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. 
As Japanese Tree Peonies become more widely known, the 
demand increases far In excess of the still limited supply. 
THIS LIST REPRESENTS THE MOST COMPLETE 
COLLECTION EVER OFFERED IN THIS COUNTRY 
but it is probable some varieties may be sold out during 
the season so we suggest that you specify a second 
choice on your order, or give us permission to select 
others for you, which we shall do unless otherwise in- 
structed. 
PLEASE USE ORDER SHEET CASH WITH ORDER 
CEDARBROOK 
SHORT HILLS NEW JERSEY 
