Single and Japanese Peonies 
Amo-no-sode. 9.2. Wild-rose-pink with buff 
center. Midseason. $5.00. 
Attraction. 8.2. Vivid red opening to Tyrian- 
rose. Fragrant. Midseason. $2.00. 
Cathedral. 8.1. Old-rose-pink. Midseason. 
$2.50. 
Defiance. Rich cherry-red. Early. $1.00. 
Fuyajo. 9.2. Dark crimson or mahogany. 
Late. $2.00. 
Isani Gidui. 9.3. Finest white Japanese. Mid¬ 
season. $5.00. 
Le Jour. 8.6. Excellent white. Early. $3.00. 
Lucienne. 7.7. Flesh-pink. Early. $2.00. 
Mikado. 8.6. Dark crimson. Midseason. $2.00. 
Petite Renee. 7.6. Fresh carmine-pink. Mid¬ 
season. $1.00. 
Pride of Langport. 8.9. One of the finest pink 
singles. Early. $3.00. 
Princess Mathilde. 7.2. A charming pink 
French single. Very early. $3.00. 
Rosy Dawn. 8.5. Very prolific white single. 
Very early. $3.00. 
Tamate-Boku. 9.4. Very rare Japanese va¬ 
riety. Bright carmine-pink. Late. $10.00.. 
The Bride. 8.4. A large pure white single. Very 
early. $1.50. 
The Moor. 7.8. The darkest crimson-red single 
we know of. Midseason. $2.00. 
Toro-no-maki. 9.0. One of the finest white 
Japs. Midseason. $5.00. 
Yeso. 7.7. A white single, center petals shaded 
yellow. Midseason. $2.00. 
LIBERAL PEONY DISCOUNTS 
Deduct 10 per cent from $5.00 worth or more 
Deduct 15 per cent from $10.00 worth or more 
Deduct 20 per cent from $20.00 worth or more 
Minimum order $2.50 
In this way you make up your own 
Special Collections or selection at the re¬ 
duced rates. We have tried to simplify 
matters by classifying the varieties under 
their various colors. 
PRICES 
Price is not necessarily an indication of Peony 
beauty but is more often determined by the scar¬ 
city or ease of propagation of certain varieties. 
SEASON OF BLOOM 
The terms Early, Midseason, and Late cover 
the blooming season of approximately a month. 
For example, in our latitude (New York City) 
Tree and Shrub Peonies open the season about 
May 15-20, followed by the Officinalis varieties 
before Memorial Day; then follow the Early, 
Midseason, Late Doubles and Singles to wind up 
the season about June 15. It is well to bear this 
in mind when planning to visit our Peony Display 
Gardens. 
TRUENESS TO NAME 
Every root is guaranteed to bloom true to 
name and is tagged with a durable printed 
wooden label. 
SIZE AND QUALITY OF ROOTS 
WE OFFER 
The basic price as noted after each variety is 
for a mature, healthy root that usually produces 
some bloom the first year. The roots carry at 
least three to five good sound eyes, but, what is 
more important, our roots are healthy and dis¬ 
ease-free. 
Larger roots can be furnished in most cases at 
the following rates: Two-year plants or clumps 
50 per cent in advance of the regular price; three- 
year plants or clumps at double the regular price. 
PEONY-PLANTING TIME 
September, October, and November, depend¬ 
ing on latitude, are Peony-planting months. 
Order early; we will ship at the proper planting¬ 
time, beginning usually about September 10, after 
the early fall rains put our roots in prime con¬ 
dition for transplanting. 
Tree or Shrub Peonies 
About 100 years ago European Tree Peonies 
made their bow in the United States, but it 
was not until comparatively recent years that 
the propagation of Tree Peonies began here. 
It was formerly necessary to import practically 
all of them. On page 31 we present a group of 
the best-liked and finest varieties of Tree Peonies 
from what is probably the largest collection in 
the United States. They are commended 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 estab¬ 
lished 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, ruffled 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 has bloomed 
freely in the nursery row, and is now 18 to 
24 inches high. This season 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. 
IN 
U. S. A. 
