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 continue 
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 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. 
Deliveries will be made in the late Fall at proper planting time. 
Special discount of 5% on orders over $50.00. 
It is advisable to purchase young plants 2 to 3 years—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—FOB Brookville, 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 va- 
rieties,—no seeds from seedlings, all from named varieties. 
Everyone should grow Tree Peonies from seed. Buy them while the 
supply lasts. 
Price $5.00 per 100—shipped in Fall or Spring. 
