
We have only hurriedly passed over a very few of the many lovely creations these 
two originators have produced and there are many we have not mentioned that are 
equally good. 
If we are able to assist in the matter of getting these introductions better known 
and place these fine originations where they. can be studied in many home gardens 
throughout the country, we will feel that we are carrying on the work that was 
stopped by death in one instance, and poor health, necessitating a cessation of work, 
in the other. We know that it would have been the wish of Mr. Kelsey to have his 
work perpetuated, and we are also fully aware that Col. Nicholls desires his lovely 
creations to have as much publicity as possible so that many may enjoy what he has 
labored long to achieve — perfection in form and loveliness. The peony world is 
deeply indebted to these two men for their accomplishments and untiring work 
with the peony. 
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 assured 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. 
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. 
