White Delight: (Auten 1935) Very early double white. Has a very marked rose 
fragrance. A most pleasing introduction by Mr. Auten and very aptly named. 
$2.50 
White Shrine (Kelsey 1936) Double white with dashes of red. Outside petals pure 
white. Central petals pink and yellow with greenish tints at base. Early. $4.00 
White Water (Kelsey 1942) Very large, open petaled white. A row looks like the 
spume on the Niagara Rapids above the falls. Good stems. Golden glow at base 
of petals. 8’ blooms not uncommon. Satisfying both in bigness and beauty. 
Large enough to suit all; beautiful enough to suit the most critical. $8.00 
Williston (Kelsey 1936) Large white double with extra strong stems. Rose forma- 
tion. Late-midseason. Very desirable. None for sale this year. 
W. F. Christman (Franklin 1921) 8.8 Full rose type, medium size, midseason variety 
of much grace and refinement. Don’t let the rating fool you. Large outer petals 
of blush-white shaded with delicate pink, especially on the outside, cupped, 
waved and held horizontally, Center petals somewhat ngrrower and incurved 
at first, cpening to a true rose form, with small petals deep in the heart. The 
whole bloom flesh-white, suffused with pale rose-pink. A few petals edged with 
crimson. Delicate and most pleasing fragrance. Medium height, free flowering, 
good foliage. $1.25 
W. L. Gumm (Gumm 1929) 9.34 <A double, midseason, beautiful white, built up on 
medium height stems. Petals have heavy texture and the bloom is excellently 
formed. Center of bloom shows an ivory white sheen that adds to the beauty of 
the flower. Very refined and greatly admired in the show room and garden. 
Stock limited. $5.00 
Youth (Kelsey 1935) Large double, blush white, with ivory tones at base of petals. 
Good stems and foliage. $2.00 
LIGHT PINK PEONIES 
In this group will be included some fiesh, salmon and lavender pinks, which are 
grouped in a general light pink class. It is impracticable to try to group each 
separately. 
Adonis (Sass 1930) Double, midseason, light pink with a yellow collar, One of the 
best and most beautifully colored of this type. Pale pink petals appearing suf- 
fused throughout the yellow collar. Stock scarce. Stems strong and hold the 
flowers erect. This is really a fine one. $2.50 
Alberta Kelsey (Kelsey 1937) Sdlg. K-8. Double. Delightfully fragrant. Light 
rose pink, Gold tipped petals interspersed among the neatly cupped petals. 
Medium sized flowers. One flower is a bouquet. Combines beauty of petals and 
a delightful perfume. Early midseason. $4.00 
Anna Sass (Sass 1930) 8.76 Double, late midseason. Very beautiful, delicate light 
pink, toned orchid. Profuse grower on tall stems. $1.50 
Blush (Nicholls 1941) Here is a peony that is unusually attractive and appealing to 
the eye. The delicate flesh coloring greatly adds to its effectiveness when used 
in flower arrangements. Flower of medium size held stiff and erect on wiry 
stems. A very lovely peony that appeals to all. Color holds well. $5.00 
Chief (Franklin 1931) 9.00 Double, late, midseason. Very large, light pink. 
Fragrant. Received First Class Certificate of A.P.S. for outstanding merit. 
Very much worth while. $4.00 
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