PFEIFFER’S PEONIES 
SES 
Pfeiffer's PEONIES 
IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER 
MONS JULES ELIE 
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 exceptionally 
good. 
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 midseason; an extra fine landscape variety. 
.75c each 
ALBA SULPHUREA, 7.6 (Calot, 1860). White.50c 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, compact, 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 water lily. Tall. Vigorous grower. Late. 
..50c each 
ANN PFEIFFER (Pfeiffer, 1932). 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. Profuse bloomer. Medium early. 
.50c each 
ARMANDINE MECHIN. 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 appear¬ 
ance. Medium early.50c 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. Fragrant, waxy, snow-white 
blooms opening like a rosebud. Center petals edged with carmine. Strong, 
tall, midseason variety. Very free bloomer.50c each 
BAYADERE 8.5 (Lemoine, 1910). Pure white. Large globular flowers of creamy 
white with a golden heart. Midseason.50c each 
BARONESS SCHROEDER 9.0 (Kelway, 1880). Flesh-white. Plume-shaped 
flower with irregularly shaped petals. Fragrant; strong, tall grower and free 
bloomer. Midseason. Regarded as one of the world's best white peonies. 50c each 
BEN FRANKLIN 8.1 (Brand, 1907). Crimson-red. Tall. Medium early. . ,50c each 
BLANCHE KING (Brand, 1925). Deep pink, wonderful size, and a true rose type, 
holding its color in the field. Wonderful exhibition flower.$4.00 each 
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 
CHARLES VERDIER. Deep rose. Free and reliable bloomer.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 
CHESTINE GOWDY 8.4 (Brand, 1913). Silvery pink. A late midseason variety; 
fragrant.50c 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 
COURONNE D’OR 8.1 (Calot, 1873). Late white.50c each 
DELACHEI 7.1 (Delache, 1856). Red; large, compact rose type. Late midseason. 
.50c each 
DELICATISSIMA 7.5. Delicate pink; rose type flower; fragrant, free bloomer. 
Early.50 ceacri 
DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS 8.1 (Calot, 1856). Sulphur-white. Free bloomer and 
a vigorous grower Early. 50c each 
E. B. BROWNING 9.2 (Brand, 1907). White. A tall, commanding 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 
EDULIS SUPERBA 7.6 (Lemoine, 1824). Bright rose pink. Very fragrant. Early. 
Usually called the Decoration Day Peony. Excellent cut flower variety. . 50c 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, 
MEDALS AWARDED light pink blooms in clusters, opening several on a stalk. Robust grower. Late 
TO PFEIFFER'S PEONIES midseason.75c each 
YOUR CHOICE, ANY THREE 50c PEONIES FOR $1.25 
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