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Peonies for Fail Delivery 
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There are many beautiful forms of Peonies, most of which are classed 
into three groups—double, single and Japanese. Many of the older varieties 
have been imported from Europe and Japan but most of the newer sorts are 
now being originated by hybridizers in this country. The Peony is easy to 
grow and is a very satisfactory garden flower either for landscape or cut-flower 
use. They are profuse bloomers, some plants being literally covered with 
immense flowers. Peonies are very hardy and will succeed in practically any 
good garden soil. 
The roots we send out have at least 3 to 5 eyes. Of greater importance 
is the root system, which must be well balanced and of sufficient size to insure 
a vigorous growth. We feel that our roots are the finest obtainable. 
PEONY CULTURE is very simple. Dig the hole about the size of a 
bushel basket. Fill back enough soil so that when the roots are placed on this 
soil the plant will be at the right depth. The eyes should be about two inches 
below the surface of the soil, too deep usually means failure to bloom prop- 
erly. Thoroughly tamp the bottom soil before finally placing the plant. Then 
fill in the balance of the soil around the plant, firmly packing about the roots 
with the hand. Water well before the hole is completely filled. Frequent 
cultivation until August is desirable. September 1 until December 1 is gen- 
erally the best time to plant, 
J. W. BERNSTEIN 
1439 So. 28th Street — Lincoln 2, Nebraska 


