Peonies 
SARAH K. THURLOW (Thur.) 
Large white. Late. 
SECRETARY FEWKES (9.1) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Very large flower with broad, rounded petals of great substance. 
Creamy white with lighter center. Tall. Vigorous grower. Mid- 
season. 
SHAWNEE CHIEF (Bigger, 1940) Each $2.00 
A new one not yet officially rated. Double, midseason, dark, 
brilliant red. This is a recent introduction and a very worthy 
addition to our list of reds now in commerce. 
SHIRLEY (Kelsey, 1934) Each $4.00 
Very large, flesh white double bloom splashed in center with 
ecarmine; ring of yellow stamens showing. Long, strong stems. 
Midseason. 
SILOAM (Auten, 1933) Each $2.50 
Very large, full double; sure to open; late. Rose fragrant. An 
exquisite bloom, opening wide. 
SILVER CHALICE (Kelsey, 1935) Each $5.00 
A very delicate blush white or delicate pink. Gold stamens. 
Shows carmine on some edges. Faint fragrance. High built 
crown, cup-shaped like a silver cup with red wine in it. Very 
beautiful. 
SILVIA SAUNDERS (Saunders) (8.7) Each $1.00 
A beautiful little flower remindful of a semi-double wild prairie 
rose. Blooms open out flat, slightly cupped. Around the edge 
is a double row of wide, rounded, rose colored petals which in 
turn surround a central cluster of short stamens with delicate 
light green carpels, tipped bright pink. Delicately beautiful— 
a peony masterpiece. 
SIR JOHN FRANKLIN (Franklin) 
Each $1.00 
Each $7.00 
A red, the color of the “Philippe Rivoire,” but a heavier, fuller 
flower, rose type, no stamens. Odor faint and spicy. Grows 
erect about 12 inches above good foliage. Late. 

WALTER FAXON (Richardson) (9.3) | Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Uniform bright rose, deepening toward center. Delicate and 
distinct color. Medium size, globular semi-rose type. Extra fine. 
Midseason. 

NIPPON BEAUTY (Auten, 1927) (9.27) 
Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Rich deep red with some yellow edges on center petaloids. At 
the top in clarity and refinement of color. Blooms stay good 
in hottest weather. Strong grower, free bloomer, stiff stems. 
No other Jap. of its color can equal it. 
SNOW BALL (Franklin, 1935) (8.95) Each $1.50 
Double, late midseason variety. A perfect ball of white. Very 
dependable and desirable. You will like this one. 
SNOW BROOK (Kelsey, 1936) Each $5.00 
Double, flesh white. A symmetrical dome of clean, neatly ar- 
ranged petals. Slightly fragrant. It is big if you measure it in 
any way, particularly in height. Makes a spot in the garden 
that you will return to time and again. 
SOLANGE (Lemoine, 1907) (9.7) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Here is a beauty that takes a long time to make its appearance 
from the opening bud. The petals are so densely packed, they 
produce the effect of two or three flowers trying to develop 
from one bloom. Color creamy white with a suffusion of buff 
and pale salmon pink. It takes so long to open that unfavorable 
weather often spots the bloom. It is so beautiful that additional 
precautions would pay big dividends in charm and beauty of the 
finished bloom. Listed with the very finest peonies grown due 
to its distinct coloring. 
SOUVENIR DE LOUIS BIGOT (Dessert, 1913) (9.1) 
Each 75c 
Dark rose pink, rather opaque in texture. Fragrant. Strong 
stems. Effective in the garden and an exhibition bloom. Very 
large and double. Midseason. 
SPRING BEAUTY (Nicholls, 1933) (8.43) Each $2.00 
A very early, huge rose pink bloom that has much appeal as it 
opens the season in the large double varieties. We like this 
one very well and think you will. Much admired by visitors in 
our garden. 
STARBRIGHT (Kelsey, 1936) Each $4.00 
Double white. Flowers not large but charming. A very 
while variety. A more detailed description after the 1949 bl 
ing season. 
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