Peonies 
Often called the King of Perennials, the Peony is well-known and loved for its 
beauty, dependability and hardiness. 
We are pleased to offer an exceptionally fine list of both double and single 
Peonies in the best varieties which also make excellent cutflowers. 
You will note 
that we do not list any varieties with a rating of less than: 8.4 according to the 
standard of the Peony Society of America and Canada. 
Considering that 10 is 
perfect, you may be assured that our list represents the cream of the crop. 
Culture of Peonies is comparatively easy. 
Peonies will not bloom if planted too deep. 
inches of.soil above the crown. 
Feeding time: Late summer or fall. 
Be sure to have not more than 2 
Give them a liberal handful of Esskay 
Plant Food, or 5-10-5, per plant, mixed well into the soil. A small handful of lime 
will greatly benefit your Peonies. 
But if you should have forgotten to do so, it is better and do not hesitate—to 
apply this plant food in the winter. 
DOUBLE PEONIES 
Peony sinensis 
STRONG HEALTHY DIVISIONS which should bloom in two years. 





Adolph Rousseau. 8.5 Semi-double, deep red. Le Cygne. 9.9. Pure milk white flowers. Its 
Early. ‘ rating speaks for itself. Early to Midseason. 
Each $1.00 Each $2.00 
Albert Crousse. 8.6 Pleasing light rose pink, Marie Crousse. 8.9. Delicate shell pink, border- 
Good form. Very late. ing on salmon. Midseason. 
Each $1.00 
Each $1.00 : ; : 
Alice Harding. 9.4. Opening blush to creamy Marie Lemoine. 8.9 Creamy Was 
white with crimson marks very large. Mid- Mme Jules Dessert. 9.4. Lovely light pink. 
ate Good for cutti Mid 
Each $1.25 @ie} Cc Ing. laseason. Each $1 00 
Felix Crousse. 8.4. Brightred. Fine cut flower. \jons. Jules Elie. 9.2. Glossy silver pink r,. 
Midseason. tenia a V | 
Fach $1.00 cellent for cutting. Very early. Bee eri 
Festiva Maxima. 9.3. Pure white,center petals Primevere. 8.6. Fine creamy yellow with white 
tipped with red spots. Early. guard petals. Midseason. 
Each $1.00 Each $1.25 
Karl Rosenfield. 8.8 Dark crimson. Free Sarah Bernhardt. 9.0. Deep rose -pink, silver 
bloomer. Fine for cutting. Midseason. dipped. Very late. 
Each $1.00 Each $1.00 
Kelways Glorious. 9.8. White, creamy suffusion. Therese. 9.8. Soft pale pink. Very large double. 
Most fragrant. Late. - ua Midseason. 
Each $2.00 Each $1.25 
Lady Alexandria Duff. 9.1. Soft blush pink. Walter Faxon. 9.3. Luminous shell pink. Medium 
Midseason. sized double. Midseason. 
Each $1.00 Each $1.25 
PEONIES 
Note: Varieties listed at: 
$1.00 each... Three $2.75 
$1.25 each .. Three $3.25 
$2.00 each .. Three $5.25 
$2.50 each .. Three $6.50 
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