Types are double, semi-double, Japanese and single. 
Double—are full double or have stamens that are not prominent. 
Semi-double—show prominent stamens with several rows of guard petals 
and center of yellow stamens. 
Japanese—one to three rows of guard petals and center of staminodes 
usually yellow or edged and tipped yellow. Stamens partially trans- 
ferred into petals. Very attractive. 
Single—one to two rows of guard petals with center of yellow pollen 
bearing stamens and anthers, graceful and artistic. 
The peony is easy to grow, needs no coddling and increases in value 
the older it gets. It is famous for its fragrance and general beauty. 
Peony culture is simple. Dig a hole about 12 to 18 inches deep and 
about as wide. The plant should be inserted in the hole, so that the 
eyes will be about two inches below the surface. Fill in the soil 
around the plant, firmly packing soil about the roots. Water well 
before hole is filled. Cultivate frequently until early Fall. The best 
planting time is from September Ist until December Ist. The soil 
should be of ordinary garden variety, the same type used for annuals 
and perennials. When planting, use super phosphate or bone meal. 
Manure is to be used only when completely dried and only in bottom 
of the hole. A bordeaux spray in April and May will help the plant 
along. 
Terms—Cash with order—Shipment late Fall or early Spring, F.O.B., 
SandseroinialiemN ee 
AUREA—EXCLUSIVE. HERBACEOUS 
YELLOW PEONY 
Experts in Japan have been writing continuously about a genuine, full 
double, pure YELLOW HERBACEOUS peony, which they have named 
""Aurea.'' It was first found by a well-known nursery, who entrusted 
the growing of this herbaceous peony to Japan's foremost expert on 
herbaceous peonies, who grew it in limited quantities. The few plants 
were sold to various fanciers and our agent was fortunate in obtain- 
ing a few plants at great cost. We are offering 10 plants at $35.00 
each, delivery late Fall or early Spring. We do not guaranie2 cor- 
rectness in color—has not bloomed here as yet. 
EXCLUSIVE—EIGHT NEW HERBACEOUS 
VARIETIES—EUROPEAN SHOW 
WINNERS 
Have had excellent reports regarding these varieties. All are 1950 
introductions, raised and selected about twenty years ago, tested 
thereafter for strength of stem, general vigor and freedom of bloom. 
The color descriptions given are of the Color-chart of the Royal Hor- 
ticultural Society, London, England. Shown at progressive Peony 
Show at Boskoop, Holland, in June 1949; the only exhibit which 
received a Gold Medal. 
Shown at the R. H. S. Show, London, England, and all selected for trial 
at Wisley by the R. H. S. Committee. 
Shown at Haarlem, Holland, June 1949 and awarded first class certifi- 
cates by a special Committee. 
BLUSH QUEEN—A lovely creamy white double peony, tinted very 
slightly rose, free flowering, excellent substance—$4.00. 
BORDER GEM—A distinct, bushy and compact growing peony. Outer 
petals shrimp-red (HCC 161/3) inner petals chartreuse-green (HCC 
663/3). A real gem for the flower border—$4.00. 
BOWL OF BEAUTY—Very fine Japanese type. The large outer petals 
are fuchsia rose (HCC 25/2) and the inner small teethed peta!s are 
of a pale lemon yellow color (HCC 601/3). The flowers are 6-8 
inches on strong stems. The best variety of this type is MRS. HEM- 
ERIK and it is a great improvement on the variety—$4.09. 
VOGUE—Indeed a delightful variety, very soft rose with a silvery white 
reflex. Exceptionally large flowers, full double—$4.00. 
GAYBORDER JUNE—Another free flowering full double, vigorous new 
