TREE PEONIES 
Tree Peonies develop into good-sized, woody shrubs that do not die down to 
the ground in the fall like the herbaceous kinds. The name “Tree Peonies”’ is a a bit 
misleading, because the plants do not grow into sizeable trees as the name would 
imply. 
Tree Peonies are very desirable subjects for the garden because of their large 
showy flowers and because they bloom so early — about two weeks ahead of the 
chinensis varieties. 
Tree Peonies are propagated mostly by grafting, and they grow rather slowly, 
but once established they get larger and produce more flowers year after year, some 
plants attaining an age of well over a half century. Some varieties distributed in the 
past were rather disappointing because their flower stems were too weak to hold 
the large blossoms erect, and others produced their flowers down between the foliage 
where they could hardly be seen. 
We are offering two varieties this year that we can highly recommend; both 
varieties have good strong stems and carry their flowers well above the foliage. 
Gessekai — A lovely, pure-white Japanese Tree Peony with unusual charm and 
carriage. The center petals of the flowers are arranged in a crest-like formation, 
producing a very beautiful effect. The flowers are extremely large, up to 12 
inches or more, and they are held entirely erect, showing dignity and poise. The 
stems are strong and straight. Blooms freely even on young plants. 
Two-year-old plants — Each $8.00 Four-year-old plants — Each $12.00 
Shugyokuden — Large double flowers of bright scarlet-crimson. Very striking color. 
The plants are rather low but very bushy with dense foliage. 
Two-year-old plants — Each $5.00 Strong five-year-old plants—Each $12.00 
Kamada Fuji (Sold out for this season). 
The illustration below indicates the proper depth for planting herbaceous peonies. 
Complete cultural instructions will be included with each shipment. 
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