PAEONIES (Peonies) 
There are hundreds of varieties of Peonies. We have a 
very simple means of selecting them. We grow them; 
then, if we like them, if the stalk stands straight under 
the heaviest load of flowers, we sell them. 
Once established, Peonies bloom freely for 25 years 
or more. We deliver only heavy roots—5 eyes and up. 
This size invariably produces flowers the very first spring; 
smaller roots rarely bloom until the second or third year. 
Peonies are of easy culture. They are great feeders, 
not finicky about soils. Plant (in the fall only) with the 
eyes 1% inches below ground. When frozen in, mulch 
with hay or leaves. No mulching is necessary afterwards. 
All make delightful cut flowers: when cut in heavy bud 
they will open and keep a week in water. Never cut 
more than two-thirds of a bush. Then snip off any seed 
pods that develop on the remaining stems. 
Double Varieties 
Baroness Schroeder Each $1.50; Three $4.00; Doz. $15.00 
Flesh white on sturdy stems. Fragrant. Blooms late. 
Festiva Maxima Each $2.00; Three $5.50; Doz. $20.00 
Large pure white with occasional flecks of crimson at base 
of petal. Vigorous and early. Very fragrant. 
Longfellow Each $2.00; Three $5.50; Doz. $20.00 
Double midseason crimson. Does not fade. Color intensi- 
fied by showing of golden stamens in center. (Supply 
limited.) 
Martha Bullock Each $1.75; Three $4.75; Doz. $15.50 
Very large flower of old rose pink. Late season. Fragrant. 
Mon. Jules Elie Each $1.50; Three $4.00; Doz. $15.00 
Quite tall free-flowering, light-rose pink. 
Myrtle Gentry Each $2.00; Three $5.50; Doz. $20.00 
Light pink blooms fading to white with age. This is the 
finest delicate pink. (Supply limited.) 
Sarah Bernhardt Each $1.50; Three $4.00; Doz. $15.00 
Strong-growing dark pink of medium height. 
Solange Each $1.50; Three $4.00; Doz. $15.00 
Creamy white with blends of buff and pale salmon pink. 
Petals dense. It is a late bloomer. 
Therese Each $2.00; Three $5.50; Doz. $15.00 
Dark pink of medium height. 
Walter Faxon Each $2.00; Three $5.50; Doz. $15.00 
Midseason light shell pink. Mildly fragrant. 
Lowell Thomas Each $5.00; Three $14.00 
Large double pure red blooms on strong stems. Fragrant. 
We recommend this variety highly. 
14 AUTUMN, 1954 White Flower Farm 
Single Varieties 
The Bride Each $3.50; Three $9.00; Doz. $34.00 
Pure white with rounded stamens. 
Verdun Each $3.50; Three $9.00; Doz. $34.00 
Very large rich crimson center accented by golden center 
stamens. 
Le Jour Each $3.00; Three $8.50; Doz. $32.00 
Double row of large white petals surrounding a broad 
ring of golden-yellow stamens. Tall, heavy bloomer. 
Sea Shell Each $4.50; Three $12.00; Doz. $45.00 
Huge flowers of bright pink with heavily cushioned cen- 
ter of yellow stamens. 
Japanese or Anemone-Flowered Peonies 
Charm Each $3.50; Three $9.00 
Late blooming dark red. (Supply very limited.) 
Sword Dance Each $3.50; Three $9.00 
Medium dark red, brilliant and showy. Stands heat well. 
Tamate Boku Each $5.00; Three $14.00 
Glorious large bright carmine-pink blooms with yellow 
center tipped pink. 
Gold Standard Each $5.00; Three $14.00 
Fine white tinted yellow. Staminodes yellow. This is as 
close as you can come to a yellow peony. 
You Choose, We Choose Peony Gardens 
Here’s the biggest bargain in Peonies you'll ever find. 
Don't trust us to repeat this. Use the above varieties, 
any of them. Delivery in September. 
You Choose, We Choose Peony Garden #1 $7.50 
You choose one Peony, any variety; we choose one each 
of two varieties. Three varieties, three plants—value up 
to $10.00. 
*Rock Garden Plant 
You Choose, We Choose Peony Garden #2 $12.50 
You choose one each of any two varieties: we choose one 
each of any three varieties. Five varieties, five plants— 
value up to $18.00. 
You Choose, We Choose Peony Garden #3 $17.00 
You choose one each of any three varieties; we choose 
one each of any four varieties. Seven varieties, seven 
plants—value up to $27.50. 
HYBRID PEONIES 
These sensational things, of which there are a very few 
in this world, are single, early bloomers with color in- 
tensity never before seen. Bloom is a full ten days before 
other types; blossoms are on extremely strong stems 
about 18 inches high. These hybrids have extreme vigor 
but due to their root formation they spread very slowly, 
a boon to the gardener whose peonies crowd the perennial 
border. (Note: this slow spreading habit also will keep 
prices up indefinitely; it takes an average of four years 
to produce one 5-eye root.) 
Only 100 roots (5-eye) can be sold this fall—not more 
than three to a customer. If you would like té see these 
beauties, we will gladly send you Kodachrome slides. 
Each $12.50, Three $29.95 
Each $12.50, Three $29.95 
Each $12.50, Three $29.95 
Translucent Shades of Pink 
Translucent Shades of Rose 
Translucent Shades of Red 
POLEMONIUM (Jacob’s Ladder) 
A spreading plant, 6 to 8 inches high, with light blue 
flowers in April. Foliage is good in summer. Prefers light 
shade and average moisture. It makes excellent ground 
cover and is good in the rockery or at the edge of the 
border. 
*Reptans Three $1.50, Ten $4.25 
Light blue flowers in April and May. 6-8 inches high. 
Each 70c, Three $1.70, Ten $5.00 
Rich blue, 20 inches. Blooms June through August. 
Richardsoni 
POLYGONUM (Fleece Vine) 
Excellent ground cover for sunny locations. Will do in sun 
as Vinca and Pachysandra does in shade. Easily grown in 
ordinary soil. Plant about 18 inches apart. 
*Reynoutria Each 80c, Three $2.00, Ten $6.00 
Light green foliage (6 inches high) which turns bright red 
in autumn. Spreads rapidly. Fleece-like sprays of pink 
flowers appear from September until killing frost. 
