RED PEONIES 
Black Warrior (Nicholls 1941) Not yet rated. A full double, midseason bloomer, 
red-black in color. No stamens show. Medium size and height. A most inter- 
esting introduction. Stock very limited. $2.50 
Felix Crousse (Crousse 1881) 8.4 A dependable, attractive red that has given satis- 
faction for many years. A variety that will stand the test of time for as many 
years as Felix Crousse has, surely must be good. A great commercial variety 
and holds in storage with the best of them. Color is briliant crimson, of even 
tone and silky luster. Late midseason bloomer and for that reason it has added 
value. Foliage good, but the stems are not as strong as we would like. 
$1.60 
Inspecteur Lavergne (Doriat 1924) 8.67 Here is a flower with much appeal. A 
double type, early and globular crimson flower with frilled petals in the center. 
Stems are long and straight. A very pleasing addition to our list of reds. Makes 
a fine show flower. $2.00 
Karl Rosenfield (Rosenfield 1908) 8.8 A very large, bright crimscn with a slight 
touch of blue in it, Outer petals, large and waved; center petals, incurved and 
notched. Lacks fragrance. Tall, free flowering, with good, stiff stems. Very 
fine for commercial cutting if not cut too tight in bud. $1.60 
Longfellow (Brand 1907) 9.0 Mr. Brand has brought out many fine reds, but none 
finer than Longfellow. A double, midseason, bright crimson, intensified by 
golden yellow stamens near center. Like many reds, it is lacking in fragrance. 
Does not fade and is most satisfactory for cutting as well as garden decoration. 
Medium height, good foliage and a free bloomer. $1.00 
Matilda Lewis (Saunders 1921) 9.0 A very dark maroon red that is well formed 
end fully double, Stems stiff and of medium height, holding the large blooms 
firmly erect. This variety is pleasingly fragrant and a worthy addition to our list 
of red varieties. Midseason bloomer. Foliage, dark green. Very attractive in 
any collection. $2.59 
Mons. Martin Cahuzac (Dessert 1899) 8.8 A maroon and gold creation that excites 
admiration when well grown. Considerable unhealthy stock of this variety has 
been disseminated. Can be grown to a very large size on established plants. 
Sometimes appears semi-double on newly planted stock. The entire flower has 
a silky, black luster that adds to its beauty. Free flowering, erect, stiff stems. 
$1.50 
Philippe Rivoire (Riviere 1911) 9.2 Double type, early, midseason. A very dark 
crimson, with a blackish sheen. Flowers are of medium size, but have seen 
them extremely large under special handling. Has the pronounced fragrance of 
a Gruss an Teplitz rose and a variety we can recommend most heartily. It is to 
be found in nearly all large peony plantings as well as small collections. So 
meny reds lack fragrance, but this variety compensates for a number that are 
deficient in this respect. Medium height, wiry stems that hold the fine bloom 
erect. The flower is beautifully formed and holds its color in the brightest sun. 
$2.25 
Richard Carvel (Brand 1913) 8.8 This peony, to our mind, deserves a little higher 
rating, as it is a very desirable introduction. <A full, loose, double, very early, 
fragrant red. A good cut flower variety and holds its color well. The demand 
has greatly increased during the past few years, as its real worth is more gen- 
erally recognized. $1.50 
Shawnee Chief (Bigger 1940) A new one not yet officially rated. Double, midseason, 
dark, brilliant red. This is a recent introduction and a very worthy addition to 
our list of reds now in commerce. $5.00 
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