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PEONY RATINGS 
The figures at the right in the Peony descriptions 
are the official ratings given by the American Peony 
Society; 10 points being perfect. Any Peony rating 
7.0 is good, over 8.0 very good, and over 9.0 exceptional¬ 
ly good. 
PFEIFFER’S PEONIES 
IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER 
ADOLPHE ROUSSEAU 8.5 (Dessert, 1890). Garnet-red. 
One of the darkest and most brilliant velvety reds, with 
large, shell-like petals on tall, stiff stems. Early mid¬ 
season; an extra fine landscape variety. 75c each. 
ALBATRE 8.7 (Crousse, 1885). White. Very large. Fragrant, 
strong grower and profuse bloomer. Late midseason. 
50c each. 
ALBERT CROUSSE 8.6 (Crousse, 1893). Very large, com¬ 
pact, bomb type flower. Delicate seashell-pink with 
crimson flecks. An excellent standard variety. 50c each. 
ALSACE-LORRAINE 8.8 (Lemoine, 1860). Creamy white. 
Very large, creamy white flowers, center delicately 
tinted with brownish yellow. Pointed petals resembling 
a waterlily. Tall. Vigorous grower. Late. 50c each. 
ANN PFEIFFER (Pfeiffer, 19.32) Double deep rose, fragrant, 
mammoth size, blooms 8 to 10 inches in diameter; medium 
tall; midseason; good blooms. $1.50 each. 
ARCHIE BRAND 7.5 (Brand, 1913) Deep seashell-pink. 
Very large, bomb-shaped flower of an even seashell-pink 
with silvery border; delicately scented like a rose. Pro¬ 
fuse bloomer. Medium early. 50c each. 
ARMANDINE METCHEN. Beautiful dark red Peony of 
perfect form. One of the old standard varieties. $1.00 each. 
ASA GRAY 8.1 (Crousse, 1886). Lilac-pink. Large, compact, 
pale lilac flower of semi-rose type. Prolific bloomer, 
fragrant, striking appearance. Medium early. 50c each. 
AUGUSTE DESSERT 8.7 (Dessert, 1920). Intense pink, 
each petal edged with narrow silver border. Midseason. 
$1.50 each. 
AUGUSTIN D’HOUR 7.8 (Calot, 1867). Red. Extremely 
large, showy bloom of very deep brilliant or solferino- 
red, silvery reflex; bomb type. Medium early. 50c each. 
AURORE 8.0 (Dessert, 1904). Milky white. Extra large, 
flat loose bloom, semi-rose type. Fragrant and fine. 
Late. 50c each. 
AVALANCHE 8.7 (Crousse, 1886). Pure snow-white. Fra¬ 
grant, waxy, snow-white blooms opening like a rosebud. 
Center petals edged with carmine. Strong, tall, mid¬ 
season variety. Very free bloomer. 50c each. 
BAYADERE 8.5 (Lemoine, 1910). Pure white. Large, globu¬ 
lar flowers of creamy white with a golden heart. Mid¬ 
season. 75c each. 
BARONESS SCHROEDER 9.0 (Kelway, 1880). Flesh-white. 
Plume-shaped flower with irregularly shaped petals. 
Fragrant; strong, tall grower and free bloomer. Mid¬ 
season. Regarded as one of the world’s best white Peonies. 
50c each. 
BLANCHE KING (Brand, 1925). Deep pink, wonderful size, 
and a true rose type, holding its color in the field. Wonder¬ 
ful exhibition flower. $5.00 each. 
Cups awarded for Pfeiffer’s Peonies 
CHARLES McKELLIP 7.8 (Brand, 1907). Crimson. 
Probably the most perfectly formed bright red 
Peony, especially beautiful in the bud and when 
half open. Semi-rose type. Midseason. 50c each. 
CHERRY HILL 8.6 (Thurlow, 1915). Deep garnet-red. One 
of the earliest red Peonies. Beautiful sheen, long stiff 
stems. Semi-rose type. 75c each. 
CLAIRE DUBOIS 8.7 (Crousse, 1886). Satin pink. Very large 
rose type flower, uniform soft pink, borne on strong stiff 
stems. One of the best late varieties. 50c each. 
E. B. BROWNING 9.2 (Brand, 1907). White. A tall, com¬ 
manding white rose type; soft pink in the bud. A very 
attractive flower. Very large and late bloomer. 75c each. 
E. C. SHAW 9.1 (Thurlow). Pink. Fragrant; late midseason; 
medium height. Strong stems and excellent foliage. 
$2.50 each. 
ELAINE (Pfeiffer, 1932). Double, medium tall, delicate pink 
flecked crimson in the center; midseason; fragrant. 
$1.00 each. 
ELWOOD PLEAS 8.7 (Pleas, 1900). Light shell-pink. Large 
size, flat, full double, light pink blooms in clusters, open¬ 
ing several on a stalk. Robust grower. Late mid-season. 
75c each. 
ENCHANTERESSE 8.9 (Lemoine, 1903). Late white. 
$1.00 each. 
ETTA 8.0 (Terry). Pale pink. Very large, rose type, fragrant, 
even pink blooms. Very late 50c each. 
EUGENE VERDIER 8.3 (Calot, 1864). Hydrangea-pink. 
Very large, compact, typical rose type. Outer guard 
petals lilac-white. Fragrant; very erect, dwarf habit, 
with strong stems; free bloomer. Late. This variety 
should not be confused with Eugenie Verdier or L’lndis- 
pensable. We have the genuine Eugene Verdier. 50c each. 
PEONY Bargain No. 1 
“STANDARD’’ COLLECTION 
Edulis Superba, Rose Pink 
Chestine Gowdy, Silvery Pink 
Rachel, Garnet Red 
Due de Wellington, Creamy White 
Louis Van Houtte, Crimson 
All Five, ONLY $1.00 postpaid 
EUGENIE VERDIER 8.6 (Calot, 1864). Pale hydrangea- 
pink. Collar lighter, center deeper, flecked crimson. 
Large, medium compact rose type, tall, free bloomer. 
Midseason. Distinct from Eugene Verdier. 50c each. 
EUNICE SHAYLOR 8.9 (Shaylor). Double type; midseason. 
Outer petals cupped and wavy, pale rosy flesh color 
deeply flushed with rose toward the base; tall, fragrant 
and free blooming. $2.50 each. 
FELIX CROUSSE 8.4 (Crousse, 1881). Rich red. Large, 
globular flowers are a rich, brilliant, effective red. Rose 
type. Late midseason. 50c each. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA 9.3 (Miellez, 1851). White. Extra large 
rose type. Pure white with carmine flecking in the center. 
Fragrant; early; most popular all-white Peony. 50c each. 
YOUR CHOICE OF ANY THREE 50c PEONIES FOR $1.25 
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