Descriptive List of Peonies 
For quick reference of peony varieties see our complete alphabetical list on 
pages 47 and 48. 
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. , $5.00 
Alice Harding (Lemoine 1922) 9.36 Double type, large midseason white. Very im- 
posing appearance. Even rounded guard petals of delicate flesh-pink, flushed 
darker on the reverse, surrounding a cupped center of long, irregular petals of 
creamy white. Some stamens concealed in the center of flower. Very fragrant. 
Stems and foliage good. One of the finest French originations. $4.00 
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. $1.50 
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 
Ball O’ Cotton (Franklin 1920) 8.8 As the name implies, this peony gives the im- 
pression of a large ball of cotton. Double type, large, late-midseason. Petals 
incurved, overlapping at first, forming a large, compact white ball. Later, the 
enormous outer petals unfold and the evenly graduated inner petals form a 
rose-like center of crisp texture. There is a faint lemon tint in the center when 
fully open. Fragrance mild and sweet. Strong stems, foliage good. Excellent 
habit for garden use. $3.00 
Baroness Schroeder (Kelway 1889) 9.0 A double white tinted flesh pink. This pink 
will disappear as flower opens ieaving it a pure white. Tall, strong stems and 
one of the best cut flowers we have. Much in demand by commercial growers. 
$1.50 
Betty Blossom (Thurlow 1925) 8.9 A large, double, late mid-season variety, globular 
with white guard petals, faintly tinted yellow and sometimes fiecked on the back. 
The distinct collar of narrow petals heavily edged gold and a tuft of yellow 
staminodes of clear yellow at the extreme center, produces a charming and dis- 
tinct yellow and white effect. $2.50 
Blanche Elie (Dr. F. G. Brethour 1934) Double, midseason. White guards, pale 
yellow collar turning white. Often shows red markings. A very fine flower. 
This is very similar in form to Mons. Jules Elie. Fragrant. Stock very scarce. 
$25.00 
