tinguish the identity between Golden Dawn and Laura Dessert. The former 
variety has longer central petals and is fully double, while Laura Dessert and 
Primevere are both anemone type. Laura Dessert has a brighter, more pro- 
nounced yellow center and does not fade as quickly. The same is true of 
Primevere. $2.00 
Grace Gedge (Kelsey 1934) Fully double, cream-white, flushed with a delicate shade 
of pink. Late bloomer, <A flower of exquisite refinement. Resembles Nick 
Shaylor in color. $5,00 
Harry F. Little (Nicholls 1933) 9.42 Very large white with a faint blush of pink in 
the inner petals. When at its best a faultless flower. Awarded the Gold Medal 
of the American Peony Society for excellence. This variety not as well known as 
it should be, as the stock has been difficult to obtain. We are co-purchasers of 
the originators entire stock. $5.50 
Ivory Brooch (Kelsey 1943) Double, ivory white. Outer petals tightly incurved over 
a closely packed center. As the flower matures these outer petals still retain 
their slightly crimped and incurved formation. The total effect is a medallion 
like bloom, resembling a curved brooch of ivory. Formation very uncommon. 
The bloom always has a bud-like appearance. $4.00 
James Kelway (Kelway 1900) 8.7 Double, very large. Opens a very faint pink fad- 
ing to almost white with age, but still retaining a slight flush on outer petals. 
Foliage good. Stems tall. $1.00 
John M. Good (Welsh 1921) 9.3. A large, midseason double. Outer petals very large, 
graduating smaller and smaller toward a flat open center which does not show 
stamens or carpels. Outer petals very pale pink at first, shading to ivory white 
or pure white in the center, illumined by a yellowish tint in the depths of the 
flower. Richly fragrant, tall, vigorous, stiff stems. Light green foliage. Requires 
some time to get fully established to have it at its best. $1.75 
Kelway’s Glorious (Kelway 1909) 9.56 This peony is aptly named, as it is a glorious. 
creation and a most popular white. There is a creamy diffusion in the depth of 
the flower, and occasionally there will be a few crimson edges on center petals. 
Strong, roselike fragrance. Free flowering with strong stems. A peony that is 
much sought after and admired. $3.00 
La Lorraine (Lemoine 1901) 9.17 One of the finest whites we have for the show 
table or garden planting. Cream white when first opening, with a faint touch 
of salmon pink. A very fine flower of excellent form on strong stems. A very 
free bloomer and always ranks among the very best at our annual exhibitions. 
Clean stock must be secured for best results. $2.00 
Laura Dessert (Dessert 1913) 8.8 When first opening, this variety is pale pink in 
bud, opening cream or pale yellow, becoming white. This is not a full double 
but an anemone type that many people prefer. This variety could well be 
classed with the yellow group sometimes offered. While not yellow through- 
out, the large center of yellow carpels gives it that general appearance, Moderate- 
ly fragrant. $2.00 
Le Cygne (Lemoine 1907) 9.42 One of the highest rated whites, tinged ivory when 
opening. Full double, very early blooming variety. Moderately fragrant. Fo- 
liage large, dark green. For years this was the highest rated peony. Will be 
found in any large planting. $3.25 
Louis Barthelot (Doriat 1927) This is a sulphur white variety that is not in general 
commerce. A more detailed description to follow as soon as we can check variety 
in the field. $3.00 
