PEONIES 
ARVISTA Gardens 
MME. DE VATRY—Very large globular bloom; satiny-pink, shaded lilac; 
vigorous grower . 
REINE ELISABETH—Flower perfect in shape, vivid salmon-pink. A bril¬ 
liant color; considered amongst the finest of all double tree peonies. 
SOUVENIR DE DUCHER—Large, globular bloom; bright reddish violet with 
silvery reflex . 
SOUVENIR DE MAXIME CORNU—A vigorous variety, raised by L. Henry at 
the Paris Museum from P. Lutea hybridized with P. Moutan Ville de Saint- 
Denis. It forms a bush 3 to 4 feet high with abundant and healthy foliage, 
every stem carries 2 or 3 full flowers, 8 inches or more across, with crowned 
and wrinkled petals, of a deep yellow, heavily shaded orange, fragrant. 
(A.M.R.H.S.) . 
SURPRISE—A tall vigorous variety, flowers carried by strong stalks, very large 
and full; the color is a combination of straw yellow, pale salmon and rosy- 
purple, of a very novel character. Fragrant . 
TRIUMPHE DE VANDERMAELEN—Clear rosy-purple brighter in center; 
very floriferous. 
5.00 
5.00 
5.00 
18.00 
10.00 
5.00 
HARDINESS AND CARE OE THE TREE PEONY 
Tree Peonies are perfectly hardy wherever the Lilac thrives. Unprotected they 
often have to stand temperatures of 15 to 25 degrees below zero. It is advisable how¬ 
ever to avoid windswept locations and to protect the early bloom buds in case of late 
spring frosts. 
Mulching is advisable the first winter after transplanting. Apply mulch of light 
material and after the ground is frozen solid. 
PEONIES 
THE FINEST IN THE WORLD AT VERY LOW PRICES 
The following list of nearly 200 Peonies fairly bristles with quality. 
At our first competitive exhibit on six entries, we were awarded five prizes, three 
firsts and two seconds. We believe that this award speaks for itself. 
Fine Peonies, because of their all-around dependability, their sturdiness, their 
exquisite beauty and delightful fragrance, have a peculiar fascination for flower 
lovers. The Peony is so hardy that it thrives in the coldest climate, without winter 
protection. Wherever the ground freezes at some time during the winter peonies 
can be successfully grown. It is the ideal flower of the north where most perennials 
can hardly survive. Nearly all of the varieties in this list are real aristocrats of 
the Peony world. 
Peony roots are best planted at any time in the fall, beginning about the middle 
of September. Plant so that the eyes are 2 to 3 inches below the surface—not more or 
less. They like rich, heavy soil, but manure should be avoided. 
Prices are for standard divisions with three to five or more eyes. 
A discount of 15% from list prices will be allowed when selection of varieties 
is left to us. 
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