Festiva Maxima Peony. 
Olds’ Peonies 
The roots we offer are large three to five-eye divisions and will usually bloom 
the following spring. Our prices are postpaid. Too deep planting often is the 
reason why peonies fail to bloom. The eyes should not be more than two inches 
below the surface. Fall is the best time to plant peonies. Order now and we will 
mail the roots at the proper time to plant. 
AUGUSTIN d’HOUK. A very large, brilliant red. Slightly silvered refiex. 
Medium tall. Larger than Felix Crousse. Each, 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA. Big, globular masses of pure white bloom, the inner 
petals slightly tinged with crimson. These handsome flowers are borne on tall, 
sturdy, branching plants of vigorous growth. Festiva Maxima is probably the 
most popular of all peonies and by many considered the most nearly perfect. 
Each, 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
GIGANTEA. A beautiful, large pink variety. Each, 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
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HUMEII. Very large flowers of soft cherry-pink. This is a very fragrant 
variety, having that spicy odor so peculiar to the Orient. Very late. Each, 50c; 
3 for $1.25. 
KARL EOSENFIELD. The plant throws large clusters of dark crimson flowers; 
these are of the semi-rose type and have no odor. Plants are strong and healthy. 
This is one of the best for cut flowers, landscape or for florists. Each, 50c; 3 
for $1.25. 
KELWAY’S GLORIOUS. Generally considered the best 
of the late rose-type peonies. Enormous, full double 
blooms of a creamy-white color overlaid with a soft blush 
of rose. Very fragrant. Received a rating of 9.8 in the 
American Peony Association which is next to the highest 
rating ever given a Peony. Each, $2.00; 3 for $5.25. 
LA TULIPE. Rose-type, mid-season. Enormous globu¬ 
lar flowers of delicate blush white, shading to ivory white. 
There are red tulip markings on the outside of the guard 
petals. Each, 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
LECYGNE (The Swan). Given the highest rating (9.9) 
of any peony by the American Peony Association. Pure 
milk-white. Very erect. Medium tall stiff stems. Free 
bloomer. Flowers are large globular of semi-rose type. 
Fragrant. Petals are very much incurved. A most beauti¬ 
ful fragrant mid-season variety. Each, $2.50; 3 for $6,75. 
LIVINGSTON. Large rose type; pale lilac-rose, silver 
tipped with carmine spots, late, tall, compact, free bloom¬ 
er, slightly fragrant. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
LONGFELLOW. Considered the most brilliant of all 
red peonies. Outer petals are slightly reflex and a circle 
of golden stamens border the central mass of petals. Bright 
crimson to cherry. Each, $1.00; 3 for $2.50. 
LOUIS VAN HOUTTE. A deep crimson. Petal tips 
develop a silvery sheen with age. A very fine variety. 
Each, 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
PHILIPPE RIVOIRE. Early. Very dark uniform 
amaranthine red. Fragrant peony. Rose type. One of 
the darkest red peonies in existence. Each, $1.76; 3 for 
$4.25. 
QUEEN VICTORIA. Large, globular, medium loose low 
crown with milk white guards tinted flesh. Center creamy 
white with crimson spots. Each, 40c; 3 for $1.25. 
SARAH BERNHARDT. The true Sarah Bernhardt which 
we offer is a late flowering compact semi-rose type peony. 
Color mauve rose, silver tipped. A fragrant strong grower. 
Each, $1.00; 3 for $2.50. 
SOLANGE. A beautiful extra large, very late peony. 
Compact flower of rose-type with the outer petals of 
delicate light lilac-white deepening toward the center with 
a deep orange salmon. Rated 9.7. An unusual peony that 
should be in every garden. Each, $1.00; 3 for $2.50. 
THERESA. Our favorite pink variety. Satiny pink 
changing to lilac-white and a center with a glossy reflex. 
An enormous rose-type developing a high crown. Erect 
robust strong grower. Rated by the American Peony Asso¬ 
ciation as 9.8. Each, $1.00; 3 for $2.50. 
WALTER FAXON, Uniform bright rose deepening toward 
the center. A delicate and distinct color. An extra fine 
mid-season, medium sized globular semi-rose flower. Each, 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50. 
MAJOR ANDREE. Brilliant cerise, an unusual shade 
in peonies. Long blooms on tall, strong plants. Each, 
40c; 3 for $1.00. 
MARIE LEMOINE. Compact round flower of rose type, 
very late. Color white, with cream white center. Each, 
50c; 3 for $1.26. 
MME. JULES DESSERT. An extra large beautiful 
flower of exquisite coloring. Petals are white and shaded 
with buff and salmon tinge. Flowers late in season. We 
consider it one of the most beautiful peonies in existence 
today. Each, $1.00; 3 for $2.50. 
M. JULES ELIE. This is considered the most beautiful of all peonies The 
flowers are of immense size, globular in shape. The color is a glistening lilac- 
pink, shading to rose at the base. The whole flower is overlaid with a sheet of 
silver, sparkling like dew. One of the best for cut flowers; a good keeper. Each 
60c; 3 for $1.25. ‘ ’ 
FERN-LEAF PEONIES 
TENU^OLIA FLORA PLENA (Double Fern-Leaf Peony). The first peony to 
bloom. Flowers are a full double brilliant crimson. We feel very fortunate in 
being able to offer this very rare peony. Each, $1.60; 3 for $4.00. 
• One of the loveliest of single peonies. Crimson 
single flowers with fern-leaf foliage. Very early. Each, 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
mixed PEONKS. We offer a fine lot of mixed roots 
to those who wish to use the unnamed sorts in large 
quantities for landscape work. These produce just as nice 
blossoms as the named varieties. Can supply mixed in 
white, pink, or red as well as mixed colors. Please state 
the mixture that you desire. 3 for 76c; 6 for $1.40; 12 
for $2.70, postpaid. By express, 100 for $21.00. 
OLDS’ BLUE RIBBON PEONY COLLECTION 
8 OUTSTANDING PEONIES FOR $7.90. 
We list here a collection of the finest peonies on our entire list. All th 
peonies show a rating of better than 9.0. Some of these peonies sold for a 
high as $10.00 apiece a few years ago. The collection consists of one 3 to 5-ey 
division, separately labeled and packed of the following varieties: 
Kelway’s Glorious Mme. Jules Dessert Solange Walter Faxon 
Becygne Sarah Bernhardt Theresa LongfeUow 
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M. Jules Elie Peony. 
