
HERBACEOUS PEONIES 
OUR SPECIALTY 
The varieties of peonies listed herein, in our opinion, are 
among the most dependable and satisfactory of the many hun- 
dreds of varieties that we and our predecessors have tested and 
grown under actual field conditions. 
The prices quoted are for extra well-balanced root system with 
from 3-5 eyes, from vigorous young stock. This size and quality 
of root stock will give the best results, and in the majority of 
plantings will give some bloom the first spring after planting the 
fall before, provided the planting is done according to directions, 
and weather conditions are average to good. 
ESSENTIAL POINTS ABOUT PLANTING 
Peonies will thrive most any place except in more than half- 
shade or in very sandy or gravelly soil GOOD DRAINAGE IS 
IMPORTANT. 
September and October are the best months for planting, but 
peonies can be planted anytime up until the ground freezes 
solid. Spring planting is successful under certain conditions. 
Prepare the bed to a depth of 15 or 18 inches, or if to be in 
individual holes, make these about the size of a bushel basket, 
remove the poorest sub-soil if a heavy clay, fertilize with bone- 
meal or rotted cow-manure if available. 
Plant the root with the eyes or new shoots about two or three 
inches (not over three) deep if in a bed that is all spaded up. 
If in individual holes, place the eyes about an inch or more 
shallower in order to allow for the soil settling, and mound the 
soil over the plant about a couple of inches over the first winter. 
A mulch of peat moss, straw, excelsior or the like is advisable 
the first winter. 
Plant peonies about three feet apart for best effect. 
In succeeding years do not cut the tops off until fall, and do 
not cut all the foliage from the plant when taking cut-flowers. 
The plant needs the foliage for plant growth for next year’s 
flowers. Fertilize with bonemeal each early spring and late 
summer. Cultivate frequently, and water deeply but not too 
often during dry weather. 
A VIGOROUS PLANT that you know will thrive and bloom 
true to description is worth any amount of poor plants, no matter 
how little you pay for them. 

