Hansina Brand (Brand 1925) 9.04 A lovely, glistening flesh pink with a salmon reflex 
shading toward the base of petals. This variety has been a consistent winner 
at national and local peony exhibitions and is most dependable, giving a splendid 
performance every year. A late bloomer, and as the flowers fade they resemble 
a perfectly formed specimen of Solange, it never fails to produce fine flowers. 
A “must have” for any fine planting of peonies. $5.00 
Harry L. Burden (Neeley 1930) 8.93 A double, midseason, light-rose pink that is 
much admired in our planting. Very good form with good strong stems, with 
the added inherent quality of being a free bloomer. This attribute makes it 
well worth while. $2.00 
La France (Lemoine 1901) 9.0 This variety, originated in 1901, still holds a perma- 
nent place in most peony plantings. A late, very large double, clear, light pink, 
shading a deeper tone toward center of bloom, with crimson splashes on some 
of outer petals. Very good foliage, with strong stems holding the huge flowers 
erect. A good show flower and for years was to be found in the winning classes. 
It cccasionally achieves that distinction at present exhibitions when well grown. 
$1.25 
Laverne Christman (Brand 1925) 8.91 We believe this variety should have a higher 
rating. When Mr. Brand made his outstanding display of $50 peonies at the 
National Peony Show in St. Paul, Minn., in 1923, Laverne was given the liberty 
of selecting one to bear her name. She chose this variety, which resembles-a 
very good Therese in color, form and general makeup, but comes into bloom 
much later in the season. A large flower of rose type, loosely formed, with 
long, broad petals. In color it is a deep, rose-pink, shading lighter toward the 
edges. Plant tall and vigorous. A flower of much grace and refinement in 
structure. Stock rather limited. $3.00 
Minuet (Franklin 1931) 9.19 It richly deserves this rating. Very large, full rose 
type. Color, a most pleasing light pink. Stiff stems, strong grower, reaching 
50 inches in height, with foliage to the ground. A grand cut flower, as it has 
splendid keeping qualities. A recent introduction of Mr. Franklin that has re- 
ceived numerous awards and a variety that has truly outstanding merit. 
$4.50 
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt (Franklin 1933) 9.4 The rating on this peony has gradual- 
ly climbed, attesting to the worthiness of this beautiful creation. We believe 
this to be one of Mr. Franklin’s most outstanding contributions to the peony 
world. The flower is artistically formed, with extremely long, loose petals of 
soft pink. A splendid grower with excellent blooming habit. Its huge size, 
form and color combine to make it most attractive and it will grow in popularity 
when better known. A grand exhibition bloom. $5.00 
Golden Dawn (Gumm 1923) 8.43 A late, midseason double. White guards and 
bright yellow center. Stems excellent. One of the best ‘near yellows.” We 
most emphatically disagree with the statement in the Peony Manual that it is 
impossible to distinguish this variety from Primevere or Laura Dessert. We 
have a grave suspicion the party writing up the description of Golden Dawn 
in the manual did not have the true variety before him. A novice could dis- 
tinguish the identity between Golden Dawn and Laura Dessert. The former 
variety has longer central petals and is fully double, while Laura Dessert and 
Primevere are both anemone type. Laura Dessert has a brighter, more pro- 
nounced yellow center and does not fade as quickly. The same is true of 
Primevere. $1.00 
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