“Flowers from the Wilds of Missouri” 
PEONIES 
MARIE JACQUIN (Verdier) (8.3) Each 75c 
Loose, double type, large, midseason variety. Guard petals are 
broad and white, enclosing an almost perfect white water lily 
center that is very attractive and appealing. There is a large 
cluster of yellow stamens in the center of bloom. Medium height 
and a profuse bloomer. Under good cultivation the bloom is 
nearly double. Without disbudding, it produces a splendid dec- 
orative effect, as the flowers come in large clusters. Must be 
disbudded for show flowers. Delightful and exciting for floral 
arrangements. 
MARIE LEMOINE (Cal.) Eache/oc 
Pure white. Late. 
MARIETTA SISSON Each 75c 
Midseason pink on strong stems. Barly. 
MARIAN PFEIFFER (Pfeiffer, 1925) (8.52) Each $2.00 
Double, late midseason. Color a very brilliant red. Good strong 
stems. This is one of the best purest reds we have. 
MAROCCO (Auten) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Dark red. 
MARS (Murawska) 
A very nice white. Midseason. 
MARTHA BULLOCH (Brand, 1907) (9.1) 
Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Martha has attained the age of nearly forty years, but still 
maintains her girlish freshness and charm. We have seen 
blooms that actually measured 12 inches in diameter. The color 
is a bright old-rose pink. The plant is tall and the stems never 
fail to hold the immense and stately blooms erect under all con- 
ditions. Not a very rapid propagator and for that reason stock 
is not too plentiful. One of Mr. Brand’s fine contributions to 
peony lovers. 
MARY AUTEN (Auten, 1933) (9.41) Each $3.00 
This is a late, flesh white peony of much merit. Mr. Auten con- 
siders this one of the best of his many originations and named 
it in honor of his daughter. Stock still scarce and the demand 
should greatly exceed the supply. 
MARY BRAND (Brand, 1907) (8.7) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
A large midseason rose type bloom of dark, clear crimson show- 
ing a very brilliant sheen with very few yellow stamens buried 
in the collar. This peony originally sold for $100.00 each. 
MARY EASTMAN (Franklin, 1941) Each $5.00 
Creamy blush of perfect rose form, color opaque and flat, large, 
late, tall, good stem. 
MARY ELLEN (Franklin, 1940) (8.42) Each $3.00 
Very large semi-rose type, blush white with large petals, strong 
stems, heavy foliage and vigorous, fine, late, 36 inches. 
MARY E. NICHOLLS (Nicholls, 1941) Each $20.00 
This variety too recently introduced to be officially rated. A 
grand white peony similar to Kelway’s Glorious and any peony 
that can achieve that distinction has really gone places. Col. 
Nicholls is a keen judge of peonies and has chosen this one as 
outstanding. You will be fortunate, indeed, if you get one for 
your collection. Stock is still scarce but we will be able to ac- 
cept orders for a limited number. 
MARY B. VORIES (Vories, 1924) (9.07) 
Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
A very lovely double midseason. Large creamy white with a 
great deal of class. Fragrant. An excellent, lovely white that 
is outstanding. 
MARY WOODBURY SHAYLOR (1916) (9.0) Each 75c 
Guard petals flesh shell-pink, center creamy yellow with golden 
lights at base of the petals. Plants are dwarf with upright 
stems. Midseason. 
MATILDA LEWIS (Sanders) (9.0) Each $2.00 
A large midseason, loosely formed dark maroon red. Resembles 
Mons. Martin Cahuzac in color, foliage and stem, but the flower 
is better filled out. The plant is generally considered a better 
grower than Mons. Martin Cahuzac and comes into flower a 
week earlier. 
Each $5.00 
MATTIE LAFUZE (Johnson, 1944) Each $15.00 
Very large blush, fading to white. Good flower. 
MATCHLESS BEAUTY (Neeley, 1936) (8.99) Each $4.00 
Midseason. White guards with broad yellow collar. Stiff stems. 
Very good. 
MAY CORBIN (Kelsey, 1934) Each $3.00 
Very deep pink double. Medium size, tall, wiry stems. Midsea- 
son bloomer. High built crown. Large flowers. Fragrant. 
MEISSONIER (Crousse, 1886) Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 
Very brilliant red. In some cut-flower markets, known as the 
American Beauty Peony, because of its resemblance in color to 
the rose of that name. Good cut-flower variety. 
MEL GEDGE (Kelsey, 1937) Each $5.00 
For those who worship bigness, this flower satisfies that ambi- 
tion. A huge, milk-white double that unfolds into a charming 
globe of loveliness. Rarely do you see such size and beauty so 
skillfully combined. Early midseason bloomer. 
MERRILL FRANKLIN (Franklin) Each $4.00 
Large, late, waxy white on strong stems with foliage to the 
ground. 
MILADY (Franklin) Each $5.00 
Light bright pink, extra large, on tall heavy stem. 
MILTON HILL (Richardson) (9.0) Each/5c 
Pure lilac rose. Large, compact, globular flower, rose type, deli- 
cate and beautiful coloring. Late. 
MINNIE SHAYLOR (Shaylor, 1919) (8.9) Each $1.00 
Semi-double type, large, midseason variety. This is a charming 
flower with several rows of fluffy crepe-like petals of clear, light 
pink, serrated at tips near center. Stamens very prominent. 
Anthers golden yellow with paler filaments. A very lovely flow- 
er that is simply stunning in the garden and landscape. 
MINUET (Franklin, 1931) (9.19) Each $2.50, 3 for $6.00 
It richly deserves this rating. Very large, full rose type. Color, 
a most pleasing light pink. Stiff stems, strong grower, reaching 
50 inches in height, with foliage to the ground. A grand cut- 
flower, as it has splendid keeping qualities. An introduc- 
tion of Mr. Franklin that has received numerous awards and a 
variety that has truly outstanding merit. 
MISS INNOCENCE (Kelsey, 1936) Each $5.00 
Double flesh white flowers, fragrant. Dainty 7-inch blooms, 
loosely formed. Broad outer petals becoming smaller and in- 
curved as they reach the center bloom. Perfectly formed, early 
midseason bloomer. 
MME. BOULANGER (Crousse) Each 50c 
Glossy tender rose shading to soft heliotrope, bordered with 
silvery flesh pink. Rose type. Very large bloom. Late midsea- 
son. 
MME. CLAUDE TAIN (Dor.) Each $1.00 
Fine White. 
MME DE VERNEVILLE Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 
Our favorite real early white. The flowers are large and full, 
pure white with some of the center petals edged red. Pleasantly 
fragrant. Comes on long, strong stems, ideal for cutting. Very 
profuse bloomer. 
MME. DUCEL Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 
Bright silvery pink with a shade of salmon and silver reflex. 
Bomb type rank grower of dwarf habit; free bloomer. 
MME. EDOUARD DORIAT (Dor.) Each $1.00 
White. Fine. 
MME. EMILE DEBATINE (Dor.) Each $1.00 
Pink. Good color. 
MME. EMILE GALLE (Crousse, 1881) (8.5) Each 50c 
Soft lilac with yellow-white center, changing to a creamy shade 
with lilac bordered petals. Large, cup-shaped, imbricated bloom 
with conspicuously flesh coloring. 
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