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 half-transformed staminodes of gold-faced rose-red; 
carpels light green tipped cream. A Brand Division $1.00 
AKASHIGATA ( Japa n) 
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 
9.2 AMA-NO-SODE (Japan) 
Probably the finest pink Japanese variety. Large, cup-shaped petals 
enclose a center of half-transformed staminodes, edged gold and 
faced pink. Carpels light green, tipped pink. 
A Brand Division $2.50 
9.2 CHARM (Franklin) 
This is a very dark maroon Japanese 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 remarkably good Japanese Peony. 
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 $1.50 
HENRI POTIN (Doriat) 
A rich deep china-pink shaded carmine. The guard petals are large 
and symmetrical and enclose a ball of yellow petaloids. We con¬ 
sider this one of the best Japanese varieties we grow. 
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 stain- 
inodes; carpels green, tipped pale yellow. Medium tall; vigorous; 
free flowering. A beautiful white Japanese variety. 
A Brand Division $3.50 
Isani Gidui was both 1st and 2nd prize winner at the National Show 
in a class calling for three blooms in whites. 
8.5 KAMENO-KEROGAMA (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 Flamboyant. A Brand Division $1.00 
8.6 KING OF ENGLAND (Kelwoy) 
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 $1.00 
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 $1.00 
MRS. MAC (Franklin) 
A splendid Japanese Peony brought out by Mr. Franklin. We have 
tried it out some ten years and like it exceedingly. Very strong 
plant, covered with delicate pink typical Japanese blooms, flushed 
and flecked with deeper tones of pink. Always a favorite in our 
showroom. A Brand Division $1.50 
9.3 NIPPON BEAUTY (Auten) 
A late rich deep red. Center petaloids edged yellow. A strong 
grower and a free bloomer. An excellent red that is always admired. 
A Brand Division $3.50 
NIPPON BRILLIANT (Auten) 
A medium dark red with intense yellow on center petaloids. Flow¬ 
ers late in the season. Plant is tall with strong stems. Distinct from 
Nippon Beauty. Intensely brilliant. We think this the best red 
Japanese Peony we have seen. A Brand Division $7.50 
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 $2.00 
OKI-NO-NAMI (Origin Unknown) 
A lovely hydrangea-pink. A fine large flower in an almost uniform 
beautiful shade of hydrangea-pink. Very fine strong plant habit. 
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 $3.00 
8.7 RASHOOMON (Jopan) 
One of the best of the Japanese varieties for landscape planting, 
because of the clean, beautiful appearance of the plant itself. The 
large glowing rose-red guard petals enclose a center of slender 
staminodes edged yellow and pinkish buff. The plant is medium 
tall with strong stems and flowers freely. A beautiful flower. 
A Brand Division $1.50 
This variety was awarded 1st prize at the Rochester Show as the best 
red Japanese Peony in a class calling for three blooms of one variety 
of red. 
9.0 SOME-GANOKO (Japan) 
One of the best of all red Japanese Peonies. The broad, uniformly 
cupped guard petals enclose a center of crinkled buff staminodes, 
tinted with rose-red markings. Fragrant. A good plant as well as a 
fine flower. A Brand Division $2.00 
9.0 TORO-NO-MAKI (Jopan) 
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 Brand Division $3.00 
RIGID PEONY 
SUPPORT 
Choice Peonies should be protected by 
good supports so that the blooms will not 
be beaten to the ground in a windstorm 
or heavy rain. 
We can supply the “Rigid” Peony Sup¬ 
port (shown in the illustration) which is 
the kind we buy for our own use. This 
support is well made of 3-gauge galvanized 
wire—24-inch tops, 48 inches tall. 
Price, f. o. b. Faribault or factory: 
Each, 70c; 12 for $7.00. 
Shipped by freight or express. If 
ordered ahead of time, they can go by 
freight at a good saving. 
Write for prices where larger quantities 
are wanted. 
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