118 MICHELL’S GIANT FLOWERING PEONIES 
Peony, Mons. Jules Elie 
Jeannot ( Dessert, 1918). Cup-shaped flowers of soft-shell pink, 
slightly tinted lavender, salmon-pink lights at base of petals. 
An exquisite variety. $2.00 each. 
Jubilee (Pleas, 1910). Rose type. Extremely large flat flower, 
having long narrow petals arranged loosely, giving a feathery 
effect. Buds show delicate opal tints; as they unfold the color 
changes to ivory white. Midseason. $1.00 each. 
Karl Rosenfield ( Rosenfield , 1908). Semi-rose type; midseason. 
Very large globular compact flower. Rich dark crimson in color. 
Very strong, tall, compact grower and free bloomer. 75c. each. 
Kelway’s Glorious ( Kelway , 1909). Midseason. Very full, 
enormous flower; gleaming white with a rosy streak on the out¬ 
side of guard petals. Center of flower is hollow, making it very 
distinctive in form. In size it has no superior. $3.00 each. 
Kelway’s Queen (Kelway, 1909). Rose type; late; flowers of a 
beautiful flesh-pink. $2.50 each. 
Lady Alexandra Duff (Kelway, 1902). An immense cup-shaped 
flower of rose type with wide imbricated petals. The color of the 
outer petals is delicate blush pink rapidly fading to lovely French 
white. $1.00 each. 
La Lorraine (Lemoine, 1910). Rose type. Enormous globular 
flowers of creamy white, borne high above the foliage. Some 
golden stamens are faintly visible, giving a golden light to the 
open flowers. The petals are exceedingly large and of splendid 
lasting texture. Free bloomer; distinct and very rare. Late 
midseason. $2.50 each. 
La Tendresse (Crousse, 1896). Rose type. Very full, large flowers 
borne in clusters. Color, milk-white, sometimes splashed with 
carmine. Midseason. 50c. each. 
Le Cygne (Lemoine, 1907). Rose type; enormous, perfectly 
formed, globular, pure milk-white flower with incurved petals. 
Has the true June rose fragrance and is remarkably free bloom¬ 
ing. A most vigorous, erect, robust grower of medium height, 
with stiff stems. $3.00 each. 
Lord Kitchener (Renault, 1916). Rose type; very early. Color 
a brilliant cherry-red, a most dazzling hue. Free bloomer, 
strong grower. $1.00 each. 
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, 
blooming 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. $1.50 each. 
Milton Hill (Richardson, 1891). Rose type; late. Flowers large, 
cupped, clear soft flesh color, turning nearly white in full sun¬ 
light before fading; one of the finest varieties. $1.50 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. $2.00 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. $2.00 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. $1.25 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. 
Peonies once planted increase in size and beauty year after year 
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