7.5. M. Flesh-pink, with 
some petals edged or striped carmine .85 1.25 
Livingstone. 8.1. L. Soft pink; stiff, 
upright stems. 1.00 1.35 
L’lndispensable. 7.3. L. Lilac-white, 
shading to pale violet. 1.00 1.50 
1938 
1-yr. 2-yr. 
Mme. Auguste Dessert. 8.6. EM. 
Violet-rose, shaded crimson.$1.25 $1.75 
*Mme. Calot. 8.1. E. Flesh-pink; 
Beautiful. 1.00 1.35 
*Mme. de Galhau. 7.5. L. Salmon- 
flesh-pink; silvery reflex.90 1.30 
Mme. Ducel. 7.9. M. Silvery pink, 
bomb-shaped bloom.90 1.30 
Mme. Forel. 7.7. LM. Large, silvery 
pink blooms. 1.00 1.50 
*Marguerite Gerard. 8.4. M. Large; 
flesh, turning flesh-white.90 1.30 
*Modele de Perfection. 7.8. L. Flesh- 
pink, bright rose center.90 1.30 
Mons. Krelage. 7.7. M. A deep wine- 
red.90 1.30 
*Philomele. 7.7. M. Bright rose guard 
petals; center rich yellow.85 1.20 
Pierre Reignoux. 7.6. EM. Uniform 
light Tyrian rose. 1.10 1.60 
Souv. de L’Exposition Universelle. 
7.6. M. Rich sparkling pink. 1.00 1.50 
Suzanne Dessert. 7.7. M. China-pink 
petals, edged silvery pink. 1.00 1.50 
Any of the above sold separately at the prices quoted—COLLECTION: 1 root each of 10 varieties marked (*), 1-yr. $8.25 
Edulis Superba 
NOVELTY COLLECTION 
of TALL BEARDED IRIS 
A Selection from the Finest Varieties of Recent Origin 
ANDANTE. Rich velvety royal purple. Flowers of fine form and 
color. Has wonderful garden value. Medium tall. 60c. each 
DAUNTLESS. Beautiful rose-red. One of the loveliest of all the Iris. 
Winner of the highest award, the Dykes Medal. 75c. each 
DECENNIAL. Standards bright clear yellow, falls brilliant purple. 
An Iris that is gay in color and fine for the border. 60c. each 
DEPUTE NOMBLOT. Extra large, tall, purplish maroon lightly 
dusted with gold. A bold, magnificent variety at the time of its in¬ 
troduction was considered the world’s finest Iris. 85c. each 
DOLLY MADISON. Mauve blended with yellow. A charming Iris 
with self coloring. 50c. each 
GOLD STREAM. Creamy white with a brilliant orange beard. A 
fine luminous flower especially desirable for cutting. 50c. each 
MARY GEDDES. Rosy salmon with golden lights, falls overlaid 
Pompeian red. A glorious variety which was awarded the Dykes 
Medal in 1936 for the best Iris. $1.50 each 
NENE. An immense showy violet red Iris. Exceedingly tall and vig¬ 
orous. Invariably attracts attention in the garden. $1.00 each 
SPECIAL OFFER—1 each of the above 8 varieties, $5.00 
JAPANESE 
PEONIES 
1-yr. 2-yr. 
Ama-no-sode. M. Pretty 
rose-pink and salmon. .$5.00 $7.00 
Exquisite. 8.9. Large pure 
white flower of good form 3.50 5.00 
Gypsy. 8. M. Tyrian-rose. 1.75 2.50 
Henri Potin. 8.0. An at¬ 
tractive Japanese Peony 
of rich pink. 1.75 2.50 
Mikado. 8.6. Dark crim¬ 
son. Best red Japanese. 2.00 2.75 
Pride of Langport. 8.9. 
Pale rose-pink; excep¬ 
tionally fine. 3.75 4.75 
Toro No Maki. 9.0. Extra- 
fine, large, lilac-white 
blooms. 4.00 6.00 
COLLECTION: 1 root each of the 
7 Japanese Peonies, 1-yr. $20.00 
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