Hardy Amaryllis (Lyooris Squamiger ) 
The very attractive foliage is produced in the spring and grows on 
until midsummer, then it ripens and dies down, Then when the rains 
of August come along, the bloom stalks appear, They grow very 
rapidly and produce three to twelve lilac pink, lily shaped blooms 
OAs) tak FOR. Grin deen, dene. cb ica mee per doz,.$7,50 
PRONY CULTURE. 
The peony is one of the hardiest of all plants, It will grow any place where you 
can grow vegetables, except it does better ina climate where it freezes in the 
winter, 
After you choose a place where you want to grow your peonies, then dig the ground 
to a depth of about one foot and break up all the clods and rake it down till it is 
good and mellow, This should be done some time before you want to plant your plants. 
Remember to keep far enough away from large trees so that the roots will not starve 
your peonies, When you receive your peony roots from the grower open them soon and 
see to it that they are kept mist wmtil you plant them, If they are beginning to 
shrivel when you open the package, then soak them for a day or two in a bucket of 
water, This should bring them back to a nice plump condition and they will be ready 
to set out, 
When you set your peonies out be sure to have the eyes about two inches below the 
level ‘of the ground around the plants, If they are planted too deep they will be 
about two more years getting to the blooming stage, Be sure to pack the ground down 
firmly with your hands around the roots when you plant a peony, When you have the 
dirt all back except the last inch you may pour in a bucket of water if you wish, then 
let the water all settle away, then finish filling the hole with loose dirt, If the 
season is average and you have plenty of natural moisture it is not really necessary 
to water them down when you plant them, Just do not let them dry out too much the 
first season, Good cultivation at all times is best, 
Peonies may be planted any time after the first of September, That is their 
dormant season and like other plants they do not like to be moved during their grow= 
ing season, The best size root to buy is the three to five eye or standard division 
as it is called, A great big root may do better the first spring after it is planted, 
but after the second season the standard division will give you the best bloom of any, 
Plant your peony roots about three and one-half feet apart and do not crowd them 
with any other plants, Like most plants they like to be grown alone, If you want 
good blooms next season, leave the foliage or at least all the foliage you can on the 
plant all summer, This foliage gives the root the life it needs to make bloom next 
year. 
Grown and for sale by 
MYRON D, BIGGER 
1147 Oakland Avenus 
- Topeka, Kansas 
