HERBACEOUS PEONIES 
In the following list, we offer the best of peonies for the expert, the collector and the back yard grower. 
The selections are those which have proven to be hardy, easy growers and will be found to be the best 
of the cut flowers and exhibition varieties. We offer excellent 3 to 5 eye divisions with well-balanced root 
systems, at prices consistent with quality of roots. We can supply any peony in commerce, not listed. Send 
us your required list. 
Special collections for beginners, exhibition and cut flower varieties at reduced prices. Types are double, 
semi-double, Japanese and single. 
Double—are full double or have stamens that are not prominent. 
Semi-double—show prominent stamens with several rows of guard petals and center of yellow stamens. 
Japanese—one to three rows of guard petals and center of staminodes usually yellow or edged and tipped 
yellow. Stamens partially transferred into petals. Very attractive. 
Single—one to two rows of guard petals with center of yellow pollen bearing stamens and anthers, graceful 
and artistic. 
The peony is easy to grow, needs no coddling and increases in value the older it gets. It is famous for its 
fragrance and general beauty. Peony culture is simple. Dig a hole about !2 to 18 inches deep and about 
as wide. The plant should be inserted in the hole, so that the eyes will be about two inches below the 
surface. Fill in the soil around the plant, firmly packing soil about the roots. Water well before hole 
is filled. Cultivate frequently until early Fall. The best planting time is from September Ist until December 
Ist. The soil should be of ordinary garden variety, the same type used for annuals and perennials. When 
planting, use super phosphate or bone meal. Manure is to be used only when completely dried and only 
in bottom of the hole. A bordeaux spray in April and May will help the plant along. 
Terms—Cash with order—Shipment late Fall or early Spring, F.O.B. Sands Point, L. |., N. Y. 
EXCLUSIVE HERBACEOUS PEONIES 
Experts in Japan have been writing continuously about a genuine, full double, pure YELLOW HERBACEOUS 
peony, which they have named ''Aurea.'"' It was first found by a well-known nursery, who entrusted the 
growing of this herbaceous peony to Japan's foremost expert on herbaceous peonies, who grew it in 
limited quantities. The few plants were sold to various fanciers and our agent was fortunate in obtaining 
a few plants at great cost. We are offering 10 plants at $35.00 each, delivery late Fall or early Spring. 
ANOTHER EXCLUSIVE 
After three years of effort, two of the best peony experts in Japan, selected the five outstanding herbaceous 
peonies there. We are fortunate to offer them in limited quantity. Growers description below: 
IKUENOYUKI—Snow white full double, enormous flower, flowering stems are very strong, excellent for cut 
flowers. 
HYOGO-JIMAN (Pride of Hyogo)—Vermillion (cinabar) full double, brilliant large flower. 
HAKUSA-SEISHO—Snow white, full double, in the middle shaped blue, very large, beautiful. 
NAGAO-NO-TAKARA (Treasure of Nagao)—Very thick lustrous blackish purple crimson, full doub!e, big 
flower. 
NARA-NO-YADA—Light vermillion like Chinese lacquer, full double, brilliant flower. 
PRICE: $5.00 each. 
EXCLUSIVE — SEVEN NEW HERBACEOUS VARIETIES 
EUROPEAN SHOW WINNERS 
All are 1950 introductions, raised and selected about twenty years ago, tested thereafter for strength of stem, 
general vigor and freedom of bloom. 
The color descriptions given are of the Color-chart of the Royal Horticultural Society, London, England. Shown 
at progressive Peony Show at Boskoop, Holland, in June 1949; the only exhibit which received a Gold 
Medal. 
Shown at the R. H. S. Show, London, England and all selected for trial at Wisley by the R. H. S. Committee. 
Shown at Haarlem, Holland, June 1949 and awarded first class certificates by a special Committee. 
BLUSH QUEEN—A lovely creamy white double peony, tinted very slightly rose, free flowering, excellent 
substance—$5.00 
BORDER GEM—A distinct, bushy and compact growing peony. Outer petals shrimp-red (HCC 161/3) inner 
petals chartreuse-green (HCC 663/3). A real gem for the flower border—$5.00 
BOWL OF BEAUTY—Very fine Japanese type. The larger outer petals are fuchsia rose (HCC 25/2) and the 
inner small teethed petals are of a pale lemon yellow color (HCC 601/3). The flowers are 6-8 inches on 
strong stems. The best variety of this type is Mrs. Hemerik and it is a great improvement on that 
variety—$6.00 
VOGUE—Indeed a delightful variety, very soft rose with a silvery white reflex. Exceptionally large flowers, full 
double—$5.00 
GAYBORDER JUNE—Another free flowering full double, vigorous new peony. Flowers fuchine rose, thickly 
petalled, a perfect variety for the flower market and for exhibition—$6.00 
SNOW CLOUDS—lIvory white, base of petals empire yellow as of Adonis (HSS 603/3). When opening, very 
slightly rose shaded, outstanding double—$5.00 
WHITE WINGS—An enormous graceful, pure white single, beautiful yellow center, largest single of all—$5.00 
We offer entire collection for $30.00. 
