Lady Alexandra Duff (Kelway 1902) 9.1 A lovely creation, much admired in any 
planting. To get very satisfactory results, do not disbud too generously, as the 
lateral buds will greatly prolong the season of bloom. Of course, if they are 
desired for show purposes, they must be disbudded. Blooms are borne in 
clusters, and with smaller, saucer shaped side flowers. Stems strong; foliage 
abundant. Very artistic. $1.50 
Lancaster (Kelsey 1937) Medium pink, double, Semi-dwarf, midseason. Large, 
heavily petaled, stiff stems. $6.00 
Laura Kelsey (Kelsey 1941) Ihis variety was formerly named Myra Hess. Fully 
double, midseason, long pointed buds that open out large, fluffy, delicate light 
pink flowers, fading lighter with ivory tints at base of petals, some tipped and 
others splashed with carmine. Blocms simply immense, 7% to 8 inches in diam- 
eter. 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. None to offer this year. 
Laura Treman (Nicholls 1943) 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 originators gardens. $5.00 
Laverne Christman (Brand 1925) 8.91 We believe this variety should have a higher 
rating. When Mr. Brand made his outstanding display of $50 peonies at the 
National Peony Show in St. Paul, Minn., in 1923, Laverne was given the liberty 
of selecting one to bear her name. She chose this variety, which resembles a 
very good Therese in colcr, form and general makeup, but comes into bloom 
much later in the season. A large flower of rose type, loosely formed, with 
long, broad petals. In color it is a deep, rose-pink, shading lighter toward the 
edges. Plant tall and vigorous. A flower of much grace and refinement in 
structure. Stock rather lmited. $3.00 
Little Buffalo (Kelsey 1939) Miniature, semi-double. Pink. Very interesting due to 
its dwarf growing habits. Slender, red stems. Early, midseason bloomer. $2.00 
Lettie Dawson Rea (John L. Rea 1939) Double, midseason. A very trim flower of 
light pink with exquisite tints. Received Honorable Mention Certificate of the 
A.P.S. Stock still very scarce and too new to be officially rated. $15.00 
Lucy Dunn (Kelsey 1942) Big double, light pink. Attractive in bud and half-cpened 
flowers. $2.00 
Lulu Little (Little 1938) Late midseason, light pink. Mr. Little, who originated this 
variety, is one of our most able peony authorities and a noted judge of peonies, 
selected this variety from his seedlings and gave it his daughter’s name; 
something he would not have done had the peony not possessed real merit. Stock 
very limited. $8.00 
Marie Crousse (Crousse 1892) 8.9 Double, pale pink shading rose to center. Very 
fragrant cinnamon odor. This is one of the seedling parents of Mrs. Livingston 
Farrand. $1.00 
Marie Deroux (Crousse 1881) 8.0 Double, large late, flesh pink paling to white at 
edges. $1.50 
Marietta Sisson (Sass 1933) 9.02 Midseason, light pink double. A very loosely built 
flower that is very attractive. Stems good and held rigidly erect., Another of 
the good Sass originations. $3.50 
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