HAVERFORD, PA. 
Peonies 
Double Herbaceous Peonies, continued 
8.1 ASA GRAY. (Crousse 1886.) Large, compact flower of semi-rose 
(59) type. Pale lilac sprinkled with darker lilac dots. Very distinct 
and beautiful. Very fragrant. Medium height. Midseason. 
AUGUSTE DESSERT. (Dessert 1920.) Cup-shaped flower of 
fine form, with rounded petals. Color velvety crimson-carmine, 
often streaked white, with wide silvery border. Many flowers 
have stamens intermixed with the petals. Very brilliant. 
Dessert says “A superb variety; awarded certificate of merit at 
the Paris show, June 2, 1920.” Very scarce. Stock limited. 
8.1 AURORE. (Dessert 1904.) Flowers are large, lilac-white, with 
(37) center flecked with crimson. Medium height. Late. 
8.7 AVALANCHE. (Crousse 1886.) Large, cream-white flowers of 
(56) crown type. Delightful fragrance. Strong grower and free 
bloomer. Extra fine. Late. 
9.1 BARONESS SCHROEDER. (Kelway.) Flowers are very large, 
(79) opening flesh-white and soon turning milk-white. Rose 
type. Very fragrant. Tall, strong growth. Free bloomer. One 
of the finest Peonies grown. Midseason. 
8.7 BAYADERE. (Lemoine 1910.) Large, loose, globular flowers, 
(16) creamy white with a golden heart. A shy bloomer with us. 
Very distinct. Midseason. 
7.0 BEAUTE DE VILLECANTE. (Gombault 1856.) Medium-sized 
(17) flowers, violet-rose, shading to lilac-white. Fragrant, and a free 
bloomer. Midseason. 
7.9 BEAUTY’S MASK. (Hollis 1904.) Large, compact flower of 
(22) clear blush-white, tinted lilac, showing some pale yellow 
petaloids which give it a distinct appearance. Fragrant. 
CANDEUR. (Dessert 1920.) Large globular flowers of a delicate 
silvery pink, slightly tinged lilac-rose, fading to an iridescent 
white, center flecked with carmine. Vigorous grower, and fine, 
clear, green foliage. (Introducer’s description.) 
7.8 CARNEA ELEGANS. (Calot 1860.) Perfectly shaped flower 
(22) with broad petals. Clear flesh-color with glossy reflex mixed 
with small yellow petals. Extra-fine bloom. One of the older 
varieties but exceedingly good. Late. 
8.6 CHERRY HILL. (Thurlow 1915.) Large flowers of deep garnet, 
(22) with a sheen which makes them very noticeable. Stamens are 
very showy in blooms not fully developed. Awarded Silver 
Medal by Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Stock scarce. 
8.4 CHESTINE GOWDY. (Brand 1913.) A perfectly formed, crown- 
(27) shaped flower, shell-pink with cream-colored collar. The 
broad pink petals of the cone are splashed with crimson. Very 
fragrant. Late. 
8.7 CLAIRE DUBOIS. (Crousse 1886.) Very large, globular flower of 
(61) rose type and uniform color, a clear, deep violet-rose with silvery 
tips. Erect, tall and strong grower. Odor unpleasant. Late. 
CLEMENCEAU. (Dessert 1920.) Very large, full, imbricated 
bloom. Color carmine, slightly shaded amaranth, with silvery 
tints and wide silvery border. Flowers open well. Beautiful, 
and very late. (Introducer’s description.) 
7.2 COQUELIN. (Dessert 1905.) Semi-double type. Light Tyrian 
(13) rose becoming silver tipped. Color objectionable to many. 
Dwarf, drooping habit. Quite rare. Early. 
8.2 CORONATION. (Kelway.) Pale pink guard petals with a 
(15) creamy white center, showing golden anthers. Very delicate 
coloring. Beautiful. Rare. Late midseason. 
8.1 COURONNE D’OR. (Calot 1872.) Large, flat flower of semi-rose 
(67) type. Pure white with a ring of yellow stamens around a 
tuft of center petals tipped carmine. Strong grower. Free 
bloomer. Strong water-lily odor, unpleasant to many. Late. 
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