THE BONNEWITZ PEONY GARDENS 
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EUGENE VERDIER (Calot)—8.3 ....... 
1 have grown this peony for over twenty years 
and I have never seen it destroyed by rough and 
stormy weather. The blooms are light pink which 
hold their color, but to get its best effect as a gar¬ 
den flower the first blooms must be cut as they 
begin to fade. No other peony has stronger 
stems. 
EUNICE SHAYLOR (Shaylor)—8.9 . . 
TTiis very light pink double peony has stiff stems 
and blooms in clusters and it seems to have the 
habit of having all or nearly all of its blooms open 
at the same time. In order to preserve its land¬ 
scape usefulness it is wise to keep some of the sur¬ 
plus weight trimmed from the stalk. It finishes as a 
white flower. As a cluster variety it is more valu¬ 
able than Mont Blanc which carries more blooms 
on its stems at one time than any other variety 
with which I am familiar. 
EVENING STAR (Sass) ..... 
New. Late. At the 1937 National Peony Show 
this peony won first prize for the best six blooms 
any variety. Originated by Mr. Hans P. Sass. It 
was one of the greatest sensations at the show 
and competent judges expect great things from this 
variety. The flowers are large, absolutely perfect 
in form. The color is a rich, lively glowing white 
with occasionally a bloom showing a little crimson 
edge. Every stem produces a perfect flower every 
year. Each petal is spaced regularly and per¬ 
fectly yet the effect is not stiff or formal, but is 
80 delightfully graceful and charming that you will 
agree with the judges in awarding it first place. 
As stock becomes available, we believe this peony 
will take its place as one of the world’s really great 
peonies. Stock very limited. (Introducer’s description). 
FANNY CROSBY (Brand)—7.7 ..... 
This pink peony is very much like Primevere and 
Laura Dessert. Its buds must be covered with good 
thick paper bags and then when the flowers have 
expanded, the stems must be cut and the flowers 
taken indoors and uncovered. The owner will be 
delighted with his splendid yellow peonies. 
FELIX CROUSSE (Crousse)—8.4 ... 
When 1 first began growing peonies this variety 
was considered the best red peony in the world. 
It is still grown extensively for cut flowers and can 
be recommended as better than some of the newer 
high priced varieties. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA (Miellez)—9.3 .. 
The oldest fine white peony in the world. 
FLORAL TREASURE (Rosenfield)—7.5 ... 
A midseason pink double peony which was a great 
favorite between 1910 and 1920. It is as useful as 
ever. 
FLORENCE MACBETH (Sass) ....... 
Late. Very large flowers of dainty shell pink on 
strong stems. This variety opens best in a cool 
season; then the blooms are truly magnificent. 
FRANCES SHAYLOR (Shaylor)—8.6.. .. 
A white double peony with a splendid broad row 
of yellow stamens on its face. 
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