_ Elsa Sass (H. P. Sass 1930) 9.46 A Gold Medal variety very worthy of the distinc- 
tion. Full double, rather dwarf growing. A lovely white, veiled pink. Stems 
stiff and strong, holding the beautiful large bloom erect under all conditions. A 
true rose form with large petals throughout. Does well everywhere and is an 
outstanding favorite with all who grow it and a consistent winner at shows. 
One of the finest Sass originations. Possesses a texture like velvet and shows 
remarkable class. Another “must have.” $4.75 
Evening Star (H. P. Sass 1937) 9.5 <A rich, lively, double, glowing white, with oc- 
casionally a bloom showing ‘a crimson edge. A splendid bloomer on long, stiff 
stems. This is a consistent prize winner at the shows and will make a fine 
addition to any peony planting. Its high rating indicates its value. Late 
bloomer. Stock rather limited. $4.50 
Festiva Maxima (Miellez 1851) 9.3 The old reliable white. A massive, early double 
white with crimson markings. One of.the most generally planted peonies in cul- 
tivation, This variety was originated 95 years ago, but its sterling qualities in 
habit of growth and blooming make it most desirable. $1.00 
Frances Willard (Brand 1907) 9.1 Double, large, midseason. Opens a very pale 
pink, changing to white, with a yellow suffusion in collar. Shows faint red 
lines on edge of some center petals. Mildly fragrant. A variety that will give 
satisfaction each year. Heavy dark foliage. $1.25 
Frankie Curtis (Vories 1924) 9.3. This variety gives. the impression of a white 
Standard Bearer as it is of rather dwarf habit. Flowers full double, opening a 
faint pink fading to white. Guards broad and evenly rounded, surrounding a 
high, globular, chrysanthemum-like center of incurved petals. Free flowering. 
Heavy dark green foliage. $2.00 
Isolene (Lemoine 1916) 8.3 Anemone type. Large, midseason. Guards cup-like, 
fading lighter. Has center tuft of canary- -yellow, fading to almost white, marked 
with prominent crimson spots. | : $1.00 
James Kelway (Kelway 1900) 8.7 Double, very large. Opens a very faint pink fad- 
ing to almost white with ee, but still retaining a slight flush on outer petals. 
Foliage good. Stems tall. $1.00 
Kelway’s Glorious (Kelway 1909) 9.56 This peony is aptly named, as it is a glorious 
creation and a most popular white. There is a creamy diffusion in the depth of 
the flower, and occasionally there will, be a-few ‘crimson edges on center petals. 
Strong, roselike fragrance. Free flowering wiih ES LORE stems. A peony that is 
much sought after and admired. et $2.25 
La Lorraine (Lemoine 1901) 9.17 One of the finest whites we have for the show 
table or garden planting. Cream white when first opening, with a faint touch 
of salmon pink. A very fine flower of excellent form on strong stems. A very 
free bloomer and always ranks among the very best at our annual exhibitions. 
Clean stock must be secured for best results. $1.50 
Laura Dessert (Dessert 1913) 8.8 When first opening, this variety is pale pink in 
bud, opening cream or pale yellow, becoming white. This is not a full double 
but an anemone type that many people prefer. This variety could well be 
classed with the yellow group sometimes offered. While not yellow through- 
out, the large center of yellow carpels gives it that general appearance, Moderate- 
ly fragrant. $1.25 
Le Cygne (Lemoine 1907) 9.42 One of the highest rated whites, tinged ivory when 
opening. Full double, very early blooming variety. Moderately fragrant. Fo- 
liage large, dark green. For years this was the highest rated peony. Will be 
found in any large planting. $2.00 
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