Choice Peonies 
HERE are many beautiful forms of Peonies, most of which are classed into three 
groups—double, single and Japanese. Many of the older varieties have been im- 
ported from Europe and Japan but most of the newer sorts are now being origi- 
nated by hybridizers in this country. The 
satisfactory garden flower either for landscape or cut-flower use. 
bloomers, some plants being literally covered with immense flowers. 
hardy and will succeed in practically any good garden soil. 
The roots we send out have at least 3 to 5 eyes and usually more. Of greater 
importance is the root system, which must be well balanced and of sufficient size to 
insure a vigorous growth. We feel that our roots are the finest obtainable—only a 
trial can convince you of this. = 
We prefer to make Peony shipments in the Fall, 
delivery. 
PEONY CULTURE is very simple. Dig the hole about 1% feet deep and 2 feet 
in diameter. Fill back enough soil so that when the roots are placed on this soil the 
plant will be at the right depth. The eyes should never be more than two inches 
below the surface of the soil, as a greater depth usually means failure to bloom prop- 
erly. Thoroughly tamp the bottom soil before finally placing the plant. Then fill in 
the balance of the soil around the plant, firmly packing about the roots with the hand. 
Water well before the hole is completely filled. A handful of bone meal worked into 
the soil around the plant will prove very beneficial. Frequent cultivation until August 
is very important. 
Double Type 
Peony is easy to grow and is a very 
They are profuse 
Peonies are very 
so please do not ask for Spring 
A. B. FRANKLIN (Franklin) A large double 
white variety, opening a beautiful flush-pink 
and fading to a pure white. Strong ee 
6.00 
ADOLPHE ROUSSEAU (Dessert) A dark 
red Peony that is early. The flowers are 
large and the plant is tall. Strong Bern 
1.00 
A. G. PERRY (Brand) A nice old ivory, tinted 
delicate rose-pink. Medium tall with strong 
stems and clean foliage. $3.50 
ALESIA (Lemoine) A new white with a 
creamy tint. Large and quality good. 
Scarce. $7.50 
ALICE HARDING (Lemoine) A creamy white 
with soft pink guard petals. Rose shape, 
good stems and substance excellent. $2.00 
ARGENTINE (Lemoine) A very fine white 
with splendid substance. Stems good. $2.00 
AVALANCHE (Crousse) A late large creamy 
white. Choice cut flower. $1.00 
BALL O’ COTTON (Franklin) A pure white 
of perfect rose type. Good foliage and 
strong stems. $1.00 
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BARONESS SCHROEDER (Kelway) A late 
white variety that is exceptionally oe 
1.00 
BLANCHE KING (Brand) This is an excellent 
deep pink Peony. Flowers are large and 
of good substance. Best in its color class. 
$3.50 
CHARLES McKELLIP (Brand) A late mid- 
season red that is good. I admire this one. 
$1.00 
COMMANDER (Brand) A large solferino red. 
Rose type. Late. $3.00 
CORNELIA SHAYLOR (Shaylor) 9.1. A late 
variety. Large, high-built, blooms with im- 
mense guards of pale rose, collar flesh- 
white. Tall strong stems. Good. $1.25 
C. W. BUNN (Brand) Deep rich rose pink. 
True rose type. Late midseason. $10.00 
EDULIS SUPERBA (Lemoine) 7.6. Medium 
size; very early. Bright old-rose pink. Tall. 
$1.00 
ELSA SASS (Sass) Rich creamy white. Large 
blooms on strong upright stems. nas. 
4.00 
