CHARLESTON, S. C. 
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2 STAR REDS 
Helen of Troy—(H. A. Downing) A large semi-double bright 
red with stamens in center. A very hardy, free midseason to late 
bloomer. 
Own Root: 12-15”, 15-18”, 18-24”, 24-30”, 30-36” 
C. N. Hastie—Another old original variety named after the 
owner of Magnolia Gardens. A medium to large dark maroon col- 
ored peony with tall symmetrical growth. Foliage round and dark. 
Late bloomer. 
Own Root: 12-15”, 15-18”, 18-24”, 24-30” 
Royal Beauty—(A Magnolia Original) Medium to large semi- 
double, vivid red with two rows of large petals and fragile stamens 
in the center. Very good midseason bloomer. 
Own Root: 12-15”, 15-18”, 18-24”, 24-30” 
Margaret Lawrence—(Vedrine) Large, Loose, deep red peony 
like flower with stamens intermixed in center petals. 
Own Root: 12-15”, 15-18”, 18-24”, 24-30” 
His Majesty—(A Magnolia Original) Medium to large semi- 
double red with loose construction and stamens in the center. Blooms 
midseason. 
Own Root: 12-15”, 15-18”, 18-24”, 24-30” 
Williams Middleton—Medium to large, semi-double dark red 
with two rows of petals vined with lighter shading of red. Blooms mid- 
season to late. 
Grafts: 12-15”, 15-18” 
Victor Emanuel— (Blood of China) Very large semi-double red 
with conspicuous stamens in the center. Vigorous grower. Blooms 
late in season. 
Own Root: 12-15”, 15-18”, 18-24”, 24-30” 
Marguerita—A red sport of Candida Elegantissima. Very large 
semi-double red with two rows of large petals and conspicuous stamens 
in center with few petaloids. Rounded, serrated dark green foliage. 
Very hardy free bloomer. 
Grafts: 12-15”, 15-18”, 18-24”, 24-30” 
Wade Hampton—A five inch semi-double deep red which fades 
to a lighter shade as flower ages. Hardy and free flowering. said to 
be the Sargeant Barrios of Alabama. 
Specimen plants: 30-36", 36-48” 
