Mikado (Japan 1893) 8.6 Japanese type. Medium size, midseason. Waved cupped 
petals of dark, full crimson. Center broad and flat, composed of thick staminodes 
stained dark rose red, edged throughout their length and tipped with pale, buff 
yellow. This is a very attractive variety and well known for its beauty. $1.50 
Mrs. Wilder Bancreft (Nicholls 1935) 9.08 Very brilliant dark red with red stami- 
nodes 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. $2.00 
Onahama (Gumm 1926) 8.87 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. $3.00 
Red Star (Nicholls 1941) Tall, deep brilliant red with gold tipped staminodes of the 
same color. Carpels deep vermillion. Not yet rated but will rank among the 
good ones. $1.50 
Torpilleur (Dessert 1913) 8.0 Deep rose red or purplish carmine describes the color 
of this Japanese type flower. Center of golden tipped staminodes, flecked white. 
This is one of the most interesting Jap varieties in our planting of many fine 
ones, Makes a most delightful bouquet when used alone or placed with white 
Japanese or single peonies. Possesses a haunting beauty that is much admired. 
Give it a trial and we think you will agree with us. $1.50 
HYBRID AND SPECIE PEONIES 
Here you will find something that peony lovers have longed for these many years, 
and that is a variety that would considerably extend the period of bloom. 
The foliage is distinct and interesting and the bloom will thrill you with delight. 
The work with hybridizing these early peonies has been in progress for some years, 
but it has been only during the past few years that remarkable progress has been 
achieved along this line. Try some and be convinced of their worth. 
You will be able to extend the blooming season in your garden from ten days 
to two weeks or more. The colors are not entirely duplicated in the Chinensis 
peonies and you will find some unusual and really beautiful creations in this hybrid 
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We are growing and testing a collection of the newer hybrids to determine the 
better varieties, and as soon as sufficient stock is available of the best varieties they 
will be offered in our catalogs. The propagation of hybrids is a rather slow process, 
and it will be many years before stock is available in sufficient quantity to meet the 
demand. 
Avant Garde (Lemoine 1907) 8.6 A hybrid cross of sinensis X Wittmanniana. Blooms 
very early. Color old rose or light red. $2.00 
Golden Glow (Glasscock 1935) 9.15 A hybrid peony of rare charm and distinction 
that is outstanding in any collection of peonies. Stock very scarce. Comes into 
bloom extremely early. Blooms are cup-shaped, brilliant orange-scarlet red, 
enclosing a mass of pure golden stamens. Tall growing, with extremely heavy 
and sturdy stems. Foliage rather coarse, but of a beautiful, colorful green that 
is attractive. A truly grand origination. A real gem and one of the first to 
bloom in the garden. $15.00 
Marta (Saunders 1938) Double hybrid. Very tall, brilliant, lustrous, deepest mahogany 
red with touches of white on some petals. Often much like a Japanese type in 
its composition. A very interesting and desirable addition. Early bloomer. $5.00 
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