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Available for Both Spring and Fall Planting 
( L: READING through our price list, it will be noticed that we list no Peony for less than $1.00. There are ‘aide 
reasons why we cannot handle cheaper roots and make a fair profit. In the first place it takes expert labor to divide 
Peonies and such labor deserves good wages, hence we divide with larger divisions; which decreases the cost of labor 
and gives more satisfactory roots. Then we include in our list only really desirable varieties. It will be noticed that very 
few in the list are rated below 8 and we consider that these few deserve and will in the future receive a higher rating. 
If we wanted to work off undesirable stock we could sell it cheaper in order to get rid of it. But we want our customers 
to plant Peonies that will give them permanent pleasure and kinds they will not wish to discard when they come to know 
Peonies better. We believe that our plan of giving good sized divisions of varieties selected for real merit means true 
aS to our customers. For this reason, we are designating the size of our root. A Brand Division, that we are really 
proud to send out. 
9.2 A. B. FRANKLIN (Franklin) 
A large, late double white that opens with a faint rosy flush with 
a tinge of pinkish cream in the center. Petals are closely packed in 
Roselike arrangement. Flower is perfect in form, of great substance, 
and is delicately fragrant. Plant is medium tall, with excellent foli- 
age and stiff, straight stems. One of the very best of all white 
Peonies. This fine white was awarded a Gold Medal by the Ameri- 
can Peony Society in 1933. A Brand Division $3.00 
ACME (Franklin) 
A fine creamy rose type, fragrant pink coming into bloom mid- 
season. In color it is a little darker than Minuet. The plant is a 
thrifty growing variety, with excellent foliage, and strong, stiff 
stems. An excellent variety. A Brand Division $3.00 
8.6 ALBERT CROUSSE (Crousse) 
Albert, Felix, and Marie Crousse are three noteworthy Peonies. 
Albert Crousse is a beautiful soft shell-pink with narrow compact 
petals. An outstanding late midseason variety. If your garden needs 
a substantial late light pink, you will be pleased with this variety. 
: A Brand Division $1.00 
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8.7 AUGUSTE DESSERT (Dessert) 
A large, midseason rose-red, with large round petals, each edged 
with a distinct narrow silver border. Plant of medium height and 
a prolific bloomer. A brilliant light rose-red that is very distinct in 
color and form and a most desirable sort. 
A Brand Division $2.00 
8.7 AVALANCHE (Crousse) 
A choice creamy white coming into bloom late in the season. The 
flower is large and compact, with a collar of creamy white petals 
surrounding a center of delicately tinted lilac-white petals oc- 
casionally edged carmine. A choice cut flower and also a fine show 
flower. A Brand Division $1.50 
BALL O’ COTTON (Franklin) 
A pure white coming into bloom late midseason. Perfect rose 
type, pleasingly fragrant. Plant is of medium height, foliage good, 
stems strong. An excellent white usually found in the winning 
classes in all large shows. A Brand Division $2.00 
BARONESS SCHROEDER (Ketway) 
This is indeed a most excellent white which shows a tint of pink 
when it first opens. It soon fades to a pure white. Its all around 
good qualities make it very desirable as a commercial cut flower. 
Pleasingly fragrant. A Brand Division $1.50 
Questions Our Customers Often Ask. 
1. When Will Brand Peony Roots Bloom? 
Brand Divisions will produce blooms this spring if roots are planted 
early. If planted in the fall, they should bloom the following spring. 
2. Why do Some Plants Fail to Bloom? 
A. They may be planted too deep. If they are planted too deep, the 
buds turn brown and do not mature. Your plant will produce many 
stems that are thin and weak. 
B. You may not be cultivating them thoroughly. Plants should be 
cultivated each week from the time the red shoots appear above ground 
in the spring until after the blooming season. Then they should be culti- 
vated several times before the first of September. 
C. They may be planted where they receive too much shade. Peonies 
should be planted in the open where they get sunshine at least half 
the day. 
D. they may be near large trees and shrubs which deprive them of 
sufficient nourishment. ae 
E. You may be dividing your plants too often or digging into them 
to divide with a neighbor, a bad practice. 
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SMALL ORDERS 
If you order only one root, allow 25c for postage. But this amount 
will usually carry three fine divisions within the 2nd zone. All orders 
for Peonies amounting to $5.00 OR MORE will be sent PREPAID 
in the United States if cash accompanies order, unless otherwise 
specified. 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANTING PEONIES 
If you are ready to plant your Peonies when they arrive, wash 
off all packing material and drop the roots into water. Just before 
planting, remove the labels so the wire will not cut the roots. Dig 
a hole 2 feet in diameter and from 1 to 114 feet deep. Place the 
Peony root in the hole so the eyes on the root are 2 inches 
below the level of the ground. It may be necessary to place more 
soil back into the hole in order not to have the eyes more than 2 
inches below the level of the ground. Be sure the soil is tamped 
down well so it will not settle any more. Hold the divisions erect 
in the center of the hole, with one hand, with the other draw in the 
soil and pack it firmly about the root so that the eyes show. Give 
the root a pail of water and then fill in the balance of the hole and 
firm the soil tightly. Just as soon as the Peony appears above the 
ground, begin to cultivate at least twice each week until August Ist. 
By keeping the soil loose during the first growing season, there 
should be no loss. 
We Have Tnied ta Give Brief Answer 
3. How Deep Should They Be Planted to Give 
Best Results? 
The buds on the crown of the plant should be two inches below the 
surface of the soil. In setting the root, be sure the soil in the bottom 
of the ath has been well tamped down so the plant will not sink below 
this level. 
4. When Should the Tops Be Cut Off? 
Cut the foliage from your plants between August 15th and September 
15th. Then remove these stalks and burn them. 
5. How Often Should Peonies Be Fertilized? 
Use well-rotted manure once in 3 years around your plants. Place 
this on in the fall. 
6. What Harm Do Ants Do? 
None. They are after the sweet juice on the buds. A spray with 
water will remove this juice. 
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