PEONIES 
Single, Double and Japanese 
The plants I send out are strong, three to five eye divisions, cut from 
vigorous, young stock. If planted and cared for according to the direc- 
tions sent with the roots, they should give some bloom the following 
season. 
The shipping season begins September 10th and continues until 
freezing weather. Early planting is advised. 
There are no poor varieties in my list and the average of the ratings 
is very high. Many of the world’s finest are included. 
Prices are as low as is consistent with vigorous, young, well-grown 
stock. 
Cultural Directions 
The most important factor in success with Peonies is the quality of 
the stock that is planted. Much disappointment results from trying to 
nurse along Peonies taken from plants too old to stand dividing. 
Prepare the soil in advance, digging it deeply and use plenty of 
manure or bone meal mixed with the soil at the bottom of the hole. 
Set them as soon as received, having the eyes two to three inches be- 
low the surface, firming the soil thoroughly. In the spring when the 
shoots are three or four inches above ground, hoe in more fertilizer 
around the plants, keeping it back from the crowns. 
After the hard frosts, cut the plants to the ground and burn the 
tops. In cutting the flowers always leave two or three leaves on the 
stalk; these are needed to develop the buds that may be forming at 
the base of the stem. | 
Good garden soil is necessary and a sunny location. 

ADOLPH ROSSEAU. Very large, dark garnet, semi-double, 
reliable bloomer. Tall. Early. $1.00 
ALBATRE. Ivory white, hint of lavender in center. Large 
perfect flower. Strong stems. Midseason. No finer white. 1.25 
ALSACE-LORRAINE. White tinted cream, pointed petals. 
Fine form, very popular. Late midseason. 1.00 
COURONNE D’OR. Large flat rose type. White, crimson 
flecks. Very free flowering. Late a 
DAWN. Japanese, rose pink. Center of straw colored sta- 
mens. Very striking. Midseason. 1.00 
EMILY. Large single, color of a wild rose. 75 
FESTIVA MAXIMA. Immense white, flecked crimson. Early ee) 
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