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Single and Japanese Peonies 
In foliage, habit of growth and bloom, these are similar to the Double Peonies. The Singles 
bloom very early and freely and can be depended on to yield good, typical flowers every year re¬ 
gardless of weather conditions. The flowers have but one or at the most two rows of large petals 
with a wealth of golden, pollen-bearing stamens in center, making a graceful and very attractive 
bloom which is fast becoming the idol of many of our most cultured Peony-lovers. 
The true Japanese varieties likewise have but one or two rows of outer petals, but the sta¬ 
mens, instead of bearing pollen, are developed to form a center cushion or tuft of narrow petals 
called staminodes. The center is highly colored in striking contrast with the outside petals. Both 
the Single and Japanese varieties are valuable for accent in garden decoration. 
Stocks of these varieties are at present in great demand. They propagate slowly and hence 
prices are not apt to be lower for quite a few years. 
AMA-NO-SODE. 9.2. One of our most at¬ 
tractive Japanese Peonies. Has the general 
appearance of an immense ruffled wild rose 
with a pinkish buff center. Midseason. 
$5.00. 
ATTRACTION. Hollis. 8.2. The flower 
opens a vivid red, becoming crimson (de¬ 
scribed by some as deep Tyrian-rose); 
center of the flower a rosy crimson with 
edges of staminodes a beautiful golden buff 
shade. Fragrance pleasing. Midseason. 
$ 2 . 00 . 
CATHEDRAL. 8.1. Vivid dark rose-pink 
guard-petals becoming lighter at the edges; 
a center of long, pale pink petaloids showing 
yellow at the base. Very free blooming. 
Striking Japanese variety. Midseason. $2.50. 
DEFIANCE. Terry. One of the most striking 
and the most showy of the Single Peonies, 
in color between a pink and a red—a rich 
cherry. The plant is a very strong grower 
and enormously productive. Early. $1.00. 
FUYAJO. 9.2. The guard-petals are dark 
crimson or garnet, of a very smooth texture; 
center a cluster of dark old-rose petals 
heavily tipped pale buff. A very outstand¬ 
ing Japanese variety. Plant is tall and 
floriferous. Late. $2.00. 
ISANI GIDUI. 9.3. Finest white Japanese 
Peony. It is, undoubtedly, the one most 
sought after by hobbyists and fanciers 
everywhere. Very large white guard-petals 
surround a mass of rich buff-yellow stam¬ 
inodes. Midseason. $8.00. 
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