
PEONIES 
The World’s Finest Varieties 
_ _Peonies are long-lived plants that do not require transplanting unless they show signs of deterioration. For that reason 
it is worth while to be particular about the place where they are to be planted. Choose a sunny location that gets good 
drainage. Dig deep, and use some well-rotted cow manure or a commercial fertilizer to enrich the soil. Bonemeal is also 
recommended. 
The best months for setting out Peonies are September and October. Be careful not to place them too deep, for deep 
planting may keep them from blooming. The eyes should be only 2 mches below the soil surface. A Bordeaux mixture 
spray will control diseases that occasionally attack Peonies. 
The varieties offered here are the very finest in their class, and in the double-flowered group only the highest rated 
varieties are offered. The plants offered are strong, 3 to 5-eye, healthy plants and should give excellent results. 
DOUBLE PEONIES 
These are the large, double-flowered Peonies of our gardens that everybody knows and loves. Only top-notch varieties 
are offered. The blooming period 1s May and June. 
The number following the name means the rating tabulated from the votes of the members of the American Peony 
Society throughout America and Canada. 10 is the highest possible score; none under 8 are offered. 
(E) indicates earliest flowering varieties; (E-M) early to midseason; (M) midseason; (M-L) midseason to late; (L) latest 
blooming varieties. 
Alice Harding. 9.4. (M) Opens blush, turning 
to white; very pretty. Probably the largest 
Peony. $2.50 each; 3 for $6.50. 
American Beauty. Deep rose-red, very large 
and distinct. $2.50 each; 3 for $6.50. 
Argentina. 8.8. (L) Pure white, broad round 
petals; very large. One of the finest whites. 
$2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
Baroness Schroeder. 9.0. (M) Blush turning 
to purest white; fragrant. $1.10 each; 3 for 
$3.00. 
Blanche King. 8.9. (Very late) Very fine 
deep pink. Large, round flower. $4.50 each; 
3 for $12.00. 
Cherry Hill. 8.6. (E) Dark crimson, showing 
yellow stamens. Very attractive. $1.25 each; 
3 for $3.25. 
Claude Tain. Pure white, Iarge round flower. 
Beautiful. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 
Cornelia Shaylor. 9.1. (L) Shell-pink. Fine- 
shaped flower. Outstanding. $2.50 each; 
3 for $6.50. 
Duchesse de Nemours. 8.1. (E) Cream- 
white; very free flowermg. $1.10 each; 3 for 
$3.00. 
E. C. Shaw. 9.1. (M-L) Light old-rose; very 
fragrant. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 
Ella Christiansen. 8.8. (M) Deep pink, large 
flower of beautiful form. $2.50 each; 3 for 
$6.50. 
Felix Crousse. 8.4. (M) Brilliant red. Free 
bloomer. One of the best reds for cutting. 
$1.10 each; 3 for $3.00. 
Festiva Maxima. 9.3. (E) Fime double white, 
with few crimson flecks. One of the best 
whites for cutting. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 
12 for $9.50. 
Frances Willard. 9.1. (M-L) Pale pink, 
changing to white. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
Georgiana Shaylor. 8.9. (M-L) Light rose- 
pink, crimson marks. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. 
Glorious (Kelway Glorious). 9.8. (M) White 
with creamy suffusion; rose-like fragrance. 
Exceptionally fine white variety. $2.50 each; 
3 for $6.50. 
Hansina Brand. 9.0. (L) Glistening flesh- 
pink, with salmon reflex. Very large flower. 
$4.50 each; 3 for $12.00. 
Inspecteur Lavergne. 8.7. (E) Beautiful 
deep red. Very fine shape of flower like Mons. 
Jules Elie. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. 
Jeannot. 9.2. (L) Light lavender-pink; very 
sweetly rose scented. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
Karl Rosenfield. 8.8. (M) Bright crimson. 
Free bloomer. One of the best deep reds for 
cutting. $1.10 each; 3 for $3.00; 12 for $11.00. 
Lady Alexandra Duff. 9.1. (E-M) Light pink, 
yellow center. Round flower shaped like a 
waterlily. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25; 12 for $12.00. 
La Lorraine. 8.6. (M) Creamy white, tinted 
pink. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
Le Cygne. 9.9. (E) Finest pure white. The 
highest rated Peony. $2.50 each; 3 for $6.50. 
Marie Crousse. 8.9. (M) Pale pink, shaded 
salmon. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. 
Martha Bullock. 9.1. (L) Very large; bright 
old-rose-pink. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
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