Cathedral (Origin unknown) 8.1 Large midseascn Jap. Vivid, dark rose guard petals 
2 with narrow, lighter edges. Compact center of long, pale-pink petaloids with 
- pointed tips and yellow base. A very free bloomer. Also listed as Hana-no-soto 
in some catalogs. Slightly fragrant. $1.50 
Departing Sun (Origin unknown) 8.5. Japanese type, very large, midseason. Dark 
rose-pink or light crimson touched with lilac at the tips and edges, lighter at the 
base of petals. Compaci center of crowded petaloids, dark red on one side and 
lighter on the other, curling and twisting so that both colors intermingle, pro- 
ducing a most pleasing effect. $3.00 
Gold Mine (Hollis 1907) 8.2 Medium size, midseason, Japanese type. Dark rose- 
pink of irregular cupped form. Center of narrow, whitish petaloids stained 
light pink and tipped with yellow. Carpels ruddy green, with pink tips. This 
variety holds unusually well when cut. Very free bloomer, See 
Jap Giant (Franklin 1932) 9.0 An exceptionally large, deep rose pink Japanese type 
flower that grows very tall and is aptly named, for it is really a giant in size, 
both in flower and plant. Not widely distributed as yet. $3.50 
Largo (Vories 1929) 8.98 A lovely, soft medium pink Japanese type, with a center 
of prominent yellow staminodes. While introduced in 1929, it is not as well 
known as it should be for it is a splendid introduction worthy of a place in any 
fine planting of peonies. Has much class and the substance of the petals is 
exceptionally firm. $8.00 
Mme. Butterfly (Franklin 1932) 8.88 A Japanese type, midseason bloomer. Rose-pink 
of a distinctive shade. This is a very neat peony and one we think you will 
admire. $2.50 
Nippon Gold (Auten 1929) 9.02 Late Japanese variety. Deep pink guards. Intensely 
yellow center. One of Mr. Auten’s good varieties that is a fine addition to 
existing varieties in this type of bloom. $2.50 
Noonday (Kelway) 8.57 <A deep, bright pink, Japanese type, with a bright yellow 
center. Medium height and a good grower. This makes a fitting companion to 
several other good pinks of this type. $1.25 
Prairie Afire (Brand 1932) 8.82 Deep pink guards with brilliant red petaloids. A 
group of this variety when in bloom and viewed at a distance creates the im- 
pression that the name implies. Very showy in group plantings. $2.00 
Tatsugashira (Dragon’s Head) Origin unknown. A very dark pink, with a bright 
golden center. This is described as red in the peony manual, and like L’Etincelante 
in the singles, might be classed in the light reds. $1.25 
Tokio (Japanese origin) 8.9 Large midseason. The waving guard petals are cupped 
and of a dull, rose-pink color, Center composed of large, loose staminodes, nar- 
row at the base, with wide tips tinted pale yellow and stained. pink on the 
upper half, with buff edges. Carpels are green, white at the base, with pale 
pink tips. A very good, strong grower and closely resembles Tomate-Boku in 
color, but a much faster grower than that variety. $1.75. 
RED JAPANESE PEONIES 
Akbar (Nicholls 1941) A midseason rose-red Jap., with bright golden staminodes. 
Tall and stately grower and a most attractive variety. When Col. Nicholls’ Jap. 
varieties are better known, they will be in great demand. They are surely out- 
standing. We will have a fine stock to offer next year. 
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