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 covy- 
ered with leaves or any other protective cover. In severe win- 
ters, 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. Lutea hybrids are excellent growers 
and have been known to bloom from a two-year-old plant. 
We have listed the best of the European. 
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—except on 
collections. 
It is advisable to purchase young plants—although small, 
they are vigorous and may bloom the first Spring after plant- 
ing, surely the following Spring. If you want good established 
plants which have bloomed, buy our large sized plants, 3 to 6 
years old. Unless you are familiar with the various varieties, 
we suggest you allow us to make the selection. Tree peonies 
are so scarce, the supply is not sufficient to meet the demand. 
We suggest naming a second choice or granting us the privi- 
lege 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 $6.00 for 
larger sizes. 
No order will be accepted for less than $10.00. Handling 
and packing is too costly. 
Terms—Cash with order—FOB Sands Point, L. I., N. Y. 
All better collectors, hobbyists and specialists are our cus- 
tomers. 
We ship good plants and will not be responsible for losses 
in planting. 
