

Herbaceous Peonies 
The Peony is a native of China and was a source of inspi- 
ration for painters and poets during the Golden Era. Even 
today the conventionalized Peony is much seen in Chinese 
Art. 
For hardiness and vigor, for sheer loveliness, Peonies are 
amongst our most useful perennials. Once established, the 
plants increase in size and quality for many years and the rich 
coloring of the flowers, as well as the attractive foliage, even 
after the flowers are gone, enhance the beauty of your garden. 
They bloom from Memorial Day on. 
As a cutflower it serves many purposes and lasts a long 
time. 
Peonies can be grown in most any location, even in light 
shade and a good garden soil of loomy texture, sufficiently 
drained, will do. 
Bone meal or any available garden fertilizer may be used 
and woodashes, about a handful to a plant, will prove bene- 
ficial. 
The roots should be planted so that the buds are about 
two inches below the surface; too deep planting often prevents 
the plant from blooming. | 
The best time to plant is in the Fall, September and Octo- 
ber, but weather permitting, later planting does no harm. 
Spring planting, if necessary, should be done as soon as the 
frost is out of the ground, provided the soil is not too wet. 
Our selection represents outstanding varieties only, early, 
mid-season and late flowering; our roots have from 5 to 8 
eyes or buds and flower the first year. 
Early 
ADOLPHE ROUSSEAU. Deep garnet flowers of immense size; 
very tall. $2.00 each. 
ALICE HARDING. Opening blush, turning to white; probably 
the largest flowering Peony. 53.00 each. 
CHERRY HILL. Deep garnet with a sheen; center petals inter- 
mixed with golden stamens. 52.00 each 
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