
Mission Gardens Peony Fields 
Lake O’Silver (Franklin 1920) 8.1 Double type, light pink, silver tipped, giving a 
shimmering effect in the breeze that gave it its name., Golden anthers prominent 
throughout the flower. Central petals dark pink. Very good landscape variety. 
$1.50 
Laura Kelsey (Kelsey 1941) ‘his variety was formerly named Myra Hess. Fully 
double, midseason, long pointed buds that open out large, fluffy, delicate light 
- pink flowers, fading lighter with ivory tints at base of petals, some tipped and 
others splashed with carmine. Blooms simply immense, 7% to 8 inches in diam- 
eter. A very charming flower with strong stems. A variety that should be added 
_to every collection. A limited number to be offered this season. Defies wind 
and driving rain due to stiff stems. $15.00 
Laura Treman (Nicholls 1943) Double midseason, large blush with fine form. Medium 
height. This is a new one, little known and we are fortunate in having a fair 
stock direct from the originators gardens. $5.00 
Laverne Christman (Brand 1925) 8.91 We believe this variety should have a higher 
rating. When Mr. Brand made his outstanding display of $50 peonies at the 
National Peony Show in St. Paul, Minn., in 1923, Laverne was given the liberty 
of selecting one to bear her name. She chose this variety, which resembles a 
very good Therese in color, form and general makeup, but comes into bloom 
much later in the season. A large flower of rose type, loosely formed, with 
long, broad petals. In color it is a deep, rose-pink, shading lighter toward the 
edges. Plant tall and vigorous. A flower of much grace and refinement in 
structure. Stock rather limited. $3.00 
Little Buffalo (Kelsey 1939) Miniature, semi-double. Pink. Very interesting due to 
its dwarf growing habits. Slender, red stems. Early, midseason bloomer, $2.00 
Lottie Dawson Rea (John L. Rea 1939) Double, midseason. A very trim flower of 
light pink with exquisite tints. Received Honorable Mention Certificate of the 
A.P.S. Stock still very scarce and too new to be officially rated. $15.00 
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