October Joy. (One of our hybrids.) A loose, peony-flowered form in which the stamens 
sometimes show and at other times it develops into a semi-double flower. The color of the 
medium-sized blooms, which measure 83 to 4 inches in diameter, is best described as deep 
wine-red to blue-red. A tall, fast grower, with large, round, dark green foliage, this variety 
comes into full bloom in early October—hence its name. 
Purplerose. (Our seedling.) New. Like a loose peony in its form, this rose-red to purple- 
wine-red variety, with its 4-inch flowers, is notable for the way in which it changes with the 
weather. In warm weather the petals take on a deep pink tone; during cool periods the petals 
become rose-red; in cold weather the shade is purple to lavender. The stamens are inter- 
mingled with the petaloids in the inner portion of the bloom. Glossy deep green foliage 
characterizes this vigorous, spreading variety. Because of its curious performance we consider 
it a novel addition to our collection. 
His Majesty (No. 156). An immense loose peony-like flower of deep rosy red. Large, dull 
green foliage. Vigorous, tall growth; midseason bloomer. 
Hinomaru. Formal deep red 3-inch flowers that come early and continue through the entire 
winter. Glossy deep green foliage. Slow, tall growth. 
GROUP NO. I—VARIEGATED 
Fanny Basil (Fanny Bolis). Very large, semi-double dark red variety variegated with 
white, having golden stamens in the center of each flower. Large dark foliage. Medium 
growth; midseason bloomer. 
Marquis de Exeter Variegated. The 4-in. flesh pink flowers are striped and speckled with 
deep pink and some are solid pink. This variety holds its peony-like flowers for an unusually 
long period. Light green foliage. Wide-spreading growth; midseason bloomer. 
Sweetiana Vera. Large, peony-like flesh pink flowers streaked with rose. Dull green foliage. 
Slow growth; midseason bloomer. 
Somegawa, Variegated. Full, double deep red flowers striped with pink. Glossy green 
foliage. Tall, open growth; very late flowering. 
Chandleri Elegans. Immense semi-double blooms of pink and white with golden stamens. 
Long-pointed leaves. Slow growth; midseason. Available in all sizes up to 4 ft. 
Countess of Orkney. Double white flower striped with rose. Dark twisted foliage. Ex- 
tremely slow grower; midseason bloomer. Available in all sizes up to 3 ft. 
Feasti. Full double, medium-sized blooms with some flesh-pink and some rose-pink coloring 
and some striped effects. Dull green foliage. Tall angular grower. All sizes up to 2 ft. 
Harlequin. A peony-like flower usually striped with pink, but some pure pink flowers ap- 
pear. Round foliage. Open grower; late. Available in 6 to 8-in. and all sizes up to 5 ft. 
Hermes. Large, fragrant flowers of peony-like form, pink, white, and red striped. Light 
foliage. Slow grower. Available in all sizes up to 6 ft. 
Horkans. A semi-double white flower striped with red, pink, and rose, some appear in solid 
colors. Tall, angular growth; very late. Available in all sizes up to 6 ft. 
Kilwingtonia. A most effective dark red variety spotted with white is this peony-like flower 
with golden stamens. Slow growth; midseason. Available in all sizes up to 2 ft. 
Leeana Superba. Best classified as a semi-double to peony form of rose-pink streaked with 
white. Twisted foliage. Slow growth. Available in all sizes up to 4 ft. 
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