Dr. Barnsby (Dessert 1913) 8.1 Double type, medium late. An evenly colored 
globular flower of dark, old rose or light purplish crimson. Fairly fragrant. 
Strong stems and good foliage. $1.50 
Ella Christiansen (Brand 1925) 9.0 No matter how many peonies you have already 
planted, you will find this a worthy addition. The color is a pleasing dark pink, 
not as deep as Blanche King. Petals are long, narrow and heavily serrated on 
the edges. Flower first opens cup shaped and then assumes a flat posture. A 
most dependable variety and irresistibly appealing to the eye. Should be more 
widely known and grown. $3.00 
Elise Renault (Doriat 1927) 8.72 Double variety. Color a lilac pink that is quite 
pleasing. A French variety that is not in general commerce in the States. 
Stock limited. $3.50 
Ernest Hutcheson (Kelsey 1935) Rose pink, double. Large 8” bloom. Row ‘of 
broad petals open horizontally below a high built ball of closely packed, finely 
cut petals, twisted and intertwined in a compact ball. Not for sale this season. 
Exotic (Kelsey 1936) Semi-double. Rose pink petals shading lighter toward tips. 
Midseason. Flowers very unusual and attractive. The semi-double flat flowers 
look oriental. It waves in the breeze on its long, slender stems like an oriental 
dancer. It is different, and instantly catches the roving eye. Formerly named 
Queen Esther. $4.50 
Fez (Kelsey 1939) Old rose double, fading lighter on tips. Very large blooms. Stock 
limited. $4.50 
Firebrand Lavender double. High-built crown. Midseason. Red stems, strong and 
tall. Stamens show. $2.50 
Franklin’s Pride (Franklin 1931) 8.95 A late, deep pink variety that Mr. Franklin 
considered worthy to bear his name. Very large, full rose type with stiff stems. 
Vigorous grower with leathery foliage. Fragrant. Some growers consider it an 
improved Walter Faxon. | $2.50 
Germaine Bigot (Dessert 1902) 8.5 Double type, large midseason. Color, light rose- 
pink, loosely formed, stamens which discolor quickly. Develops a crown slowly 
and irregularly, showing flesh-pink tints and prominent crimson edges. Odor not 
particularly pleasing. Strong stems, good foliage, $1.50 
Gloriana (Neeley 1918) 9.06 Large pink double. Well formed. Very tall. $2.00 
Helen Hayes (Murawska 1943) A new, late, deep pink peony recently introduced. 
Bomb type. Tall grower with good strong stems. This variety has been well 
received by those having had the opportunity to see it. Stock limited. $6.00 
J. F. Cooper (Kelsey 1937) Double. Large. Very deep or rose pink bloom shading 
lighter toward tips of petals. Early bloomer. Tall, strong stems. $3.00 
Joyce (Auten 1938) Double, late, rich medium pink. Tall. $3.09 
Lady Kate (Vories 1924) 8.85 A very late blooming pink and unquestionably one 
of the very best late ones. The flowers are graceful, rose type, on tall, straight 
stems. The color is a sparkling Paul Neyron pink and is much admired by all 
who see it. $2.00 
Laura Ellen (Kelsey 1936) Light rose. Informal double. 8” blooms. Rather dwarf 
grower. Good stems, Early-midseason. Much the color of Judge Berry but a 
Shade darker. More dwarf growing and stronger. Very large flowers. $5.00 
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