9—GIGANTEA (Syn. for Lamartine; Calot, 1860.) 
Rose type; early midseason. Lemoine in 1908 
sent out a fine Peony under name of Lamar- 
tine, and as Calot’s variety was already well 
known under name of Gigantea we retain 
same to save confusion. Gigantea describes 
the size of the flower so well. The flowers are 
enormous size. It’s a race between Gigantea 
and Monsieur Jules Elie as to which is the 
larger bloom. Gigantea is flat in shape, while 
Monsieur Jules Elie is bomb shape. Gigantic 
flowers seven to eight inches across; occasion- 
ally it throws a startling flower ten to twelve 
inches in diameter on long stems. If it has a 
fault it is that the stems in some instances do 
not support the enormous flowers. Color the 
most exquisite shade of bright pink or lilac- 
rose tipped with silvery-white, reflecting a 
silvery sheen; has an agreeable spicy fra- 
grance. Quite distinct, fully as effective for 
decoration purposes as the largest and show- 
iest Chrysanthemum. Gigantea is a ravish- 
ingly beautiful wild flower. A wonder. Has 
true June Rose fragrance. Ward says: “This 
is the finest of all Peonies for cut flowers.” 
110—GLOIRE DE CHARLES GOMBAULT (Gom- 
bault, 1866.) Crown type; midseason. Medi- 
um sized globular flower produced in the 
greatest profusion, every stem bearing one or 
more of their beautiful tri-colored bloom; 
guards and crown light rose, collar of narrow 
cream-white petals widening towards the cen- 
ter. This flower has the odor of the Lemon. 
111—GLOIRE DE TOURAINE (Dessert, 1908.) 
Rose type; very late. Very full flowers with- 
out stamens. Lively velvety-crimson with 
brilliant amaranthine reflex. Do not overlook 
this glorious Peony. There are none of its 
color that are better. 
67—GOLDEN HARVEST 
Bomb type; midseason. 
(Rosenfield, 1900.) 
A most striking va- 
riety producing large, tri-colored bloom. The 
guard petals are blush-pink with creamy- 
white center; center of flower overlaid and 
tipped with carmine. It combines cream, gold, 
white, pink, salmon, peach and apricot, the 
total color effect of the flower being creamy- 
pink; strong, delicate fragrance. Mr. Har- 
rison says: “It breaks out into a wild, rol- 
licking prodigality of beauty with its large 
flowers as to almost smother the plant so 
great is their profusion. We all take off our 
hats as they pass by and cheer for beauty.” 
The variety Jeanne d’Are is identical with 
Golden Harvest. 
771—GOLDEN WEDDING (Pleas, 1900.) Rose 
type. Canary-yellow, changing to white; very 
double and pretty. 
SO—GRANDIFLORA (Richardson, 1883.) Rose 
type; very late. What shall we say of this 
veritable ‘‘grand flower?” For that is the word 
translated. After spending three weeks with 
all the Peonies that had gone before, their 
vision of loveliness still freshly photographed 
on the memory, when this ethereally beautiful 
flower wafts into view, you seem to forget 
everything you have just seen of beauty and 
simply want to linger with its loveliness of 
form, drink in its languorous sweetness so se- 
ductive, and dream of its enchanting colors 
until ysu are absolutely bewildered. Its im- 
mense double flowers are borne in greatest 
profusion. Color bright sea shell-pink over- 
laid with delicate lilac and salmon-pink, so 
fairy-like it reminds one for all the world of 
huge butterflies hovering over the plants. No 
collection of Peonies is complete without 
Grandiflora. It is a wonder. 
221—GRANDIFLORA NIVEA PLENA (Lemoine, 
1824.) Rose type; very early. Large, globu- 
lar flower, guards milk-white, collar pure 
white, center on first opening an interming- 
ling of white, salmon and sulphur-yellow; fra- 
grant. Though one of the oldest varieties, it 
ranks among the best. The true stock is scarce. 
226—GROVER CLEVELAND (Terry.) Rose type; 
late. Very large and full; strong, vigorous 
grower; dark crimson. One of Terry’s best. 
772—GYPSY QUEEN (Pleas, 1913.) Rose type. 
The tallest, darkest, most compact double red 
all one shade. Bright, rich garnet with wax- 
like petals; a long time in bloom without fad- 
ing. One enthusiast: “It is the largest and 
best red I ever saw.’’ Substance very firm; 
does not burn, and has no stamens. 
3—HUMEI (Anderson, 1810.) Rose type; very 
late. Very large compact flower that is quite 
striking. Color cherry-pink, highly cinnamon 
scented, the only Peony that has this odor, 
which is indeed an added charm. This is an 
old standby, being used largely for cut flowers 
as well as for landscape effect. 
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773—HENRY AVERY (Brand, 1907.) 
137—IRMA (Calot, 1859.) 
233—ISOLENE (Lemoine, 1916.) 
100—JAMES KELWAY (Kelway, 1900.) 
774—JOSEPH GRIFFIN 
175—JULES CALOT (Calot, 1861.) 
Very late. 
Very tall, white cluster, center blossom five 
to six inches across, three or four rows of 
very light shell-pink guard petals; hidden in 
these are three rows of short, broad, pale 
green and white petals edged with carmine. 
Corolla full, mostly white with a distinct nar- 
row band mixed with yellow petals, giving it 
a charming effect. This flower is entirely dis- 
tinct from any we have ever seen. Each stalk 
produces a large bouquet. Its lateral orbs are 
open at the same time as the central buds. 
Exceedingly choice and rare. 
393—HUMEI CARNEA (Guerin, 1856.) Rose type; 
early midseason. Very large bloom, clear flesh 
tinged rose; in color this is quite distinet and 
immediately attracts attention. We consider 
this one of the most distinct in color of all 
Peonies. 
Rose type; late. Very 
large, globular shaped flower that is full and 
double. Color violet-rose with a few small 
narrow creamy petals in the center of the 
flower. A tall, strong grower. Do not over- 
look this Peony. It will please you. 
Enormous cup- 
shaped flowers, of purest white, with a tuft of 
yellowish central petals. 
Semi- 
rose type; early midseason. This gentleman 
has been masquerading under the name of 
Lady Derby for several years. Let us tell you 
if any man may be called a peach, this one is 
entitled to it. A very tall, vigorous plant 
bearing flowers of gigantic size, a veritable 
giant among giants. Very double and full, 
borne in immense clusters. Color pure white 
overlaid with a flush of delicate bridesmaid- 
pink, tinged yellow at the base of the petals. 
In addition to its other charms it is surpass- 
ingly fragrant, which places it in the front 
ranks of desirable Peonies, easily admitting it 
to the society of the “Best Forty.” <A truly 
regal flower and should never be omitted from 
any collection, large or small. Easily scores 
the six points of excellence. 
292—JEANNE GAUDICHAU (Millet, 1903.) A 
most lovely angelic white; when the flower is 
fully developed it is enveloped as though in a 
flamy mist of seraphic pink; edges of petals 
beautifully fringed, center petals scalloped and 
bordered with carmine. A wonder. 
46—JENNY LIND (Parsons, 1860.) Bomb type: 
midseason. Large bloom on long stems; tall 
grower; free bloomer; color light pink with 
Silvery reflex with narrow white petals inter- 
spersed with the center petalage. A most 
striking variety and one that has many ad- 
mirers. 
23S—JOHN HANCOCK (Hollis, 1907.) An in- 
curving, high-built flower of good size; bril- 
liant crimson. 
(Pleas, 1909.) Semi- 
rose type. No Peony has stems so large, 
strong and upright, each stem literally bear- 
ing an armful of flowers, yet stands erect. 
Flowers are borne in large clusters of beauti- 
ful globular shape. The color is rosy-pink. 
The broad petals are pronouncedly tipped pure 
white, causing the surface of the bloom to ap- 
pear almost pure white. Some flowers are 
tufted with stamens showing, greatly enhanc- 
ing its color effect. Elegant. 
542—JUDGE BERRY (Brand, 1907.) Semi-rose 
type; early. Large to very large, opening 
back, flat. The bud opens pink, the petals 
open farther and farther back until it becomes 
a great flat disk of variegated pink and white 
bloom of surpassing beauty, seven to eight 
inches in diameter. Ground color white, 
washed with a soft delicate pink. Petals nar- 
row, long and fringed with some stamens in- 
termingled. Medium tall, very profuse bloom- 
er, and always good. Possesses a very deli- 
eate though charming fragrance. This flower 
is the best of its season, such a great mass of 
loveliness at the very beginning of the Peony 
season, when most of the other varieties are 
apt to be medium or small, which makes it 
stand out very distinct and adds much to its 
desirability. It is singularly attractive on the 
lawn, and where a massive effect is desired for 
interior decoration, it is simply superb. 
Rose type; 
midseason. Large, rather flat flower, dark 
carmine-pink with a silvery reflex and an oc- 
casional crimson fleck on central petalage:; 
free bloomer. 
Miss Ella V. Baines, Springfield, Ohio. 
