. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. son, in such a diversity of form and size, afford great opportunity for the carrying out of extensive color schemes. Peonies do well in partial shade, which pro- longs and intensifies the color of the bloom, and there- fore can be used to advantage to brighten up somber nooks. The period of blooming for herbace
. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. son, in such a diversity of form and size, afford great opportunity for the carrying out of extensive color schemes. Peonies do well in partial shade, which pro- longs and intensifies the color of the bloom, and there- fore can be used to advantage to brighten up somber nooks. The period of blooming for herbaceous Peonies ranges from tne middle of May through the month of June. They grow from 1-3 feet high, and are therefore suitable for planting in front of shrubbery, along drive- ways, and are especially pleasing when entering into a distant vista. When planted in a border with fall-bloom-. 16i6. Pseonia albiflora. ing perennials, such as phlox, funkia, etc., their rich glossy foliage is very effective. /ViIT/»(â¢/. âLift the plants in October and place in a coMfranie where they will be accessible when the time tor I'oninu' arrives. When brought under glass, a uni- iorni t-iiiperature of .'if)® to fiO° should be maintained. By t'eeiiiii : u, II with linniil manure, strong blooms can essary i forced again. To secure i ( , I ! . , ii'iihle-flowering varieties, as When the .1 oi ihe terminal one, II â 'â¢â '. The old flowers ly seed follicles \ . \h iii-i lie- plant. It is le iaded loliage on all Peo- inay not interfere with the removi- iL. [ ii. ml hu.!- first lateral bud is r,-taiiP a later period of bloom Ihlj should be cutoff, so thii will be formed, and therr also important to remove nies in November, so that i next season's shoots. There are three methods by which Peonies are propa- gated : by division of roots (the most prevalent), by t^rat'tiiiL'. to inerease rare sorts, and by seeds, to obtain /'(.,,,,.,, ,,/ /i'oo(s.âThis is the easiest and m
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