CULTURE 
Though it is almost impossible to kill a tree peony by neglect, a little attention 
means better flowers and a handsome shrub. Well-drained soil is to be preferred and 
sunlight for the greater part of the day. 
If they are set rather deeply in the ground, they will be induced to produce 
new shoots or sprouts from the roots, thus a bigger shrub will result. They need 
four-foot spacing, since fully grown specimens are that high and almost as wide. 
Steamed bone meal or a commercial fertilizer low in nitrogen but high in phosphoric 
acid and potash are most commonly used. Manure is inadvisable for any peony. 
Since the plants are hardy, they need no protection after the first winter. Young 
specimens, however, should be covered with leaves or any other protective cover. In 
severe winters, an occasional limb may be killed by extremely cold winds but this 
does not affect the rest of the plant. The dead wood can simply be cut off in Spring. 
Although subject to no serious disease, specimens may be threatened by botrytis. 
If a branch suddenly wilts and droops, it should be broken off. The shrub will con- 
tinue to grow. Botrytis seldom kills a tree peony. Spraying with Bordeaux during 
the early growing stages will act as a deterrent. 
This list represents the finest collection of tree peonies ever offered in this 
country—some varieties have never been offered before. We are the largest importers 
of tree peonies and our collections are most complete. We regard the Japanese 
varieties vastly superior in beauty and freedom of bloom. Of the European listed, 
we regard them as the best. Lutea hybrids are excellent growers and have been known 
to bloom from a two year old plant. 
We have many other varieties, young and specimen sizes, in small quantities— 
not enough to list—try us for varieties you seek. 
Delivery will be made in the late Fall or early Spring, at proper planting time. 
Special discount of 5% on orders over $50.00. 
It is advisable to purchase young plants. Although small, they are vigorous and 
may bloom the first Spring after planting, surely the following Spring. If you want 
good established plants which have bloomed, buy our specimen sized plants 4 to 10 
years—all best quality. Unless you are familiar with the various varieties, we suggest 
you allow us to make the selection. We guarantee complete satisfaction. Tree peonies 
are so scarce, the supply is not sufficient to meet the demand. We suggest naming 
a second choice or granting us the privilege of substituting an equal or better value. 
If nothing is said, we will do so. 
We have small quantities of plants unidentified because of lost labels. We offer 
these at $3.00 for young and $5.00 for specimen size. 
Terms—Cash with order—F.O.B. Sands Point, L. I., N. Y. 
All better collectors, hobbyists and specialists are our customers. 
TREE PEONY SEEDS 
For the first time in many years these rare, finest of all seeds are 
available. They have been carefully selected from the best Japanese 
varieties—no seeds from seedlings, all from named varieties. 
Tree peony seeds can be planted outside or in flats. They will 
germinate the second Spring after planting, sometimes the first Spring. 
Plant one-quarter inch deep, one inch apart—water well. Transplant 
after second set of leaves. Use ordinary soil where drainage is good. 
Seeds may be planted in Fall or Spring. 
Price $5.00 per 100—shipped in Fall or Spring. 
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