Ill— G LOIRE DE TOURAINE (Dessert, 1908.) Rose type; 
very late. Very full flowers without stamens. Lively vel¬ 
vety-crimson with brilliant amaranthine reflex. 
67—GOLDEN HARVEST (Itosenfield, 1900.) Bomb type; 
midseason. A most striking variety producing large, tri¬ 
colored bloom. The guard petals are blush-pink with 
creamy-white center; center of flower overlaid and tipped 
with carmine. It combines cream, gold, white, pink, sal¬ 
mon, peach and apricot, the total color effect of the flower 
being creamy-pink; strong, delicate fragrance. Mr. Har¬ 
rison says : “It breaks out into a wild, rollicking prodigality 
(.f beauty with its large flowers as to almost smother the 
plant so great is their profusion. We all take off our hats 
as they pass by and cheer for beauty." 
80—GRANDIFLORA (Richardson, 1883.) Rose type; very 
late. What shall we say of this veritable "grand flower?" 
for that is the word translated. After spending three 
weeks with all the Peonies that had gone before their 
vision of loveliness still freshly photographed on the mem¬ 
ory, when this ethereally beautiful flower wafts into view, 
you seem to forget everything you have just seen of beauty 
and simply want to linger with its loveliness of form, 
drink in its languorous sweetness so seductive, and dream 
of its enchanting colors until you are absolutely bewildered. 
Its immense double flowers are borne in greatest profu- | 
sion. Color bright sea shell-pink overlaid with delicate j 
lilac and salmon-pink, so fairy-like it reminds one for all 
the world of huge butterflies hovering over the plants. 
221—GRANDIFLORA NIVEA PLENA (Lemoine, 1S24.) Rose 
type; very early. Large, globular flower, guards milk- 
white, collar pure white, center on first opening an inter¬ 
mingling of white, salmon and sulphur-yellow; fragrant. 
Though one of the oldest varieties, it ranks among the 
best, and the true stock is scarce. 
3—HUM El (Anderson, 1810.) Rose type; very late. Very I 
large compact flower that is quite striking. Color cherry- | 
pink, highly cinnamon scented, the only Peony that has ; 
this odor, which is indeed an added charm. This is an old j 
standby, being used largely for cut flowers as well as for 
landscape effect. 
1—HUMEI ALBA (Lemon, 1830.) Rose type ; early. Large, 
flat, loose flower, pure white. The center has a thread-like 
collar of light flesh and yellow, with a silvery-sheen of i 
daybreak-pink on outside of petals. It has the beautiful ! 
blush of the morning, borne in clusters of large size and 
fragrant. 
“137—IRMA (Calot, 1839.) Rose type; late. Very large, 
globular shaped flower that is full and double. Color 
violet-rose with a few small narrow creamy petals in the 
center of the flower. A tall, strong grower. 
100 — JAMES KELWAY (Kelway, 1900.) Semi-rose type; 
early midseason. This gentleman has been masquerading 
under the name of Lady Derby for several years. Let us 
tell you if any man may be called a peach, this one is en- I 
titled to it. A very tall, vigorous plant bearing flowers of ' 
gigantic size, a veritable giant among giants. Very double 
and full, borne in immense clusters. Color pure white 
overlaid with a flush of delicate bridesmaid-pink, tinged 
yellow at the base of the petals. In addition to its other 
charms it is surpassingly fragrant and places it in the 
front ranks of desirable Peonies, easily admitting it to the 
society of the "Best Forty." A truly regal flower and 
should never be omitted from any collection, large or 
small. Easily scores the six points of excellence. Not 
more than one plant sold to any one person. 
122—JEANNE d’ARC (Calot, 1858.) Bomb type; midseason. 
Large, finely formed flower developing a crown as the 
flower finishes. Guards and center pale lilac-rose, collar 
creamy-white shaded with sulphur; fragrant, free bloomer. 
Very similar to Golden Harvest. Blooms two days later. 
46—JENNY LIND (Parsons, 1800.) Bomb type; midseason. 
Large bloom on long stems; tall grower; free bloomer; 
color light pink with silvery reflex with narrow white 
petals interspersed with the center petalage. A most strik¬ 
ing variety and one that has many admirers. 
175—JULES CALOT (Calot, 180 1.) Rose type; midseason. 
Large, rather flat flower, dark carmine-pink with a silvery 
reflex and an occasional crimson fleck on central petalage; 
free bloomer. 
261—KARL ROSENFIELD (Rosenfield, 1908.) Semi-rose 
type; midseason. Very tall, compact grower of stately 
habit and an A1 bloomer; every shoot has a flower of rich 
velvety-crimson ; a perfect ball ; very brilliant and striking. 
This variety shown at the exhibition of the American 
Peony Society in June, 19 11, received first prize for the 
best new Peony not in commerce before 1908. 
28—LADY LEANORA BR AM WELL. See 28, Dr. Bretonneau. 
100—LADY DERBY. See 100, James Kelway. 
112—LA FEE (Lemoine, 1906.) Crown type; early. Very 
large globular flower, very compact and double; petals very 
long, guards mauve-rose, collar creamy-white. Very strong, 
tall grower; free bloomer. Extra. La Fee translated is 
"The Fairy." 
199—LA FIANCEE (Lemoine, 1898.) Crown type; midsea¬ 
son. Very large, high built flower, creamy-white, base of 
petals shaded yellow, center flecked crimson, showing 
stamens that light up the flower- until it fairly entrances 
with its golden glow; very floriferous. Perfume delicate, 
yet penetrating. Should not be confused with the single 
white La Fiancee of Dessert. 
144—LA FRANCE (Lemoine, 1901.) Rose type; late midsea¬ 
son. This is the one Peony that is sought after by every 
progressive Peony grower in Europe and America. It stands 
pre-eminently in a class by itself. When M. Lemoine pro¬ 
duced this Peony he eclipsed everything that had preceded 
it. It bears enormously large, full, rather flat, perfectly 
double flowers that are deliciously fragrant. Color La 
France-pink as the flower ages, finishing soft apple blos¬ 
som-pink reflecting mauve. The outer guard petals have a 
splash of crimson through the center deepening at the base. 
The flower appears to light up and glow ; simply wonder¬ 
ful ; nothing in its color; nothing in its class. An extreme¬ 
ly free bloomer, as eight out of every ten small divisions 
will flower. Extra strong grower with long stems. A 
glorious flower. The stock of this Peony is very limited, 
not more than one plant of this variety will be sold to any 
one customer. 
147—LA LORRAINE (Lemoine, 190 1.) Rose type; midsea¬ 
son. Another fine Peony from Lemoine, bearing enormous 
globular flowers; color creamy-white overlaid with the 
daintiest, prettiest, soft pink ever seen in any flower; 
sometimes it shows just a touch of salmon-pink. The 
petals are extremely large. This is a great keeper, no 
Peony flower lasting so long. This is in every way a fit 
companion to La France. „ 
60—LAMARTINE (Lemoine, 1908.) Rose type; midseason. 
Grand, large flowers with broad imbricated petals of great 
durability; color rosy-carmine; a very attractive and 
striking Peony. The flowers are of gigantic size. It's a 
race between Lamartine and Monsieur Jules Elie as to 
which is the larger bloom. Lamartine is flat in shape, 
while Monsieur Jules Elie is bomb shape. 
159—LA PERLE (Crousse, 1885.) Rose type; midseason. 
Very large, compact, globular flowers; color white overlaid 
with lilac, with a blush center; central petals noticeably 
flecked with carmine, sometimes splashed; tall, upright 
grower; free bloomer in clusters; extra fine, if you desire 
a real pretty Peony try this one; it will not disappoint 
you. 
149—LA ROSIERE ((Tousse, 18 88.) Semi-double type; mid¬ 
season. Large flowers in huge clusters o.f from two to five 
flowers on a stem ; all flowers open at one and the same 
time, thus a single stem makes a huge bouquet in itself. 
The flowers consist of several rows of large, pure white 
petals, the center of the flower being a large disc of 
golden-yellow stamens, resembling a huge chalice of molten 
gold. The effect of the white and gold in such handsome 
form is both startling and entrancing. In form and effect 
resembles an enormous tea rose. Every woman who sees 
it immediately desires to possess it. 
La Tulipc. (Description on page 15.) 
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