Peonies 
MOVILLA GARDENS 
Double Herbaceous Peonies, continued 
9.2 MONS. JULES ELIE. (Crousse 1888.) Very large flower of a 
(78) deep shell-pink. The collar is lighter and shaded amber-yellow 
at the base. Very fragrant. Medium height, strong grower, 
and free bloomer. One of the very best. Early midseason. 
9.0 MONS. MARTIN CAHUZAC. (Dessert 1899.) A good-sized 
(62) globular flower of a very dark purple-garnet, with black reflex. 
Said to be the darkest Peony in existence. Strong, vigorous 
grower and free bloomer. A very distinct and handsome variety. 
Early midseason. 
8.4 MONT BLANC. (Lemoine 1899.) Very large, compact, globular 
(42) flower of rose type. Milk-white, with center slightly tinted 
rose. Fragrant. Free bloomer. One of the very finest Peonies 
in existence. Midseason. 
8.2 MRS. A. G. RUGGLES. (Brand 1913.) Large, flat flower. White, 
(8) delicately suffused with lilac, gradually fading to pure white. 
Tall, strong grower. Fragrant. Very fine. Very late. 
9.9 MRS. EDWARD HARDING. (Shaylor 1918.) Large, double, 
(13) white flower of exceptional quality. Tall, strong grower and 
free bloomer. First exhibited at Cleveland, Ohio, at the 
American Peony Society Show, in 1918, where it received 
special prize for best new seedling. A charming variety. Mid¬ 
season. 
8.6 MRS. GEORGE BUNYARD. (Kelway.) Very large, compact 
(9) flower of rose type. Pale lilac-rose. Tall, strong grower. 
Fragrant. A beautiful flower and very scarce. Midseason. 
MRS. JOHN M. LEWIS. (Lewis 1920.) Large, compact, 
globular bloom of rose type. Very dark ox-blood-red, with rich 
velvety shadings; a pure color without the purple tinge found 
in most red Peonies. Strong grower. Midseason. (Introducer’s 
description.) 
7.6 NORFOLK. (Richardson.) Very large, compact, flat flower of 
(14) rose type. Pale lilac-rose or shell-pink. Fragrant. Strong 
grower. Late. 
8.5 OCTAVIE DEMAY. (Calot 1867.) Very large, full flower of 
(42) crown type. Color delicate pink and white. Free bloomer. 
Dwarf. Fragrant, and very beautiful. Early. 
7.3 ODETTE. (Dessert 1908.) Large, globular, bomb-shaped flower 
(15) of soft lilac-rose, splashed pink. Strong grower and free bl oomer. 
Fragrant. Not very attractive. Midseason. 
7.6 OLD SILVER TIP. (Brand 1918.) Large flower of semi-rose 
(12) type. Color soft madder-red, with a silver sheen on petals as 
the flower develops. Strong grower and free bloomer. Late. 
8.5 OPAL. (Pleas 1908.) Very large, flat flower of rose type. A 
(22) delicate shade of lilac-rose, with opalescent tints, fading to 
pure white. Strong grower. An exquisite flower. Midseason. 
8.0 PASTEUR. (Crousse 1896.) Large flower of soft pink, nearly 
(17) white; creamy center, shaded tea-rose color at base of petals. 
Fine variety and quite scarce. Midseason. 
8.0 PERFECTION. (Richardson 1869.) Large flower of rose type. 
(22) Very pale shell-pink or lilac-white, base of petals shaded deeper. 
Very fragrant. Strong grower. Very late. 
9^2 PHILIPPE RIVOIRE. (Riviere 1911.) Large, well-formed, cup- 
(28) shaped flower of rose type. Very dark crimson. Strong grower. 
Tea-rose fragrance. A very beautiful and striking variety. 
Very rare. Early. 
7.7 PHILOMELE. (Calot 1861.) Medium-sized flower of anemone 
(37) or crown type. Yellow, fading to cream, with bright pink 
collar and crown. Fragrant. Strong grower and free bloomer. 
Distinct and novel. Midseason. 
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