LTURE OF PEONIES 
A FEW SUGGESTIONS ON THE CU 
O UR many years experience in growing the Peony, indicates that a well 
divided root that has from three to five eyes or buds is the best for plant¬ 
ing. We send out only large, well developed plants. 
Peonies may be planted in the spring, although tall planting is b\ tai the 
most satisfactory. Plants sent out and planted in the fall will no doubt pro¬ 
duce blooms next summer; however, the true value ot the plant will not be 
apparent until the second season of bloom, and hasty judgment should be sus¬ 
pended if the showing the first season is not satisfactory. 
In planting have your soil thoroughly prepared. It should be mellow and 
well drained, of good natural fertility, or aided by the use of thoroughly 
deeaved manure well incorporated with the soil. No fertilizer should be al¬ 
lowed to come in direct contact with the roots. Make the hole deep and wide 
enough to accommodate the roots without being twisted or cramped. 
The roots should be placed in the hole so that the buds are about 2 inches 
below the surface when the ground has settled around them. Too deep plant¬ 
ing will result in a good growth of foliage but no blooms; the plant will be 
“blind”. 
A mulch of straw or leaves is very beneficial during the first winter. This 
should be removed in the spring before growth starts. 
MIKADO 
GOOD SINGLE AND JAPANESE PEONIES 
SINGLES 
DEFIANCE Large and attractive blossoms with single 
row of bright crimson petals in striking contrast with 
the center full of golden stamens. $1.50. 
DUCHESS OF PORTLAND —A beautiful clear silvery- 
pink overshadowed with darker tones of rose-pink. $1.50. 
8.4 L’ETINCELANTE (Dessert). Dark pink. Large cup¬ 
shaped flowers; broad petals of a deep bright pink, 
heavily margined with silver; a large center of bright 
yellow stamens. $1.50. 
MISCHIEF (Auten) — A uniform soft pink, blooming 
late after most single Peonies have passed. This wonder¬ 
ful flower commands special attention of all admirers of 
single varieties. $2.00. 
JAPANESE VARIETIES 
8.1 AKALU (Dessert)—Considered one of the best Japan¬ 
ese Peonies. Guard petals are spoon-shaped of dazzling 
carmine-red; in the center a tuft of sulphur-yellow sta¬ 
mens. Midseason. $2.00. 
8.6 KING OF ENGLAND (Kelway)—A rich uniform shade 
of dee]) red. Large rounded petals of good substance. 
Center a large tuft of beautiful, self-colored petaloides, 
edged with gold. $1.50. 
8.6 MIKADO (Japan)—No one fails to admire this gor¬ 
geous Peony. The cupped petals are of a deep, clear 
crimson; the center a beautiful puff of dark rose-red 
edged with buff-yellow. An excellent and most bril¬ 
liant cut-flower. $1.50. 
8.0 TOKIO—Cupped petals of a rose-pink shade; center of 
large loose staminodes, tipped with tints of pale yellow 
and stained pink on upper half, with buff edges. A vig¬ 
orous grower. $3.00. 
ACRES AND ACRES OF LIVING BEAUTIES 
r A SUBSTANTIAL portion of our 320 
acres devoted to the production of 
nursery stock, is set aside for our 
Peony gardens. In their season, a mass of 
gorgeous bloom covers the thousands of 
plants, vieing with the rainbow in their 
brilliant colors. Acres and acres of per¬ 
fumed flowers scent the air and welcome 
visitors from near and from far. 
We cordially invite you to visit us dur¬ 
ing May when the Peonies usually are in 
bloom. Take a day off and spend it with 
us enjoying the sight and making personal 
selection of varieties. 
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