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PAEONIA PEONY 
The Peony is a universal garden favorite and few indeed are 
the homes that do not have a Peony on the grounds, even though 
they make no pretense at having a garden. The popularity of the 
Peony, explained in brief, is that “It gives universal satisfaction.” 
Each variety in the following list has been endorsed by the 
American Peony Society and is our selection of the best of the 
old favorites as well as many of the newer varieties of proven 
merit. 
CULTURE. A sunny position is usually preferred; however, some 
of the more delicately colored varieties will retain their color longer 
if they are protected from the direct rays of the sun, during the hottest 
part of the day. Planting may be done at any time of the year but 
preferably in the fall, between September 1 and the time the ground 
freezes. Deep preparation of the soil is essential to best results and 
the addition of a handful of bonemeal, mixed with the soil, is suffi- 
cient fertilizer, at the time of planting. The roots should be planted so 
that the topmost buds are about two inches below the surface, when 
the ground has settled around them. Too deep planting results in good 
foliage but no blooms; in fact, this is almost always the cause of 
lack of bloom. Fall planted roots should receive a covering of leaves, 
corn-stalks or such material, after the ground freezes to prevent the 
ground from thawing and heaving the roots out of the ground. This 
will only be necessary the first winter. Do not disturb the plants after 
planting as the blossoms will increase in number and quality year after 
year. The roots need not be divided for twelve to fifteen years. Keep 
the ground around the plants thoroughly cultivated during the growing 
season and water during periods of drought. 
PAEONIA PEONY 
SPECIAL BOUQUET PEONY GROUP—1.50 
Consists of three roots. One red, one pink and one white. 
SELECT PINK PEONIES 
All shades, light, medium and dark. 
ALBERT? CRO USSHigcoicct ios seen tert eee 69° 1.95 6.20 
A beautiful light rose-pink with a creamy tone, richly tinted 
with flesh-pink in the center. An outstanding late variety. 
Stems tall, strong and vigorous. Mildly fragrant and fine as a 
cut flower. 

CLATREJ DUBOIS © en dc tak ote eee 89 “2.55memeocde 
Very large, globular flowers of a clear violet-rose color pal- 
ing toward the tips of the petals. Much of the same color as 
Mons. Jules Elie but Claire Dubcis is late whereas Mons. Jules 
Elie is early. Moderately tall with dark green foliage. 
EDULIS*SUPERBA @ oe oo te eee eee 49. “L377 ieee 
A profuse bloomer with large flowers of a beautiful old- 
rose-pink color. An old, tried and true variety that should 
have a much higher rating. It is one of the best cut flowers 
in its color and season, and should be planted because of its 
earliness and general good qualities. Very early. 
GRANDIFLOR AGA Sk se ee eh eee 89° 2:55) ee oo 
Exceptionally large, flat flowers, silvery shell-pink in color. 
A very distinct and beautiful variety. Useful for extending the 
season because it is one of the last to bloom. Very late. 
LADY/ ALEXANDRA? DUFE. tin ene ete 89°. 2.559 378.00 
One of the largest and most beautiful of all Peonies. An 
immense loosely formed flower with broad rounded petals. The 
color is pale blush-pink fading to white, with yellow stamens 
mixed with a few irregular petals in the center. A first class 
exhibition bloom. The laterals, if not disbudded, will produce 
semi-double flowers. Midseason. 
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