PEONIES 
Jewels of the June Garden 
As we all know, time marches on, and without this movement, advancement in 
all kinds of endeavor is bound to be observed. This is particularly noticeable in 
plant development. Many notable hybridizers have enjoyed marked success in their 
endeavor to improve most of the present-day perennials. The peony is one of these 
perennials that has been favorably considered, for there is room for new colors and 
combinations of color; longer season of bloom, form texture and a number of other 
features. 
For hardiness, durability, beauty and general use, there is nothing to excel the 
peony as a perennial to grace the garden or enhance our garden effects. It can right- 
fully be called the “King of Perennials.” 
Our experience with peonies, covering a period of many years, has thoroughly con- 
vineed us that the peony is our choice for the money. With a minimum of care, the 
proper attention, and cultivation, wonderful results may be expected. Those of us 
who take pride in our gardens will not be satisfied with other than proper care and 
cultivation of our flowers; and we naturally will reap a rich reward for our efforts 
during the month of June. 
Our collection of peonies comprises the very best to be obtained in this country, 
or any other country. Only the finest varieties from each originator will be propaga- 
ted by us for future sales, and we can assure you that there are many very notable 
and worth-while varieties that will greatly improve and add beauty to any planting. 
If you are not fortunate as yet in having peonies in your garden, here will be a 
fine opportunity to get started right with the best obtainable. They all have their 
place in garden plantings, and a number of unheralded ones will later attain the 
position they are entitled to and will be found with the elite of peonydom. 
Our garden is open for inspection at any time and you are most welcome to visit 
us. We would like to personally meet and greet you and to serve you in any way. 
We are truly grateful for all patronage received in the past and solicit your future 
orders with the full assurance that they will have our careful and personal attention. 
For special money-saving collections of Peonies, see page 53. 
Alphabetical list of Peonies on pages 54 and 55. 
OUR COVERS. 
just a reminder that if you wish to spend many happy moments 
OUT OF THIS WORLD, make your flowers your hobby. Select some of the rare 
varieties of Peony, Iris, and Hemerocallis. They will fill your garden with the 
dancing beauty of blossoms against a summer sky. 
The Peony blossom on the front cover is Rare China, the Iris on the back cover 
is the popular variety Chivalry. 
