Gilbert H. Wild & Son... Sareoxie. Mo. 
Peonies 
NOTICH—Prices quoted in our list on Peonies are for 3 to 5- 
eye divisions. Should you want larger plants, we can supply 
plants of 6 to 10 eyes at double the printed price. 

A. B. C. NICHOLLS (Nicholls, 1937) (9.45) Each $4.50 
Col. Nicholls considers this one of his very best introductions. 
It is a lovely, double, late white, with a hint of pink and a de- 
cided orange glow at the base of petals. Stock of this variety 
very scarce. This origination will be eagerly sought after when 
better known and more extensively planted. 
A. B. FRANKLIN (Franklin, 1928) (9.27) Each $3.00 
A very light blush when first opening, fading white. Very lovely 
flower of beautiful form that has a place with the finest peonies 
produced. A Gold Medal winner and very worthy of that dis- 
tinction. We have watched this peony since its introduction in 
1928, and can find no fault with it in any way. Late bloomer. 
ACME (Franklin) (8.90) Each $2.00 
Very large rose type, light pink with stiff stems and good foli- 
age, a sure and profuse bloomer, late, 36 inches. 
ADMIRAL (Franklin, 1940) Each $5.00 
Huge rose type white splashed with crimson, strong straight 
stems, tall, late. 
ADOLPHE ROUSSEAU (Dessert, 1890) Each 75c 
Very fine early deep red. 
ADONIS (Sass) Each $1.50 
Light pink with deep yellow collar, late. 
ALBERT CROUSSE (Crousse) (8.6) Each 60c 
Fresh salmon-pink. Large, fragrant, late. 
ALBERTA KELSEY (Kelsey, 1937) Each $4.00 
Sdlg. K-8 Double. Delightfully fragrant. Light rose pink. Gold 
tipped petals interspersed among neatly cupped petals. Medium 
sized flowers. One flower is a bouquet. Combines beauty of 
petals and a delightful perfume. Early midseason. 
ALEXANDRIANA Each 60c 
Rose type, early, very large and full. Color, light violet rose, 
shaded white and salmon. Strong grower. 
ALEX D. VORIES (8.27) Each $1.00 
Midseason, rose red, good. 
ALICE HARDING (Lemoine, 1922) (9.36) Each $2.50 
Double type, large midseason white. Very imposing appearance. 
Even rounded guard petals of delicate flesh pink, flushed darker 
on the reverse, surrounding a cupped center of long, irregular 
petals of creamy white. Some stamens concealed in the center 
of flower. Very fragrant. Stems and foliage good. One of the 
finest French originations. 
ALSACE LORRAINE (Lemoine, 1906) (8.8) Each $1.00 
Pure white, tinted with cream and buff. Double, large. Late 
midseason. Petals of a wavy texture, very symmetrically ar- 
ranged in circular form. Very attractive, and makes a splendid 
landscape subject. Don’t pass this one up. 
ANDY (Auten, 1936) Each $2.50 
This is one of the best reds in our opinion. Fully double, me- 
dium to dark in color. It is a good grower and a heavy producer 
of flowers. A center of attraction among our red flowers here 
at Sarcoxie. 
ANNA SASS (8.76) Each $1.00 
Delicate light pink with orchid undertone. 
ARMISTICE (Kelsey, 1933) Each $5.00 
Double, large rose pink. Very tall and strong stems. Rose for- 
mation. Late midseason. Very good variety. Fragrant. 
ARGENTINE (Lem.) (8.6) Each $1.50 
Late midseason. A large globular flower with symmetrically ar- 
ranged petals of good substance; color purest white with creamy 
tint toward the center; fragrant. This variety shows much 
promise and was among the top white we saw while in Minne- 
apolis in 1945. 
ASA GRAY (Crousse, 1886) (8.1) Each 60c 
Guard petals salmon-pink, center delicate lilac, sprinkled with 
minute dots of deeper lilac. Semi-rose type. Midseason. 
AUGUSTE DESSERT (8.7) Each $1.00 
Midseason. Intense velvety carmine with a distinct silver bor- 
der. A very handsome and distinct variety. 
AUGUSTIN d’ HOUR Each $1.00 
Carmine. Bomb shape. Midseason. 
AUTEN’S PRIDE (9.18) Each $3.00 
Light pink with lavender shades, rose fragrant. Large bloom, 
sure to open. Late. Stems stiff, just above medium height; 
a strong grower. Most outstanding. 
BALL O’ COTTON (Franklin, 1920) (8.8) 
Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
As the name implies, this peony gives the impression of a large 
ball of cotton. Double type, large, late midseason. Petals in- 
curved, overlapping at first, forming a large, compact white 
ball. Later, the enormous outer petals unfold and the evenly 
graduated inner petals form a rose-like center of crisp texture. 
There is a faint lemon tint in the center when fully open. Fra- 
grance mild and sweet. Strong stems, foliage good. Excellent 
habit for garden use. 
BARONESS SCHROEDER (Kelway, 1889) (9.0) 
Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
A double white tinted flesh pink. This pink will disappear as 
flower opens, leaving it a pure white. Tall, strong stems and 
one of the best cut flowers we have. Much in demand by com- 
mercial growers. 
BELLE CHINOISE Each $1.00 
If French pronunciation is not easy for you, just call this 
“Pretty Chinese.” An immaculate full double white, sure to 
open, near to bomb type. Medium size and height. Midseason. 
An exquisite peony. 
BEN COFELD (Kelsey, 1934) Each $2.50 
Pink double, like Mons. Jules Elie. Very large petals, closely 
packed and set in edgeways. Almost ball shaped. Heavy stems. 
Shorter outer petals. 
BERT SHAYLOR (Allison) Each $10.00 
This has never been formally introduced but is found in a num- 
ber of gardens and has been shown several times. Mr. E. F. 
Kelsey’s comment on Bert Shaylor—‘A grand Medium Pink, 
good stems and vigorous plant.” 
BETTER TIMES (Franklin, 1941) Each $3.00 
Deep rose pink of rose form, straight, strong stem, late mid- 
season, tall, floriforous. 
BETTY BLOSSOM (Thurlow, 1925) (8.9) Each 75c 
A large, double, late midseason variety, globular with white 
guard petals faintly tinted yellow and sometimes flecked on the 
back. The distinct collar of narrow petals heavily edged gold 
and a tuft of yellow staminodes of clear yellow at the extreme 
center produces a charming and distinct yellow and white effect. 
BIG BEN (Auten) Each $10.00 
Medium dark red bomb, early, fragrant; opens well, large bloom 
on tall stiff stems. Continues to give promise as a most valua- 
ble addition to the list of commercial cut flower reds. Should 
eventually supersede Karl Rosenfield and Richard Carvel in that 
field. 
BLACK WARRIOR (Nicholls, 1941) Each $4.50 
Not yet rated. A full double, midseason bloomer. Red-black in 
color; no stamens show; medium size and height. A most in 
teresting introduction. Stock very limited. 
