1934 SPRING AND FALL THE HOUSE OF GURNEY, INC. YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA 
PEONIES 
All Peonies Are Double Unless Otherwise Stated 
All double, large three to five bud divisions. 
Crown of Gold—Pure white with a circle of 
golden stamens. Very fragrant. Semi-rose type. 
Late midseason. Flowers keep exceptionally well 
after cut. Each, 40; per 5, $1.75. 
Delicatissima—Rose type, flowers large, 
profuse bloomer. Deep pink or light red over 
all. \ very desirable Peony. It is noted for its 
liardiness and profusion of bloom under all 
conditions. Each 30c. 5 for $1.25. 
Departing Sun—Beautiful single red. Large 
flowers on tall stems. Ea. 25c, 5 for $1.00. 
Duchess de Nemours—Sulphur-white with 
a greenish reflex that lights up the entire blos¬ 
som. which gradually changes to a pure white. 
Crown type, blooms early, following Festiva 
Maxima by a few days. Especially beautiful 
when half open. Each, 30c; per 5, $1.40. 
Edulus Superba—Beautiful, brilliant rose- 
pink. with silvery reflex; large well formed full 
flower on strong stem. Blooms very early. 
Lasts well. Fragrant. .4 splendid, early, cut- 
flower variety. Each, 40c; per 5, $1.75. 
Elwood Pleas—Rose type. Late midseason. 
Comes in clusters, opening several large blooms 
to the stalk. Of the largest size, flat.-full double, 
light shell pink. Each 30c, 5 for $1.40. 
Festiva Maxima—Undoubtedly the finest 
white Peony in existence. It is a flower of 
wondrous beauty with clear, carmine spots on 
center petals, of enormous size, measuring 7 or 
8 inches in diameter. It has held first place in 
the Peony world for over sixty years. Each, 40c; 
per 5, $1.75. 
General Hooker—Rose type. Deep rich red. 
Each, 50c; per 5, $2.25. 
La Sublime—.Semi-rose; early. Flowers 
large, double, dark red. A variety that should 
be in every collection. 40c each, 5 for $1.75. 
Late Holland —A good rich pink, above 
medium size. Produces an immense amount of 
flowers on long stems. Fragrant. 30c ea., 5, $1.40. 
L’Esperence—Bomb type. Light rose color 
and flowers large. Fairly early. Hardy and 
profuse. Should be in every garden. An old 
favorite. 30c each, 5 for $1.40. 
Festiva Maxima 
Livingstone—Rose type; late. Very full 
imbricated bloom; both buds and flowers are 
large and beautiful. Color, pale lilac-rose with 
sheen of silver. Very free sure bloomer in 
clusters; upright, erect grower; fine cut flower 
variety. One of the prize winners. 30c each, 5 
for $1.40. 
Mme. Bucquet—Semi-rose; midseason. Very 
pretty, perfect shaped bud flower. \'^elvety 
crimson, almost black. Very rich and magnifi¬ 
cent. Each, 65c; per 5, $2.75". 
Mrs. Douglas—Crown type. Flowers large 
shell-pink, the inner petals a fine cream color. 
Center of crown, pure white, blotched here and 
there with a deep claret or wine color. Each, 
30c; per 5, $1.25. 
Madame de Vernevllle—Very large anemone¬ 
shaped flower. Guard petals sulphur-white, 
center petals rose-white with carmine touches. 
Long, strong stems; flowers of good substance, 
l.ater than Festiva Maxima. Pleasing fragrance. 
Each, 40c; per 5, $1.50. 
Mary Halley—Bomb type. Flowers large, a 
deep crimson over all. Showy. An extra good 
bloomer. Each 50c, 5 for $2.25. 
Messionier—Bomb type, midseason. Very 
brilliant crimson; full double flowers on stiff, 
wiry stems. 30c each, 5 for $1.40. 
Monsieur Jules Elie—Bomb type, early mid¬ 
season. This is the king of all Peonies. Immense 
globular, very full flowers. Color, an ideal 
glossy lilac-pink, shading to a deeper rose at base, 
the entire flower overlaid with a sheen of silver. 
Each, 60c; per 5, $2.75. 
Nigracans—Beautiful dark red, producing 
flowers well above foliage. Fragrant. High- 
class flower. Each, 50c; per 5, $2.25. 
Officinalis Rubra—.A large round bloom of 
vivid crimson. This is the old deep bright red 
Peony of the old-time garden. Earliest of all 
good Peonies. Very desirable on Decoration 
Day. The red “Piney” of our Grandmother’s 
gardens. As good as the new varieties and 
earlier. Nothing to take its place. Each, $1.00; 
per 5, $4.50. 
Relne Victoria—Bomb to crown type. Fine 
pink over all with darker blotches in center. 30c 
each, 5 for $1.40. 
Solfatare—Guard petals snow-white, center 
sulphur-yellow, changing as the flower ages to 
pure white, all the petals are wide. This we 
consider an extra fine Peony. 25c ea. 5 for $1.00. 
TenufoHa or Fern Leaf—Very fine cut 
foliage. Blooms the last of May. Double red. 
Height, 16 inches. Each $1.00; per 5, $4.75. 
Mixed Peonies—Large divisions. All good 
varieties. 10 for $1.00, 50 for 3.00,100 for $5.00. 
Gurney’s .\11-American — Full rose type, 
midseason. Produces deep crimson flowers 
well above the foliage; large and fragrant. One 
of the most attractive red Peonies that we 
have ever seen. $1.25 ea. 5 for $5.00 
Martin Olson of Ormsby, Minnesota re¬ 
ceived a $250 cash prize for giving the best 
name to this Peony in the Peony-Naming 
Contest which closed .4pril 1st. 1933. 
Japanese Gold Banded Lily—Flowers very 
large, made up of broad white petals, thickly 
studded crimson and maroon with a bright 
golden band through the center of each petal. 
50c each, 5 for $2.00. 
Tijler Lily—This well-known, old-fashioned 
flower has become very popular the last several 
years, and is now planted extensively in all 
gardens. On account of its extreme hardiness, 
it is one of the most valuable of all Lilies. Grows 
three.feet tall with several flowers on each stem. 
Flowers orange with black spots. Price: each, 
20c; per 5, 90c. 
Double Tiger Lily—Same as the Tiger Lily 
but has very attractive double flowers. 25c 
each; 5 for $1.00. 
Lily Elegans (Also known as Russian Lily) 
-—This is one of the best of the hardy Lilies— 
thrives in almost any soil. Is highly recom¬ 
mended for general planting. Each bulb pro¬ 
duces many Lilies on a stem—color deep brick 
red, slightly spotted. We recommend this Lily 
to all Northern planters. Each 25c; 5 for 90c. 
Speciosum Ruhr um—White, beautifully spot¬ 
ted with red flowers in August. A real attraction 
in your garden. Price 50c each. Five for $2.25. 
HARDY LILIES 
The Regal Lily 
—A novelty of rare 
production and 
wondrous beauty. 
Experiments prove 
this new Lily to be 
hardier than most 
kinds. The flpwers 
are white, slightly 
diffused with pink, 
with a beautiful 
glow of canary yel- 
low at center, 
which continues 
part way up to the 
trumpet. Its per¬ 
fume is exquisite, 
not oppressively 
heavy like some 
types, but the 
sweet refreshment 
of Jasmine. In the 
garden it should 
bloom early in July. 
Can be raised in 
pots. We furnish 
large bulbs that 
will bloom first season. Price: large bulbs that 
will bloom first season, 30c; 5 for $1.30. 
Lily of the Valley—The Lily of the Valley 
will thrive and throw up its beautiful, modest, 
fragrant white bells in any kind of soil. Will also 
adapt itself to pot culture in winter. Its deli¬ 
cate, permeating fragrance makes it especially 
desirable. Per 6, 50c; per doz., 85c; 50 for 
$3.90; 100 for $7.75. 
Lemon Lily—Popular, hardy plants belong¬ 
ing to the Lily family. They succeed everywhere, 
and should be more extensively planted in our 
Northern States. They require little care. 
Yellow. Bloom in July and August. Each iOc, 
per 10, $1.50. 
Kwanso Day Lily—Orange with darker 
shadings. Each, 20c; per 12, $1.60. 
Flava Day Lily (Yellow)—Has long, narrow 
leaves, produces many tall stems of fragrant 
waxen pure yellow flowers in June and July. 
Thrives in any good soil. Fine for borders. 
Each, 20c; 5 for 65c; 12 for $1.25. 
Lilium Candidum (Madonna Lily)—3 to 4 
feet. Probably the hardiest and one of the 
loveliest. Flowers pure white. Their delicious 
fragrance is not equalled by any other Lily. 
Price 35c each; 5 for $1.50. 
For Windbreaks Use Chinese Elm 
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