“Blowers from the Wilds of Missouri” 
PEONIES 
JUNE DAY (Franklin, 1920) (9.0) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Light rose-pink with fine symmetrical rose-bud center, acquiring 
a delicate translucent color of the utmost clearness and purity 
as it ages. Many times a prize winner. Midseason. 
KANSAS Each $15.00 
Bright red held high on one of the strongest stems in the field. 
The foliage is clean and dark green and the plant has always 
been healthy. The flower is full double with a few hidden sta- 
men. Kansas makes a very good show flower as well as a good 
cut-flower. Early. American Home Medal Winner. 
KARL ROSENFIELD (Rosenfield, 1908) (8.8) 
Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Rich velvety crimson. Very tall, compact grower of stately 
habit. An A-1 bloomer. Late. 
KATHARINE HAVEMEYER (Thurlow) (9.0) Each 75c 
A large flesh pink of true rose type coming into bloom late in 
the season. The guard petals are broad and rounded and some- 
what notched at the ends. Center petals narrow and fringed. 
The center is full and high. The plant is medium tall and vigor- 
ous with strong, graceful stems. Fragrant. 
KELWAY’S GLORIOUS (Kelway, 1909) (9.56) Each $2.00 
This peony is aptly named, as it is a glorious creation and a 
most popular white. There is a creamy diffusion in the depth 
of the flower, and occasionally there will be a few crimson edges 
on center petals. Strong, rose-like fragrance. Free flowering 
with strong stems. A peony that is much sought after and ad- 
mired. 
KELWAY’S QUEEN (8.8) Each 75c 
Large, double, bright rose-pink with a strong rose fragrance. 
Late midseason. 
KING MIDAS (Lins) Each $10.00 
There is a great demand for this new full double bright red 
peony. Is one of the few reds in existance having a beautiful 
rose bud form. Has been Champion red at leading peony shows. 
Also has won the American Home Achievement medal. This is 
a red peony you will be proud to own. 
LADY ALEXANDRA DUFF (Kelway) (9.1) Each $1.00 
Pink. The originator of this flower describes it thusly: “Lovely 
French white: that is to say not a snow-white, although when 
fully opened it is quite white; in the young state, tinted with a 
very fresh, delicate pale shade of what is commonly called 
‘blush’ or palest pink. It is a very nicely formed flower and 
scented, and the plants are exceedingly free flowering and 
showy.” 
LADY KATE (Vories, 1924) (8.85) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
A very late blooming pink and unquesitonably 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. 
LADY OF THE SNOW (Brethour) Each $8.00 
From Canada comes this new one with tall white guards and 
yellow collar. A Grand Peony. Stems and foliage excellent. 
LAFAYETTE (Dessert) (7.8) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Lovely salmon pink with touches of heliotrope and a delicate 
shade of cerise in the reflex, giving it a beautiful and striking 
effect. Large flowers with beautifully fringed petals. Rose type. 
Last well. Midseason. 
LA FRANCE (Lemoine, 1901) (9.0) Each 75c 
Rose type; enormous; very fragrant, strong, erect stems, soft 
pink. 
LA LORRAINE (Lemoine, 1901) (9.17) Each $1.50 
One of the finest whites we have for the show table or garden 
planting. Cream white when first opening, with a faint touch 
of salmon pink. A very fine flower of excellent form on strong 
stems. A very free bloomer and always ranks among the very 
best. 
LANCASTER (Kelsey, 1937) Each $8.00 
Medium pink, double. Semi-dwarf. Midseason. Large, heavily 
petaled, stiff stems. 
LA PERLE (8.5) Each 60c 
Blush white center, growing darker toward the edge. Fragrant. 
Late. 
LA ROSIERE (Crousse, 1888) (8.3) Each 50c 
Cream white, beautiful coloring. Large, flat, semi-double flower. 
Very striking. Midseason. 
LAST ROSE (Sass, 1930) (8.93) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Late, deep pink, in fact it is one of the latest to bloom in the 
garden, carrying the blooming season several days beyond nor- 
mal. Fully double. 
LAURA DESSERT (Dessert, 1913) (8.8) 
Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
When first opening, this variety is pale pink in bud, opening 
cream or pale yellow, becoming white. This is not a full double 
but an anemone type that many people prefer. This variety 
could well be classed with the yellow group sometimes offered. 
While not yellow throughout, the large center of yellow carpels 
gives it that general appearance. Moderately fragrant. 
LAURA ELLEN (Kelsey, 1936) Each $6.00 
Light rose. Informal double. 8-inch blooms. Rather dwarf grow- 
er. Good stems. Early midseason. Much the color of Judge 
Berry but a shade darker. More dwarf growing and stronger. 
Very large flowers. 
LAURA KELSEY (Kelsey, 1941) Each $15.00 
This variety was formerly named Myra Hess. Fully double, mid- 
season, long pointed buds that open out large, fluffy, delicate 
light pink flowers fading lighter with ivory tints at base of 
petals) some tipped and other splashed with carmine. Blooms 
simply immense, 7% to 8 inches in diameter. A very charming 
flower with strong stems. A variety that should be added to 
every collection. A limited number to be offered this season. 
Defies wind and driving rain due to stiff stems. 
LAURA TREMAN (Nicholls, 1943) Each $8.00 
Double midseason, large blush with fine form. Medium height. 
This is a new one, little known and we are fortunate in having 
a fair stock direct from the originator’s gardens. 
LAURA VORIES (Vor) Each $2.00 
Flesh white, pink center. 
LE CYGNE (Lemoine, 1907) (9.42) Each $2.00 
One of the highest rated whites, tinged ivory when opening. 
Full double, very early blooming variety. Moderately fragrant. 
Foliage large, dark green. For years this was the highest rated 
peony. Will be found in any large planting. 
LIGHTS OUT (Kelsey, 1934) Each $3.50 
Large, rose pink, double. The very last to bloom in the garden. 
Due to its lateness the peony season is considerably lengthened. 
Its outstanding feature is its extreme lateness. 
LILLIAN GUMM (Gumm, 1921) (8.95) 
Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Fully double. Large, midseason, fluffy flower of medium rose 
pink. Attains a large size. Outer petals are very large and ruf- 
fled, set edgewise to accommodate the great number of over- 
crowded center petals. Center petals arranged in whorls. Base 
of the petals show a chamois shade. Tall ,vigorous grower with 
most pleasing fragrance. Stems strong and stiff. One of Mr. 
Gumm’s good originations. 
LILLIAN WILD Each $5.00 
Very large; delicate flesh becoming pure white; compact rose 
type flowers; midseason; blooms freely. In common with other 
very large varieties, it takes three years for it to reach its max- 
imum size. One of our favorites. 
LITTLE BUFFALO (Kelsey, 1939) None for sale this year 
Miniature, semi-double. Pink. Very interesting due to its dwarf 
growing habits. Slender red stems. Early midseason bloomer. 
LOIS KELSEY (Kelsey, 1934) Each $2.50 
While this variety is listed as a double, we would not class it 
as such. A midseason, flat flower with long, narrow, deeply cut 
petals extending from the center like rays of sun. Something 
out of the ordinary if you prefer odd peonies, as it is distinctly 
unusual. Has the appearance of a flower not fully transformed 
or constant, although it does come the same every year. Looks 
something like a cactus dahlia. 
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