GROWING PEONIES 
Peonies are not only the finest of all hardy perennial 
plants, they are also just about the easiest to grow. Plant- 
ed in good soil, well drained, with full sun if possible, they 
last many years, and require a minimum of care. 
Since a Peony is so long lived, it pays to get only the 
finest kinds. The added satisfaction and enjoyment every 
year in having the very best makes first cost not an ex- 
pense, but an investment. 
The varieties we offer are outstanding for quality. The 
roots we send out are fresh dug, properly cut, vigorous. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS 
IMPORTANT—Open your package of roots immediately 
when they arrive. Plant as soon as possible but if you 
have to wait a few days, either keep moist in open box 
in cool cellar, or better yet, bury in garden. 
Plant Peonies in good, well drained soil, in full sun if 
possible, and away from trees, buildings, etc. Do not plant 
where a peony has been before, unless all old soil is taken 
out and replaced with fresh. Plant 3 to 4 feet apart; set 
so that the eyes point upward and are 2 to 3 inches below 
the top of ground (very important). Give each root 2 
quarts of water when planted, and then make a 6 inch 
mound of dirt above ground level to prevent heaving, 
scrape mound away late next spring. 
Give each peony from ten to fifteen square feet of 
space. Do not crowd smaller perennials among them unless 
extra room is given. 
TESTIMONIALS 
All unsolicited, all received in 1955 
From Pennsylvania. Within the past five or ten years, I have bought 
about 20 peony roots from you. They have all grown and bloomed 
beautifully. In fact, no one in this locality has such beautiful peonies. 
From New Jersey. The Radiant Red looked extra good this year. It 
is quite a peony. 
From Illinois. The peonies were so lovely, especially the ‘‘Nippon 
Beauty’’. 
From Minnesota. We exhibited a nice bloom of John Harvard at 
cur peony show this year, and as a result have a number of inquiries 
regarding it. Some of our members are purchasing it direct, but I 
have promised several to order them a root from you. 
From Pennsylvania. Moon Mist, a wonderful plant, and good over a 
long season, it is a must for this hedge purpose. Fairbanks has what 
I want in foliage, Peggy, the most wonderful little plant that I ever 
saw, iS sure a beauty. 
From Oregon, Herewith I am enclosing an order for peony roots. I 
already have about 19 of your originations in my garden, including 
Chocolate Soldier. They are all very fine and give me good bloom 
in this northwest climate. 
From Washington. John Harvard is “hitting the front page’’ today, 
b'ooms 8144 inches across and the plant full of them. The new oil 
pipe line from Canada is being laid alongside my place, and the 
Californians from top boss to clean up boys have nothing to say 
abcut Calif., and much to say about the few peonies now open, and 
John Harvard top attraction. 
From Illinois. The peony roots we received were wonderful with 2 
and 8 nice eyes and more. They were lovely rocts. Explorer was fine. 
From New York. (a grower) Thank you for the excellent roots you 
sent us. 
From New Hampshire. I have just received the shipment of peonies 
from you and was so impressed I am ordering more. Yours are the 
cleanest, healthiest and best packed peony roots we have ever re- 
ceived, 
From Illinois. (a grewer) Frankly, I like John Harvard. It has done 
well for us. Rose Marie has been O.K. 
From Saskatchewan. Peonies received O. K. and have planted same. 
Please put me on your mailing list for next fall as I like the de_ 
scriptions of some other peonies you list. 
From New York. The package of Peony plants has come and you 
have sent wonderful roots, thank yeu very much and thank you too, 
for the extras. 
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