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Governor Fuller (1930), large globular flowers of fresh shell- 
8.8 pink shading somewhat deeper toward the center. 
Petals long and broad and well rounded, except those 
in the center which are much shorter, giving a delightful 
cupped effect. Strong stems and good foliage. Fragrant. 
Late. Like many of the best varieties, this needs a year 
or two to become established to give the best flowers. 
L.D. $7. 1 yr. $10. 
Helen (1922), stems very tall and erect, and broad, dark 
8.9 green foliage. A double row of broad rounded petals of 
deep shell-pink surround a mass of golden stamens. The 
petals are of good substance and hold their attractive 
cup shape without drooping. The earliest to bloom. 
L.D. $5. 1 yr. $7. 
James Boyd (1919), flesh-pink, tinted cream and buff in cen- 
8.9 ter gradually changing to nearly white with golden 
lights at the base of the petals. Very fragrant. Late. 
Stiff stems and upright habit with good foliage. L.D. 
$1.50. 1 yr. $2. 
James R. Mann (1920), large rose-pink with one or two 
8.7 crimson streaks in the center of the flower and an occa¬ 
sional marking on back of guard petals. Central petals 
incurved, give a very graceful effect. Midseason. Plants 
need to become well established before producing the 
best flowers. L.D. $2. 1 yr. $3. 
Katherine Havemeyer (1921), large blooms of light rose- 
9.0 pink. Guard petals rounded, somewhat notched at the 
ends, full, high center. The center petals are incurved, 
giving the flower a perfect rosebud center. Fragrant. 
Midseason to late. Excellent both for cut flowers and 
garden use. Honorable Mention A.P.S., 1922. L.D. $4. 
1 yr. $5. 
Nymphaea (1919), large, flat flowers with wide silky petals 
8.8 of creamy-white. Yellow stamens are mixed among the 
petals, giving flower a reflex of golden light. The edges 
of the petals are somewhat rolled, giving a water-lily 
effect; hence its name. Mildlv fragrant. Midesason. 
L.D. $1.50. 1 yr. $2. 
President Wilson (1918), bright rose-pink, changing to sliell- 
9.3 pink as flower opens, petals broad and over-lapping, 
with cupped center. The blooms will last a long time 
and hold their delicate coloring until the end. Spicy 
fragrance. Late. Described by Mr. Boyd in the Peony 
Manual as “a perfect beauty." Honorable Mention 
A.P.S., 1922. L.D. $0. 1 yr. $8. 
Pride of Essex (1916), large cup-shaped blooms of deep shell- 
8.9 pink suffused yellow from the stamens interspersed 
with the petals. Clear fragrance. Midseason. Similar in 
coloring and habit to Lady Alexandra Duff, but flowers 
are larger and borne on longer stems. L.D. $1.50. 
1 yr. $2. 
Our peonies are usually in full bloom from June 10 to 25. 
