“Blowers from the Wilds of Missouri” 
PEONIES 
BLANCHE ELIE (Dr. F. G. Brethour, 1934) Each $10.00 
Double, midseason. White guards, pale yellow collar turning 
white. Often shows red markings. A very fine flower. This is 
very similar in form to Mons. Jules Elie. Fragrant. Stock very 
scarce. 
BLANCHE KING (Brand, 1922) (8.9) Each $3.00 
Deep, dark pinks are always admired in the garden planting 
and Blanche King fills the bill completely in this respect. The 
flower is very large, symmetrical and true rose type. A glowing 
deep pink that holds its color in the field or garden. Very late 
bloomer and a consistent winner at our National Peony Shows 
in this color class. 
BLUSH (Nicholls, 1941) Each $5.00 
Here is a peony that is unusually attractive and appealing to 
the eye. The delicate flush coloring greatly adds to its effective- 
ness when used in flower arrangements. Flower medium size, 
held stiff and erect on wiry stems. A very lovely peony that 
appeals to all. Colors hold well. 
BLUSHING BEAUTY (Franklin) (8.92) Each $3.00 
Large full rose type, pale pink with good stems. A good grower 
and free bloomer. Fragrant, late, 36 inches. 
BUFFALO GIRL (Kelsey, 1934) Each $4.00 
Double. Wine, or very deep pink color, shading to white at tips 
of petals. Good stiff stems. Huge blooms. 
CAPTAIN KIDD (Auten) Each $1.00 
Dark red semi-double, rich with purple. Large, nearly full dou- 
ble, tall. Color holds except in extreme heat. 
CATHIE ANN (Auten, 1942) Each $10.00 
A deep rose pink, double, no stamens nor seed pods. Rose fra- 
grant, 40 inches tall, leaves start near the ground. A stiff stem. 
Bloom 15 inches above the foliage. Heavy substance, good out 
of cold storage. Late midseason. My best seedling for commer- 
cial pink cut flower out of many thousands of seedlings. (Mr. 
Auten’s description.) 
CHARLES McKELLIP (Brand, 1907) (7.8) 
Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 
Perfectly formed, rose-shaped flower. Rich, ruby-crimson, show- 
ing gold stamens. 
CHERRY HILL (Thurlow, 1915) (8.6) Each $1.00 
Deep garnet. Large flowers with a beautiful sheen. Stamens 
are very showy in blooms not fully developed. Awarded Silver 
Medal by Massachusetts Horticultural Society. One of the best 
reds. 
CHESTINE GOWDY (Brand, 1913) (8.4) 
Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 
Shell-pink with cream colored collar. A perfectly formed, crown- 
shaped flower. The broad pink petals of the cone are occasion- 
ally splashed with crimson. Very fragrant. 
CHIC (Franklin) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
Early red. 
CHIEF (Franklin) (9.21) Each $3.00 
Very large full rose type, light pink, upright stiff stems. Vigor- 
ous, fragrant, late. One of the largest flowers we have—36 
inches. First Class Certificate A. P. S. Chicago, 1933. 
CLAUDE BARROW, JR. (Kelsey, 1939) Each $10.00 
One of the largest and finest flowers in the garden. Double 
pink, informal shape. Very desirable. The above is Mr. Kelsey’s 
own description. A profuse bloomer, very large, pointed buds. 
A show flower. 
CORAL ISLE (Kelsey, 1939) Each $5.00 
Semi-double, late. Real coral color. Makes a striking color 
splash. Nothing like it in the garden. A real break in peony 
color. A limited stock this year. 
CORAL QUEEN (H. P. Sass, 1937) Each $1.25 
Not yet rated. Formerly known as seedling 6-27. A full double, 
late, low growing, rose type, blush pink, slightly deeper in cen- 
ter. Not nearly so deep a pink as name would indicate. A very 
outstanding flower in its color and a fine exhibition sort. 
CORNELIA SHAYLOR (Shaylor, 1919) (9.1) 
Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
A late, large double type, high-built blooms with immense 
guards of pale rose and a collar of flesh white, with a slightly 
darker shade in the center of the compact, roselike center. Has 
a faint fragrance that is agreeable. Dark, glossy foliage. As 
with most of the very light pinks, this one will fade to white 
with age. Large and beautiful flower that is much admired in 
our planting. 
COURONNE D’‘OR (8.1) Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 
White, reflecting yellow. Outer petals bordered with carmine. 
Large, full flower of superb form. Golden stamens show through 
the flower. Late. 
DAVID HARUM (Bra.) Each $1.00 
Clear bright crimson; fine texture. Strong stems. Broad light 
green foliage. 
DELICATISSIMA Each 50c, 3 for $1.25 
Clear, delicate pink. Large flower, fine bud, strong stems. Fra- 
grant. A fine cut-flower variety. Midseason to late. 
DEARBORN (Auten, 1929) Each $1.00 
Brilliant dark red, large high built bloom, the few stamens well 
hidden. Midseason, on stiff stems. Resembles Louis Joliet, but 
has just a bit of purple in it, follows it in season. Extra fine 
except in extreme heat. 
DESIRE 
Mauve pink. Late. Nice. 
DETROIT (Auten, No. 2194) (1948) Each $10.00 
A very large red bomb, fairly early, medium height. This is an 
extra fine addition to the list of red doubles. 
DIADEM (Franklin) (8.95) Each $2.00 
Large cup shape, dark pink. Stiff stems with foliage to the 
ground. Fragrant, late, 32 inches. Honorable mention, A. P. S., 
Duluth, 1930. Silver Medal, St. Paul, 1934. 
DIXIE (Franklin) (8.64) Each $3.00 
Very dark red, bomb type, large, good stems, vigorous, late, 34 
inches. Color of Philippe Rivoire. A very good red. 
DONALD (Kelsey, 1936) Each $5.00 
A very tall double attaining a height of 54 inches. Rose pink, 
fragrant. Light green foliage. Stems very wiry, carrying me- 
dium sized flowers. Broad, incurved outer petals around closely 
packed row of shorter petals. Faint tinge of yellow deep in 
petals. Very attractive bloom. 
DR. J. H. NEELEY (Good & Reese, 1930) (9.27) 
Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Each $4.00 
Double, midseason, white with a blush tint. Fragrant, strong 
grower and a splendid variety for any collection. Stock limited. 
DR. O. M. SKINNER (Kelsey, 1936) Each $3.00 
Double, medium sized, shell pink. Late midseason. Symmetrical 
and very lovely. 
DUCHESS DE NEMOURS (Calot) (8.1) Each 50c, 3 for $1.25 
Sulphur white fading to pure white. Cup shaped. Fine bud, 
especially fine in half-open bud. 
DUCHESS DE ORLEANS Each 50c, 3 for $1.25 
Deep pink. Center petals tinted with violet, interspersed with 
salmon. Very pretty. One of the best for cut-flowers. Late. 
DUKE OF WELLINGTON (Calot) (7.8) Each 50c, 3 for $1.25 
Sulphur white. A tall grower. Good. Midseason. 
DULUTH (Franklin) (9.18) Each $2.00 
Large rose type, pure white, stiff stems and vigorous, late, 36 
inches. Blue Ribbon, N. W. Show, St. Paul, 1932. First Class 
Certificate, A. P. S., Chicago, 1933. 
EDITH E. GUMM (Gumm, 1930) (8.70) Each $10.00 
Midseason. An immense flower of medium light pink on extra 
strong stems. Very large foliage. 
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