
Instructions for Planting PEONIES 
If you are ready to plant your Peonies when they arrive, wash off all packing material and 
drop the roots into water. Just before planting, remove the labels so the wire will not cut the 
roots. Dig a hole 2 feet in diameter and from 1 to 114 feet deep.. Place the Peony root in the 
hole so the eyes on the root are 2 inches below the level of the ground. It may be necessary 
to place more soil back into the hole in order not to have the eyes more than 2 inches below 
the level of the ground. Be sure the soil is tramped down well so it will not settle any more. 
Hold the division erect in the center of the hole with one hand, with the other draw in the 
soil and pack it firmly about the root so that just the eyes show. Give the root a pail of water 
and then fill in the balance of the hole and firm the soil tightly. Just as soon as the Peony 
appears above the ground, begin to cultivate at least twice each week until August Ist. 
By keeping the soil loose during the first growing season, there should be no loss. 
‘1. When Will Brand Peony Roots Bloom? 
Brand Divisions will produce blooms next spring if roots are 
planted early this fall. If our ‘divisions are planted in the spring 
they will give some bloom the same season. 
2. Why Do Some Plants Fail to Bloom? 
A. They may be planted too deep. If they are planted too 
deep, the buds turn brown and do not mature. Your plant will 
produce many stems that are thin and weak. 
B. You may not be cultivating them thoroughly. Plants 
should be cultivated each week from the time the red shoots 
appear above ground in the spring until after the blooming sea- 
son. Then they should be cultivated several times before the 
first of September. 
C. They may be planted where they receive too much shade. 
Peonies should be planted in the open where they get sunshine 
at least half the day. 
D. They may be near large trees and shrubs which deprive 
them of sufficient nourishment. 
3. How Deep Should They Be Planted to Give Best 
Results? 
The buds on the crown of the plant should be two inches 
below the surface of the soil. In setting the root, be sure the 
soil in the bottom of the hole has been well tamped down so 
the plant will not sink below this level. 
4. When Should the Tops Be Cut Off? 
Cut the foliage from your plants between August 15th and 
September 15th. Then remove these stalks and burn them. 
5. How Often Should Peonies Be Fertilized? 
Use well-rotted manure once in 3 years around your plants. 
Place this on in the fall. 
6. What Harm Do Ants Do? 
None. They are after the sweet juice on the buds. A spray 
with water will remove this juice. 
SIZE OF ROOT 
It is unfortunate that Peonies have to be sold at a certain 
rice per root. Unless due discretion is used as to the size, 
bead, and quality of the root, the price alone means nothing. 
We have standardized a type and quality of root now gener: 
ally known to the Peony world as ‘‘A Brand Division.” Our 
Brand Divisions have a large, well-balanced root system and each 
one carries three, five, or more eyes. 
PRICE PER ROOT 
Only a large, clean division, handled by specialized labor, 
can qualify as “‘A 
our list is priced singly for less than $1.00. A root that can 
be produced and sold for less is not comparable in quality and 
size to a Brand Division. Figure the cost of your Peonies, not 
according to the price per root, but according to the size and 
beauty of bloom—the quality and quantity of yield—then you 
will aa out that no other Peonies cost so little as those which 
are grown from Brand Divisions. , 
TRANSPORTATION 
We have always been willing to give our personal attention to 
all of our orders no matter how small they may be. But we 
do ask our customers to send an additional amount to cover the 
postage and the extra cost of handling all small orders. 
When one Peony root's ordered allow 25 cents for postage 
and an additional 10 cents for each root until your order 
amounts to $5.00. We prepay on all Peony orders amounting 
to $5.00 or more in the United States unless otherwise stated. 
SUBSTITUTION 
Sometimes an order reaches us late in the season after our 
stock of some varieties is exhausted. If you send in an order 
and you are not particular about receiving just the varieties in 
your list, give us permission to substitute a variety of the same 
color of equal or better value. As a rule our stock is sufficient 
to fill our orders just as they are given. 
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We are located about 60 miles south of the Twin Cities. We take this opportunity 
to invite our friends to visit us at any time. 
During the course of the flowering season, we have a succession of blooming 
periods. From about May 15th to June 25th, we have something in bloom that is 
well worth seeing. Following in rapid succession and in some cases overlapping, 
come brilliant showings of Phlox Subulata, Tulips, Lilacs, Flowering Crabs, Iris and 
Peonies. Then during the later summer months and early fall, our fields of Phlox 
and Perennial Asters are gorgeous. 
During the Peony season, we make a special effort to have a splendid show inside 
as well as our field exhibit. You will enjoy studying and comparing the various 
varieties of Peonies set up in true show form in our always cool exhibition room, 
We will always make you welcome whether you purchase or not. 
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We take this opportunity to thank our many customers from every state in the Union for the excellent 
business they have given us over the long period of years we have operated in our present location. 
Each year we try to give you better service at a lower cost. To enable us to do this, we must keep 
our losses as low as possible. A few years ago we could ship stock all over the country without first 
receiving our payment. But in recent years, we have lost many small accounts which has forced us to 
adopt the following rule. ; 
eee have not already established credit with us, do so before ordering. Otherwise send complete 
payment with order, or 25% and we will send the balance C. O. D. 
GARDEN TALKS —lllustrated by colored slides. 
We have about 200 colored slides illustrating various varieties of Peonies, 
Lilacs, Poppies, Flowering Crabs, Lilies, and different perennials. We are 
willing to rent these slides if you are interested. 
Our Catalog 
We advise you to keep our catalog on file for future reference. If the war continues, and 
the paper shortage grows more acute, it may be necessary in the immediate future to issue 
only a price list. You can always order from this book and we shall be glad to make any 
adjustments if prices vary. 
Each year we drop the names of all those who have never sent us an order or have failed 
to send us one for several years. We do this to curtail all unnecessary expense. However, 
if you are not interested in making a purchase, but still wish a copy of our catalog, please 
remit 25c for it. This amount may be deducted from any order you may send in. Even 
a $1.00 order is appreciated. 


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