Gilbert H. Wild & Son... Sarcoxie. Mo. 
Peonies 
EDITH M. SNOOK (Snook) Each $10.00 
Soft ivory delicately tinted pink, some yellow and green tints. 
Distinctive flower. Tall petals slightly cupped. H. M. 
EDULIS SUPERBA Each 50c, 3 for $1.25 
Bright pink. Fine flower, full high-tufted center. Good grower, 
very fragrant. Good cut-flower variety. Early. 
E. C. SHAW (Thurlow) (9.1) Each $1.00 
Clear rose, slightly lighter at tip of petals. Outer petals broad 
and imbricated, and extreme center petals shorter. No traces of 
carmine are visible. A beautiful flower, both in color and form. 
Midseason. (Originator’s description.) 
E. F. KELSEY (Kelsey, 1941) Each $10.00 
Double, midseason, very large. A full white with fine, strong 
stem. Extra fine quality bloom. Mr. Kelsey thought enough of 
this variety to let it bear his name. We are indeed fortunate 
in having the originator’s stock to offer. 
EL CAPITAN (Auten) Each $1.50 
Very large light red semi-double, showing some purple. Loose 
petaled but high built, on tall, stiff stems. Showy and much 
admired. Strong grower. 
ELISA (Dessert-Doriat, 1922) (8.98) Each $1.50 
Color, hydrangea pink. A perfectly formed cup-shaped flower of 
medium to small size. Stems good and of medium height. 
ELISE RENAULT (Dor) Each $1.00 
Lilac. Very large flower. 
ELIZABETH B. BROWNING (Bra.) Each $1.00 
Pure white, late bloomer. Fragrant, tall. 
ELIZABETH HUNTINGTON (Sass) Each $1.00 
Large midseason pale pink. 
ELLA CHRISTIANSEN (Brand, 1925) (9.0) Each $3.00 
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. 
ELLA LEWIS (Lewis, 1925) (9.04) Each $10.00 
A midseason light pink variety producing good, sturdy stems 
which hold the flowers erect. While originated several years 
ago, the stock is still scarce. The rating indicates that it is 
desirable. 
ELSA SASS (H. P. Sass, 1930) (9.46) Each $3.00 
A Gold Medal variety, very worthy of the distinction. Full dou- 
ble, rather dwarf growing. A lovely white, veiled pink. Stems 
stiff and strong, holding the beautiful large bloom erect under 
all conditions. A true rose form with large petals throughout. 
Does well everywhere, and is an outstanding favorite with all 
who grow it and a consistent winner at shows. One of the 
finest Sass originations. Possesses a texture like velvet and 
shows remarkable class. Another ‘must have.” 
ELWOOD PLEAS (Pleas, 1900) (8.7) Each 50c 
Very delicate pink, or white, tinted pink. Very large, flat flow- 
ers. Midseason. 
ENCHANTRESS (Lemoine, 1903) (8.9) Each 75c 
Creamy white, sometimes showing flecks of carmine. Large, 
globular flowers. Late. . 
ERNEST HUTCHINSON (Kelsey, 1935) 
None for sale this year 
Rose pink, double. Large 8-inch 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. 
EUCHARIS (Lem.) Each 75c 
White; late. 
EUGENE BIGOT (8.3) Each $1.00 
A very fine, brilliant crimson which does not fade. Late mid- 
season. 
EVENING STAR (Sass) Each $3.00 
Late, huge white with a faint edging of flame red on center 
petals. Stands up on strong, tall stems and does not wilt under 
the hot sun. Good cut-flower. One of the latest. 
EXOTIC (Kelsey, 1936) Each $4.50 
Semi-double. Rose pink petals shading lighter toward tips. Mid- 
season. 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 in- 
stantly catches the roving eye. Formerly named Queen Esther. 
EXQUISITE (Kelway, 1912) (8.5) 75c Each 
Beautiful cherry-rose, showing golden anthers in the center. 
Petals tipped with white. Very large flowers, semi-double type. 
Fragrant. Midseason. 
FANNY CROSBY (Brand) Each 75c 
An early yellow peony with pink guard petals. The plant is 
strong and thrifty and very floriferous. The side buds come 
into bloom with the main flower and if left on the plant they 
make a wonderful showing. If cut when first opening the flow- 
ers will hold the yellow color; otherwise they fade to a white. 
FANNIE LEE (Vories, 1924) (8.48) Each $2.00 
Midseason, red. Rather tall, strong growing variety. Stock lim- 
ited. Fortunately we have a fair stock to offer. 
FELIX CROUSSE (Crousse, 1881) (8.4) 
Each 75c 3 for $2.00 
A dependable, attractive red that has given satisfaction for many 
years. A variety that will stand the test of time for as many 
years as Felix Crousse has, surely must be good. A great com- 
mercial variety, and holds in storage with the best of them. 
Color is brilliant crimson, of even tone and silky luster. Late 
midseason bloomer and for that reason it has added value. Foli- 
age good, but the stems are not as strong as we would like. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA (Miellez, 1851) (9.3) 
Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
The old reliable white. A massive, early double white with crim- 
son markings. One of the most generally planted peonies in 
cultivation. This variety was originated 98 years ago, but its 
sterling qualities in habit of growth and blooming make it most 
desirable. 
FIREPLACE (Kelsey, 1936) Each $2.50 
Double, very dark red. Comparable or superior to Mons. Martin 
Cahuzac. Medium sized blooms. Slightly lighter at tips of pet- 
als. Flat formation. A better performer than Mons. Martin Ca- 
huzac; very unusual. (Originator’s description.) 
FLORENCE NICHOLLS (Nicholls, 1938) Each $10.00 
Late midseason variety. A lovely white with a pinkish center, 
general effect blush. Stock is still exceedingly scarce. Not yet 
rated but we predict that it will be up in the 90’s unless we are 
greatly mistaken. We are co-purchasers of the originator’s en- 
tire stock. 
FLORENCE MacBETH (Sass) (9.2) Each $1.00 
An immense rose type flower of a soft LaFrance pink. The 
petals are broad, of much substance, and have a crinkled effect 
that is very distinct and beautiful. The plant is a strong, vigor- 
ous grower with strong stems. A very fine pink. 
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (Brand, 1907) (8.1) Each 60c 
Pure white, with delicately arranged petals. Very late. 
FONTENELLE (Rosenfield) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
A good cut-flower; red; midseason. 
FOOTLIGHTS (Kelsey, 1938) Each $6.00 
A large, double Mons. Jules Elie type. Broad, pure white, outer 
petals surrounding a closely packed ball of narrow overlapping 
and entwined petals, enlivened by a golden glow that shines 
through from the depths. Total effect, a soft golden glow. Ex- 
cellent. 
FRANCES HERNDON (Pfeiffer, 1932) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Deep rose; fragrant; yellow stamens showing through the pet- 
als. Medium tall; free bloomer; midseason. 
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