Torpilleur (Dessert 1913) 8.0 Deep rose red or purplish carmine describes the color 
of this Japanese type flower. Center of golden tipped staminodes, flecked white. 
This is one of the most interesting Jap varieties in our planting of many fine 
ones. Makes a most delightful bouquet when used alone or placed with white 
Japanese or single peonies. Possesses a haunting beauty that is much admired. 
Give it a trial and we think you will agree with us. $1.50 
HYBRID AND SPECIE PEONIES 
Here you will find something that peony lovers have longed for these many years, 
and that is a variety that would considerably extend the period of bloom. 
The foliage is distinct and interesting and the bloom will thrill you with delight. 
The work with hybridizing these early peonies has been in progress for some years, 
but it has been only during the past few years that remarkable progress has been. 
achieved along this line. - Try some and be convinced of their worth. 
_ You will be able to extend the blooming season in your garden from ten days 
to two weeks or more. The colors are not entirely duplicated in the Chinensis 
peonies and you will find some unusual and really beautiful creations in this hybrid 
class. 
Amelia (Kelsey 1938) Hybrid. Deep, rich red. 3” clusters of bright yellow stamens 
surrounded by cream colored carpels, 5%” bloom. Grows to a height of 36” 
or more. Striking and beautiful. Strong stems. Light green foliage. Blooming 
date, late May. This is the only hybrid of Mr. Kelsey’s origination. $5.00 
Golden Glow (Glasscock 1935) 9.15 A hybrid peony of rare charm and distinction 
that is outstanding in any collection of peonies. Stock very scarce. Comes into 
bloom extremely early. Blooms are cup-shaped, brilliant orange-scarlet red, 
enclosing a mass of pure golden stamens. Tall growing, with extremely heavy 
and sturdy stems. Foliage rather coarse, but of a beautiful, colorful green that 
is attractive. A truly grand origination. A real gem and one of the first to 
bloom in the garden. $15.00 
Macrophylla (1897) A white-flowered species from the Caucasus region. Flowers 
in the bud are often greenish or yellowish, but the expanded flower is white. 
The leaflets, which are entire, are much larger than any other species. Very 
early blooming. $4.00 
Mahogany (Glasscock 1937) 9. Very early, single, hybrid peony that forms a deep, 
mahogany-red cup. Cupped petals are extremely long and of good substance. 
Center has bright yellow stamens that brighten up the entire flower with a 
lovely glow. This is a_ beautiful companion to Golden Glow, another of Mr. 
Glasscock’s originations. $10.00 
Marta (Saunders 1938) Double hybrid. Very tall, brilliant, lustrous, deepest mahogany 
red with touches of white on some petals. Often much like a Japanese type in 
its composition. A very interesting and desirable addition. Early bloomer. $5.00 
P. officinalis rubra 8.6 This species peony has been cultivated in European gardens 
for centuries. Commonly known as grandmother’s “Piney.” It is a brilliant 
double crimson and the foliage is entirely distinct from the sinensis group. Stems 
strong, each bearing but a single, huge bloom. Needs no disbudding. Comes 
very early into bloom in the garden. Often used as a cut flower for Memorial 
day when it is invariably in bloom. The color is an intense red or crimson. 
$1.50 
Rose Marie (Auten-Glasscock 1936) 9.45 Here is a hybrid that will surprise you 
with its beauty. Both Mr. Glasscock and Mr. Auten are well known hybridizers 
and they have joined their talents in this production, to give us a deep, rich red 
of surpassing loveliness. Awarded a First Class Certificate of the A.P.S. for 
outstanding merit. Stock extremely scarce and we are limited as to the amount 
we can supply. Its high rating shows its real value. $5.00 
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