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7595 Montgomery Road Cincinnati 27, Ohio. 
The following varieties represent the best types of peonies of moderate price, 
An exhibition planting of many newer and more expensive introductions of Auten, 
Brand and Franklin, and from other sources, are planted in the rear of the house, 
and a bed of 200 standard varieties are planted along the highway. Price of any 
variety you desire that is not listed, will be sent on application, 
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 to carefully select peonies, making cost the secondary consideration. 
TERMS: Cash with order, or before delivery. 3 to 5 eye divisions are sent. Order 
of $5.00 and over are prepaid. For postage on smaller order, allow 10¢ extra per 
plant. Minimum order $2.00, Roots shipped after Sept. Sth, All orders should be 
received before Sept. lst, so that extra roots can be ordered, if necessary, 
Time of Bloom placed before name,"E" Early, "M" Midseason, "L" Late, "VL" Very Late, 
Semi-~Double: Initial SD after rating. Many appear almost double, 
Culture: Place the plant in the ground, so that the buds on the crown are one to 
two inches below the surface, and the roots extend outwards. Firm soil, Use 
some commercial fertilizer below roots, well mixed with the soil, and an annual 
top dressing in early spring. Fall is the best time for planting peonies, 
but they can be planted in early spring. Some bloom appears the first year. 
Special Collections (Prepaid) 
Var. Our Selection: A white, light and deep rose, and a red var. for $3.00. 
Favorites: Avalanche, white; Baroness Schroeder, blush white; Chestine Gowdy, 
light rose; Souv. Bigot, deep rose; Lora Dexheimer, light crimson; Grover 
Cleveland, dark crimson. Listed at $6.00, for $5.25. 
6 Very Fine Varieties: White Beauty, pure white; Laura Dessert, white, with 
yellow center; E. C. Shaw, light pink; Lillian Gum, bright pink; David 
Harum, bright red; Louis Jolict, dark red. Listed at $8.50, for $7.70. 
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Group 1 Double White 
M ARGENTINE-Fine fluffy cream white, broad petalage, Faint crimson flecks, $2.00 
LM AVALANCHE-Snow white globular compact blooms. 1.00 
LM BALL O'COTTON~Large compact rose type with good form. yas 
L COURONNE D'tOR-Milk white, with crimson edge in center. 1.00 
EM FESTIVA MAXIMA-Pure white, center flecked carmine. 1,00 
L GRACE LOOMIS-9,2 Tall, large white, with lemon-cream tones in center, 2,00 
M KELWAY'S GLORIOUS-Lovely cream white of good substance, ee 6, 
LM LA LORRAINE-Very fine large creamy white. Desirable. S600 
L MARIE LEMOINE-Large pure white, with creamy center. Not tall, 1.00 
L MRS. FRANK BEACH-Large deep ivory white, with lacinated petals. Geld 
M MRS. HARDING-Fine pure white, with golden reflections from the stamens, 1.25 
M NINA SECOR-Fine white, with creamy center, Very free. OU 
M SNOWBALL-9.1 Fine medium sized white. Extra good for cutting,V, free bloomer.2.00 
M WHITE BERAUTY~Very large white of exquisite petalage, Good stems, be 
Group & So-called "Yellow" Peonies 
LM BETTY BLOSSOM—Pure white, golden collar and center. Different. Teo 
M JESSIE SHAYLOR~Semi-rose type. Delicate deep cream of a tea rose coloring, 1,00 
EM LAURA DESSERT-Anemone type. White guards, domed canary center, 1,50 
M PRIMAVERE-Bomb type, Large creamy white guards, Center sulphur yellow, lee 
