New Peonies for 1943 
Albiflora x officinalis 
Bordeaux. (albiflora x Sabini). Large claret colored sin- 
gle. Large center of yellow stamens and petaloids, some 
edged crimson. Very effective and showy of its color. 
Flowers held well above foliage. 
(Please note that the name Gladiator in the Albiflora x 
officinalis group is to be changed to Tantrums.) 
Albiflora x Otto Froebel 
Lotus Bloom. Superb enormous flat semi-double light 
pink flower of quite extraordinary substance. Tall. 
First quality. 
Albiflora x lobata 
Bravura. Shining light crimson with white flares on out- 
side of petals. Charmingly crinkled and of fine form. 
Brilliant and effective. 
Fortune. Rounded goblet of bright rose with strong 
white flares outside and coral pink warmth inside. A 
beauty. 
Great Lady. Single or slightly semi-double very large 
loftily held widely expanded blooms of China pink. Fine 
garden plant. 
Montezuma. Scarlet crimson goblet with two rows of 
rounded petals. Fine shining color. Large heavy stems 
and foliage. Tall. 4 ft. 
Olivia Saunders. Tall single goblet held high. Light 
cherry becoming a lovely light pink. A very elegant 
plant. 
Red Cockade. Bright clear crimson. Very tall. Flowers 
of heavy substance. Petals frilled and crinkled like a 
big fringed tulip. Gay and effective. 
Rose Diamond. Tall upraised cup of clear salmon rose. 
Single. Petals folded in a pointed fashion which gives 
great style to the flower. Late, for this race. 
Rose Garland. China pink single cup. On the reverse, 
conspicuous white flares streaked pink. Rather dwarf. 
A delightful little plant. 
Rosy Cheek. Upright. Slightly semi-double. Very special 
color; deep rose, deepest at base of petals, growing 
light towards the tips. Very distinct. 
Varieties of uncertain parentage 
Horizon. Very large flesh-colored single with enormous 
center of golden stamens. Very tall. Outstanding. 
Patriot. Bright crimson goblet held high. Fine pure 
color. About 4 ft. Very vigorous plant. 
Price on all of these $5.00 a root. 
