BRAND PEONY FARMS , Inc . 
Japanese Peonies 
There exists a great deal of confusion as to what is a Japanese Peony and 
wherein this type of Peony differs from the single. The single Peony consists 
of either one or two rows of guard petals enclosing a tuft of yellow stamens. 
The Japanese Peony consists of either one or two rows of guard petals en¬ 
closing a tufted center of narrow petaloids of various colors, or of narrow 
petals edged with remnants of anthers. 
Both the singles and the Japanese types are earlier than most doubles and 
are also more artistic than the doubles for decorative and bouquet work. 
8.1 AKALU (Dessert) 
A very large midseason rose-red which we have always considered one of 
our finest Japanese varieties. The guard petals are spoon shape, enclosing 
a center composed of long staminodes with yellow filaments and long 
narrow blades of rose-red tipped and edged with buff; carpels pale green 
with waxy white tips. Very vigorous and floriferous A Brand Division $2.00 
AKASHIGATA (Japan) 
Bright rose. A new Japanese variety not yet rated. After growing it for 
several years, we consider it very satisfactory. Guard petals a bright rose, 
surrounding a heavy center of filamental petals of bright pink bordered 
with gold. A Brand Division $1.50 
9.2 AMA-NO-SODE (Japan) 
Very large. Midseason. Flower has two rows of long widespread petals of 
rose-pink, forming a saucer-like cup about an immense center of long 
yellow staminodes with flattened, crinkled tips, stained with rose. 
A Brand Division $4.00 
9.2 FUYAJO (Japan) 
The highest rated dark Japanese Peony. Rich, dark, mahogany-red petals 
surround a full center of broad petaloids of the same dark rich color as 
the outer petals. A Brand Division $2.00 
9.3 ISANI GIDUI 
Origin unknown. A very large midseason white. Two rows of very broad 
rounded smooth guard petals enclose a center of rich buff yellow stami¬ 
nodes; carpels green, tipped pale yellow. Medium tall; vigorous; free 
flowering. A beautiful white Japanese variety. A Brand Division $4.00 
8.6 KING OF ENGLAND (Kelway) 
Red. A rich uniform shade of deep red. Large, uniformly rounded petals 
of great substance. Center a large tuft of long, self-colored petaloids, 
prominently edged with gold. A Brand Division $1.50 
8.6 MIKADO (Japan) 
A tall midseason variety of medium size. The cupped petals are of a deep 
rich crimson. The center is composed of thick staminodes stained dark 
rose red, edged throughout their length and tipped buff yellow; carpels 
pale green. A very tall floriferous variety with erect stems. Exceedingly 
brilliant. Excellent for garden decoration. A Brand Division $1.50 
MRS. MAC (Franklin) 
A splendid Japanese Peony brought out by Mr. Franklin. Very strong 
plant, covered with delicate pink typical Japanese blooms, flushed and 
flecked with deeper tones of pink. A Brand Division $1.50 
PRAIRIE AFIRE 
A Sensational Brand Peony! A beautiful new Japanese, first offered by 
us in 1932. A vase of Prairie Afire exhibited by us at the Des Moines 
Show was the sensation of that show. We offered it that year and sold 
every root we could spare of it at $15.00 per root. Prairie Afire is a new 
SINGLE PEONIES 
THE SCHOCH TWINS 
Two years ago last winter I first had the pleasure of meeting the little 
Schoch Twins. I was invited home to supper one night by my good friend, 
Louis Schoch, and while Mrs. Schoch was busy with the meal, I was asked to 
go upstairs and see the twins who had been put to bed. We went into the 
nursery and when the light was turned on there before me in two little iden¬ 
tical cribs were the twins. Both were awake, lying on their backs looking right 
up at us. They were about a year old, both little brunettes, with curly black 
hair, their little dark eyes just a-shining and their faces all a-smile. I fell in 
love with them then and there, one couldn't help doing so, they were such cute 
little rascals and right there I decided to name a nice Peony for each. 
This season the twins were brought down to see me; we went out into the 
big field where we keep our best seedlings on trial and with many friends 
gathered about, the christening took place and here they are. 
LOUISE ANN (Single) (Schoch Twin) 
A beautiful large deep rich red of fine color with great golden center. 
The blooms during the daytime lie absolutely flat, spread out just above 
the foliage all over the plant. The plant is dwarf, very neat in appear¬ 
ance, and when covered with the great blooms is a sight to behold. Where 
a hedge of Peonies is desired this is just the variety. Each $5.00 
BETTY ROSE (Single) (Schoch Twin) 
A medium tall plant, light green foliage and stem with a beautiful shaped 
large light pink flower that holds its color and form for days in the sun. 
Then as the flower starts to fade, the zoning of shades of pink and white 
becomes simply wonderful. Just a suggestion of Walter Faxon color in it. 
Each $5.00 
SPECIAL OFFER OF NEW SINGLES 
Single Peonies because of their great beauty are fast growing in popular 
favor. These six new introductions of our own are all very fine. Where all are 
desired we are making a special offer of the: 
SIX SPLENDID NEW VARIETIES, ONE OF EACH, ALL FOR $18.00, POSTPAID 
Toro-No-Maki, White 
and entirely distinct break in color in Japanese Peonies. The guards are 
broad and a soft creamy rose with good substance. These surround a 
great ball of brilliant fiery red staminodes. The flower should be cut in 
the bud and developed inside when the result is simply marvelous. 
A Brand Division $7.50 
8.7 RASHOOMON (Japan) 
One of the best of the Japanese varieties for landscape planting, because 
of the clean beautiful appearance of the plant itself. Large blossoms. 
Color a deep rose-red. Center prominent cream-yellow. 
A Brand Division $2.00 
9.0 SOME GANOKO (Origin unknown) 
A large midseason variety with cupped guard petals of clear dark crimson. 
The light buff staminodes are tinted with rose-red markings; carpels a 
pale yellow with a white line at the base. A very fragrant variety. 
A Brand Division $2.00 
TAIHO (Japan) 
A new variety from Japan, not rated. Broad guard petals of clear, delicate 
pink with a central tuft of creamy staminodes. 
9.0 TORO-NO-MAKI (Japan) 
One of the finest of all the white Japanese Peonies. It comes into bloom 
midseason. A double row of lilac-white guard petals surrounds a center 
of amber-yellow. A very striking variety in the garden and as a cut 
flower. A Brand Division $3.50 
All Varieties Listed are $1.00 Each Unless Otherwise Priced. Orders for $5.00 or More, Postpaid. 
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