Raoul Dessert (Dessert 1910) 9.0 A brilliant shell pink of a shade extremely rare 
in peonies, lacking the mauve and bluish tints so commonly found. Rose scented 
and fairly free flowering. The color is appealing, but we have found it.a little 
eccentric. Some years it is delightful while in others it does not give as good 
an account of itself. $2.00 
Rare Carving (Kelsey 1935) Loosely formed, medium pink, semi-double. Large 
yellow stamens. Tall, strong stems. Originally named Spring Beauty but Col. 
Nicholls had priority to the name. | . $2.50 
Reine Hortense (Calot 1857) 8.7. This variety remains one of the best commercials 
we grow. It is a lovely, tall midseason rose-pink. Crisp, fluffy petals of trans- 
lucent texture, notched and silvered at the tips. There is an occasional fleck of 
crimson in the center of the flower. Sometimes referred to as President Taft. 
a: 7 $1.00 
Rose Shaylor (Shaylor 1920) 9.1. Pale flesh-pink, tinted with rose-pink, lighter 
at the edges and shading to creamy yellow at base of petals: Central petals 
strongly marked at edges with crimson, Flat flower, opening hollow in center, 
displaying a creamy flesh-pink surrounded by a band of similar richly colored 
petals. Has mild fragrance.. This is one of Mr. Shaylor’s best originations. 
$1.50 
Serene (Franklin 1921) 8.6 Late, large, double, type. Guard petals rose-pink out- 
side, lighter inside; center rounded, pale cream pink with a faint rose flush in 
the center. Crimson markings show on a few of the center petals. Dwarf in 
habit of growth, but stems are straight and stiff. Broad, curved, glossy foliage. 
$1.50 
Silvia Saunders (Saunders 1921) 8.7 Semi-double type. Rather small but a delight- ~ 
ful, extra early, cup-shaped, bright, clear rose-pink, fading lighter toward the 
center of flower, which is filled with yellow stamens, among which the very 
bright pink stigmas make a conspicuous pattern, Dwarf habit of growth, good 
grower and a very abundant bloomer. Odor not particularly pleasant but it is a 
most delightful and charming subject for flower arrangement. Very dainty and 
alluring. $3.00 
Sistie (Auten 1933) _A late, double, high-built pink, fading white. Strong rose 
fragrance. Not yet rated officially. $2.00 
Therese (Dessert 1904) 9.54 <A favorite for many years, in fact for 42 years it has 
enjoyed an enviable popularity as a garden and show flower. The bloom is ex- 
ceptionally large, composed of extremely long petals of pale, translucent, old 
rose-pink, paling toward the base and illumined by a golden yellow glow in the 
depths. Heavy foliage, strong stems and a free, dependable bloomer. 
. $2.00 
Thomas C. Thurlow (Thurlow 1919) 9.1 Midseason, large double type bloom of wide, 
cupped guard petals of light, flesh-pink, paling to cream white. Collar is com- 
_posed of narrow petals of same solor, bearing anthers, mixed with a few yellow 
petaloids. Medium height, floriferous, with strong stems. Has a pleasing, spicy 
fragrance. $1.50 
Tourangelle (Dessert 1910) 9.4 Regardless of the fact that this peony was originated 
nearly 40 years ago, it still remains one of the most beautifully colored peonies 
in the garden. It is a full double, large and late. A pale, cream white with a 
tan suffusion in the depths, toning to flesh pink in the center. Light, wiry stems. 
Has the rich delicate coloring of the inside of a sea shell. A very beautiful 
creation. $1.50 
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