
Peonies 
FLORAL JEWELS OF JUNE 
For amateur and professional growers 
Within the past twenty-five years there has been great improvement made in the 
peony. Colors have been improved; new colors introduced; hybrids greatly extend- 
ing the season of bloom have been developed; vigor of plant and sturdiness of stem 
have been greatly improved, making the peony one of our most desirable perennials. 
It stands out as King of all perennials. No more hardy plant can be found to grace 
the gardens or enhance our landscape effects. They are truly satisfying, dependable 
and majestic. Their extreme-long life and their wide diversity in color, type and 
season of bloom, makes it possible to enjoy them over a long period of time, Their 
enchanting loveliness thrills one with delight. You just can’t find a more worthy 
perennial. . 
For quick reference of peony varieties see our complete alphabetical list on 
pages 54 and 55. : 
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 
Alesia (Lemoine 1927) 9.05 A late white peony of much refinement. It will be found 
in the finest collections where quality stock is represented. A fine exhibition 
variety. Stock very limited. $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 
Antoniette Heim (Kelsey 1939) Double white. Very similar to River Mist but colored 
a bit more. Good, strong grower. Late. $8.00 
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