PEONIES 
rhe Peony is a native of Siberia which undoubtedly 
ounts for its great vigor and hardiness. The ideal 
lower for the great Northwest since it endures the most 
intense without injury. The Peony is one of the 
most easily grown, and showiest of the perennial flower- 
ing plants. Conditions of the soil, location and cultiva- 
tion are important factors in growing Peonies. 
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Peonies may be planted in the spring during the month 
of April and the early part of May or in September. Work 
the soil thoroughly to a depth of 8 or 10 inches, applying 
at the same time a generous amount of Vigoro or bone 
meal fertilizer, mixed well into the soil. Plant root in 
this prepared soil so that the crown will be about 1 inch 
below the surface. Press the soil firmly around the roots. 
Peonies should not be planted any closer than 38 feet 
apart and should not be close to trees as the roots of 
the trees take from the soil the nourishing elements that 
are needed by the Peonies. Plant in a sunny location. 
The following selected varieties we offer for spring or 
September delivery. Large 3 to 5 eye divisions. 
Whites 
Baroness Schroeder, 9.0. Opens pale pink changing to 
pure white. One of the best. Late. Each, $1.25. 
Festivia Maxima, 9.3. An early white, flecked crimson. 
A fine cut-flower variety. Each, $1.25. 
Mme. Jules Dessert, 9.4. One of the finest. Color a 
creamy white, with buff and salmon shades. Each, $1.25. 
Pinks 
Bright old-rose-pink;- center of 
Immense flower blooms. Late 
Martha Bulloch, 9.1. 
lighter rose and pink. 
bloomer. Each, $1.50. 
Mons. Jules Elie, 9.2. An immense self-colored flesh- 
pink, shading a trifle deeper toward the base. Each, $1.25. 
Sarah Bernhardt, 9.0. A true apple-blossom-pink. 
Blooms late mid-season. Fragrant. Each, $1.25. 
Solange, 9.7. A deep orange-salmon, overlaid with a 
delicate, tender rich cream. Mid-season. Each, $1.50. 
Therese, 9.54. Very large. Early mid-season pink. A 
supreme flower for exhibition purposes. Each, $2.00. 
Walter Faxon, 9.3. The most striking of all pinks, 
color salmon rose. A beauty. Wach, $1.25. 

: Reds 
KxXarl Rosenfield, S.8. A brilliant 
coming into bloom in early midseason. 
Mary Brand, 8.7. A wonderful crimson Variety with a 
silky brightness. Flowers mid-season. Wach, $1.25. 
Mikado, 8.6. A single, dark cerise crimson. Bloom mid- 
season. Hach, $1.50. 
Richard Carvel, 8.8. 
grant and a fine cut-flower. 
and striking red, 
Hach, $1.25. 
An early, beautiful crimson, fra- 
Hach, $1.25. 

Peonies—As Beautiful as the Rose—Hardy. 
SPECIAL: PEONY' OFFER eee 
Any three of the very select peonies 
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Iris should be planted in a sunny location and may be 
planted in groups or singly. Bearded varieties in general 
prefer an alkaline rather than an acid soil. The Iris 
should be planted in a well-drained location as too much 
moisture, especially in hot weather, may cause the roots 
to decay. Iris may be planted at any time of the year 
except when they are in bloom or when the ground is 
frozen, although the best time for planting is in the 
Summer months of July and August. 
We are offering the following select list of popular 
Iris. Orders will be accepted for July or August deliv- 
ery. We can also supply almost any variety of Iris. 
_Angelus. One of the Grand Champions in the Iris 
Shows. Large flower, light pink with lavender irides- 
cence. 38 blooms open at one time. Each, 50c. 
California Gold. One of the most sensational new color 
advancements that the Iris world has seen. It is a rich, 
bright shiny yellow of fine size. Each, 35c. 
Cheerio. Noted for its brilliance and charm. The flow- 
ers are very rich looking; the velvety red petals contrast- 
ing with the bright rosy red upright petals. Bach, 35c. 
Copper Lustre. Colored just like a piece of old copper 
ware, it is a true copper-colored Iris. The entire Acweae 
is the same shade, Large, full flowers as distinctly col- 
ored as any Iris we list and very popular. Each, 50ce. 
E. B. Williamson, Silken glowing copper red. A livel 
color that shines and sparkles. Fragrant. Free flower- 
Ing on 38-ft. stems. Each, 40c. 
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Exclusive. A distinguished light blue, overlaid with a 
St oa mist. This serene Iris is a most reposeful color. 
ach, 35c. 
Fair Elaine. Here is an Iris with new coloring, like 
a daffodil with colors even fresher, The top three petals 
of this flower are a creamy white and the falls are rich 
butter yellow. <A jewel. 388 inches. Each, 75c. 
Frieda Mohr. A lavender rose color, very rare. Blooms 
are beautifully formed and extra large. Strongly recom- 
mended. Hach, 35c. 
Gudrun. Large, shapely blooms splendidly textured. 
A lustrous snowy pure white. It has a cool glistening 
frosty appearance, The many flowered stems give a mass 
of bloom. One of the most popular whites. Hach, 35c. 
Lighthouse. Most unusual coalition of colors, a clear 
old rose to rose-red light bicolor. A torchlike center of 
yellow sends streams of gold from the heart of the flow- 
er. EHach,. 60c. 
Los Angeles. A huge satiny white of beautiful form, 
delicately marked blue which you will admire. Each, 40c. 
Louvois. The brown velvet Iris. Standards of light 
chocolate and falls a very rich glossy red-maroon. Rich 
and sleek without a vein. Each, 60c. 
Missouri. One of the outstanding clear blue, one of the 
classics of the Iris world. A splendid Iris. Hach, 50c. 
Naranja. The first orange-toned yellow Iris. The 
orangey overcast is very striking. A very broad formed 
flower. Most unusual and very desirable because of the 
unusual color for such a large flower. Each, 40c. 
Purple Giant. A striking rich glossy purple so large 
it is the center of attraction in the garden. The huge 
blooms profusely produced. An aristocrat. Hach, 35ce. 
Shah Jehan. Standards dainty cream buff edged laven- 
der, the falls are rich and magnificent, quickly blending 
from light fawn to glowing copper, then to rich chestnut. 
This in turn changes to lustrous tone of velvety purple, 
climaxed by brilliant orange beard. Each, 35c. 
Sierra Blue. About the tallest Iris to date, stems 
reaching 4% feet. The color is extra good, being a rich 
Shade of near royal blue. You have never seen a blue 
Iris like this. Each, 35c. 
Stained Glass. A glowing red, with the sun shining 
behind it, is one of the most brilliant of Iris. Reminds 
one of stained glass. Brilliant, almost a flame. Orange 
beard. Each, 50c. 
William Mohr. Huge globular formed blooms. The 
whole bloom is veined beautifully manganese violet on 
pale lilac. No other Iris like it. Each, 35c. 
Winnseshiek. One of the finest of the rich velvety blue- 
black color section with segments unusually broad and 
lustrous. A touch of ruffling augments its graceful form. 
A lighter margin on rich velvety falls. Each, 35c. 
On Mail Orders, ndd 10¢ for one Iris, and Le for ench 
additional root. 
