Paonia 
: Papin 
The numbers or RATINGS given immediately below the name are the averages tabulated from 
the votes of the members of the American Peony Society throughout America and Canada. Ten is 
highest possible score; none under seven are offered. This list contains the best only. 
Albert Crousse 3-5 Eyes, Each 60c, Doz. $6.00 
(8.6.) Very fresh salmon-pink, delicate color. Large compact bomb 
shape; fragrant; erect; medium height. Late. 
Auguste Dessert 3-5 Eyes, Each 75c, Doz. $7.50 
(8.7.) A large midseason rose-red, with large round petals, each edged 
with a distinct narrow.silver border. Plant of medium height and a pro- 
lific bloomer. A brilliant light rose-red that is very distinct in color and 
form, and a most desirable sort. 
Baroness Schroeder 3-5 Eyes, Each 50c, Doz. $5.00 
(9.0.) Rose type; late. White with shadings of flesh. This is one of 
the finest Peonies. Its immense flowers of great substance with high 
chalice-shaped center are freely produced, lasting a long time. Very 
fragrant. 
Edulis Superba 3-5 Eyes, Each 40c, Doz. $4.00 
(7.6.) Dark pink, even color; large, loose, flat crown when fully open. 
Very fragrant; upright growth; early bloomer. One of the best commer- 
cial Peonies. There is much confusion over this variety being sold under 
twenty or more different names. 
Felix Crousse 3-5 Eyes, Each 50c, Doz. $5.00 
(8.4.) A deep rose-red showing no stamens. Consists of a central bomb 
of incurved petals surrounded by broad, prominent guard petals. A good 
all-purpose late red, the same type as the early red, Richard Carvel. 
Frances Willard 3-5 Eyes, Each 75c, Doz. $7.50 
(9.1.) Rose type; opens an exquisite blush-white, with an occasional 
carmine touch, changing to pure white. Listed among the world’s twenty 
most beautiful Peonies. 
Festiva Maxima 3-5 Eyes, Each, 40c; Doz. $4.00 
Very large and full 
(9.3.) Paper-white, crimson markings in center. 
rose type; very tall, strong growth. Early. 
Karl Rosenfield 3-5 Eyes, Each 40c, Doz. $4.00 
(8.8). Very large flower; globular, semi-rose type. Extremely vigorous 
grower, tall, and free flowering. As an early red it has no equal. 
Kelway’s Glorious 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
(Kelway 1909.) (9.8.) Buds slightly tinted pink, opening into large 
blossoms of iridescent white. Fragrant. Late midseason. This is un- 
doubtedly one of the finest Peonies. 
Kelway’s Queen 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
(8.8.) Pink. A large, compact, rose type flower of uniform mauve, with 
center flecked crimson. A tall, strong grower, very profuse bloomer. 
Late midseason. One of Kelway’s finest. Very distinct color, a great 
show flower. 
Lady Alexandra Duff 3-5 Eyes, Each 75c, Doz. $7.50 
(9.1.) An immense, loosely built flower with great broad rounded petals. 
A pale blush-pink, fading to white, with yellow stamens. When not 
disbudded, the central flower is loosely double, of a rather flattened, 
circular form; central petals touched with carmine. A _ beautifully 
formed flower; sweet scented. Very floriferous. Very showy. Opening 
after the central flower, the side flowers come semi-double. 
Anemone-Flowered Peony, Francoise 

Le Cygne 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
(9.9.) Very large, perfectly formed flower, freely produced; cream-white 
with a touch of green at the heart. The finest white. Received the 
highest rating of any Peony. 
Longfellow 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
(9.0.) Everyone concedes Longfellow one of the most popular red 
Peonies because of its distinct, fadeless color and general dependability, 
both for cutting and garden decoration. It is as striking in the field 
as in the show room. It comes into bloom early midseason. The plant 
has excellent foliage and strong, stiff stems. The flower is a bright 
crimson and is always found among the winning classes. 
Marie Crousse 3-5 Eyes, Each 60c, Doz. $6.00 
(8.9.) The nearest to salmon-pink in Peonies. A most lovely variety. 
Tall stem and beautifully formed flowers of a charming shade of sal- 
mon-pink. Blooms midseason. 
Mary Brand 3-5 Eyes, Each 60c, Doz. $6.00 
(8.7.)) No red Peony ever won favor so quickly as Mary Brand. Always 
found among the winning reds in every show room. Comes into bloom 
with Frances Willard. Color so distinct it is easily recognized by 
amateurs, no matter how often they find it in our fields. A red in 
which there is little trace of purple. One of the most satisfactory reds 
as a cut flower as it will last a week if cut in the bud. 
Mons. Martin Cahuzac 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
(8.8.) Medium size, globular, semi-rose type. Dark purple-garnet with 
black reflex. The darkest Peony known. Strong, vigorous grower, free 
bloomer; midseason. 
Mons. Jules Elie 3-5 Eyes, Each 60c, Doz. $6.00 
(9.2.) A beautiful silvery pink. Broad reflexing guards with a high 
pyramidal body of semi-quilled petals converging to an apex. One of 
the largest, handsomest and most lasting cutting sorts in existence. 
Martha Bulloch 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
Mammoth cup-shaped blossoms often 9 to 12 inches across. The 
largest of the good Peonies. Deep rose-pink in the center, shading to 
silvery shell-pink in the outer petals. Stalks strong and erect. 
Philippe Rivoire 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
(9.2.) A very bright rich crimson coming into bloom late midseason. 
The beautiful form of this flower and its uniform soft rich color make 
it a flower loved by all who see it. This is a fine show flower and is 
absolutely void of stamens. It has a pleasing fragrance and is the 
highest rated of any red Peony. 
President Roosevelt 3-5 Eyes, Each 60c, Doz. $6.00 
(8.8.) A brilliant and striking variety, coming into bloom early _mid- 
season. Flowers very large, semi-rose type, and richly fragrant. Desir- 
able as a cut flower, a garden variety, and a show flower. 
Primevere 3-5 Eyes, Each 75c, Doz. $7.50 
(Lemoine 1907.) (8.6.) Guard petals deep creamy yellow and center 
petals sulphur-yellow. If not exposed to the full sun the flowers will 
hold a canary-yellow which is most attractive. Very fine. Midseason. 
Reine Hortense 3-5 Eyes, Each 60c, Doz. $6.00 
(8.7.) A uniform Hydrangea-pink, with guard and center petals marked 
crimson. This is a variety that gives universal satisfaction and is both a 
show and garden variety. The plant is tall with long stiff stems. The 
flowers are slightly fragrant. A midseason variety. 
Richard Carvel 3-5 Eyes, Each 60c, Doz. $6.00 
One of the best early reds which we have. Large, bomb-shaped blooms 
of the same style as Felix Crousse but better in color. 
Sarah Bernhardt 3-5 Eyes, Each 60c, Doz. $6.00 
(9.0.) Apple-blossom-pink, very free blooming and flowers of perfect 
form on graceful stems. This is the ideal pink cut flower Peony. 
Solange 3-5 Eyes, Each 75c, Doz. $7.50 
(9.7.) Flower very large, compact; rose type; outer petals delicate waxy 
white, deepening toward the center with shades of orange and golden 
brown. One of the most beautiful Peonies in existence; a strong grower 
and a late, free bloomer. 
Therese 3-5 Eyes, Each 75c, Doz. $7.50 
(9.8.) A most desirable variety of a charming shade of violet-rose, 
changing to lilac-white. Develops a high crown; strong grower and very 
free bloomer. One of the best midseason sorts. 
Walter Faxon 3-5 Eyes, Each 75c, Doz. $7.50 
(9.3.) Semi-rose type; midseason. A very distinct, delicate rose-colored 
flower. Tall, free bloomer. Those who know this variety consider it one 
of the best pure pinks. 
PAEONIA OFFICINALIS (Early Peony) 
Officinalis Albo-Plena Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
Double white. 
Officinalis Rosea Superba Each 85c, Doz. $8.50 
Brilliant deep rose-pink fragrant flowers; one of the earliest to bioom. 
Officinalis Rubra FI.-Pl. Each 75c, Doz. $7.50 
The old-fashioned early red, that even in our latitude blooms before 
Decoration Day. 
Officinalis Tenuifolia Fl.-Pl. Each $1.20, Doz. $12.00 
The fern-leaved Peony. Deep crimson flowers. Early, precedes Officinalis 
Rubra fl.-pl. For rock gardens and perennial borders. 
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