Largo (Vories 1929) 8.98 <A lovely, soft medium pink Japanese type, with a center 
of prominent yellow staminodes. While introduced in 1929, it is not as well 
known as it should be for it is a splendid introduction worthy of a place in any 
fine planting of peonies. Has much class and the substance of the petals is 
exceptionally firm. $5.00 
Nippon Gold (Auten 1929) 9.02 Late Japanese variety. Deep pink guards. Intensely 
yellow center. One of Mr. Auten’s good varieties that is a fine addition to 
existing varieties in this type of bloom. $2.50 
Pride of Blasdell (Kelsey 1934) Japanese type. Dark rose-pink guard petals. Yellow 
tipped pink staminodes. Green seed pods, rose tipped. Midseason. Named by 
Mrs. H. A. Blasdell. A variety with increasing appeal from year to year. $3.50 
Tatsugashira (Dragon’s Head) Origin unknown. <A very dark pink, with a bright 
golden center. This is described as red in the peony manual, and like L’Etincelante 
in the singles, might be classed in the light reds. $1.25 
Tokio (Japanese origin) 8.9 Large midseason. The waving guard petals are cupped 
and of a dull, rose-pink color, Center composed of large, loose staminodes, nar- 
row at the base, with wide tips tinted pale yellow and stained pink on the 
upper half, with buff edges. Carpels are green, white at the base, with pale 
pink tips. A very good, strong grower and closely resembles Tamate-Boku in 
color, but a much faster grower than that variety. $1.75 
RED JAPANESE PEONIES 
Akbar (Nicholls 1941) A midseason rose-red Jap., with bright golden staminodes. 
Tall and stately grower and a most attractive variety. When Col. Nicholls’ Jap. 
varieties are better known, they will be in great demand. They are surely cut- 
standing. $2.50 
Aztec (Nicholls 1941) Midseason, large, bright scarlet-rose. Staminodes rose with 
orange-rose, tipped bright gold. This is a most attractive Jap, and will prove a 
most worthy addition to any collection. We are fortunate to have the originator’s 
stock direct from his gardens. Watch for this one at our peony shows. $2.50 
Battle Flag (Nicholls 1941) A very deep, glowing red Jap. Staminodes same color 
with golden reverse. Very unusual and attractive. Not yet rated but will rank 
with the best. We have a fine stock from the originator’s garden. $3.00 
Charm (Franklin 1931) 9.22 This peony. was very aptly named by Mr. Franklin, 
for it does possess charm in a high degree. A very dark-red Jap. Good, up- 
right grower. ' Vigorous and late. A lustrous, satiny sheen on the petals gives 
it a very classy effect. One of the best of its color. We think it slightly better 
than Fuyajo, which it somewhat resembles in color and formation of flower. 
a $3.00 
Fuyajo (Origin unknown) 9.2 Dark purplish crimson. Here is a variety that has 
attracted great popularity. Center a cluster of old-rose petaloids heavily tipped 
with pale buff or cream. Tall, streng stems. Foliage ruffled and tipped with 
bronze. $1.50 
Golden Arrow (Nicholls 1941) Midseason Jap. Deep red. Staminodes red tipped 
with a yellow arrow-head. $1.50 
King of England (Kelway 1902) 8.6 Japanese type, very large, early midseason 
- variety. Guards symmetrically 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. $1.50 
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