CULTURE 
Though it is almost impossible to kill a tree peony by neglect, a little atten- 
tion means better flowers and a handsome shrub. Well-drained soil is to be pre- 
ferred, 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 phos- 
phoric 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 botry- 
tis. If a branch suddenly wilts and droops, it should be broken off. The shrub will 
coatinue 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 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 plant. 
Deliveries will be made in the late Fall at proper planting time. 
It is advisable to purchase two or three year vigorous plants—they are easier 
to establish and will bloom the second season after planting—sometimes the first 
season. If you want flowers the first season buy 4-6 year plants, they have already 
bloomed. Older than 4-6 year plants, including specimen plant, are risky and take 
years to establish. 
Unless you are familiar with the various varieties we suggest you allow us to 
make the selection—we guarantee complete satisfaction. 
Should you decide to collect Tree Peonies we suggest you start with 10 Japanese, 
3 Luteas and 2 European varieties. 
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. 
Terms—Cash with order—FOB Great Neck. 
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, every seed stratified—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 September. 
