RARE CHINA 
Here is a peony of great beauty. 
This photograph was taken of a 
three year old plant as it stood in 
the nursery row. Note the uniform 
spacing; comparative size of bloom; 
regularity in size and height of 
stems and the beautiful formation of 
bloom. These are all excellent qual- 
ities and add up to a superb plant 
and flower. 
The color is blush white when 
first opening, gradually changing to 
China white with age, surrounding 
a cluster of yellow stamens with a 
touch of red and gold in the center; 
the entire flower charmingly arranged 
like a beautiful China plate. 
Mr Kelsey was a true artist in 
naming and describing his origina- 
tions and surely accomplished a most 
creditable act when he named this 
particular variety. Some _ peonies, 
like true friendships, seem to grow 
more beautiful with the passing of 
years, and Rare China is one of them. 
Our first impression of its beauty 
has never changed. Rare China is 
truly a ceremac in petalage formation 
and should find a place in your gar- 
den or peony planting. 
Plant growth is of medium height 
with leaf formation very low, mak- 
ing it most decorative in the land- 
scape planting. We invite you to 
secure a plant of Rare China and 
enjoy a real floral treat. “This flower 
seems to grow more beautiful daily 
when in bloom. We are offering this 
fine peony at a special price of $7.50 
each for a good, standard division. 

