MICHELL’S GIANT FLOWERING PEONIES 
Minamota (Millet). Very outstanding and unusual. Almost 
semi-double, of the most gorgeous rose-pink, fairly sparkling 
with life. A large mass of yellow stamens interspersed through 
the center gives a golden glow to the entire flower. Blooms very 
large, the laterals developing at the same time as the main 
flower. $2.00 each. 
Mme. Emile Lemoine ( Lemoine , 1899). Semi-rose type. Large, 
globular, compact flower. Color on first opening glossy-white 
overlaid with minute lilac dots. Very beautiful and one of the 
finest white varieties. Midseason. 75c. each. 
Mme. Jules Dessert ( Dessert , 1909). Rose type. Exquisite 
flowers of large size; broad, delicate petals of translucent texture. 
Color creamy-white, overlaid with a sheen of delicate blush, with 
a pronounced pink center, intermixed with golden stamens. 
Strong, vigorous stems of perfect habit. A charming variety 
and should be in every collection. Midseason. $1.00 each. 
Mile. Jeanne Riviere ( Riviere, 1908). Guard petals deep flesh, 
gradually changing lighter. Center petals narrower and of a 
deep cream shade. Tall, strong stems make this a valuable 
variety for garden or mass effects. Midseason. $1.00 each. 
Madelon (Dessert, 1922). A superb late variety. Silvery-pink 
tinged carmine. A beautiful full bloom of perfect form, petals 
decidedly imbricated. $2.50 each. 
Marie Crousse (Crousse, 1892). Bomb type; enormous full 
globular blooms of very delicate shell pink, formed of rather 
incurved petals, interspersed with an irregular ring of yellow 
stamenoids. Midseason. $1.00 each. 
Marie Jacquin (Verdier). Large globular semi-double flowers, 
but coming single on young plants, the laterals blooming about 
the same time as the terminal flowers. Color, glossy rose-white; 
blooms in midseason. Sometimes called the “Water Lily 
Peony” on account of’the pleasing cupped form. 75c. each. 
Marquis C. Lagergren (Dessert, 1911). Semi-rose type; mid¬ 
season. Large, bright velvety crimson with a distinct silvery 
border. One of the finest reds ever produced; especially good 
for mass planting. $1.00 each. 
Mignon (Lemoine, 1908). Rose type; globular flowers of soft 
light rose passing to amber cream. Broad imbricated petals 
form perfectly double blooms, which are delightfully fragrant 
and standing well above the luxuriant light green foliage. 
Rather dwarf; midseason. $1.00 each. 
Milton Hill (Richardson, 1891). Rose type; late. Flowers large, 
cupped, clear flesh color, turning nearly white in full sun¬ 
light before fading; one of the finest varieties. $1.00 each. 
Miss Salway (Kelway, 1889). Crown type. Very large, globular, 
compact flowers with high crowns. Primary petals white, center 
lilac-white, with collar of sulphur-yellow. Strong, tall grower, 
free bloomer and fragrant. One of the most delightful varieties, 
having an individuality that is both attractive and pleasing. 
Midseason. $1.00 each. 
Mons. Jules Elie (Crousse, 1888). Bomb type. Very large 
flower of ideal glossy shell-pink, shading to a deeper rose at the 
base, the entire flower overlaid with a sheen of silver; fragrant. 
Medium height, prolific bloomer. Early midseason. 75c. each. 
Mons. Martin Cahuzac (Dessert, 1899). Semi-rose type; mid¬ 
season. A perfect solid ball of deep maroon with garnet hues and 
brilliant black luster. Claimed by some to be the darkest Peony 
in existence. A very distinct and handsome variety and will 
appeal to everyone desiring a dark-colored Peony. $1.50 each. 
Mr. L. Van Leeuwen (Nieuwenhuyzen, 1916). A gorgeous rosy- 
red that blends with any color in the garden. Large, beautiful 
flowers of graceful formation and delightful incurved petals. 
A first-prize winner and also a gold-medal winner at the Na¬ 
tional Peony Show. $1.00 each. 
Nymphae (Thurlow, 1919). Midseason; large flat flowers with 
wide silky petals of delicate creamy-white, yellow stamens and a 
reflex of golden light throughout the whole flower. $1.00 each. 
Phillippe Rivoire (Riviere, 1911). Rose type. Large, well- 
formed, cup-shaped flower. Color, very dark uniform crimson; 
tea-rose fragrance. Strong grower. Late. A very beautiful and 
striking variety, also very rare. $2.50 each. 
Phyllis Kelway (Kelway, 1908). Midseason. Large flowers of 
flushed pink, yet with the delicate coloring which gives a fresh 
and charming effect. Strong erect stems. Delightfully fra¬ 
grant. Rose type. $2.00 each. 
Primevere (Lemoine, 1907). Bomb type. Large full blooms in 
clusters, with outer petals sulphur-white, center petals deep 
sulphur-yellow. Tall grower and free bloomer. $1.00 each. 
Rachel (Lemoine, 1904). Rose type. Lively soft pink, darker 
when just opening. Rather dwarf, with strong stems. Very 
attractive and scarce. $1.50 each. 
Reine Hortense—Syn. Pres. Taft (Calot, 1857). Midseason. 
Enormous, compact flowers of soft flesh color deepening to 
shell-pink, center showing crimson splashes, sometimes faint 
stripes on the face of the petals. Well formed and very striking. 
Deliciously fragrant. Rose type. Fine for cut flowers and usually 
in bloom just about Decoration Day. $1.00 each. 
Richard Carvel (Brand, 1913). Bomb type; early. Color very 
bright, uniform shade of crimson. Best of all early reds and 
valuable as a cut-flower variety. Tall, strong grower and free 
bloomer. Very fragrant. $1.00 each. 
Rosa Bonheur (Dessert, 1905). Rose type; midseason. Large 
flat flower with light rose fringed petals, guards flecked crimson. 
Extra fine. $1.50 each. 
Samuel Hughes (Kelway, 1917). A very large double flower of 
beautiful form; color, gorgeous deep amaranth. $1.50 each. 
Sarah Bernhardt (Lemoine, 1906). Semi-rose type; late mid¬ 
season. Very large flower of perfect form, full and double, with 
twisted, imbricated petals. Color apple-blossom pink with 
each petal silver tipped. $1.00 each. 
Solange (Lemoine, 1907). Rose type. A large, full compact 
flower of indescribable beauty. Color rare, deep orange salmon 
at the heart overlaid with a delicate tender reddish-brown, a 
most unique color combination. Midseason. $1.00 each. 
Souv. de Louis Bigot (Dessert, 1913). Rose type; midseason. 
Color, Bengal-rose, turning to salmon-pink, with very bright 
silvery reflex; fragrant, very fine. $1.00 each. 
Strasbourg (Goos & Koeneman, 1911). Large bloom, eight inches 
in diameter. Very compact and perfectly formed. Silvery lilac 
rose. $1.50 each. 
Suzette (Dessert, 1911). Semi-rose type; midseason. Bengal- 
rose lightly shaded carmine purple with silvery reflex. Strong 
stems. 75c. each. 
Therese (Dessert, 1910). Rose type; very large flower of beautiful 
soft pink with a glossy reflex. Very fragrant, erect, strong, and 
amazingly free flowering. Midseason. $1.00 each. 
Tourangelle (Dessert, 1910). Rose type; late midseason. Pearly- 
white overlaid with delicate salmon and with shades of La 
France, most unusual and beautiful coloring. $1.00 each. 
Venus (Kelway, 1888). Pale hydrangea-pink, collar lighter, 
fragrance fine. Exquisite pointed buds opening into large com¬ 
pact flowers, very fragrant. Midseason. 50c. each. 
Walter Faxon (Richardson, 1904). Semi-rose type. Large 
globular flowers of perfect form; bright rose-pink with salmon 
shadings. A most distinctive sort of wonderful lasting qualities. 
Late. Very scarce and beautiful. $1.50 each. 
JAPANESE PEONIES 
Ruigegno (Japanese type). Dark maroon. $2.00 each. 
Seiriu Somae (Japan). Milk-white outer petals, yellow collar. 
Late; strong grower. $1.50 each. 
Soshi (Millet). Late; dark pink. $2.00 each. 
Torpilleur (Japan, 1913). Guard petals lively purplish carmine, 
central filament of same tint but streaked and tipped with 
yellow. Late. $2.50 each. 
SINGLE PEONIES 
L’Etincelante (Dessert, 1902). Very vigorous, with fine erect 
stems. Cup-shaped flowers with broad petals of brilliant car¬ 
mine color, edged silver. $1.50 each. 
Lord Kitchener (Kelway). Purplish crimson; very upright, 
robust grower. Early flowering and of immense size. $1.50 each. 
Lucienne (Dessert, 1908). White tinted purple, yellow crown. 
$1.50 each. 
PEONIES IN COLOR 
We can supply good strong roots in separate colors, or all 
colors mixed, at prices quoted below. These should not be com¬ 
pared to the cheap mixtures sometimes offered at a low price, 
as they are for the most part choice varieties from which the 
labels have been lost, or have been mixed in planting. Some very 
choice Peonies will be found in these mixtures. 
Each Doz. 100 
Double Pink.$0.35 $3.50 $25.00 
Double Red.35 3.50 25.00 
Double White .35 3.50 25.00 
The Autumn is the best time to plant Peonies and once planted they increase in size and beauty year after year (wc) 
