MICHELL’S GIANT FLOWERING PEONIES 
120 
Peony, Mans. Jules Elie 
Lora Dexheimer. Midseason. Double bright crimson. Un¬ 
usually good form and one of the best of the bright reds; large 
flowers; very free flowering and of medium height. 75c. each. 
Luetta Pfeiffer. Early. Double pale pink. Very large flowers; 
tall growing and very free flowering, with an occasional crimson 
fleck on center petals and numerous golden yellow stamens. 
$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 effect. 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. 
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. $1.00 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. Dupont. Late midseason. Double white with a yellow 
glow from buried stamens and very conspicuous crimson blotches 
on center petals. Tall growing, with large flowers produced 
freely. 50c. 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. $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. 
$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. 
Officinalis Rubra Plena. The very early old double red Peony 
of our grandmother’s garden. Large and free flowering; no finer 
color in red Peonies. This is the true type. $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. $2.50 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. 
Richard Carvel (Brand, 1913). Bomb type; early. Color very 
bright, uniform shade of crimson. 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. 
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. 
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. Fra¬ 
grance fine. Exquisite pointed buds opening into large compact 
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. 
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 
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Peonies once planted increase in size and beauty year after year 
