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get them and also when they bloom. Fall 1944 one cus- 
America. We have a rare Loess soil which does produce 
extra fine, vigorous, free-blooming Peony plants. We are 
one of the very largest Peony growers in the United States. 
We send you number one roots with 3 to 5 eyes each. Plant 
them in well drained soil, in full sunlight, about 4 feet 
apart and cover with 2 inches of soil over the crown or eyes. 
Peonies never winter-kill in the most severe climate and 
produce a great abundance of flowers for a lifetime. All 
Peonies are Postpaid. 
World’s Highest Rated Peonies 
Below we list three of the world’s finest and highest rated 
Peonies. In every peony show you will find them among 
the Blue Ribbon Winners. Now offered at a special price. 
P686 Solamge—When you see this magnificent flower at 
its best, you will understand why it has probably won more 
blue ribbons than any other variety. The color is rich ivory 
with a tinge of pinkish buff. It rates 97. Each $1.00. 
P691  Therese—This is the world’s highest rated pink 
Peony, rating 98. An exquisite light pink that produces its 
perfect flowers every year. Each $1.25. 
P693. Walter Faxon—No other Peony in all the world 
has a color like this, a sparkling bright pink with a luminous 
glow as though a light bulb was in the center of the flower. 
and bring indoors. It rates 93. Each $1.25. 
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are fine enough to go in the best gardens. Each one blooms 
perfectly every spring. 
P635 Frances Willard—This is one of the best and most 
satisfactory white Peonies we grow. The flowers are large 
and perfect shape. They open a light blush then change 
to. pure snow white, with occasional red marks on center 
petals. It rates 91. Each $1.00. 
one of the world’s most brilliantly colored Peonies. The 
outer petals are a solid deep crimson with a full center of 
shorter red petals, each one with a golden edge. It is so 
different from the other kinds. Certainly stands out in any 
' garden. Each $1.00 
P669 Mons. Jules Elie—This grand Peony rates 92 and 
is one of the greatest Peonies of all time. Simply huge 
flowers of glowing pink. It never fails. If this were a new, 
recently introduced variety the price would be at least 
$10.00, probably more. Now yours for only, Each 75c. 
ELIE COLLECTION 
1 Frances Willard 
1 Mikado 
1 Mons. Jules Elie 
6P695 All 3 for 92.00 Postpaid 
($2.75 Value) 
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THE PERFECT FLOWER: BLOOM EVERY YEAR ¢ 
Inter-State Peonies are guaranteed to please you when you : 
tomer bought a solid car load of our Peonies. He bought 
another car last fall. He says we grow the finest Peoniesin 
To see it at its best, cut the flower when it starts to open 
Here we have selected three medium priced Peonies which 
P697_ Mikado—Don’t let the name bother you. This is | 

