CHOICE JAPANESE VARIETIES 
There exists a great deal of confusion as to what is a Japanese Peony and wherein this type of Peony differs 
from the single. The single Peony consists of either one or two rows of guard petals enclosing a tuft of yellow 
stamens. 
The Japanese Peony consists of either one or two rows of guard petals enclosing a tufted center of narrow 
petaloids of various colors, or of narrow petals edged with remnants of anthers. 
Both the singles and the Japanese types are earlier than most doubles and are also more artistic than the dou- 
bles for decorative and bouquet work. 
8.1 AKALU (Dessert) 
A bright rose-red Japanese variety. Guard petals surround the 
center tuft of halTtransformed staminodes of gold-faced rose-red; 
carpels light green tipped cream. A Brand Division $1.00 
AKASHIGATA (Japan* 
Bright rose guard petals surround a heavy center of filamental 
petals of bright pink bordered with gold. 
A Brand Division $1.00 
8.5 ALMA (Shaylor) 
A midseason light pink Japanese variety with bright yellow petal' 
oids, tipped gold. Center carpels greenish yellow tipped pink. 
A Brand Division $1.00 
8.0 ALTAR CANDLES (Pleas) 
A Japanese variety with flesh-pink guard petals surrounding a cen- 
ter of narrow petaloids tipped crimson. Floriferous and depend' 
able. A Brand Division $1.00 
8.6 KING OF ENGLAND (Kelway) 
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 
bufTyellow; carpels pale green. A very tall floriferous variety with 
erect stems. Exceedingly brilliant. Excellent for garden decoration. 
A Brand Divison $1.50 
MRS. MAC (Franklin) 
A splendid Japanese Peony brought out by Mr. Franklin. We have 
tried it out some 10 years and like it exceedingly. Very strong 
plant, covered with delicate pink typical Japanese blooms, flushed 
and flecked with deeper tones of pink. A Brand Division $1.50 
9.2 AMA-NO-SODE (Japan) 
Probably the finest pink Japanese variety. Large cup-shaped petals 
enclose a center of halTtransformed staminodes, edged gold and 
faced with pink. Carpels light green, tipped pink. 
A Brand Division $5.00 
9.2 CHARM (Franklin) 
This is a very dark maroon Jananese variety. We like it better 
than Fuyajo as it is richer in color and larger in size. Holds up 
well as a cut flower. It resembles Fuyajo and comes into bloom 
midseason. A Brand Division $3.00 
8.9 EXQUISITE (Japan) 
A row of large pure white guard petals surround a center of sub 
phur-white filamental petals bordered yellow. Carpels light green 
tipped white. A splendid variety. A Brand Division $1.50 
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- 
dally transformed staminodes, light yellow edged with gold and red. 
Also known as Kameno-Kerogoma. A Brand Division $1.50 
FUJI-ZOMO-GORONO (Japan) 
A large delicate pink with large, welbformed petals surrounding a 
great center of pure gold staminodes. We consider this one of the 
very prettiest of the light pink Japanese Peonies. 
A Brand Division $3.00 
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 
HENRI POTIN (Doriat) 
A rich deep china-pink shaded carmine. The guard petals are large 
and symmetrical and enclose a ball of yellow petaloids. 
A Brand Division $2.50 
IROKA (Millet) 
A beautiful blush-white, with two rows of guard petals. The plant 
is medium tall, symmetrical, with good strong stems. A desirable 
white. A Brand Division $5.00 
9.3 ISANI GIDUI (Origin Unknown) 
A very large midseason white. Two rows of very uiuad rounueu 
smooth guard petals enclose a center of rich bufTyellow staminodes; 
carpels green, tipped pale yellow. Medium tall; vigorous; free 
flowering. A beautiful white Japanese variety. 
A Brand Division $5.00 
JOSEPHINE (Origin Unknown) 
Light carmine-red. Large, pure yellow center. Guard petals round 
and incurved. Tall, straight stems. A very showy variety. 
A Brand Division $2.50 
OHANAGASA (Origin Unknown) 
A violet-red, unlike any other Japanese variety we list. An attrac- 
tive variety that commands attention in the field as well as in the 
show room. A Brand Division $2.50 
OKI-NO-NAMI (Origin Unknown) 
A lovely hydrangea-pink. A Brand Division $1.50 
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. 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 surround a great ball 
of brilliant fiery red staminodes. 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 (Jopan) 
One of the best of all red Japs. The large, uniformly shaped guard 
petals are a rich velvety red. The golden staminodes are streaked 
red. A good plant as well as a fine flower. 
A Brand Division $2.00 
TAIHO (Origin Unknown) 
A clear, delicate pink with broad guard petals that enclose a central 
tuft of creamy staminodes. A Brand Division $1.00 
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 (Japan) 
A large midseason rosy pink with broad rounded guard petals. 
The center is composed of loose staminodes, broad and crinkled, 
faced light pink. The plant is tall, with dark broad foliage. 
A Brand Division $2.50 
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 center of amber-yellow. A very striking variety in the 
garden and as a cut flower. An excellent upright grower. 
A Brandi Division $3.00 
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