Peonies 
Often called the King of Perennials, the Peony is well-known and loved for its 
beauty, dependability and hardiness. 
We are pleased to offer an exceptionally fine list of both double and single 
Peonies in the best varieties which also make excellent cutflowers. 
You will note 
that we do not list any varieties with a rating of less than 8.4 according to the 
standard of the Peony Society of America and Canada. 
Considering that 10 is 
perfect, you may be assured that our list represents the cream of the crop. 
Culture of Peonies is comparatively easy. 
inches of soil above the crown. 
Feeding time: Late summer or fall. 
Plant Food, or 5-10-5, per plant, mixed well into the soil. 
will greatly benefit your Peonies. 
Be sure to have not more than 2 
Peonies will not bloom if planted too deep. 
Give them a liberal handful of Esskay 
A small handful of lime 
But if you should have forgotten to do so, it is better and do not hesitate—to 
apply this plant food in the winter. 
DOUBLE PEONIES 
Peony sinensis 
STRONG HEALTHY DIVISIONS which should bloom in two years. 
Adolph Rousseau. 8.5 Semi-double, deep red. 
Early. 
Each $1.00 
Albert Crousse. 8.6 Pleasing light rose pink. 
Good form. Very late. 
Each $1.00 
Alice Harding. 9.4. Opening blush to creamy 
white with crimson marks very large. Mid- 
season. 
Each $1.25 
Felix Crousse. 8.4. Brightred. Fine cut flower. 
Midseason. 
Each $1.00 
Festiva Maxima. 9.3. Pure white,center petals 
tipped with red spots. Early. 
Each $1.00 
Karl Rosenfield. 8.8 Dark crimson. Free 
bloomer. Fine for cutting. Midseason. 
Each $1.00 
Kelways Glorious. 9.8. White, creamy suffusion. 
Most fragrant. Late. 
Each $2.00 
Lady Alexandria Duff. 9.1. 
Midseason. 
Soft blush pink. 
Each $1.00 
PEONIES 
Le Cygne. 9.9. Pure milk white flowers. Its 
rating speaks for itself. Early to Midseason. 
Each $2.00 
Marie Crousse. 8.9. Delicate shell pink, border- 
ing on salmon. Midseason. 
Each $1.00 
Marie Lemoine. 8.9 Creamy white. Very late. 
Each $1.00 
Mme Jules Dessert. 9.4. Lovely light pink. 
Good for cutting. Midseason. 
Each $1.00 
Glossy silver pink. Ex- 
Very early. 
Each $1.00 
Fine creamy yellow with white 
Midseason. 
Mons. Jules Elie. 9.2. 
cellent for cutting. 
Primevere. 8.6. 
guard petals. 
Each $1.25 
Sarah Bernhardt. 9.0. Deep rose pink, silver 
dipped. Very late. 
Each $1.00 
Therese. 9.8. Soft pale pink. Very large double. 
Midseason. 
Each $1.25 
Walter Faxon. 9.3. Luminous shell pink. Medium 
sized double. Midseason. 
Each $1.25 
Note: Varieties listed at: 
$1.00 each... Three $2.75 
$1.25 each .. Three $3.25 
$2.00 each .. Three $5.25 
$2.50 each .. Three $6.50 
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