Battle Flag (Nicholls 1941) A very deep, glowing red Jap. Staminodes same color 
with golden reverse. Very unusual and attractive. Not yet rated but will rank 
with the best. We have fine stock from the originators garden. $3.00 
Charm (Franklin 1931) 9.22 This peony was very aptly named by Mr. Franklin, 
for it does possess.charm in a high degree. A very dark-red Jap. Good, up- 
right grower. Vigorous and late. A lustrous, satiny sheen on the petals gives 
it a very classy effect. One of the best of its color. We think it slightly better 
than Fuyajo, which it somewhat resembles in color and formation of flower. 
$3.00 
Fuyajo (Origin unknown) 9.2° Dark purplish crimson. Here is a variety that has 
attracted great popularity. Center a cluster of old-rose petaloids heavily tipped 
with pale buff or cream. Tall, strong stems. Foliage ruffled and tipped with 
bronze. $1.50 
Instituteur Doriat (Doriat 1925) 8.85 We consider this one of the very good Japa- 
nese types of peonies. It is most interesting and worth-while. Color a fine 
red, and each petal tip is tinted white, making a very novel effect as well as 
pleasing combination of color. $1.50 
Joseph Plagne (Doriat & Son & Debatene 1928) A Japanese type with carmine red 
petals and gold-yellow staminodes. Quite attractive and rarely seen. A French ~ 
origination not well known in the U. S., and seldom seen at our shows. Stock 
limited. 3 $2.50 
King of England (Kelway 1902) 8.6 Japanese type, very. large, early midseason 
variety. Guards symmetrically cupped, of a dark red shade between crimson 
and maroon with a dull gloss; center of incurved, buff staminodes streaked with 
. » dark rose-pink. There seems to be more than one variety sent out under this 
“same name. $1.50 
Mikado (Japan 1893) 8.6 Japanese type. Medium size, midseason. Waved cupped 
petals of dark, full crimson. Center broad and flat, composed of thick staminodes 
stained dark rose red, edged throughout their length and tipped with pale, buff 
yellow. This is a very attractive variety and well known for its beauty. $1.50 
Mrs, Wilder Bancroft (Nicholls 1935) 9.08 Very brilliant dark réd with red stami- 
nodes tipped with yellow. Early bloomer. One of the best red Japs we have. 
Have a fine stock to cffer from the originator’s garden. A dandy and don’t 
forget it. % $3.00 
Onahama (Gumm 1926) 8.87 The rating does not do this peony the justice it rightly 
deserves. Very tall and ‘large cerise red guards. Staminodes tipped yellow. 
This is a most attractive variety. Stock scarce and few to offer. $3.00 
Red Star (Nicholls 1941) Tall, deep brilliant red with gold tipped staminodes of the | 
same color. Carpels deep vermillion. Not yet rated but will rank among the 
good ones. $3.00 
Some Ganoko (Origin unknown) 9.0 Japanese type, large midseason. Color a dark, 
clear crimson, with a broad, flat center of many crinkled, light buff staminodes, 
tinted with rose-red markings. Carpels pale-yellow. Fairly strong growth, 
with a spreading, sprawling habit. Height about two feet. Foliage dark green, 
broad and ruffled. $1.50 
Soshi (Millet) 8.88 Here is a variety that we can unhestitatingly recommend to 
anyone wanting a fine, red Japanese type of flower. Has a bright golden center 
of golden petaloids that greatly enhances its beauty. Will not fade in the sun 
and is held stiff and erect on strong stems. ! $2.00 
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