As to soil, it seems tree peonies thrive in almost any well 
drained garden soil that is about neutral in reaction. Autumn 
planting is generally preferred as the plants are dormant and 
the soil is warm and friable, inducing quick establishment in 
the new surroundings. However it is advisable to mulch the 
ground, after it has frozen, with about three inches of leaves 
peatmoss, old straw or similar material to prevent heaving. 
In northern sections some growers “hill up” their plants as 
is practiced with roses. In spring, planting should be done 
early, as soon as the soil can be worked, and all plants should 
be kept moist during summer. An annual application of bone 
meal or phosphate-potash fertilizer is helpful after the plants 
are established. The only pruning needed is the removal of 
dead branches, by cleanly cutting back to sound wood, pref- 
erably to a good healthy bud or side growth. To prevent 
possible entrance of disease spores, it is well to paint the 
wound with bordeaux paste. Generally speaking, tree peonies 
need no more care than is accorded any choice shrub. 
Tree peonies are offered by age, because the rate of growth 
differs widely in varieties, and some are more difficult to 
propagate. Authorities state it is not advisable to transplant 
any specimens over seven years old, altho, if lifted carefully 
with a large unbroken ball of earth, success is reasonably sure 
if no long transportation is involved. Naturally cost increases 
in ratio with age, and as young plants are more easily handled, 
we offer strong two to six year old plants in this list. All are 
guaranteed true to name, but owing to continued scarcity, 
substitute varieties should be mentioned with your order. 
PLEASE USE ORDER SHEET CASH WITH ORDER 
GO-JEN 
Tree Peonies 
SHORT HILLS NEW JERSEY 
