Instructions for Planting Peonies 
1. The best time of year to plant Peonies is Sep- 
tember, October and November. They can be set in the 
spring but we do not advise spring planting. Plant so 
that the pink crown buds or eyes are 114 to 2 inches un- 
der level of ground. 
2. Removal of small side buds lets all strength go 
into terminals. For specimen blooms and the best re- 
sults, disbud with a knife before buds exceed pea-size. 
3. For continued good health, a Peony bush needs 
a good part of its leaves. When you cut blooms, make 
sure two leaves remain on lower part of each stem. 
4. After water and plant food, staking can do the 
most for improving the good looks of your Peonies. For 
a natural effect and unobtrusive support, loop cord about 
stems and stakes as shown above. 
TERMS are cash with order, either check, draft, or money _ 
order. We do not advise the enclosure of currency with your order. 
We ask that you refrain from requesting C. O. D. shipments, as 
this adds to the cost and places us in an embarrassing position 
when such deliveries are sometimes unclaimed or addressee post- 
pones acceptance. 
TIME OF SHIPMENT. Peonies shipped from August 15th until 
March 15th; Iris shipped from July 1st until April 1st; Daffodils 
shipped from August Ist until freezing weather; Hemerocallis 
shipped any time except during the winter months. We schedule 
your shipment as near the time you wish as possible, otherwise 
the orders are filled in the sequence as received. 
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Page 7—In the Beginners Collection, Chestnut Gowdy should read 
Chestine Gowdy. 
Page 36—In the Beginners Collection, Derrell Hart should read 
Derrill Hart. 
Page 37—“Show Me” Collections, Painted Dessert should read 
Painted Desert. 
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After unpacking the box of Peony roots, wash off all 
packing material as it has no plant food value and is only 
used so the plants will reach you in a moist condition. 
Dig a hole large enough so the plant can be set in 
its natural shape. It is only necessary to have the hole 
deep enough so the eyes or crown will be 114 to 2 inches 
under the level of soil. Hold the plant erect in the center 
of the hole with one hand, with the other pull in the soil 
and press it firmly about the roots. If ground is dry 
then pour in water until soil is well soaked. Pull addi- 
tional dirt on top then to hold moisture in ground; this 
will keep soil from caking and becoming hard. 
When the plant growth appears in the spring, we 
suggest you cultivate and keep the top soil loose at least 
once a week. This should be continued until about August 
15, when you can cut the tops at ground level and burn. 
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Transportation Charges Prepaid in the U. S. A. on 
all orders of $2.00 or over. On smaller orders add 
25c to defray postage and packing. 
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CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION WITH EACH SHIPMENT 
We exercise the greatest care to keep our plants true to name 
and are willing at any time to replace, on proper proof, all stock 
that may prove untrue. We ship healthy, thrifty roots freshly dug 
from our fields and gardens. Anyone not entirely satisfied should 
return stock immediately and proper adjustment will be made. 
We CANNOT assume responsibility after safe delivery. Of course, 
you would not expect us to replace stock lost due to freezing, bad 
drainage, drought, heat, carelessness, neglect, or lack of experience 
on the part of the planter. The above mentioned conditions are 
entirely beyond our control and we cannot be held responsible for 
stock when lost because of them. No complaints can be enter- 
tained mare than one month after delivery. 
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