Jap Giant (Franklin 1932) 9.0. An exceptionally large, deep rose pink Japanese type 
flower that grows very tall and is aptly named, for it is really a giant in size, 
both in flower and plant. Not widely distributed as yet. $3.50 
Kagawa (Kelsey 1935) Japanese type. Dark rose-pink. _ Guard petals pink, sur- 
rounding a ring of yellow staminodes, edged rose, which ‘are also intermingled, 
and twisted with overlapping larger petals of lighter pink. Early. Medium size. 
ney $3.00 
Kobe (Kelsey 1936) Japanese type. Rose-pink guards. Straw or buff colored incurved 
staminodes, backed with rose. Center ball shaped. Early. Interestingly different. 
| $3.00 
Largo (Vories 1929) 8.98 A lovely, soft medium pink Japanese type, with a center 
of prominent yellow staminodes. While introduced in 1929, it is not as well 
known as it should be for it is a splendid introduction worthy of a place in any 
fine planting of peonies. Has much class and the substance of the petals is 
exceptionally firm. $8.00 
Mme, Butterfly (Franklin 1932) 8.88 A Japanese type, midseason bloomer. Rose-pink 
of a distinctive shade. This is a very neat peony and one we think you will 
admire. $2.50 
Nippon Gold (Auten 1929) 9.02 Late Japanese variety. Deep pink guards. Intensely 
4 yellow center. One of Mr. Auten’s good varieties that is a fine addition to 
existing varieties in this type of bloom. $2.50 
Noonday (Kelway) 8.57 <A deep, bright pink, Japanese type, with a bright yellow 
center. Medium height and a good grower. This makes a fitting companion to 
several other good pinks of this type. $1.25 
Pride of Blasdell (Kelsey 1934) Japanese type. Dark rose-pink guard petals. Yellow 
tipped pink staminodes. Green seed pods, rose tipped. Midseason. Named by 
Mrs. H. A. Blasdell. A variety with increasing appeal from year to year. $3.50 
Tatsugashira (Dragon’s Head) Origin unknown. A very dark pink, with a bright 
golden center. This is described as red in the peony manual, and like L’Etincelante 
in the singles, might be classed in the light reds. $1.25 
Tokio (Japanese origin) 8.9 Large midseason. The waving guard petals are cupped 
and of a dull, rose-pink color. Center composed of large, loose staminodes, nar- 
row at the base, with wide tips tinted pale yellow and stained pink on the 
upper half, with buff edges. Carpels are green, white at the base, with pale 
pink tips. A very good, strong grower and closely resembles Tomate-Boku in 
color, but a much faster grower than that variety. $1.75 
RED JAPANESE PEONIES 
Akbar (Nicholls 1941) A midseason rose-red Jap., with bright golden staminodes. 
Tall and stately grower and a most attractive variety. When Col. Nicholls’ Jap. 
varieties are better known, they will be in great demand. They are surely out- 
standing. . $2.50 
Aztec (Nicholls 1941) Midseason, large, bright scarlet-rose. Staminodes rose with 
- orange-rose, tipped bright gold. This is a most attractive Jap. and will prove a 
most worthy addition to any collection. We are fortunate to have the originator’s 
-stock direct from his gardens. Watch for this one at our peony shows. $2.50 
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