PAR IB AULT . MINN. 
BRAND PEONY 
AND JAPANESE PEONIES . • . 
There is some confusion in the minds of many as to the precise char¬ 
acteristics of these two types. The single Peony consists of one or two 
rows of guard petals enclosing a tuft of yellow stamens. The Japanese 
Peony also has one or two rows of guard petals but these enclose a 
tufted center composed of narrow petals or of petaloids of various colors. 
These are often edged by remnants of anthers. 
8.1 AKALU (Dessert) 
A very large midseason rose-red which we have always considered 
one of our finest Japanese varieties. The guard petals are spoon 
shape, enclosing a center composed of long staminodes with yel¬ 
low filaments and long narrow blades of rose-red tipped and edged 
with buff; carpels pale green with waxy white tips. Very vigorous 
and floriferous. A Brand Division $2.00 
AKASHIGATA (Japan) 
Bright rose. A new Japanese variety not yet rated. After growing 
it for several years, we consider it very satisfactory. Guard petals 
a bright rose, surrounding a heavy center of filamental petals of 
bright pink bordered with gold. A Brand Division $1.50 
8.5 ALMA (Shaylor) 
A midseason light pink, darker at the edges and in the middle of 
the petals, paling to white at base; center of greenish yellow carpels. 
Of medium height, strong stems, and good foliage. 
A Brand Division $1.00 
8.0 ALTAR CANDLES (Pleas) 
Flesh-pink. Very nicely shaped; an evenly formed row of deli¬ 
cately colored flesh-pink petals, surrounding a center of completely 
transformed narrow filamental petals which open cream-white. 
Very floriferous; one of the most dependable Japanese Peonies. 
A Brand Division $1.00 
9.2 AMA-NO-SODE (Japan) 
One of the very best of the pink Japanese varieties. A single row 
of long, evenly rounded, cup-shaped petals enclose a globular cen¬ 
ter of half-transformed staminodes, yellow at the base, edged gold 
and faced with pink. Carpels light green, tipped pink. The plant 
has heavy rich green foliage. A Brand Division $5.00 
8.9 AUREOLIN (Shaylor) 
A single row of broad guard petals surrounds a center of fully 
transformed petaloids of deep sulphur-yellow. This variety holds 
its color well in the sun and if you are looking for a good yellow 
Japanese Peony you will be pleased with Aureolin. 
A Brand Division $2.00 
8.5 FLAMBOYANT (Japan) 
Violet-crimson. Large. Very evenly shaped petals. Color, just a 
trifle lighter shade than King of England. Center filled with par¬ 
tially transformed staminodes, light yellow edged with gold and 
red. Also known as Kameno-Kerogoma. A Brand Division $1.50 
9.2 FUYAJO (Japan) 
The highest rated dark Japanese Peony. Rich, dark, mahogany-red 
petals surround a full center of broad petaloids of the same dark 
rich color as the outer petals. A Brand Division $2.00 
9.3 ISANI GIDUI 
Origin unknown. A very large midseason white. Two rows of 
very broad rounded smooth guard petals enclose a center of rich 
buff yellow staminodes; carpels green, tipped pale yellow. Medium 
tall; vigorous; free flowering. A beautiful white Japanese variety. 
A Brand Division $5.00 
8.6 KING OF ENGLAND (Kelway) 
Red. A rich uniform shade of deep red. Large, uniformly rounded 
petals of great substance. Center a large tuft of long, self-colored 
petaloids, prominently edged with gold. A Brand Division $1.50 
8.6 MIKADO (Japan) 
A tall midseason variety of medium size. The cupped petals are of 
a deep rich crimson. The center is composed of thick staminodes 
stained dark rose-red, edged throughout their length and tipped 
buff-yellow; carpels pale green. A very tall floriferous variety with 
erect stems. Exceedingly brilliant. Excellent for garden decoration. 
A Brand Division $1.50 
Toro-No-Maki, White 
PRAIRIE AFIRE (A. M. Brand) 
A beautiful new Japanese, first offered by us in 1932. A vase of 
Prairie Afire exhibited by us at the Des Moines Show was the sen¬ 
sation of the show. We offered it that year and sold every root we 
could spare of it at $15.00 per root. This fall we are again offering 
it and will price it at $5.00 for a nice root. Prairie Afire is a new 
and entirely distinct break in color in Japanese Peonies. The guards 
are broad and a soft creamy rose with good substance. These sur¬ 
round a great ball of brilliantly fiery red staminoides. The flower 
should be cut in the bud and developed inside when the result is 
simply marvelous. 
A Brand Division $5.00 
8.7 RASHOOMON (Japan) 
One of the best of the Japanese varieties for landscape planting, 
because of the clean beautiful appearance of the plant itself. Large 
blossoms. Color a deep rose-red. Center prominent cream-yellow. 
A Brand Division $2.00 
9.0 SOME GANOKO (Origin unknown) 
A large midseason variety with cupped guard petals of clear dark 
crimson. The light buff staminodes are tinted with rose-red mark¬ 
ings; carpels a pale yellow with a white line at the base. A very 
fragrant variety. A Brand Division $2.00 
9.4 TAMAT-BOKO (Origin unknown) 
Highest rated Japanese Peony. A very late bright carmine-pink 
with an attractive center of partially transformed staminodes, yellow 
at the base, shading lighter, and light pink at the ends, irregularly 
crinkled and margined gold. The whole flower has much substance 
and is borne erect on stems of medium height. 
A Brand Division $10.00 
8.9 TOKIO 
Large to very large. Midseason. Cupped, waving guard petals of 
rose-pink; center composed of large, loose staminodes, narrow at 
the base with wide tips tinted pale yellow and stained pink on 
the upper half, with buff edges. Very tall. Dark, broad foliage. 
A strong and vigorous grower. A Brand Division $3.00 
9.0 TORO-NO-MAKI (Japan) 
One of the finest of all the white Japanese Peonies. It comes into 
bloom midseason. A double row of lilac-white guard petals sur¬ 
rounds, a renter of amber-yellow. A very striking variety in the 
garden and as a cut flower. An excellent upright grower. 
A Brand Division $4.00 
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