1935 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. 
The figures in decimals denote the rating of the variety based on 10 being a perfect Peony. 
Gurney’s All-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. 50c ea. 5 for $2.00. 
Alice — A very good double, bright red Peony. 
Medium late. Each, 25c; per 5, $1.00. 
Claire Dubois. 8.7 — A rich clear satiny pink. 
Late midseason. Each 40c; per 5, $1.75. 
Crown of Gold 8.1 —Pure white with a circle 
of golden stamens. Very fragrant. Semi-rose type. 
Late midseason. Flowe rs keep exceptionally well 
after cut. Each, 40c; per 5, $1.75. 
Delicatissima 7.6 —Rose type, flowers large, 
profuse bloomer. Deep pink or light red over 
all. A very desirable Peony. It is noted for its 
hardiness and profusion of bloom under all 
conditions. Each 30c. 5 for $1.25. 
Duchess de Nemours 8.1 — Sulphur-white 
[ with a greenish reflex that lights up the entire 
blossom, which gradually changes to a purewhite. 
Crown type, blooms early, following Festiva 
Maxima by a few days. Especially beautiful 
when half open. Each, 30c; per 5, $1.40. 
Edulus Superba 7.6 — Beautiful, brilliant 
rose-pink, with silvery reflex; large well formed 
full flower on strong stem. Blooms very early. 
Lasts well. Fragrant. A splendid, early, cut- 
flower variety. Each, 40c; per 5, $1.75. 
Emllle Haste — Midseason, creamy white. 
Each, 40c; 5 for $1.75. 
Eugene Bigot. 8.3 — Brilliant crimson. Very 
conspicuous. Late midseason. Each, 35c; per 
5, $1.50. 
Eugenie Verdler. 8.6 —Flesh pink changing 
to white in center. Very beautiful. Late. Each, 
I 40c; per 5, $1.75. 
Festiva Maxima 9.3 — Undoubtedly the finest 
white Peony in existence. It is a flower of 
wondrous beauty with clear, carmine spots on 
l 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; 
I per 5, $1.75. 
Francis Ortegat— This variety was originated 
in 1850 and still holds a high place among many 
Peony fanciers, producing deep crimson flowers 
I above the foliage. Medium to large. A strong 
grower. Each, 40c; 5 for $1.75. 
Delicatissima 
Fragrans. Red. Free bloomer. An old favor¬ 
ite. Very late. Each, 20c; 10 for $1.50. 
James Kelway. 8.7—An exquisite white. 
Early midseason. Each, 35c; 5 for $1.50. 
La Coquette. 6.8 —Light pink, midseason. 
Each, 30c; 5 for $1.40. 
Mme. Bucquet 7.3 — Semi-rose; midseason. 
Very pretty, perfect shaped bud flower. Velvety 
crimson, almost black. Very rich and magnifi¬ 
cent. Each, 50c; per 5, $2.00. 
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 7.9—Very large anem- . 
one shaped flower. Guard petals sulphur-white, 
center petals rose-white with carmine touches. 
Long, strong stems; flowers of good substance. 
Later than Festiva Maxima. Pleasing fragrance. 
Each, 40c; per 5, $1.50. 
Mme. Forel. 7.7—Extra large blooms of 
violet-rose, tipped silver. Fragrant. Late. 
Each, 35c; per 5, $1.50. 
Nigracans —Beautiful dark red, producing 
flowers well above foliage. Fragrant. High- 
class flower. Each, 50c; per 5, $2.25. 
Officinalis Rubra 8.6 — 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. 
Queen Victoria—A full rose Peony, fragrant, 
midseason to late. This is one of the finest 
Peonies I have ever seen. In color, an ivory- 
white. It holds its magnificent flowers up on 
strong, long stems. Each, 45c; 5 for $2.00; 10 
for $3.50. 
Reine Victoria 7.2 — Bomb to crown type. Fine 
pink over all with darker blotches in center. 30c 
each, 5 for $1.40. 
Tri-Color Grandiflora — This variety pro¬ 
duces a medium to above medium size globular 
flower. Each stem bears one or more beautiful 
three-colored blooms. One of the best varieties. 
Each, 50c; 5 for $2.00. 
Mixed Peonies 
Many of the best varieties, colors, and 
types will be found in our Trial Ground Mix¬ 
ture. For shrub border or bedding, plant 
them by the hundreds at our remarkably 
low price. Prices: 10 for $1.00; 50 for $3.00; 
100 for $5.00. 
TUBEROSES 
Excelsior Pearl —This variety is characterized 
by its short, robust stem and long spikes of 
flowers, perfectly double and twice the size of the 
common Tuberose. Spikes frequently bear 30 
to 50 flowers. They are always wax-like and 
pure white. Large bulbs. Each 15c; 55c per 
dozen; $4.25 per 100. 
HARDY LILIES 
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. 
I 50c each, 5 for $2.00. 
Tiger 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, 
I 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 Rubrum— White, beautifully spot¬ 
ted with red flowers in August. A real attraction 
in your garden. 50c each. Five for $2.25. 
I 
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 20c, 
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. 
Llllum Candldum (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. 
The Regal Lily 
—A novelty of rare 
production and 
wondrous beauty. 
Experiments prove 
this new Lily to be 
hardier than most 
kinds. The flowers 
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. 
Regal Lily 
For Windbreaks Use Chinese Elm 
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