SELECT RED PEONIES 
8.4 FELIX CROUSSE (Crousse, 1881) 
A brilliant crimson of even tone and silky luster, showing no 
stamens. The blossom consists of a central bomb of incurved 
petals surrounded by broad, prominent guard petals. A good all 
purpose red. Late midseason. 
8.8 KARL ROSENFIELD (Rosenfield, 1908) 
An old favorite of clear, bright crimson color, excellent form, 
and reliable blooming habit. Considered by many to be one of 
the best reds. Good for cutting and garden decoration. Midseason. 
9.0 LONGFELLOW (Brand, 1907) 
One of the most popular bright crimson Peonies because of 
its distinct, fadeless color and general dependability, both for 
cutting and garden decoration. The plant has excellent foliage 
and strong stiff stems. Midseason. 
8.7 MARY BRAND (Brand, 1907) 
A distinct variety having dark, clear crimson blossoms with 
a brilliant sheen and showing a few yellow stamens. It has an 
excellent incurved ball form, with overlapping, crinkled and 
fringed petals. Good for exhibition or garden decoration, and will 
last for a week as a cut flower, if cut in the bud. 
9.2 PHILIPPE RIVOIRE (Riviere, 1911) 
Very fine dark crimson, fully double with a symmetrically 
incurved center. Beautiful in form, splendid in plant growth and 
the most fragrant of all red Peonies. The stamens do not show 
and the color is retained until the petals drop. Excellent for 
exhibition or for garden decoration. Late midseason. 
OFFICINALIS RUBRA 
This very old, bright red variety comes into bloom 
very early and can usually be picked for Decoration Day 
use. It is especially desirable because of its earliness and 
should be in every collection. 
SUPREME JAPANESE PEONIES 
9.2 AMA-NO-SODE (Japan) 
One of the most attractive of the Japanese Peonies. The very 
large blossom has two rows of long, wide-spreading petals of 
rose-pink forming a saucer-like cup around an immense center of 
long, yellow staminodes with flattened, crinkled tips stained with 
rose. The effect is of an immense crimped and ruffled wild rose. 
The plant is free-flowering of vigorous growth, strong stems and 
good foliage. Midseason. 
9.2 FUYAJO (Origin unknown) 
The highest rated dark Japanese Peony. Medium sized bios 
soms, with dark, rich, mahogany-red guard petals surrounding 
a full center of broad petaloids of the same color as the outer 
petals but tipped with pale buff or cream. Strong grower, foliage 
ruffled and tinged with red. Midseason. 
9.3 ISANI GIDUI (Origin unknown) 
Considered the most beautiful white Japanese Peony. The 
flowers are extremely large and perfectly shaped, consisting of 
a double row of pure white guard petals enclosing a rounded 
mass of thin staminodes of rich buff-yellow; carpels green tipped 
pale yellow. Medium tall, vigorous and free-flowering. Midseason. 
8.6 MIKADO (Japan, 1893) 
A very decorative garden variety which was introduced to 
this country by the Japanese exhibit at the Chicago World's Fair 
of 1893. The cupped guard petals are of a deep, rich crimson. 
The center is composed of thick staminodes stained dark rose- 
red. edged throughout their length and tipped with pale buff- 
yellow; carpels pale green. A tall, very floriferous plant with 
erect stems and abundant foliage. Mjdseason. 
9.4 TAMATE-BOKU (Origin unknown) 
Generally considered to be the finest Japanese Peony. Enor¬ 
mous cupped petals of dark old-rose-pink; center composed of 
very Jong, thread-like staminodes yellow at the base, with rose- 
pink, flgt, crinkled tips tinted buff and yellow at the edges; 
green carpels with rose-red tips. Strong pyramidal habit, free- 
flowering and strong stems. Midseason. 
L'Etincelante Single Peony 
SUPERIOR SINGLE PEONIES 
8.5 BLACK PRINCE (Thurlow, 1915) 
One of the best Single Red Peonies. The flower has long 
cupped petals of very deep crimson with a dull satiny sheen 
surrounding a mass of golden stamens. If the side buds are not 
cut off, the plant will continue to flower for two weeks or more. 
The plant is of medium height, free-flowering with stiff stems and 
excellent foliage. Midseason. 
9.0 HELEN (Thurlow, 1922) 
Usually one of the first of the Chinese Peonies to bloom. 
Stems tall and erect with broad, dark green foliage. A double 
row of broad, rounded petals of deep shell-pink surround a mass 
of golden stamens. The petals are of good substance and hold 
their attractive cup-shape without drooping. The earliest to bloom. 
8.6 LE JOUR (Shaylor, 1915) 
Perhaps the finest of all single whites although there are 
varieties that rate a few points higher. Two rows of pure white, 
overlapping petals, that are very long and broad, encircle the 
center of golden-yellow stamens and red stigmas. Tall, free 
flowering, strong and erect stems with good foliage. Early mid¬ 
season. 
8.4 L'ETINCELANTE (Dessert, 1905) 
An excellent Single Peony of large size and pure color. 
Cupped flowers of very bright pink, each petal having a lighter, 
almost silvery border; stamens bright golden-yellow. Tall plants 
with excellent stems and foliage. Midseason. 
PACHYSANDRA — JAPANESE SPURGE 
Trailing plants 6 to 12 inches high, that form broad 
carpets of green foliage. An excellent plant to cover 
bare, unsightly areas that are bound to exist under 
large trees, where the shade is too dense to permit 
the growing of grass. Pachysandra is also used in the 
rockery; under shrubs and evergreens or any position, 
in the sun or shade, where a green covering for the 
ground is desired. 
CULTURE. A well drained, rich, fibrous loam suits them best 
and they will thrive in the sun or shade. The plants grow very close 
together and usually under or near shade trees, therefore, they 
should receive liberal feedings of well rotted manure or bone meal 
every spring or fall. Plant in the spring or fall 3 to 4 inches apart. 
‘Pachysandra terminalis 
JAPANESE SPURGE 
Low, dense growing evergreen plants with thick, glossy 
leaves. A very desirable ground cover also used in the rockery. 
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