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< A FAMOUS ARTIST describes these magnificent 
plants—’’A tree peony is the most notable plant in a 
garden and may well be given the place of honor. 
A single specimen can hold the focal point in an in- 
timate design; two look well as accents on each side 
of steps or the entrance path; four can be used in a 
balanced design at the corners of a flagged area 
reflected in a pool. Or a group of tree peonies are perfectly adapted 
as a middle ground for the flower border with lilacs blooming 
in the background. 
In our opinion, these are the most beautiful plants ever created! 
Their flowers are so spectacular, so colorful and exquisitely formed 
as to be incomparable. Each spring they are covered with the most 
beautiful .of all flowers—large blooms measuring up to 8 inches 
across—each a breathtaking array of blending colors—their heavy 
buds and dark foliage combine in Nature's perfect living statuary. 
Unlike the herbaceous or ordinary Peonies, these small woody 
bushes do not die back to the ground each winter. Instead, they 
grow larger and more beautiful each year. The bush seldom 
grows higher than four feet but spreads: gracefully with each 
succeeding year. 
Stern's Nurseries proudly bring you the choicest and rarest of all Tree 
Peonies. Developed in France in the Lemoine Peony Gardens, trans- 
planted in our own fields here in Geneva, they are hardy in all but the 
coldest sections. 
EXCLUSIVE! FOR STERN’S CUSTOMERS ONLY! 
One of Lemoine’s Greatest Creations... 
MME. LAFFAY 
TREE PEONY 
Exclusive! Especially imported from 
Europe by Stern’s—for Stern’s customers 
only. One of the most beautiful of all Tree Peonies. A hand- 
some very large, very double flower—dark center blending 
into a delicately pink edged border. A true collector’s item. 
Each $10.00 postpaid. 
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FOR A LIFETIME PLACE OF HONOR IN YOUR GARDEN : ; 
PLANT ALL FOUR OF THESE 
SENSATIONAL VARIETIES 
Remarkably easy to grow, they will flourish in any 
good garden soil. Complete planting and cultural in- 
structions sent with every plant. 
JEANNE D’ARC—Pink with dark center. The most 
abundant bloomer—flowers of largest size, often 
measure over 8 inches. This is a most spectacular 
variety. 
MME, STUART LOW—A lovely radiant pink—translu- 
cent and double. When the light strikes their huge 
blooming heads, it is a sight of indescribable beauty. 
Most hardy variety, a prolific bloomer, it is a perfect 
matchmate of Jeanne d’Arc (described above). 
SOUVENIR DE DUCHER--Dark Carmine Red. An- 
other double beauty. Nothing so spectacular—irre- 
descent, it actually glows in the garden. Flowers are 
spectacular in size, measuring 6 to 8 inches across. 
Hardy and easy to grow. 
BEAUTE de TWICKEL—Extra-large dark carmine flow- 
ers. Beautiful as an Oriental objet d’art. A true treas- 
ure in flaming color. Flowers are exquisitely formed. 
2 yr. field grown plants. Postpaid: $6.00 each; 
2 for $11.00. 
PLANT THIS FALL 
Piant Tree Peonies in September and October. Fall 
is the best time to transplant. Their roots require 
a ‘settling down” period as provided by winter 
dormancy. Protect lightly during the first winter. 
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DROUGHT-RESISTANT 
EARLY SUMMER GARDEN LIFESAVER 
STERN’S 
HARDY DWARF CANDYTUFT 
(Iberis, Snowflake) 
Lovely semi-dwarf plant. Dainty snow-white flowers pro- 
duced in colorful abundance in May and June completely 
cover the plants. The dark semi-evergreen foliage is attrac- 
tive all. year. Because of its height (8 to 10 inches) and its 
rambling habit of growth, it is perfect for rock gardens, bor- 
ders, and edgings. Plant 12 inches apart. GUARANTEED TO 
BLOOM NEXT SPRING. 
Postpaid: 3 for $2.50; 6 for $4.75; 10 for $7.50: 25 for $15.00. 
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