CHARLESTON, S. C. 
KA. OI 
2 STAR REDS 
Helen of Troy—(H. A. Downing) A large semi-double bright 
red with stamens in center. A very hardy, free midseason to late 
bloomer. 
Own Root: 12-15”, 15-18”, 18-24”, 24-30”, 30-36” 

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John Illges—(Our seedling) Enormous flat star shaped, bright 
single red with prominent stamens. Long, narrow, dark green fol- 
iage. Midseason. We believe this to be the finest single red. 
Own Root: 12-15", 15-18”, 18-24”, 24-30” 
C. N. Hastie—Another old original variety named after the 
owner of Magnolia Gardens. A medium to large dark maroon col- 
ored peony with tall symmetrical growth. Foliage round and dark. 
Late bloomer. 
Own Root: 15-18”, 18-24”, 24-30”, 30-36” 
Victor Emanuel—(Blood of China) Very large semi-double red 
with conspicuous stamens in the center. Vigorous grower. Blooms 
late in season. 
Own Root: 12-15”, 15-18", 18-24” 
Marguerita—A red sport of Candida Elegantissima. Very large 
semi-double red with two rows of large petals and conspicuous sta- 
mens in center with few petaloids. Rounded, serrated dark green 
foliage. Very hardy free bloomer. 
Grafts: 15-18”, 18-24”, 24-30”, 30-36” 
Dr. W. G. Lee—Dark velvety red. Large, semi-double with 
golden stamens in center. Medium, spreading growth, with medium- 
sized round, glossy, deep green foliage. Rare and one of the fine 
new semi-double red camellias. Midseason. 
Grafts: 8-12”, 12-15”, 15-18” 
Mathotiana (Julia Drayton)—Large. double deep pink, when 
open has few stamens in center. Long, broad, dark green foliage. 
Dense upright growth. Midseason to late flocinent 
Own Root: 12-15”, 15-18”, 18-24", 24-30” 
Dr. Shepherd—(Te Deum, Firegold) A Tea Garden variety 
named after its founder. This flower is a huge semi-double loose 
peony dark velvety red with many stamens. Rounded dark green 
foliage, late bloomer. The parent plants are marbled with white, 
but all our plants continue to be solid red. 
Own Root: 12-15”, 15-18”, 18-24” 
Mena Ladnier (Duncan Bell)—Brilliant blood red full double, 
414-5 inches in diameter. Peony form composed of 24 guard petals 
and 90-100 small petaloids. Magnificent dark foliage. 
Grafts: 8-12”, 12-15”, 15-18", 18-24” 
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