PEONIES 
The Peony is a native of Siberia which undoubtedly 
accounts for its great vigor and hardiness. The ideal 
flower fer the great Northwest since it endures the most 
intense cold without injury. The Peony is one of the 
most easily grown, and showiest of the perennial flower- 
ing plants. Conditions of the soil, location and cultiva- 
tion are important factors in growing Peonies. 
Peonies may be planted in the spring during the month 
of April and the early part of May or in September. 
Work the soil thoroughly to a depth.of 8 or 10 inches, 
applying at the same time a generous amount of Vigoro 
or bone meal fertilizer, mixed well into the soil. Plant 
root in this prepared soil so that the crown will be about 
1 inch below the surface. Press the soil firmly around 
the roots. 
Peonies should not be planted any closer than $8 feet 
apart and should not be close to trees as the roots of 
the trees take from the soil the nourishing elements that 
are needed by the Peonies. Plant in a sunny location. 
The following selected varieties we offer for spring or 
September delivery. Large 8 to 5 eye divisions. 
Whites 
Festivia Maxima, 9.3. An early white, flecked crimson. 
A fine cut-flower variety. Each, $1.25. 
Mme. Jules Dessert, 9.4. One of the finest. Color a 
creamy white, with buff and salmon shades. Each, $1.25: 
Pinks 
Mons. Jules Elie, 9.2. An immense self-colored flesh- 
pink, shading a trifle deeper toward the base. Hach, $1.25. 
Sarah Bernhardt, 9.0. A true apple-blossom-pink. 
Blooms late mid-season. Fragrant. Each, $1.25. 
Walter Faxon, 9.3. The most striking of all pinks, 
color salmon rose. A beauty. Each, $1.25. 
Reds 
Felix Crousse, 8.4. A very brilliant rose-red, globular, 
bomb shape, fragrant with sturdy growth. Blooms mid- 
SCASOS Mach Sysnce as Aaya as, Soekeealelece Rieke baare ie ears - - $1.25 
Karl Rosenfield, 8.8. A brilliant and striking red, 
coming into bloom in early midseason. Each, $1.25. 
Mary Brand, 8.7. A wonderful crimson variety with a 
silky brightness. Flowers mid-season. Each, $1.25. 
PEONY AND IRIS BLOOM DISPLAY 
During the Spring flowering period, we will have 
blossoms of some of the finest of both iris and peony 
varieties. Watch papers for announcement. 
Peonies—As Beautiful as the KRose—Hardy 
ae ae PEE CIAL FEONY OFFER 
Any three of the very select peonies 
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Tris Is a Grand Early Season Bloomer 
Iris should be planted in a sunny location and may be 
planted in groups or singly. Bearded varieties in general 
prefer an alkaline rather than an acid soil. The Iris 
should be planted in a well-drained location as too much 
moisture, especially in hot weather, may cause the roots 
to decay. Iris may be planted at any time of the year 
except when they*are in bloom or when the ground is 
frozen, althouzghthe best time for planting is in the 
summer months of July and August. j 
We are offering the following select list of popular 
Iris. Orders will be accepted for July or August deliv- 
ery. We can also supply almost any variety of Iris. 
Amigo. 
Clear light lavender. Standards deep nurple 
velvet. 
Reminds one of a rich silken pansy. Each, 50c. 
Applique. A white plicata with bright rose markings. 
Lightly ruffled blooms on strong stalks. Each, -$1.00. 
Azure Skies. Very popular light blue. 
Gracefully ruf- 
fled and flaring. Each, 75c. 
Blue Rhythm. Very fine medium blue with a silvery 
finish. A Medal Winner for 1950. Hach, $2.50. 
Blue Shimmer, 
peppered on 
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Clear .tone of blue is polka dotted and 
ivory white. Each, $1.00. 
VISIT OUR IRIS SHOW ; 
During the blooming period of Iris; usually the end 
of May and early June, we have on display in our 
among them 
store a large number of Iris blooms, 
some of the world’s newest and finest varieties. Orders 
for Iris can then be left for August delivery. 
Cascade Splendor. A lovely ruffled Iris of blended pink, 
tan and apricot. Exceptionally large blooms. Each, $2.00. 
Christabel. A splendid glowing red. Its size and vigor 
make a mass of copper-red. Each, 50c. 
Grand Canyon. Rich blend of plum, copper and gold. 
Excellent grower. Each, 60c. 
Harriet Thoreau. Large flowers in a lovely shade of 
orchid pink. Each, 75c. 
Klondyke Gold. Flowers rich golden yellow which hold 
their color well and are of large size. Each, 50c. 
Louvois. The brown velvet Iris. Standards 
chocolate, falls rich glossy red-maroon. Each, 50c. 
Majenica. Broad petaled flower of bright salmon pink 
color. Each, 50c. 
Melanie. One of the loveliest of the orchid pinks. Hardy 
grower. Each, 50c. 
light 
Ola Kala. Brilliant rich deep yellow. Blooms are ruffled 
and flaring on tall stalks. Each, 75c. Bo 
Prairie Sumset. A very popular iris in a blend of pink, 
rose, apricot, copper and peach. Each, $1.00. 
_ Priscilla. Pure white with very flaring form. Lovely 
in foreground plantings. Each, 75c. 
Sable. Wonderful shade of richest deep black-violet 
with a claret tone. Blue beard. Each, 75c. 
Sharkskin. A very fine white iris with leather-like 
petals. Each, 75c. 
Spindrift. Delicate sea-shell pink with a _ bright 
tangerine beard. One of the new pink iris. Bach, $1.25. 
Wabash. Snowy white standards, 
falls with bright margining. Each, 50c. 
Winneshiek. Very worthwhile dark blue. 
flowers are lightly ruffled. Each, 50c. 
Winter Carnival. Outstanding, 
in color, gold throat. Each, $1.00. 
ultramarine-blue 
The large 
tall, pure snow white 
On Mail Orders, add 15c for one Iris, and 2c for each 
additional root. 
