HYBRID AND SPECIE PEONIES 
Here you will find something that peony lovers have longed for these many years, 
and that is a variety that would considerably extend the period of bloom. 
The foliage is distinct and interesting and the bloom will thrill you with delight. 
The work with hybridizing these early peonies has been in progress for some years, 
but it has been only during the past few years that remarkable progress has been 
achieved along this line. Try some and be convinced of their worth. 
You will be able to extend the blooming season in your garden from ten days 
to two weeks or more. The colors are not entirely duplicated in the Chinensis 
peonies and you will find some unusual and really beautiful creations in this hybrid 
class. 
Avant Garde (Lemoine 1907) 8.6 A hybrid cross of sinensis X Wittmanniana. Blooms 
very early. Color old rose or light red. $2.00 
Golden Glow (Glasscock 1935) 9.15 A hybrid peony of rare charm and distinction 
that is outstanding in any collection of peonies. Stock very scarce. Comes into 
bloom extremely early. Blooms are cup-shaped, brilliant orange-scarlet red, 
enclosing a mass of pure golden stamens. Tall growing, with extremely heavy 
and sturdy stems. Foliage rather coarse, but of a beautiful, colorful green that 
is attractive. A truly grand origination. A real gem and one of the first to 
bloom in the garden. $15.00 
Marta (Saunders 1938) Double hybrid. Very tall, brilliant, lustrous, deepest mahogany 
red with touches of white on some petals. Often much like a Japanese type in 
its composition. A very interesting and desirable addition. Early bloomer. $5.00 
Officinalis Rosea (Species) This species has been grown in European gardens for 
centuries. Blooms very early and has roots similar to a dahlia. Foliage is en- 
tirely different than the sinensis varieties. The three common colors are Alba, 
white; Rosea, pink; and Rubra, red. This is the pink variety. Due to its early 
blooming it is worth while. $1.50 
P. officinalis rubra 8.6 This species peony has been cultivated in European gardens 
for centuries. Commonly known as grandmother’s “Piney.” It is a brilliant 
double crimson and the foliage is entirely distinct from the sinensis group. Stems 
strong, each bearing but a single, huge bloom. Needs no disbudding. Comes 
very early into bloom in the garden. Often used as a cut flower for Memorial 
day when it is invariably in bloom, The color is an intense red or crimson. 
$1.50 
P. tenuifolia latifolia (Species) This is the fern leaved peony with the bright red 
flowers that need no disbudding. It is one of the earliest peonies to bloom in 
the garden. Blooms nearly a month earlier than most sinensis varieties. Flowers 
are not large but are fine clear crimson in color. $1.50 
JOIN THE AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY 
Every Peony lover should join the American Peony Society and keep up to 
date on the progress of this lovely perennial, Four bulletins, containing interesting 
and valuable information, are issued to members each year. Membership is $3.00 
a year. Address: Mr. W. F. Christman, Secretary, American Peony Society, North- 
brook, Illinois. 
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