SCIILING’S 
SARAH BERNHARDT 
PRIZE 
PEONIES 
for Fall Planting 
Always plant Peonies in the fall, for the 
roots are then prime. Be careful to keep 
manure a few inches away from the 
crowns, except the first winter, when a 
coarse mulch of an inch or more deep may 
be placed directly over the plants to pre¬ 
vent the frost from heaving them. It is not 
necessary to fertilize rich soil. In poor soil, 
the manure should be kept 10 inches from 
the surface, and well mixed with the sub¬ 
soil. Never allow manure to come in con¬ 
tact with roots, as it rots them. Set 2 feet 
or more apart and cover top eyes 2 to 3 
inches; deep planting often results in 
blind growth. 
Our Peonies are extra-strong, field-grown 
roots (not divisions). Official rating of the 
American Peony Society is given where 
available. Abbreviations used to signify 
blooming time are: E. Early, EM, Early 
Mid-season; M, Mid-season; LM, Late 
Mid-season; L, Late. 
Purchaser pays express charges on Peony 
Roots. PEONIES 
NEW ANII RARE VARIETIES 
Adolphe Rousseau. 8.5. EM. Dark red shaded maroon. 
Frances Willard. 9.1. LM. Ivory white, large and full center petals 
edged carmine. 
♦Jubilee. 8.9. M. Enormous; cream-white, fading pure white. 
Kelway’s Glorious. 9.8. L. Delicate creamy white. 1 yr. only. . . . 
Lady Alexandra Duff. 9.1. M. Light pink buds, marked carmine, 
opening delicate rosy pink. Erect; reliable free bloomer. 
♦Laura Dessert. 8.8. M. White guard petals; yellow center. 
Le Cygne. 9.9. E. Large, full flowers of creamy white, fading pure 
white. The finest white; only one year roots. 
Mary Brand. 8.7. M. Vivid crimson... 
Mme. Emile Lemoine. 8.9. M. Creamy white, with faint flush of 
tiny pink dots. 
Mme. Jules Dessert. 9.3. LM. Very large; flesh white with long, 
smooth petals; mildly fragrant. 
Martha Bulloch. 9.1. LM. Extremely large bloom; deep rose-pink 
center, outer petals changing to delicate shell-pink. 
♦Mons. Jules Elie. 9.3. E. Blooms very large, light rose-pink, of 
dull opaque quality. 
1-yr. 
$1.65 
2-yr. 
$2.50 
1.65 
2.25 
4.25 
2.50 
3.50 
6.25 
2.00 
2.25 
3.00 
3.25 
5.00 
1.75 
7.50 
2.50 
2.25 
3.00 
1.75 
2.50 
3.25 
4.50 
1.75 
2.50 
Mons. Martin Cahuzac. 8.8. M. Very deep maroon. The darkest- 
colored Peony. 
Nymphaea. 8.8. M. Large, water-lily type. White. 
♦Philippe Rivoire. 9.2. M. Deep, rich, permanent red. 
Primevere. 8.6. M, Outer row of petals sulphur-white; center 
canary-yellow.. 
Reine Hortense. 8.7. M. Symmetrical, of uniform medium pink. 
♦Richard Carvel. 8.8. E. Lasting, brilliant crimson. Good grower 
and bloomer. 
♦Sarah Bernhardt. 9.0. L. Very large, dark rose-pink; fragrant.... 
Solange. 9.7. M. Cream white, tinged buff pink. 
Therese. 9.8. Large, fluffy flowers of exquisite shell-pink. 
Victoire de la Marne. 8.3. M. Large; violet-pink; fragrant. 
Walter Faxon. 9.3. L. Unusually desirable salmon-pink. 1 yr. only. 
Any of the above sold separately at the prices quoted 
Collection: 1 root each of 6 varieties marked (*), 1-yr. $12.50, 2-yr. $18.00 
1-yr. 
2-yr. 
$2.50 
$3.50 
1.75 
2.50 
3.25 
4.50 
2.50 
3.50 
2.00 
2.75 
2.25 
3.25 
1.75 
2.50 
2.50 
3.50 
2.75 
4.00 
2.00 
2.75 
3.00 
4.50 
OTHER PEONIES FOR FALL 
Atrosanguinea. 7.5. M. Rich scarlet-crimson; yellow stamens. ... 
Avalanche. 8.7. M. Milky white, center petals tinted blush. Very 
fragrant. 
♦Baroness Schroeder. 9.0. LM. Large; pale flesh-white tinted cream, 
Boule de Neige. 8.0. EM. Milk-white, marked crimson. 
Canari. M. Fleshy white, turning white; yellow center. 
fCharles McKellip. 7.8. M. Full; rich, deep crimson. 
Chestine Gowdy. 8.4. L. Guard petals and center lavender-pink, 
♦Couronne d’Or. 8.1. L. Snow-white reflecting yellow, center edged 
carmine. 
Delachei. 7.1. LM. Dark crimson. 
fDuchesse de Nemours. 8.1. E. White; center sulphur-white. 
♦Duchesse d’Orleans. LM. Deep pink; center salmon. 
1-yr. 
2-yr. 
$1.00 
$1.35 
1.00 
1.35 
1.25 
2.00 
.85 
1.25 
.85 
1.25 
.85 
1.25 
1.50 
2.25 
.75 
1.20 
.75 
1.10 
.85 
1.25 
75 
1.10 
fEdulis Superba. 7.6. E. Rich rose-pink; very fragrant. 
Eugene Bigot. 8.3. L. Crimson, violet tinge, silvery tips. 
♦Felix Crousse. 8.4. M. Even clear red. 
♦Festiva Maxima. 9.3. E. Pure white; center edged carmine. 
♦Francois Rousseau. 8.2. E. Brilliant red. 
Jeanne d’Arc. 7.9. M. Sulphur-white, pink, rose, edged carmine. 
fKarl Rosenfield. 8.8. M. Large; rich crimson. The best red. 
La Tulipe. 7.5. M. Flesh-pink, some petals edged or striped carmine. 
♦Mme. Auguste Dessert. 8.6. EM. Violet-rose, shaded crimson. . 
- NOVELTY COLLECTION - 
Tall Rrardvd Iris 
A Selection from Finest Recent Varieties 
Each 
Andante. Velvety royal purple. Fine form and color. Medium tall. $ .60 
Dauntless. Beautiful rose-red. Winner of the highest award, the 
Dykes Medal. .75 
Decennial. Standards bright clear yellow, falls brilliant purple. 
Fine for borders. .60 
Depute Nomblot. Extra large, tall, purplish maroon lightly dusted 
with gold. At the time of its introduction was considered the world’s 
finest. .85 
Dolly Madison. Mauve blended with yellow.50 
Gold Stream. Creamy white with brilliant orange beard. Luminous 
flower desirable for cutting. .50 
Mary Geddes. Rosy salmon with golden lights, falls overlaid 
Pompeian red. Awarded the Dykes Medal in 1936. 1.50 
Nene. Immense showy violet red. Exceedingly tall and vigorous. 
Invariably attracts attention. 1.00 
SPECIAL OFFER—1 each of the above 8 varieties .$5.00 
Mme. De Galhau. 7.5. L. Salmon-flesh-pink; silvery reflex. 
Mme. Ducel. 7.9. M. Silvery pink, bomb-shaped bloom. . . 
fMarguerite Gerard. 8.4. M. Large; flesh, turning flesh-white .... 
Modele de Perfection. 7.8. L. Flesh-pink, bright rose center. 
Mons. Krelage. 7.7. M. Deep wine-red. 
♦Philomele. 7.7. M. Bright rose guard petals; center rich yellow... 
♦Pierre Reignoux. 7.6. EM. Uniform light Tyrian rose. 
Souv. de L’Exposition Universelle. 7.6. M. Rich sparkling pink. 
Suzanne Dessert. 7.7. M. China-pink petals, edged silvery pink.. 
Sold separately at prices quoted 
COLLECTION: 1 root each of 10 varieties (*), 1-yr. $8.50 
COLLECTION: 1 root each of 6 varieties (t), 1-yr. $3.85 
$57.00 
1-yr. 
2-yr. 
$ .75 
$1.20 
.85 
1.25 
.90 
1.30 
.90 
1.30 
.85 
1.25 
1.00 
1.35 
1.00 
1.50 
1.00 
1.35 
.85 
1.25 
1.00 
1.35 
1.00 
1.50 
1.25 
1.75 
1.00 
1.35 
.90 
1.30 
.90 
1.30 
1.00 
1.50 
.90 
1.30 
.90 
1.30 
.90 
1.30 
.85 
1.20 
1.10 
1.60 
1.00 
1.50 
1.00 
1.50 
JAPANESE PEONIES 
Alter Candles. 8.0. 
Ama-no-sode. M. ' 
Exquisite. 8.9. Lars 
Gypsy. 8. M. Tyriai 
Instituteur Doriat. 8.9. L. Dark red. 
Mikado. 8.6. Dark crimson. Best red J 
1-yr. 
2-yr. 
$2.00 
$.... 
5.00 
7.00 
3.50 
5.00 
1.75 
2.50 
1.75 
2.50 
4.50 
2.00 
’2.75 
3.75 
4.75 
4.00 
6.00 
COLLECTION: 1 root each of the 9 Japanese Peonies, 1-yr. $25.00 
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