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KENWOOD IRIS GARDENS PEONY LIST | 
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SY. 7496 
4 JUN'S~1945 ok | 
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7595 Montgomery Rd., Kenwood | 
The newer peonies are very lovely. They have larger and fuller flowers, more 
rigid stems, and good substance. It is necessary to see them in bloom, to really 
appreciate the difference. An exhibition bed of 200 varieties is planted along the 
highway, and in the rear of the house are some of the newer peonies. There is a row 
each of the Auten, Brand and Franklin introductions, and a few from other sources. 
Orders for them are taken, and the roots supplied by the introducer. You are invited 
to visit the: garden at blooming time. 
Peonies grow slowly. It takes two to three years to produce good plants, but 
they increase in beauty each year, and last for a long time. For this reason it is 
advisable ‘es carefully select your peonies, making cost the secondary consideration. 
This list does not include all varieties grown here, but is composed of the newer 
peonies and the most RORGESE of the older ones. If desired, a copy of the other list 
is Spe eRes 
TERMS: The Hocus 35 to 5 éye divisions are sent, dbl. divisions at double the price. 
Postage charges on all orders of $5.00 and over are prepaid. For smaller orders 
allow 15¢ extra for first plant, and 10¢ for each additional one. On mail orders, a 
deposit of 25% in cash will reserve roots for fall delivery, and the balance sent, 
when notified that the roots are ready. Please order early. If cash is sent with 
an order of $5.00 or over, an extra peony is sent. 
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS: In order to make this list as condensed and practical as 
possible, certain markings have been used to indicate the following: 
Introducer: Initials A, B, F, at extreme left indicate Auten, Brand and Franklin 
as introducers. Used only on newer varieties. 
Time of Bloom placed before name, "E" Early, "M" Midseason, "L" Late, "VL" Very Late. 
Fragrance Name underlined. Many dark rose and red varieties have only 4 slight odor. 
‘ Do not have data on many new varieties, 
Semi-Doubles Initial SD after rating. Many appear double, especially in the Auten 
reds. Some very lovely peonies are among these. 
Rating: Official rating of the American Peony Society given after name, if rated, 
-- Recently the A.P.S. reclassified peonies placing the blush whites and very light 
pinks in a class called Flesh. This list follows their selection in the various 
color classes; and is the first we know, that had made this distinction. 
Join the American Peony Society. Cost $3.00 per year and you receive four valuable 
“+ pooklets. Send money to us with your order, and we will take care of membership. 
Culture: Place the plant in the ground, so that the buds on the crown are one to two 
~~." dnehes below the surface, and the roots extend outwards. Firm soil. Use some 
- gommercial fertilizer below roots, well mixed with the soil, and an annual top 
- dressing in early spring. Peonies are best planted in fall, but can be planted 
‘in early spring. Some bloom appears the first year. 

Group 1° Double White 
LM ALESIA~8.9 A lovely pure white, with a creamy center, 3.00 
M ARGENTINE-8.7Fine fluffy cream white,broad petalage.Faint crimson flecks. Ge 
LM AVALANCHE-8.7 Snow white globular compact blooms. | BS 
F LM BALL O*COTTON-8:% 8 Large compact rose type of good form. ~ 1.00 
L COURONNE D'OR+8,1 Milk white, with crimson edge in center. BS 
F LM DULUTH-9.1 Tall pure white, large flower with rigid stems. a 3.00 
™ IM ELSA SASS~9,.2 Lovely large fl. with a creamy center. Heavy substance, 2200 
EM FESTIVA MAXIMA-9.1 Pure white, center flecked carmine. Popular. (Ce 
B LM FRANCES WILLARD-9.1 ‘Blush white, changing to pure white. 1.00 
- FRANKIE aide tie 9 Large.Similar in shape to M.Jules Elie.Lacinated @ petals. 3,00 
