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 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. 
The following varieties are highly recommended because they have good strong 
stems and carry their flowers well above the foliage. 
Aurore (Lemoine) 1936) This variety produces many single, broad petaled flowers 
of coppery terra-cotta. Tall stiff stems. Three-year-old plants Each $20.00 
Comtesse de Tuder (European Type) Very large, double, bright salmon rose. 
Two-year-old plants — Each $8.00 Three-year-old plants — Each $10.00 
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 Three-year-old plants — Each $10.00 
Four-year-old plants — Each $12.00 
Howzan — Clear light pink, fully double flowers. The twisted petals add greatly to 
the beauty of this variety. Three-year-old plants — Each $15.00 
Kamada Fuji — Large refined flowers of most unusual and distinct coloring. The color 
has been described as ‘“‘wisteria blue,” however, we would prefer to call it laven- 
der or very light purple. We have not found another variety of this color in the 
thousands of peonies we have observed. Plants grow well and bloom profusely. 
Two-year-old plants — Each $15.00 Three-year-old plants — Each $17.00 
Kintajio — Brilliant pink, immense, fully double flowers. A free bloomer. 
Two-year-old plants — Each $10.00 
Kogane Zome — Large white. Flowers are usually semi-double. A good grower. 
Two-year-old plants — Each $8.00 Three-year-old plants — Each $10.00 
Renkaku — Large double flowers of pure white with a central cushion of golden 
anthers. A profuse bloomer. 
Two-year-old plants — Each $8.00 Three-year-old plants — Each $10.00 
Shuchiuka — Faintest lilac, almost white. Very delicate, pleasing color. Flowers 
are semi-double on established plants. 
Two-year-old plants — Each $8.00 Three-year-old plants — Each $10.00 
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 $8.00 Strong four-year-old plants — Each $12.00 
Sumina-gashi — A semi double with glistening, purplish red flowers 8 inches in 
diameter. Large sturdy plant. Three-year-old plants — Each $15.00 
Tama Fuyo — Exquisite, fully double, blush pink flowers that hold their color well 
in the sun. Good grower. 
Two-year-old plants — Each $8.00 Three-year-old plants — Each $10.00 
20 BOOK ON TREE PEONIES (see page 38) 
