Gilbert H. Wild & Son... Sarcoxic. Mo. 
Peanted 
WARD WELSH (Neeley, 1929) (8.78) Each $2.00 
A double, late, ivory white that is very attractive. Some years 
it does not open freely and this fault is reflected in the rating 
it carries. Late opening varieties are often damaged by thrip 
infestation, which is no fault of the flower. 
WATERLILY (Brandt, 1931) Each $5.00 
Semi-double. Midseason. Waxy white with red tipped carpels. 
Spicy fragrance. 
W. E. BLANCHETTE (Brand, 1936) (9.13) Each $6.00 
Very large brilliant red showing many stamens. Good stems. 
Early midseason. Grand for the garden. 
WESTHILL (Little, 1938) (9.15) Each $4.00 
Double, early, very large, full light pink. Mr. Little has intro- 
duced but few peonies but they are all good ones as he was 
one of our most outstanding judges of the peony. 
W. F. CHRISTMAN (Franklin, 1921) (8.8) 
Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
True rose type of delicate shell pink; rose fragrance; mid- 
season. 
WHITE BEAUTY (Auten, 1931) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Very large double with a few hidden stamens. Exquisite pearly 
white. Tall stiff stems, a strong grower and free bloomer. Early 
midseason. 
WHITE DELIGHT (Auten, 1935) Each $2.00, 3 for $5.00 
A full double white, perfect in its purity, rose fragrant, and 
lasts an extra long time when cut. Very early, blooming close 
to time of Edulis Superba. 
WHITE SHRINE (Kelsey, 1936) Each $2.00 
Double white with dashes of red. Outside petals pure white. 
Central petals pink and yellow with greenish tints at base. 
Early. 
WHITE WATER (Kelsey, 1942) Each $5.00 
Very large, open petaled white. A row looks like the spume on 
the Niagara Rapids above the falls. Good stems. Golden glow 
at base of petals. §8-inch blooms not uncommon. Satisfying 
both in bigness and beauty. 
Japanese 
AMA-NO-SODE (9.2) Each $2.00 
The finest pink Japanese peony. Very scarce. Guard petals 
bright rose pink. Center yellow at base with upper half chamois 
yellow edged with gold and faced with pink of the same tone 
as the guards. 
AKBAR (Nicholls, 1941) Each $2.00 
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 outstanding. 
AZTEC (Nicholls, 1941) Each $1.50 
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. 
AUREOLIN Each 75c 
Pink, yellow center; exquisite. 
BATTLE FLAG (Nicholls, 1941) Each $2.00 
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. 
CATHEDRAL (Origin unknown) (8.1) | Xoo) oN Astor 
Large midseason Jap. Vivid dark rose guard petals with nar- 
row, lighter edges. Compact center of long, pale pink petaloids 
with pointed tips and yellow base. A free bloomer. Also listed 
as Hana-no-soto in some catalogs. Slightly fragrant. 
CHARM (Franklin) (9.27) Each $2.00 
Very dark red Jap. Good upright grower, vigorous, late, 34 
inches. An improvement on Fuyajo. Received Blue Ribbon at 
N. W. Show, St. Paul, 1932. First Class Certificate, A. P. S., 
Chicago, 1933. 
CREVE COEUR (Auten, 1929) Each $1.00 
Very distinct, a miniature, only 3 to 5 inches, on a large tall 
plant. Clear dark red, rose fragrant. As bloom ages a narrow 
white line appears down middle of outside of narrow center 
petals. Very popular. 
WILLISTON (Kelsey, 1936) Each $10.00 
Large white double with extra strong stems. Rose formation. 
Late midseason. Very desirable. 
WILLOUGHBY (Kelsey, 1935) Each $3.00 
Very large, flesh pink, double, showing stamens. Faint red 
edges on some of the petals. Good stems. Color changes to 
white with age. 
WINNIE WINKLE (Franklin) (9.07) Each $2.00 
Very large rose type, pink, stiff stems, tall, upright vigorous, 
and always blooms finest when in full bloom; late; 42 inches. 
WM. F. TURNER (Shaylor) (8.4) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Very dark crimson with a dark sheen mingled with yellow 
stamens. A loose, big petaled double type. Tall with strong 
stems. Early midseason. 
W. L. GUMM (Gumm, 1929) (9.34) Each $2.00, 3 for $5.00 
A double, midseason, beautiful white, built up on medium height 
stems. Petals have heavy texture and the bloom is excellently 
formed. Center shows an ivory white sheen that adds to the 
beauty of the flower. Very refined and greatly admired. 
YOSEMITE (R. Rosefield, 1941) Each $5.00 
A beautiful large white with yellow base. Tall. Late. 
YOUTH (Kelsey, 1935) Each $2.00 
Large double blush white with ivory tones at base of petals. 
Good stems and foliage. 
ZIP COON (Auten, 1931) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Rich dark red, semi-double, showing purple. 
ZULU BRIDE (Auten, 1933) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Very dark red semi-double, open bloom, showing contrasting 
yellow stamens in center. 
Peanieds 
DEPARTING SUN (Origin unknown) (8.5) Each $3.00 
Japanese type, very large, midseason. Dark rose pink or light 
crimson touched with lilac at the tips and edges, lighter at the 
base of petals. Compact center of crowded petaloids, dark red 
on one side and lighter on the other, curling and twisting so 
that both colors intermingle, producing a most pleasing effect. 
DRAGON'S NEST (Auten, 1933) Each $2.00 
Medium red, typical Jap. except that many blooms have a large 
tuft in the center. Very brilliant for garden effect; comparable 
in that respect to Nippon Brilliant. 
DRESS PARADE (Auten, 1937) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Light red Jap., lighter center. One of first Japs. to bloom; fine 
vigorous plant. 
DR. JEKYL (Auten, 1936) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Plays a dual role. A late, brilliant dark red Jap., with center 
flushed distinctly lighter. At the same time there may be tufts 
or well built semi-double blossoms. Plant habit and garden ef- 
fect is extra good, making a blaze of color late in season. 
ELMA (Kelsey, 1936) Each $5.00 
Japanese type. Pale pink changing to white. Guards very shape- 
ly, cupped and crimped. Staminodes long and yellow. Seed pods 
green, flecked pink at the tips. The striking characteristic of 
this Japanese variety is the cupped shaped guard petals which 
retain their shape until the bloom fades and the petals fall. 
EVA (Origin unknown) (8.45) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
Japanese. Midseason. Dark pink. Guards medium dark rose 
pink, staminodes thread-like yellow with golden anthers and car- 
pels green tipped yellow. Medium size and height. Good plant 
and flower. 
FILIGREE (Kelsey, 1936) Each $4.00 
Japanese type. Large rose pink staminodes, self color edged 
with straw color. A very striking plant, tall and vigorous. 
Early. Staminodes so full they almost cover the petals. Some- 
thing off the beaten path. 
FIRE CHIEF (Auten, 1934) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Odd deep red Jap. with golden red anemone center, brilliant, 
tall. 
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