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-like 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 OFjTREE 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 Rowers, the tips being 
crinkled with a crepe-paper-like texture and they have a central cushion 
of golden anthers which is typical of all Japanese Peonies. The foliage is 
cut liner 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-de¬ 
veloped clumps, 8 to 10 years old, of the varieties marked with an asteriskf*) 
at $12 each, excepting No. 3 Banksi at $10 each. 
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; brilliant rose-pink.5 00 
*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 
*4. Baronne d’Ales. Large; full; vivid salmony pink, dark center ... 5 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. 
6. Carolina d’ltalie. Large; double, loosely built; beautiful flesh-pink . 
7. Comtesse de Tuder. Very large; double; lovely bright salmon . . 6 
8. Coquette des Blanches. Large; double; pure white. A good white . 5 
*9. Fragrans Maxima Plena. Fine double; salmon-flesh. Unusual color. 5 
*10. Jeanne d’Arc. Large; double, imbricated salmon-colored flowers. 
Free blooming..5 
11. Josephine Seneclauze. Flesh-pink, salmon reflex.6 
*12. Lactea. Large; double; pure white. Profuse bloomer.5 00 
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13. Lambertinae. Large; double; pure white shaded violet-pink .... 5 
*14. La Ville de St. Denis. Large; double; flesh, changing to white. Free 
flowering. . u 
*15. Louise Mouchelet. Very large; double; rose-salmon-pink. Vigorous 
grower.. 
16. Mme. Amand. Very large; rose with beautiful veined center . . . 
*17. Mme. Stuart Low. Large; double; bright salmon-red. Good grower. 
18. Osiris. Double; beautiful dark velvety red. The darkest European 
red. Suitable for rock-gardens. Profuse bloomer.7 00 
*19. Princess Mathilda. Large; double; clear rose-flesh.5 00 
20. Reine des Violettes. Fine deep brilliant violet.. 6 00 
*21. Reine Elizabeth. Very large; double; bright rose-salmon. Vigorous 
grower, free flowering. Most popular of the European pinks ... 5 00 
22. Robert Fortune. Large; very fine brilliant carmine-red.6 00 
*23. Rococo. Large, full double; light salmon-red.5 00 
*24. Souvenir de Ducher. Large; very double; amaranth-red . . . . . 5 00 
*25. Triomphe de Vandermaelen. Large; double; vivid violet-pink. 
Vigorous grower.5 
Japanese Tree Peonies 
English translation 
in parentheses 
26. Aboukin (Name of Old Palace). Large; semi-double; clear crimson- 
red without a blue or magenta shade. Outstanding color. Rare . 15 00 
27. Adzuma-Shibori (Variegation of Adzuma). Large; full double; fine 
scarlet with white splashes._.8 00 
28. Akatsuki-no-Yuki (Snow at Dawn). Large; double; light flesh, 
changing to a snowy white when fully opened.. . 8 00 
29. Anya-no-Hikari (The light in the dark night). Brilliant blackish crim¬ 
son; large double bloom... . 10 00 
*30. Beikoku (America). Large; semi-double; beautiful soft flesh-pink. 
Blooms very profusely on upright stems ..5 00 
31. Chojyuraku (Pleasure of longevity). Deep lilac-rose; double bloom 9 00 
32. Fuji-no-Akebono (Dawn at Mt. Fuji). Large; double; creamy 
white, with faint lilac-purple at base .. 8 00 
P.®ONIA 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. 
*33. Fuji-no-mori (The vVoods of Mt. Fuji). Large; semi-double; beau- Each 
tiful orchid. Good grower, quickly attaining a height of 3 feet . . $5 00 
34. Fuyoren (Name of song). Semi-double; lilac-purple, deeper at the 
tips of petals.8 00 
35. Gessekai (Lunar world). Pure white, crinkled petals. 12 to 15 inches 
in diameter. Strong grower, rare and beautiful. 20 00 
36. Gumpow (Flock of phoenix). Deep rosy carmine; fringed petals. 
Very fine type.9 00 
37. Hakubauriso (White Dragon). Large; semi-double; fragrant; pure 
white, with central cushion of golden anthers. Rare and beautiful . 8 00 
38. Hanakisoi (Contest of flowers). Deep cherry; waved petals; enor¬ 
mous size bloom. Exceptionally tall grower. Free bloomer . . . . 20 00 
39. Hana-no-nishiki (Flower King). Large, double, cactus-formed 
blooms of light lilac-flesh, deeper at base.8 00 
40. Haru-no-Akebono (Dawn of Spring). Large; double; white with 
crimson shade; irregular form with split petals.8 00 
41. Kamada-Fuji (Wisteria Blue). Large, beautiful, refined, double 
flowers of Wisteria blue. Profuse bloomer. 20 00 
42. Kokuhow (Black Phoenix). Large; double; luminous, clear blackish 
red; well-arranged petals.8 00 
43. Kumoma-Nishiki (Variegation of Hues of Clouds). Medium; semi¬ 
double; luminous blackish crimson with white stamens. Pinkish 
yellow variegated foliage.8 00 
44. Kyokko (The light of sunrise). Crimson with large brownish stripes; 
beautiful double bloom.10 00 
45. Miyo-no-hikari (Light of the Era). Very large; semi-double; ver¬ 
milion-salmon. Tall; profuse bloomer. Extra fine.10 00 
10 00 46. Miyuki-nishiki (Variegation of Imperial Procession). Large; double; 
8 00 reddish color margined with white .8 00 
00 *47. Moutan. Large; single; maroon-red. Free bloomer. First to flower . 4 00 
00 48. Nira. (Oberlin, 1934.) Very large; extremely double; light salmon- 
00 rose. A very fine variety and a good bloomer.10 00 
49. Nishiki-jishi (Variegation of Lion). Large; double; crimson with 
00 silver striping through the petals. Good bloomer. Excellent. Rare. 15 00 
00 50. Ohgonsome (Golden Hues). Large; double; pale yellow with lilac 
tints at base. Rare flower.10 00 
51. Panama. (Oberlin, 1920.) Large; semi-double; brilliant salmon-rose, 
with central cushion of golden anthers. Profuse bloomer. Very 
erect and attractive.. . 6 00 
*52. Rein-Kahu (Flight of Cranes). Large; double; fragrant; pure white, 
with central cushion of golden anthers. Profuse bloomer ..... 5 00 
53. Rimpo (Bird of Rimpow). Large, medium-double flowers of a reddish 
brown color..10 00“ 
54. Ruriban (Ultramarine Light). Large; semi-double; satiny dark red. 
Extra fine. Good bloomer.6 00 
55. Seidai (Glorious Reign). Light flesh, shaded white, deep rose at base . 10 OO 
56. Shikowden (Palace of violet light). Brilliant dark violet-purple, 
changing to lilac shaded deep rose; double.9 00 
57. Shin-Toyen (New Fairyland). Large; double; rich flesh-pink with 
crimson center.8 00 
58. 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 
*59. Shishi-no-Tategami (Lion’s Mane). Large; semi-double; light 
salmon-pink. Tall and attractive.5 00 
60. Shugyokuden (Palace of Gems). Large; well-formed; double; charm¬ 
ing bright scarlet-crimson without blue or magenta shade. One of 
the finest reds grown. Very rare.. 15 00 
61. Taibow (Bird of Taibow). Blackish purple, sometimes with white 
variegations. 10 00 
62. Tatioshishi (Long Time Double). Extra-large, white, broad, crinkled 
petals, regularly formed, with a beautiful circle of golden stamens 
surrounding pistils, producing a unique effect. W'c consider this our 
outstanding white Tree Peony at present ..15 00 
63. Tsuya-Sugata (Coquettish Style). Light rose-pink, fringed and cut 
petals with a green margin on outer petals...8 00 
*64. Ukaregi-Ohi (Golden Center). Large; semi-double; brilliant waim 
salmon-rose, with central cushion of golden anthers ....... 5 00 
*65. Yoyonohomare (King of Peonies). Extremely large (10 inches 
across); semi-double; bright rose. Very profuse and popular ... 5 00 
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