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satisfactory, The amount will be determined by the size of 
the plant, but a good handful is a rough measure. Too much 
rain may cause botrytis, a fungus which causes the stems 
to wilt and turn black. We find that ground limestone is one 
of the best correctives and this may be used freely. The dis- 
eased stems should be burned. 
The roots should be planted so that the buds are about 
two inches below the surface when the ground is settled 
around them. Too deep planting will result in good foliage 
but no blooms. This is usually the cause for lack of blooms. 
Do not attempt to replant Peonies in soil where they have 
grown before, and if the same location is desired, the earth 
should be removed and replaced by fresh earth from another 
part of the garden. When the buds attain about an inch in size, 
they exude a sticky honey which is attractive to ants, but 
these seldom do harm and will disappear in a short time. 
Peonies may be successfully planted at almost any time of 
the year, but are most easily handled in the spring before 
the buds have pushed through the ground. The first season 
will not produce large and often not typical blooms. They 
should be treated as permanent plants and will grow and thrive 
from ten to twenty years in one location. 
SHIPPING CHARGES 
When shipping Peonies, we cut off the tops leaving com- 
pact plants. Except in large quantities these may usually be 
sent by parcel post more cheaply than by express. If you 
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