Dreer's garden book 1929 (1929) Dreer's garden book 1929 dreersgardenbook1929henr Year: 1929 /flEHPJ^AJimt|^(pjjil,iai!ife<JMik#T^H^ 189 Double Herbaceous Peony Dreer's Fragrant Peonies SMM The wonderfully improved Peonies introduced in recent years are ''^ '1 truly the 'Queen of Spring Flowers,' and are well adapted for massing J in beds, and particularly valuable for planting in groups throughout 9' . the perennial or shrubbery border, where their brilliant hues add / attraction to all around. Their requirements are so simple âa good rich, deep soil, and an open sunny position which,
Dreer's garden book 1929 (1929) Dreer's garden book 1929 dreersgardenbook1929henr Year: 1929 /flEHPJ^AJimt|^(pjjil,iai!ife<JMik#T^H^ 189 Double Herbaceous Peony Dreer's Fragrant Peonies SMM The wonderfully improved Peonies introduced in recent years are ''^ '1 truly the 'Queen of Spring Flowers,' and are well adapted for massing J in beds, and particularly valuable for planting in groups throughout 9' . the perennial or shrubbery border, where their brilliant hues add / attraction to all around. Their requirements are so simple âa good rich, deep soil, and an open sunny position which, how- ever, is not absolutely necessary, as they thrive almost equally ''~y as well in a partly shaded position, and a liberal supply of water during their growing season being sufficient to give an abund- ance and wealth of flowers, which rival the finest Roses in color- ing and fragrance, and produce during their flowering season a gorgeous effect not equalled by any other flower. They are *â X perfectly hardy, requiring no protection whatever, even in the vl most severe climate, and once planted increase in beauty each ' year. 1 An important point to observe in the planting of Herbaceous Peonies is not to plant too deep. The roots should be placed ,' so that the crowns are covered with two inches of soil. Double Peonies in Mixture Double Pink a Double Red (35 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ Double White ( per 100. DoubleâAll Colors MixedJ Old-fashioned Double Red Peony (.Peony Officinalis Rubra) This is the oldest and still one of the most popular sorts. It is the earliest to bloom, producing freely brilliant, glowing deep crimson double flowers. 60 cts. each; $ per doz. Single Flowering Peonies Choice Mixed Sorts. 50 cts. each; $ per doz. Twenty Extra Fine Double Herbaceous Peonies Albert Crousse. Very large rosy-white, flecked crimson, tall erect habit, free bloomer. One of the best cut flower varieties. 75 cts. each; $ per doz. Avalanche. A valuable mid-se
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