
PAEONIA MOUTAN .- Chinese Tree Peonies 
The Tree Peony is really one of the finest plants available for the gar- 
den. It is quite hardy, and does well under the simplest treatment. It 
flourishes in the most astonishing manner, bearing blossoms from 6 to 8 
inches across, which increase every year in beauty and size. They are a 
grand addition to the garden, as they do not die down to the ground like 
the herbaceous sorts, but make fine bushes 3 to 4 feet in height, covered 
every spring with elegant flowers. 
Culture. It is advisable to avoid wind-swept locations and to protect the 
early bloom bud in case of late spring frosts. The south or east side of a 
planting of evergreens, shrubs, wall or building, is a very good location for 
Tree Peonies. Mulching is advisable the first winter after transplanting. 
Apply mulch of light material after ground is frozen solid. Any good well 
drained garden soil is satisfactory. Never cut back woody branches. 
Archduke Ludivico Each, pot $2.00, field $4.00 
Enormous wide flower, double, flesh-pink, turning soft lilac. 
Athlete Each, pot $3.00, field $6.00 
Immense double flower of fine glazed mauve, shaded rose; vigorous and 
prolific grower. Blooms very freely. 
Banksi Each, pot $2.00, field $4.00 
Semi-double; pale lilac-rose. Very free-flowering variety, Easily grown. 
Chromatella Each, pot $15.00, field $25.00 
This striking novelty is a sport from the beautiful variety Souvenir de 
Maxime Cornu. Color, a pure sulphur-yellow without any shade of 
salmon or buff. The flower is full double. One of the choicest plants 
for the garden in existence. 
Comtesse de Tudor Each, pot $3.50, field $7.00 
Lively salmon, petals tipped satiny white; fine full double flower; free 
bloomer. Lovely sparkling variety. 
La Lorraine Each, pot $5.00, field $10.00 
A cross between Paeonia Lutea and a variety of Paeonia Moutan. Large, 
well-expanded full double flowers of good substance; the petals nearly 
imbricated, being of a soft sulphur-yellow with a salmon tinge when 
opening, becoming lighter and purer when fully expanded. (Awarded a 
Work of Art at the Paris Horticultural Exhibition in 1909, awarded first- 
class silver medal at the Ghent Quiquennial Exhibition 1913, first-class 
certificate from the Floral Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society, 
May 14, 1913.) A true jewel for the garden. 
Mme. de Vatry Each, pot $3.50, field $7.00 
Very large globular bloom; satiny pink, shaded lilac, vigorous grower. 
Reine Elizabeth Each, pot $3.00, field $6.00 
Flower perfect in shape, vivid salmon-pink. A brilliant color; considered 
amongst the finest of all double Tree Peonies. A-1 plant. 
Souvenir de Ducher Each, pot $3.50, field $7.00 
Large, globular bloom; bright reddish violet with silvery reflex. 
Souvenir de Maxime Cornu Sold out for this season 
A vigorous variety, raised by L. Henry at the Paris Museum from Paeonia 
Lutea hybridized with Paeonia Moutan, Ville de Saint-Denis. It forms a 
bush 3 to 4 feet high with abundant and healthy foliage; every stem 
carries 2 or 3 full flowers, 8 inches or more across, with crowned and 
wrinkled petals, of a deep yellow, heavily shaded orange. 
Surprise Each, pot $7.00, field $15.00 
A tall vigorous variety; flowers carried by strong stalks, very large and 
full; the color is a combination of straw-yellow, pale salmon and rosy 
purple, of a very novel character. Fragrant. 

Paeonia Moutan (Tree Peony), Reine Elizabeth 



Tree Peonies furnished growing in 5-inch pots: The pot-grown plants 
establish quickly and usually bloom the second year after planting. 
They are now 2 years old. Field-grown plants are 4 years old. Avoid 
commercial chemical fertilizers. 



raceful (Anemone- Gioweree Prontes 
A type not very generally known, but awakening great interest and enthusiasm. The opened 
flowers are of extra wide spread, with one or more layers of broad guard petals which act as a cup 
to the mounted center. In place of the pollen-bearing stamens, the stamens and anthers are greatly 
enlarged into narrow, thick, twisted petaloids of various colors, forming a dense cushion. They 
produce an enormous amount of flowers, creating a riot of color in the garden and are superb for 
cutting, lasting longer than the double flowers. 
Camille Each 90c, Three $2.60, Doz. $7.25 
Deep Oriental red with violet sheen. Flower of very large proportions, 
semi-double to single in appearance. Striking center of golden stamens. 
Robust grower and extremely free flowering. Great for cutting and col- 
orful garden effects. 
Dai-Jo-Kuhan Each 90c, Three $2.60, Doz. $7.25 
A wonderfully graceful Peony. The large flowers are deep rose paling 
at the edges with bright yellow crest, giving a fine contrast. It is an 
outstanding flower of lasting qualities. As many as 4 to 6 on one stem. 
males a beautiful show in the garden and one of the best for 
cutting. 
Eva Each 90c, Three $2.60, Doz. $7.25 
Bright light crimson flowers with lilac overtone. A very lively and artis- 
tic shade. Outstanding are the large round petals, making the flower 
look like a large Tulip. It flowers unusually free and is an outstanding 
kind for garden planting, not too tall. It fits well in the hardy border. 
Francoise Sold out for this season 
Bright rose) Two rows of petals. Center composed of petaloids which, 
when the flower opens, are of a yellowish white shade, edged yellow. 
While the flower develops the petaloids take on the same shade as the 
guard petals. An excellent variety. 
La Fraicheur Each $1.20, Three $3.30, Doz. $11.00 
Produces clusters of fine and substantial flowers. Often 5 to 6 on a 
single stem. They are clear blush-pink with fine center of yellow 
stamens. Excellent cut flower variety, lasting well in water. In the 
garden it makes an attractive colorful effect, good grower and fine 
habit. 
L’Etincelante Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $8.50 
Semi-double to single in appearance with petals deep rose, inner petals 
pale rose, white at edges, golden crest of stamens. Large blooms, in 
clusters of 4 or 5 on one stem, a bouquet in itself. A very showy variety 
for the garden and handsome as a cut flower. 
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Lucienne Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $8.50 
White flowers with purple reflex and golden yellow center. The four to 
five flowers on a single stem make a wonderful show in the garden as 
well as cut. An unusually free bloomer and rugged grower. 
Mikado Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $8.50 
A rich red with long, rounded petals of brilliant red surrounding a great 
dome of golden staminodes. Exceedingly brilliant. 
Nagasaki Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $8.50 
Handsome light pink flowers in clusters of 4 to 6 ona single stem. Its 
dark foliage and robust growth make this a favorite for garden planting 
as well as for cutting. 
Nymphe Each 90c, Three $2.60, Doz. $7.25 
Bright flesh-pink flowers of unusually large size made very handsome 
by the fine center cluster of golden stamens. A-one for cutting and 
garden use. 
Ruigegno Each 90c, Three $2.60, Doz. $7.25 
A double row of clear red petals with a large center of golden petaloids 
make this an outstanding kind. There are four to five big blooms on a 
single stem so that a well established clump makes a magnificent show 
in the garden. It is rugged and very free blooming. 
Shi-Pen-Kue Each 90c, Three $2.60, Doz. $7.25 
A handsome and distinct Peony. The flowers are made up from heavy 
round petals of a most unusual purplish blue tint which serve as an 
artistic background for the large clusters of thick golden petaloids in 
the center of the flower. Several flowers occur on one stem and the 
plant is exceedingly free flowering, creating quite an effect in the 
garden. Handsome for cutting as well. 
Taikoon Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $8.50 
The blood-red flowers and their showy centers are very effective, 
particularly against a background of evergreens or dark foliage. Make 
a striking show always because it is a free bloomer and strong grower. 
