Japanese Varieties 
In the history of the peony, since the creation of the 
first single or simple one, the appearance of the Jap¬ 
anese type shows the arrival at the half way period 
between that first small insignificant specimen and 
the modern Dorothy J. or A. B. Franklin of the 1940 
Peony Show. The very small stamens of the single 
peony have grown in size and beauty until they have 
become the stately gold trimmed staminodes which 
give such regal appearance to Yellow King, Ama-No- 
Sode, Isani Gidui, and Tamate-Boku. At this half way 
position in my catalogue I place the list of Japanese 
varieties which first appeared at the half way period 
of the transformation of single peonies into the ma¬ 
jestic double ones. 
AMA-NO-SODE (Japan)—9.2 
One of the best pink Japanese varieties I have ever 
seen. Good on the landscape, in the show room and 
for interior decoration. On account of its beautiful 
and very abundant foliage I like to suggest a mass 
planting of this variety. After the blooming season 
a single row of plants form the most beautiful hedge 
of any variety in my garden. 
1 eye division.$1.00 2 eye division.$1.25 
5 eye division.$2.50 
FUGI ZOMA GORONO (Japan) 
A light pink variety of high quality which is growing 
in favor. I recommend its beauty and quality. 
1 eye division.$1.00 2 eye division.$1.50 
5 eye division.$2.50 
FUYAJO (Japan)—9.2 
A few years ago this was considered the best red 
Japanese peony. However, it does not grow tall and 
the flowers are not held stiff enough on the stems for 
landscape use, but its strong color draws the visitor’s 
attention. 
1 eye division.$ .75 2 eye division $1.00 
5 eye division.$1.25 
GODDESS (Kelway) 
This is probably the fourth or fifth best Japanese 
variety in my collection. The flowers are large, of 
splendid lilac-pink color and its strong tall stems and 
its reliability lead me to believe it has a long future 
to spend in American gardens. 
1 eye division.$ .75 2 eye division $1.00 
5 eye division.$1.50 
GOOD’S GEM (Good & Reese) 
Good & Reese have placed two white Japs on the 
market. The other is Mrs. Ward Welch. Both of 
them are this year sold at a popular price and we 
will soon see them competing with Isani-Gidui. 
1 eye division.$1.00 2 eye division $1.50 
5 eye division.$2.50 
HENRI POTIN (Doriat)—9.0 
A pink landscape variety of great merit for informal 
gardens. It has a long blooming season. I am glad 
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