“Blowers prom the Wilds of Missouri” 
PEONIES 
RAOUL DESSERT (Dessert, 1910) (9.0) 
Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Clear mauve, shaded carmine-pink, and stained silver white. Ex- 
tremely large, compact flower; very fragrant. Late midseason. 
RAPTURE (Thurlow & Stranger, 1937) Each $10.00 
Very large, the outer petals broad and rounded, center petals 
shorter, giving the blooms a cupped effect. Pure white suffused 
with a soft creamy light. Pleasant fragrance. Midseason. 
RARE CARVING (Kelsey, 1935) Each $2.50 
Loosely formed, medium pink, semi-double. Large yellow sta- 
mens. Tall, strong stems. Originally named Spring Beauty, but 
Col. Nicholls had priority to the name. 
RARE CHINA (Kelsey, 1935) Each $8.50 
A semi-double midseason variety. A lovely flower of blush white 
with five or six rows of guard petals surrounding a large cen- 
ter of yellow stamens, charmingly arranged like a beautiful 
china plate with a touch of red and gold in the center. Seems 
to grow more beautiful daily. Resembles Minnie Shaylor in 
general makeup. A ceramic in petals. 
RARE ETCHING (Kelsey, 1939) Each $8.00 
Double white, rose formed bloom. Delicate shades of pink and 
gold in center. Extremely beautiful in form and petal arrange- 
ment. Musk odor. Late midseason. Well named. Ultimate re- 
finement in formation, bloom and coloring. 
RED BIRD (Franklin, 1921) (8.6) Each $1.00 
Anemone type; broad guard petals and tall narrow feathery 
center petals of dull light rose red, suggest the plumage of a 
tropical bird. Very unusual flower. Midseason. 
REINE DES FLEURS Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 
Pink. Good midseason cut-flowers. Especially fine when placed 
in cold storage. Keeps well. 
REINE HORTENSE (Calot, 1857) (8.7) Each 75c 
Syn. President Taft. Very large, flat, compact flower of uniform 
light shell pink, center prominently flecked with crimson. Semi- 
rose type. Very fragrant. Tall grower; long, stiff stems. Mid- 
season. 
RESPLENDENT (Franklin) (9.00) Each $4.00 
Immense full white, rose type; good stem and foliage. Speci- 
men measured 9 inches. Medium to late. 
RICHARD CARVEL (Brand, 1913) (8.8) Each $1.00 
Very large, globular bloom of a brilliant crimson. Tall grower 
and free bloomer. Very fragrant. Very early. 
RICHFIELD WHITE (Franklin) Each $3.00 
A midseason “Festiva Maxima” that is our joy and standby 
after a storm. A full rose type double with crimson markings. 
Extra fine stem on a tall plant. Late midseason. 
RIVER MIST (Kelsey, 1936) Each $5.00 
Double, medium sized ivory white. Edges of central petals 
marked with fine wire edges of carmine. This color, not like 
occasional splashes of red on Festiva Maxima, is a circular 
pattern that is on all blooms. The wire edge is fine and is an 
intense red. Late midseason. Fragrant. Those who like the 
red on white will delight with this variety. Grows quite tall. 
ROSABEL Each 75c 
Midseason. Large, perfect flowers of American Beauty rose-red. 
ROSALIE (Auten) (8.78) Each $1.00 
Semi-double. Looks like a rose, and close to the true American 
3eauty shade. A dwarf plant, very strong grower and bloomer. 
Very popular; extra fine for cutting. Lasts a long time. 
ROSADA (Nicholls, 1942) Each $5.00 
Late midseason. Very large and tall, wide petaled, full double, 
of medium rose pink. Honorable Mention Certificate by A. P. S. 
A very desirable acquisition for any fine peony collection. 
ROSE BONHEUR (Dessert, 1905) (9.0) Each 75c 
Lovely soft flesh pink. Very large, flat flower of rose type. 
Strong grower, rather dwarf with bushy habit. Free bloomer. 
One of the finest. Midseason. 
ROSE FLUFF (Kelsey, 1938) Each $5.00 
Double. Very large rose pink. Late midseason variety. Wonder- 
ful for those who like a strong rose shade of pink. 
ROSE HERE (Brand) Each 75c 
Dark rose, solid color; seed pods green tipped with white. At- 
tractive. 
ROSE QUEEN (Franklin) Each $2.00 
Tall deep pink. 
ROSE SHAYLOR (Shaylor, 1920) (9.1) Each $1.00 
Pale flesh pink, tinted with rose pink, lighter at the edges and 
shading to creamy yellow at base of petals. Central petals 
strongly marked at edges with crimson. Flat flower, opening 
hollow in center, displaying a creamy flesh pink surrounded by 
a band of similarly richly colored petals. Has mild fragrance. 
This is one of Mr. Shaylor‘s best originations. 
RUBIO (Nicholls, 1941) Each $4.00 
A deep, clear red that is a good addition to our group of reds. 
Another new one that needs more checking for detailed infor- 
mation. 
RUTH CLAY (Kelsey, 1935) Each $15.00 
What shall we say about this fine red peony? When we visited 
Mr. Kelsey’s gardens we were greatly impressed with it. Double, 
early, midseason. A rich living red that is different. Watch for 
this variety at the shows. It is a truly outstanding red that 
should be in every choice collection of peonies. No matter how 
many red peonies you have, you will find Ruth Clay different. 
Watch for this one as it is really fine. 
RUTH MARKLE (Pfeiffer, 1932) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Double light pink; tall, fragrant; good propagator. Late. 
SANTA FE (Auten, 1937) Each $2.00 
One of the finest. A very brilliant red, semi-double, medium 
sized blooms on a nice strong growing plant. Color holds. 
SANCTUARY (Auten, 1933) Each $2.00 
Very large, double bloom; a very decided creamy white, some 
blooms spotless, others with heavy red splashes in center. Early 
midseason. Substance is extra heavy, plant very rugged, and a 
much admired variety. 

SARAH BERNHARDT (9.0) 75c each, 3 for $2.00 
(Not the variety sold as Umbellata Rosea.) Uniform mauve 
rose with silver tip. The true Sarah Bernhardt is late flower- 
ing, compact, semi-rose type, strong grower and fragrant. One 
of the best varieties offered anywhere. Late. 
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