
Monroe, Michigan 

(GREENING’S PEONIES 
As a garden favorite, Peonies retain their popularity through the generations. Their gorgeous, handsome flowers in numerous variations, 
types and colors, excite the interest of all. Their culture is comparatively simple. Sunny positions are preferred in a not too heavy soil—dug deep 
and enriched. The roots should be planted so that topmost buds are about 2 inches below surface. Too deep planting results in loss of blooms. 
Plants should not be disturbed after planting as the blossom will increase in number, size and quality each year producing 10 or 12 years without division. 
On the listing below of varieties each carries the rating of the American Peony Society based upon—10, for excellence in vigor, size of 
bloom, etc. 













































9.0 BARONESS SCHROEDER (Kelway, 1889) Considered one of the 
finest. When the buds first appear they are a delicate pink. open- 
ing to mostly white. An exceptional desirable variety for garden 
decoration and cut flowers. Very fragrant and blossoms in mid- 
season. 
9.3 FESTIVA MAXIMA (Miellex, 1851). A paperwhite Peony with 
crimson markings in the center. Very large blooms of full rose 
type; grows tall, strong. Early. 
7.6 EDULIS SUPERBA (Lemoine, 1924). Dark pink of even color; 
large, loose, flat crown when fully open. Very fragrant, early 
bloomer. 
8.4 FELIX CROUSSE (Crousse, 1881). Very brilliant red variety blos- 
soms medium to large, globular and typical bomb shape. Very fra- 
grant, strong growth. Blooms in midseason. 
8.8 KARL ROSENFIELD (Rosenfield, 1908). An old favorite variety 
of clear, bright, crimson color, excellent form. Large flowers, globu- 
lar, semi-rose type shape. One of the best early red varieties. 
8.4 L’ETINCELANTE (Dessert, 1905). A semi-double Peony, some- 
times single in appearance with petals of deep rose, inner petals 
pale rose, white at edge. Golden crest of stamens. Large, strik- 
ing blooms. Midseason. 
9.2 MONS. JULES ELIE (Crousse, 1888). Immense, self-colored, flesh- 
pink blooms, shading a trifle deeper toward the base of the petal. 
The guard petals are broad, surrounding the ball-like center of in- 
curved petals. One of the largest, handsomest and most lasting 
cutting sorts. 
8.6 MIKADO (Japan, 1893). One of the best of the Japanese varie- 
ties. Rich red with long, rounded petals of brilliant red surrounding 
great dome of golden staminodes. Exceedingly brilliant. Blooms in 
midseason. 
8.6 PRIMEVERE (Calot, 1861). Exquisite, beautiful Peony with guard 
petals of deep creamy yellow, center petals of sulphur yellow. If not 
exposed to the full sun, the flowers will hold a canary yellow which 
is most attractive. Blooms in midseason. 
9.0 SARAH BERNHARDT (Lemoine, 1906). Color is a beautiful apple 
blossom pink, petals silver tipped. Large flowers on strong stems of 
medium height. Very free blooming, agreeably fragrant; late season. 
9.8 THERESE (Dessert, 1910). Most desirable variety of a 
charming shade of violet-rose changing to a lilac white. 
Develops a high crown, strong grower and very free 
bloomer. One of the best of the midseason sorts. 
Top: 
Baroness Schroeder 
Center: 
Sarah Bernhardt 


Lower Left: 
Karl Rosenfield 
Lower Right: 
Mons. Jules Elie 
