
Gerria’ Peonies 
There should be Peonies in abundance at every home; they are so hardy and easy 
to grow. Every year their big, colorful, fragrant blooms make a glorious show on the 
May and June landscape. Plant them-successfully in early spring as well as fall. 
We Offer You Strong. Hardy, 3 to 5 Eye Roots ° 
(ALL POSTPAID) 
’ P401—AUGUSTE DESSERT. New, very handsome, distinctive Peony. Double blooms 
are very large, of wheel-like form, color an intense velvety carmine with silvery 
border. A red Peony you will be proud to own. Midseason. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.00. 
- P402—BLANCHE KING. Magnilicent large blooms of deep, glowing fadeless pink. One 
_ of the world’s greatest Peonies, and the finest of its color. Late. $2.25 each; 3 for $5.85. 
P403—COURONNE d’OR. The famous “Crown of Gold”, Large full flowers of superb 
form are snow white with golden yellow stamens reflecting a rich glow in the cen- 
ter. One of the choicest and best Peonies in cultivation. Fragrant; late. $1.00 each 
3 for $2.55. 
P404—DELACHEI. Showy violet-crimson; large, well formed flowers. Late midseason. 
65c each; 3 for $1.80. 
8 Sala Bright glossy pink; large and fragrant. Midseason. 65¢ each; 3 for 
P406—FELIX CROUSE. Large, double blooms of rich red with silky luster. One of the 
best reds. Late midseason. 65c each; 3 for $1.80. 
_ P407—HANSINA BRAND. A “de luxe” Peony—immense flowers of elegant form, color a 
pane shell-pink with salmon glow. Finest in its class. Very late. $2.25 each; 3 for 
P408—INST. DORIAT. Brilliant, globular bomb-type flower of crimson. Tall growing; pro- 
fuse bloomer. Very fine. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.00. 
P409—KARL ROSENFIELD. Gorgeous blooms of rich velvety-crimson, large and globular; 
midseason. Considered by many to be best red. 65¢ each; 3 for $1.80. 
P410—LADY ALEXANDER DUFF. Huge, beautiful Peony of delicate blush-pink, almost 
white, center petals touched with carmine. Blooms in clusters, the center flower loosely 
double and of superb form, the outer flowers semi-double and saucer-shaped. Mid- 
season. $1.00 each: 3 for $2.55. 
P411—LONGFELLOW. Brilliant fadeless cherry-red, intensified by golden stamens in 
center. Great prizewinner and the outstanding red. Midseason. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.55. 
P412—LORA DEXHEIMER. Large, shapely, rose-type blooms of intense flaming crimson, 
shading darker at base of petals. Heavy bloomer; first-class in every way. Early mid- 
season. $1.00 each: 3 for $2.55. 
P414—-MME. EMILE GALLE. Superb cutting blooms of delicate pink; look like roses. 
Free flowering; late. 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
P415—MYRTLE GENTRY. The very loveliest of all Peonies. Gigantic flowers of perfect 
tose form; color a melting soft pink with tints of flesh and salmon; tea-rose fragrance. 
Late. $2.25 each: 3 for $5.85. 
P416—SARAH BERNHARDT. Lovely apple-blossom-pink lightly tipped silver; well 
formed, semi-rose type flowers on graceful stems. Fragrant. Prize winning cut flower. 
Late. $1.00 each: 3 for $2.55. 
PEONY “STARS” OFFER “FAMOUS PEONIES” OFFER 
(P417) (P418) 
1 BLANCHE KING 1 DELACHE! 
1 HANSINA BRAND 1 INST. DORIAT 
1 LONGFELLOW 1 LADY ALEX. DUFF 
] LORA DEXHEIMER 
1 MYRTLE GENTRY 1 SARAH BERNHARDT 
These 4 GRAND CHAMPION PEONIES 
$6.75 These 5 $3.75, 
; (Postpaid) 
Oriental Peanies 
For Pure Landscape Adornment. these Famous “Singles” Have No Equall 
Handsome Cut Flowers 
P419—FUYAJO. Handsome flowers of rich mahogany-maroon with velvety finish; center 
“eg tipped cream. Strong stems; very floriferous. Midseason. $1.25 each; 3 for 
50. 
P420—NIPPON CHIEF. Highest rated red semi-double. Guards rich, velvety dark mad- 
der-red; center golden yellow, slightly streaked red. Very fragrant. Very late. $1.00 
each: 3 for $2.75. 
P421—SOSHII. Beautiful flower with waved guard petals; color a deep rose pink with 
brilliant golden center. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50. 
P422—"ORIENTAL COMBINE”. Three Handsome Peonies—one each of the three out- 
standing Orientals described above. Postpaid for only $3.15. 
Fine for Shade. They add woodland beauty to the outdoor landscape and are lovely 
in bouquets. Hardy, coming up year after year. 
P80—INTERRUPTED. Splendid in foundation plantings. Shade or semi-shade. 2-4 ft. at 
maturity. 
P81—LADY. Very attractive, fine, delicate leaves of variable form. 1-2 ft. at maturity. 
P82—OSTRICH PLUME. Handsome fronds for shady foundation or border. 2-4 ft. at ma- 
turity. 
YOUR CHOICE—Any of the three Ferns described above: 
35c each; 3 for 90c; 6 for $1.55—Postpaid 
Plant All Ferns in shade or semi-shade, mixing peat or leaf-mold in the soil. Lady and Interrupted 
Ferns should be set one-half inch below the surface, the Ostrich Plume with “‘knob”’ 1 to 2 inches 
above surface. Mulch with dried leaves about 2 inches. Water well when planting, and during any 
dry spells the first summer. Mulch with several inches of leaves every fall after freezing. 










Plant Peonies 
In good rich soil in an open, sunny 
location if possible, with the 
eyes no more than 2 inches 
below the surface. Roots 
should be spread out well 
and the earth packed 
firmly around them. 
Shallow cultivation 
through the summer 
is recommended. 

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