Buffalo Girl (Kelsey 1934) Double. Wine, or very deep pink color, shading to white 
at tips of petals. Good stiff stems. Huge blooms. $4.00 
Cathie Ann (Auten 1942) Not yet officially rated. A double, late-midseason variety 
of deep rose-pink. Flower is held rigidly erect on tall, stiff stems. Ideal for 
cut flowers. $20.06 
Claire Dubois (Crousse 1886) 8.7 Bright rose-pink, with considerable blue in. its 
composition; almost a mauve pink. This color pales toward the tips of the 
petals, whose serrated edges give the flower a crisp appearance. Odor is not 
pleasant. Very full, rose-type bloom on strong, stiff, stems. Moderately tall. 
Foliage dark green. A good, standard variety that behaves well in the garden. 
$1.00 
Clemenceau (Dessert 1920) 8.5 Full double type. Inner surface of petals a rich, 
glowing rose-pink. Compact, globular form. Tall growing variety with stiff 
stems. Late blooming variety. : $1.50 
Donald (Kelsey 1936) A very tall double attaining a height of 54’. Rose pink, 
fragrant. Light green foliage. Stems very wiry carrying medium sized flowers. 
Broad, incurved outer petals around closely packed row of shorter petals. Faint 
tinge of yellow deep in petals. Very attractive bloom. $5.00 
Dr. Barnsby (Dessert 1913) 8.1 Double type, medium late. An evenly colored 
globular flower of dark, old rose or light purplish crimson. Fairly fragrant. 
Strong stems and good foliage. $1.50 
_ Ella Christiansen (Brand 1925) 9.0 No matter how many peonies you have already 
planted, you will find this a worthy addition. The color is a pleasing dark pink, 
not as deep as Blanche King. Petals are long, narrow and heavily serrated on 
the edges. Flower first opens cup shaped and then assumes a flat posture. A 
most dependable variety and irresistibly appealing to the eye. Should be more 
widely known and grown. $3.00 
Ernest Hutchinson (Kelsey 1935) Rose pink, double. Large, 8’ bloom, Row of 
broad petals open horizontally below a high built ball of closely packed, finely 
-cut petals, twisted and intertwined in a compact ball. Not for sale this season. 
Franklin’s Pride (Franklin 1932) 8.95 A late, deep pink variety that Mr. Franklin 
considered worthy to bear his name. Very large, full rose type with stiff stems. 
Vigorous grower with leathery foliage. Fragrant. Some growers consider it an 
improved Walter Faxon. : $2.50 
Exotic (Kelsey 1936) Semi-double. Rose pink petals shading lighter toward tips. 
Midseason. Flowers very unusual and attractive. The semi-double flat flowers 
look oriental. It waves in the breeze on its long, slender stems like an oriental 
dancer. It is different, and instantly catches the roving eye. Formerly named 
Queen Esther. $4.50 
Germaine Bigot (Dessert 1902) 8.5 Double type, large midseason. Color, light rose- 
pink, loosely formed, stamens which discolor quickly. Develops a crown slowly 
and irregularly, showing flesh-pink tints and prominent crimson edges. Odor not 
particularly pleasing. Strong stems, good foliage. $1.50 
J. F. Cooper (Kelsey 1937) Double. Large. Very deep or rose pink bloom shading 
lighter toward tips of petals. Early bloomer. Tall, strong stems. $3.00 
Josephine Hope Healy (Brand 1936) Double, late midseason. Broad rounded petals 
of clear rose-pink. One of Mr. Brand’s recent originations and a good one. Stock 
limited. $5.00 
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