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’HOUR. A very large, 
Medium talJl. Larger than Felix Crousse. 
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. 
brilliant red. Slightly silvered reflex. 
Each, 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
HUMEII. 
Simoresl.25. 

F Festiva Maxima Peony. 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. SEach, $1.75; 3 for $4.75. 
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 
peta_s. Hach, 40c; 8 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 beau- 
tiful fragrant mid-season variety. Each, $1.75; 3 for $4.75. 
_ LIVINGSTON. Large rose type; pale lilac-rose, silver 
tipped with carmine spots, late, tall, compact, free bloomer, 
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. 
develop a silvery sheen with age. 
Each, 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
_ 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 $1.25. 
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. Hach, $1.50; 3 for $4.00. 
M. JULES ELIE. 
flowers are of immense size, globular in shape. 
Petal tips 
A very fine variety. 
Each, 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
GIGANTEA. A beautiful, large pink variety. Each, 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
Very large flowers of soft cherry-pink. This is a very fragrant 
variety, having that spicy odor so peculiar to the Orient. 
Very late. Hach, 50c; 
KARL ROSENFIELD. The plant throws large clusters of dark crimson flowers; 
these are of the semi-rose type and have no odor. 
This is one of the best for cut flowers, landscape or for florists. 
Plants are strong and healthy. 
Each, 50c; 3 
PHILIPPE RIVOIRE. Early. Very dark uniform ama- 
ranthine red. Fragrant Peony. Rose type. One of the 
darkest red Peonies in existence. Hach, $1.75; 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 deli 
cate light lilac-white deepening toward the center with 
a deep orange salmon. Rated 9.7. An unusual Peony that 
should be in every garden. Hach, $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, 90c; 3 for $2.40. 
WALTER FAXON. Uniform bright rose deepening to- 
ward the center. A delicate and distinct color. An extra 
fine mid-season, medium sized globular semi-rose flower. 
Each, $1.25; 3 for $3.25. 
MIXED PEONIES. 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 75c; 6 for $1.40; 12 
for $2.70, postpaid. By express, 100 for $21.00. 
This is considered the most beautiful of all Peonies. The 
The color is a glistening lilac- 
pink, shading to rose at the base. The whole flower is overlaid with a sheet of 
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silver, sparkling like dew. One of the best for cut flowers; a good keeper. Each, 
50¢* 3 for $.2b. 
FERN-LEAF PEONIES 
TENUIFOLIA FLORA PLENA (Double Fern-Leaf Peony). 
bloom. Flowers are a full double brilliant crimson. 
single flowers with fern-leaf foliage. 
OLDS’ BLUE RIBBON PEONY COLLECTION 
EIGHT OUTSTANDING PEONIES FOR $7.25 
We list here a collection of the finest Peonies on our entire list. 
Peonies show a rating of better than 9.0. Some of these Peonies sold for as 
high as $10.00 apiece a few years ago. 
Kelway’s Glorious 
Lecygne 
Mme. Jules Dessert 
Solange 
Sarah Bernhardt 
Theresa 
é We feel very fortunate in 
being able to offer this very rare Peony. Each, $1.50; 3 for $4.00.” 
SINGLE FERN-LEAF PEONY. One of the loveliest of single Peonies. Orimson 
Very early. Each, 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
$1 The collection consists of one 8 to 
5-eye division, separately labeled and packed of the following varieties: 

The first Peony to 
All the 
Walter Faxon 
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