In the pinks will be found rose-pink, salmon-pink, lavender-pink, etc. In the 
reds, light, medium, dark, maroon and black-red. This general classification, we 
trust, will assist somewhat in making selections. 
W. F. Christman, nationally known peony specialist and judge, has joined our 
force and will give his undivided attention to looking after your requirements. He 
will be glad to personally answer your peony problems and assist you in making 
selections and offering suggestion for peony plantings, large or small. This service 
is also extended to gladiolus, iris, hemerocallis, etc. Feel free to write him, and his 
many years of actual experience in this line will be at your service. 
We have prepared full and explicit planting instructions that will accompany 
each shipment to enable you to be insured of success. You surely can’t go wrong 
by planting generously this fall some of the peonies we have to offer, and we can 
assure you lasting satisfaction and pleasure will result. : 
The figures immediately following date of introduction indicate the rating as 
officially designated by the American Peony Society. 
3 The date of introduction should not influence you in making selections, for 
varieties like Festiva Maxima, Kelway’s Glorious and many others were originated 
years ago, but up to the present time have held their high rating, indicating superior 
merit, or they would have been discarded years ago. 
Descriptive List of Peonies 
WHITE PEONIES 
A. B. C. Nicholls (Nicholls 1937) 9.45 Col. Nicholls considers this one of his very best 
introductions. It is a lovely, double, late white, with a hint of pink and a de- 
cided orange glow at the base of petals. Stock of this variety very scarce. This 
origination will be eagerly sought after when better known and more exten- 
sively planted. $4.75 
A, B. Franklin (Franklin 1928) 9.27 A very light blush when first opening, fading 
white. Very lovely flower of beautiful form that has a place with the finest 
peonies produced. A Gold Medal winner and very worthy of that distinction. 
We have watched this peony since its introduction in 1928 and can find no fault 
with it in any way. Late bloomer. $4.75 
Alsace Lorraine (Lemoine 1906) 8.8 Pure white, tinted with cream and buff. Double, 
large. Late midseason. Petals of a wavy texture, very symmetrically arranged 
in circular form. Very attractive, and makes a splendid landscape subject. 
Don’t pass this one up. $1.00 
Avalanche (Crousse 1886) 8.7 Double type, large, late, midseason variety. A blush- 
white of waxy texture with a faint pink center and very narrow crimson edges 
on a few of the center petals. A compact, generally incurved flower with the 
tops of the outer petals recurved from its ball-like center. Slight fragrance. 
This is a standard cut flower variety and extensively grown. $1.00 
Baroness Schroeder (Kelway 1889) 9.0 A double white tinted flesh pink. This pink 
will disappear as flower opens leaving it a pure white. Tall, strong stems and 
one of the best cut flowers we have. Much in demand by commercial growers. 
1 $1.00 
Duluth (Franklin 1931) 9.03 Large, rose type, pure white blooms borne on good, 
stiff stems 36 inches in height. A very vigorous grower with fine foliage of a 
deep, rich green. Makes a fine landscape specimen plant, as the flowers are 
held high and erect on the plant under all conditions, Texture of petals most 
satisfactory. Should make a good commercial variety as well. $2.00 
