Ben Franklin (Brand 1907) 8.1 Here is a fine peony of rich, dark crimson, double 
type, very large with a center composed of smaller overlapping petals meee with 
many stamens. Faintly fragrant. Strong stems, Nery tall and free flowering. 
Flowers held high and erect above foliage. sete $1.50 
Black Warrior (Nicholls 1941) Not yet rated. A full double, midseason bloomer, 
red-black in color. No stamens show. Medium size and height. A most inter- 
esting introduction. . $4.50 
Chippewa (Murawska 1941) A double, midseason red with more than ordinary 
appeal as to color, which is outstanding. A very tall, strong grower, much ad- 
mired, Stock in demand and very limited in quantity. 10.00 
Cleopatra (Auten 1939) A very late double peony of brilliant dark red. Fragrant. 
This name has been used by others so be sure to get the Auten variety. This_ 
particular variety is well worth while. Very limited amount of stock to offer. 
$3.00 
Fannie Lee (Vories 1924) 8.48 Midseason red. Rather tall, strong growing variety. 
Stock limited. Fortunately we have a fair stock to offer. $4.00 
Felix Crousse (Crousse 1881) 8.4 A dependable, attractive red that has given satis- 
faction for many years. A variety that will stand the test of time for as many 
years as Felix Crousse has, surely must be good. A great commercial variety 
and holds in storage with the best of them. Color is briliant crimson, of even 
tone and silky luster. Late midseason bloomer and for that reason it has added 
value. Foliage good, but the stems are not as strong as we would like. 
$1.00 
Fireplace (Kelsey 1936) Double, very dark red. Comparable or superior to Mons. 
Martin Cahuzac. Medium sized blooms. Slightly lighter at tips of petals. Flat 
formation. A better performer than Mons. Martin Cahuzac, very unusual. 
(Originator’s description). $1.50 
Ida Mellinger (Kelsey 1934) Sdlg. 156 Midseason, very dark red. Fully double. Petal 
arrangement like Philippe Rivoire. Rose formation. Pleasant-odor. Shows some 
purple in the red. Holds color well. Strong stems. $3.00 
Inspecteur Lavergne (Doriat 1924) 8.67 Here is a flower with much appeal. A 
double type, early and globular crimson flower with frilled petals in the center. 
Stems are long and straight. A very pleasing addition to our list of reds. Makes 
a fine show flower. aeS $2.00 
Irwin Altman (Kelsey 1940) A very fine, clear glowing light red unlike any other 
red. Good form and pleasing color, that will be much in demand when better 
known. Mr. Kelsey was justly proud of this origination. All stock direct from 
the originator’s garden. Full double with petals symmetrically arranged and 
very fragrant. Color is very distinctive and most desirable, : $10.00 
Kansas (Bigger 1941) A double, midseason, very distinctive rosy-red. Excellent plant 
growth and strong stems. A very showy flower. This peony is bound to go 
places when better known. $10.00 
Karl Rosenfield (Rosenfield 1908) 8.8 A very large, bright crimson with a slight 
touch of blue in it. Outer petals, large and waved; center petals, incurved and 
-notched. Lacks fragrance. Tall, free flowering, with good, stiff stems. Very 
fine for commercial cutting if not cut too tight in bud. i $1.00 
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