HAVERFORD, PA. 
Peonies 
Double Herbaceous Peonies, continued 
8.6 EUGENIE VERDIER. (Calot 1864.) Large, flat flower of semi- 
(58) rose type. Pale hydrangea-pink; collar lighter; center deeper, 
flecked crimson. Very fragrant. Tall, erect, free bloomer, 
remaining a long time in bloom. Extra-fine variety. Midseason. 
Professor Saunders says (1920) this variety “is not yet 
appreciated at its true worth.” 
8.1 EVANGELINE. (Lemoine 1910.) Large, very compact, flat 
(10) flower, rose type. Color pale lilac-rose, splashed scarlet. 
Erect, tall. Beautiful flower, but not a strong grower. Scarce. 
Late. 
8.7 EXQUISITE. (Kelway 1912.) Very large, flat flowers of deep 
(13) rosy pink, showing golden anthers in the center. Very fragrant. 
Rare. Midseason. 
7.5 FANNY CROSBY. (Brand 1907.) Large flower with soft 
(11) pink guard petals, surrounding a canary-yellow center. 
Strong grower. Early midseason. 
8.2 FARIBAULT. (Brand 1918.) Large flower of rose type. Color 
(13) deep rose with a silver sheen. Strong stems; free bloomer. Late. 
8.4 FELIX CROUSSE. (Crousse 1881.) Large, globular flower of 
(75) bomb type; brilliant red; very fragrant. Strong grower and 
free bloomer. Very attractive. Late. 
9.3 FESTIVA MAXIMA. (Miel 1851.) Very large globular flower 
(84) of rose type. Color pure white with crimson flecks. Tall, strong 
grower and free bloomer. One of the oldest and one of the best. 
Early. 
7.5 FLORAL TREASURE. (Rosenfield 1900.) Large flower of rose 
(39) type. Pale lilac-rose. Fragrant. Tall, strong, upright grower. 
Free bloomer. 
8.3 FRAICHEUR. (Lemoine 1915.) Extremely large full flower, 
(4) creamy white with soft, rosy pink guards. New and scarce. 
8.7 FRANCES SHAYLOR. (Shaylor 1915.) Very large globular 
(11) flower of a glistening white, with short yellow petals scattered 
through the wider white ones. Similar in form to Baroness 
Schroeder. Distinct and very beautiful. Mr. Boyd secured first 
prize for this variety at American Peony Society’s Exhibition, 
June, 1917, “for best bloom shown of new varieties introduced 
since 1910.” Midseason. 
9.1 FRANCES WILLARD. (Brand 1907.) Large, perfectly formed 
(31) flower of semi-rose type, opening a blush-white with an 
occasional carmine touch, and changing to a pure white. One 
of the best of the Brand seedlings. Strong grower and free 
bloomer. Very fine. Late midseason. 
7.3 FRANCOIS ROUSSEAU. (Dessert 1909.) Rose-shaped flower 
(7) of intensely brilliant, velvety red. Large bloom of perfect 
shape. Very rare. Early. 
8.1 GALATHEE. (Lemoine 1900.) Large, full, double flower of 
(21) rose type, fleshy white in color. Very fragrant. Tall, strong 
grower. Very late. 
8.9 GEORGIANA SHAYLOR. (Shaylor 1908.) Very large flat flower 
(29) of pale rose-pink with a few flecks of crimson. Strong grower. 
One of the finest. Late midseason. 
8.5 GERMAINE BIGOT. (Dessert 1902.) Very large, pale lilac- 
(46) rose flower with center prominently flecked crimson. Strong 
grower and very free bloomer. Odor rather unpleasant. Mid¬ 
season. 
8.8 GINETTE. (Dessert 1915.) Large, imbricated, cup-shaped 
(17) flower, soft flesh-pink, shaded salmon. A beautiful color. Free 
bloomer and very fragrant. One of the best of the new intro¬ 
ductions. Late midseason. 
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