“Blowers from the Wilds of Missourn"” 
JAPANESE PEONTIES 
GOBLIN Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Bright red, center petaloids tipped and streaked lighter. Mid- 
season. A free bloomer; tall stiff stems. 
GOLD STAR (Kelsey, 1938) Each $5.00 
Midseason Japanese type. Pale pink guard petals with yellow 
staminodes. We have a fair stock to offer this season direct 
from the originator’s garden. 
GOLDEN ARROW (Nicholls, 1941) Each $2.50 
Deep red. Staminodes red tipped with yellow arrowheads. 
GOLDFINCH (Kelsey, 1936) Each $5.00 
Japanese type. Pale pink guards with pale yellow center. One 
of the yellowest centers to be found in the garden. Feathers 
slightly. Flowers large. Shown on page 17, Bulletin No. 91, as a 
double, which is incorrect. 
HARVEST MOON (Kelsey, 1936) Each $4.00 
A midseason Japanese variety that is somewhat similar to Shay- 
lor’s Sunburst. Cupped white guards and yellow staminodes. 
This is a very choice variety and blooms at the same time as 
Isani Gidui, which it closely resembles, with the exception that 
the cluster of staminodes of Harvest Moon are more compact. 
Our stock direct from the originator. A great favorite, and right- 
ly so. 
INSTITUTEUR DORIAT (Doriat, 1925) (8.85) Each $1.50 
We consider this one of the very good Japanese types of peo- 
nies. It is most interesting and worth while. Color a fine red, 
and each petal tip is tinted white, making a very novel effect 
as well as pleasing combination of color. 
ISANI-GIDUI (9.3) Each $2.00 
The most beautiful white Japanese peony. Very large. Two 
rows of petals of pure white with center of rich buff. 
IWO (Nicholls No. 145, 1946) Each $5.00 
This is one of the numbered seedlings we secured as co-purchas- 
ers from Col. J. C. Nicholls in 1946. This is the first year it 
has been offered to our customers. We think it very good. 
A rose pink and gold Jap. that is most interesting and pleasing. 
Col. Nicholls has produced some very noteworthy Japanese 
types, as well as double and single, that will be eagerly sought 
after they are better known. 
KATE BARRY (Nicholls, 1938) Each $4.50 
A late midseason soft mauve pink of a most pleasing shade, 
with orange staminodes. Grows quite tall and the flowers are 
held erect on good stems. We have a good stock of this va- 
riety direct from the originator and hope to see many gardens 
graced with its presence. 
KAGAWA (Kelsey, 1935) Each $3.00 
Japanese type. Dark rose-pink. Guard petals pink, surrounding 
a ring of yellow staminodes, edged rose which are also inter- 
mingled, and twisted with overlapping large petals of lighter 
pink. Early. Medium size. 
KATHALO (Kelsey, 1934) Each $3.50 
Not yet rated. The orchid of peonies. Japanese type. An exotic 
blending of shades of pink and yellow, rather difficult to ade- 
quately describe. A vigorous grower. Very tall. Stock still 
rather limited. One to put on your want list. 
KING OF ENGLAND (Kelway, 1902) (8.6) Each $1.50 
Japanese type, very large, early midseason variety. Guards sym- 
metrically cupped, of a dark red shade between crimson and 
maroon with a dull gloss; center of incurved buff staminodes 
streaked with dark rose-pink. There seems to be more than one 
variety sent out under this same name. 
KOBE (Kelsey, 1936) Each $3.00 
Japanese type. Rose-pink guards. Straw or buff colored in- 
curved staminodes, backed with rose. Center ball shaped. Barly. 
Interestingly different. 
LA PINJA (Kelsey, 1939) Each $5.00 
Large pink Jap. Staminodes yellow tipped. Midseason. Inter- 
esting. 
METEOR Each 75c 
Rich red, typical center, carpels green, tipped white. Medium 
height, stiff stems. 
MIKADO (8.6) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
One of the best reds of the Japanese type. A magnificent land- 
scape variety. The crimson guards surround a center of cham- 
ois, faced crimson. 
MONTEREY (Auten) Each $1.00 
Light salmon. Honorable Mention. 
MME. BUTTERFLY (Franklin) (9.05) Each $2.00 
Rose pink Jap. Very profuse and lasting. Good upright grower. 
MRS. MAC (Franklin) (8.65) Each $2.00 
Japanese type large light pink. Upright, strong grower, free 
bloomer, good. Received Blue Ribbon, N. W. Show. 
MRS. WILDER BANCROFT (Nicholls, 1935) (9.08) 
Each $3.00 
Very brilliant dark red with red staminodes tipped with yellow. 
Early bloomer. One of the best red Japs we have. Have a fine 
stock to offer from the originator’s garden. A dandy, and don’t 
forget it. 
NEON (Nicholls, 1941) Each $3.00 
A midseason variety with large, wide rose-pink guards and 
staminodes tipped and edged gold. Very bright and interesting. 
NIPPON BEAUTY—See page 17 for full color illustration, descrip- 
tion and prices. 
NIPPON BRILLIANT (Auten, 1933) (9.46) Each $3.00 
Generally considered the finest red Jap. Brilliant red with some 
yellow markings. Late, on tall, stiff stems. Outstanding in 
every way. 
NIPPON CHIEF (Auten, 1931) Each $1.00 
Very rich dark red, large bloom, very late, fine plant. An out- 
standing dark red at a lower price, rivaling Nippon Beauty in 
quality. 
NIPPON GOLD (Auten, 1929) (9.02) Each $1.00 
Purest golden yellow center of narrow crinkled petals. Guards 
pink, extra fine for cutting. One of my favorites. A bargain at 
the price. 
NIPPON MAID (Auten, 1931) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
A rich dark red Jap. of distinctive form. Red carpels, medium 
to dwarf stems, late. Occasional tufts. Quality at low price. 
NIPPON PARADE (Auten, 1935) (8.95) Each $1.00 
Deep red Jap., bright and cheerful, quite distinct. Center flushed 
lighter. Midseason. A free bloomer and strong grower. Very 
much admired. 
NIPPON SPLENDOR (Auten, 1931) (9.06) Each $1.00 
Dark red Jap., extra fine, yellow edges on center petaloids. 
Midseason. Tall stiff stems. 
NIPPON WARRIOR (Auten, 1933) Each $1.00 
Another distinct red Jap., center petaloids tipped yellow. Very 
bright. Stiff stems. 
OLIVER TWIST (Kelsey, 1942) Each $5.00 
Japanese type. Pink guards. Central cluster of fine, light pink. 
Staminodes are curiously curved and twisted like a curly headed 
boy. Very interesting formation. No other Jap. like it. Stock 
very limited. 
ONAHAMA (Gumm, 1926) (8.87) Each $3.00 
The rating does not do this peony the justice it rightly deserves. 
Very tall and large cerise red guards. Staminodes tipped yellow. 
This is a most attractive variety. Stock scarce and few to offer. 
POLAR STAR (Sass, 1932) (8.87) Each $2.00 
Midseason Japanese type. Tall, strong stemmed, white guards 
with pink flush. Yellow staminodes and carpels tipped pink. A 
very imposing and lovely flower. 
PRAIRIE AFIRE (Brand, 1932) (8.82) Each $2.00 
Deep pink guards with brilliant red petaloids. A group of this 
variety when in bloom and viewed at a distance creates the 
impression that the name implies. Very showy in group plant- 
ings. 
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