Peonies are long-lived plants that do not require transplanting unless they show signs of dete- 
rioration. For that reason it is worth while to be particular _about the place where they are to be 
planted. Choose a sunny location that gets good drainage. Dig deep, and use some well-rotted cow 
manure or a commercial fertilizer to enrich the soil. Bonemeal ts also recommended. 
Fall is the best time to plant Peonies. Plant so that the eyes are 11% to 2 inches below the soil 
surface. : : ; ; 
The varieties offered here are the very finest in their class; only the highest rated are offered. The 
plants offered are strong, 3 to 5-eye, healthy plants and should give excellent results. 
DOUBLE PEONIES | 
The number following the name means the rating of the American Peony Society. 
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ie (E) indicates earliest flowering varieties; ’ 
= ¢ (E-M) early to midseason; (M) midseason; INSPECTEUR gi ay . Tm, 
(M-L) midseason to late; (L) latest blooming LAVERGNE 
varieties. 
American Beauty. Deep rose-red, very 
large and distinct. $2.50 each; 3 for $6.50. 
Baroness Schroeder. 9.0. (M) Blush turn- 
ing to purest white; fragrant. $1.25 each; 
3 for $3.25. 
Cherry Hill. 8.6. (E) Dark crimson, showing 
yellow stamens. Very attractive. $1.50 each; 
3 for $4.00. 
Claude Tain. Pure white, large round flower. 
Beautiful. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 
i or. 9.1. (L) Shell-pink. Fine- 
WALTER FAXON aren reeds RE an €1.75 each; 
3 for $4.75. 
Duchesse de Nemours. 8.1. (E) Cream-white; very free flowering. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. 
E. C. Shaw. 9.1. (M-L) Light old-rose; very fragrant. $2.50 each; 3 for $6.50. 
Felix Crousse. 8.4. (M) Brilliant red. Free bloomer. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. 
Festiva Maxima. 9.3. (E) Fine white, with few crimson flecks. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25; 12 for $12.00. 
Glorious. (Kelway Glorious). 9.8. (M) White with creamy suffusion; rose-like fragrance. $2.50 each; 
3 for $6.50. 
Hansina Brand. 9.0. (L) Flesh-pink, with salmon reflex. $4.00 each; 3 for $10.50. 
Inspecteur Lavergne. 8.7. (E) Beautiful deep red. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
Jeannot. 9.2. (L) Light lavender-pink; very sweetly rose scented. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
Karl Rosenfield. 8.8. (M) Bright crimson. Free bloomer. One of the best deep reds for cutting. $1.25 
each; 3 for $3.25; 12 for $12.00. 
Lady Alexandra Duff. 9.1. (E-M) Light pink, fading to white, touched with yellow and carmine. $1.50 
each; 3 for $4.00. 
Le Cygne. 9.9. (E) Finest pure white. The highest rated Peony. $2.50 each; 3 for $6.50. 
Longfellow. 9.0. (E-M) One of the most popular red Peonies. Striking bright crimson. Large flower; good 
stem. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.50; 6 for $8.00. 
Martha Bulloch. 9.1. (L) Very large; bright old-rose-pink. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 4 oe i 
wie LE 8.7. (M) Brilliant dark crimson blooms of perfect form. Free flowering. $1.50 each; 3 for ; 14. Bren 
Miss Eckart. 8.8. (L) Very large. Deep pink on sturdy stems. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 
Mme. Emile Debatene. (M) Vivid China rose. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
Mme. Jules Dessert. 9.4. (M-L) Light opalescent pink. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
Mons. Jules Elie. (E) Immense flower of fine pink. One of the best pmks for cutting. $1.25 each; 
3 for $3.25; 12 for $12.00. 
Mons. Martin Cahuzac. 8.8. (E-M) Dark maroon-red. The darkest Peony. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
Mrs. Edward Harding. 9.3. (M) Pure white, golden stamens. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
Philippe Rivoire. 9.2. (E) Bright deep crimson. Very well-formed flower; sweet rose scented. 
$2.50 each; 3 for $6.50. 
Primevere. 8.6. (M) Light creamy yellow. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.75. 
Richard Carvel. 8.8. (M) Brilliant crimson. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
Sarah Bernhardt. 9.0. (L) Deep rose- 
vy pink, silver tipped; fragrant. Free 
F bloomer; fine late cut flower. $1.50 
each; 3 for $4.00; 12 for $12.50. 
Therese. 9.8. (E-M) Very large, pale, 
translucent old-rose-pink, paling toward 
the base. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 
Walter Faxon. 9.3. (M) Vivid shell-pink 
of luminous intensity. $2.00 each; 
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