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EDWIN C. SHAW (1919), very large flowers of flesh pink 
9.1 with broad rounded petals, with occasional traces of red 
on outer edges. Of very symmetrical form and cupped 
shape, this variety is especially attractive both for cut 
flowers and for garden effects. Delicious fragrance. 
Late midseason. L. D. $2.50. lyr. $3.00. 
Governor Fuller (1930), large globular flowers of fresh 
8.8 shell-pink, shading somewhat deeper toward the center. 
Petals long and broad and well rounded, except those 
in the center which are much shorter, giving a delightful 
cupped effect. Strong stems and good foliage. Fra- 
grant. Late. This needs a year or two to become es- 
tablished, to give the best flowers. L.D. $4.00. 1 yr. 
$5.00. 
HELEN (1922), stems very tall and erect, and broad, dark 
8.9 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. 
L. D. $2.00. lyr. $3.00. 
James Boyd (1919), flesh-pink, tinted cream and buff in 
8.9 center, gradually changing to nearly white with golden 
lights at the base of the petals. Very fragrant. Late. 
Stiff stems and upright habit with good foliage. L. D. 
$1.50. lyr. $2.00. 
James R. Mann (1920), large rose-pink with one or two 
8.7 crimson streaks in the center of the flower and an oc- 
casional marking on back of guard petals. Central 
petals incurved, give a very graceful effect. Midseason. 
Plants need to become well established before producing 
the best flowers. L.D. $1.50. lyr. $2.00. 
KATHARINE HAVEMEYER (1921), large blooms of light 
9.0 rose-pink. Guard petals rounded, somewhat notched 
at the ends; full high center. The center petals are in- 
curved giving the flower a perfect rose-bud center. Fra- 
grant. Midseason to late. Excellent both for cut 
flowers and garden use. L. D. $2.50. 1 yr. $3.00. 
Merrimac (1937), very large globular blooms with wide petals 
of pleasing deep rose-pink of a shade seldom seen in 
Peonies. Luxuriant deep green foliage and heavy stems. 
Although it blooms late in the season, it has never failed 
to open well and attracts attention whenever seen. 
Pleasant fragrance. L. D. $6.00. 1 yr. $7.50. 
NYMPHAEA (1919), large, flat flowers with wide silky petals 
8.8 of creamy-white. Yellow stamens are mixed among the 
petals, giving flower a reflex of golden light. The edges 
of the petals are somewhat rolled, giving a water-lily 
effect; hence its name. Mildly fragrant. Midseason. 
L.D. $1.50. lyr. $2.00. 
PRESIDENT WILSON (1918), bright rose-pink, changing 
9.3 to shell-pink as flower opens, petals broad and over- 
lapping, with cupped center. The blooms will last a 
long time and hold their delicate coloring until the end. 
Spicy fragrance. Late. L.D. $2.50. lyr. $3.00. 
