Reine Hortense (Calot 1857) 8.7 This variety remains one of the best commercials 
we grow. It is a lovely, tall midseason rose-pink. Crisp, fluffy petals of trans- 
lucent texture, notched and silvered at the tips. There is an occasional fleck of 
crimson in the center of the flower. Sometimes referred to as President Taft. 
$1.00 
Rose Shaylor (Shaylor 1920) 9.1. Pale flesh-pink, tinted with rose-pink, lighter 
at the edges and shading to creamy yellow at base of petals. Central petals 
strongly marked at edges with crimson, Flat flower, opening hollow in center, 
displaying a creamy flesh-pink surrounded by a band of similar richly colored 
petals. Has mild fragrance. This is one of Mr. Shaylor’s best originations. 
$1.50 
Shirine (Dr. F. C. Brethour 1936) Double, late midseason. Delicate blush of splendid 
form. $4.50 
Silvia Saunders (Saunders 1921) 8.7 Semi-double type. Rather small but a delight- 
ful, extra early, cup-shaped, bright, clear rose-pink, fading lighter toward the 
center of flower, which is filled with yellow stamens, among which the very 
bright pink stigmas make a conspicuous pattern. Dwarf habit of growth, good 
grower and a very abundant blcomer. Odor not particularly pleasant but it is a 
most delightful and charming subject for flower arrangement. Very dainty and 
alluring. $3.60 
Sistie (Auten 1933) A late, double, high-built pink, fading white. Strong rose 
fragrance. Not yet rated officially. $2.00 
Therese (Dessert 1904) 9.54 A favorite for many years, in fact for 42 years it has 
enjoyed an enviable popularity as a garden and show flower. The bloom is ex- 
ceptionally large, composed of extremely long petals of pale, translucent, old 
rose-pink, paling toward the base and illumined by a golden yellow glow in the 
depths. Heavy foliage, strong stems and a free, dependable bloomer. 
$2.00 
Thomas C. Thurlow (Thurlow 1919) 9.1 Midseason, large double type bloom of wide, 
cupped guard petals of light, flesh-pink, paling to cream white. Collar is com- 
posed of narrow petals of same color, bearing anthers, mixed with a few yellow 
petaloids. Medium height, floriferous, with strong stems. Has a pleasing, spicy 
fragrance. $1.50 
Tiny Tim (Kelsey 1941) Miniature semi-double, light pink. Very interesting. The 
flower is formed like the old familiar variety Marie Jacquin. Early midseason. 
Bloom ranges in size from 1%-3”. Fine for arrangements. $2.50 
Tourangelle (Dessert 1910) 9.4 Regardless of the fact that this peony was originated 
nearly 40 years ago, it still remains one of the most beautifully colored peonies 
in the garden. It is a full double, large and late. A pale, cream white with a 
tan suffusion in the depths, toning to flesh pink in the center. Light, wiry stems. 
Has the rich delicate coloring of the inside of a sea shell. A very beautiful 
creation. $1.50 
Vesper (Kelsey 1935) Anemone type. Pink guards. Ivory staminodes, tinted pink. 
A striking color combination. Large and showy. Very attractive in the garden. 
$5.00 
Victory Chateau Thierry (Brand 1925) 9.24 A very lovely double, large, midseason, 
bright, clear pink, that is pleasingly fragrant. Strong, erect stems, rather dwarf. 
The blooms are exceptionally large under ordinary cultivation and make an 
outstanding display in the showroom. The petals are rather loosely formed so 
that it always opens freely. $5.00 
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