Gilbert H. Wild & Son... Sarcoxic. Mo. 
Peonies 
NOTICE—Prices quoted in our list on Peonies are for 3 to 5- 
eye divisions. Should you want larger plants, we can supply 
plants of 6 to 10 eyes at double the printed price. 

A. B. C. NICHOLLS (Nicholls, 1937) (9.45) Each $4.00 
Col. Nicholls considers this one of his very best introductions. 
It is a lovely, double, late white, with a hint of pink and a de- 
cided orange glow at the base of petals. Stock of this variety 
very scarce. This origination will be eagerly sought after when 
better known and more extensively planted. 
A. B. FRANKLIN (Franklin, 1928) (9.27) Each $2.50 
A very light blush when first opening, fading white. Very lovely 
flower of beautiful form that has a place with the finest peonies 
produced. A Gold Medal winner and very worthy of that dis- 
tinction. We have watched this peony since its introduction in 
1928, and can find no fault with it in any way. Late bloomer. 
ACME (Franklin) (8.90) Each, $1.50 
Very large rose type, light pink with stiff stems and good foli- 
age, a sure and profuse bloomer, late, 36 inches. 
ADMIRAL (Franklin, 1940) Each $4.00 
Huge rose type white splashed with crimson, strong straight 
stems, tall, late. 
ADONIS (Sass) Each $1.00 
Light pink with deep yellow collar, late. 
AERIE (Bigger, 1948) Each $8.00 
Cup shaped, semi-double, very light pink to white. Almost every 
flower has an eagle’s nest of petals built up in the center and 
with a collar of yellow stamens surrounding it. Very good sub- 
stance and medium green foliage. 30 inches. 
ALBERTA KELSEY (Kelsey, 1937) Each $4.00 
Sdlg. K-8 Double. Delightfully fragrant. Light rose pink. Gold 
tipped petals interspersed among neatly cupped petals. Medium 
sized flowers. One flower is a bouquet. Combines beauty of 
petals and a delightful perfume. Early midseason. 
ALESIA (Lemoine, 1927) (8.98) Each $5.00 
Full double flower of large size, creamy white deepening to the 
center, perfect form, tall, good stems, fine foliage, robust grow- 
er, rose fragrance. While still not widely known, reports indi- 
cate that it is generally quite dependable. It is certainly one of 
the most beautiful of Lemoine’s peonies, making a_ perfect 
flower on a splendid plant. Double. Late. White. Stock is very 
limited. 
ALEXANDRIANA Each 60c 
Rose type, early, very large and full. Color, light violet rose, 
shaded white and salmon. Strong grower. 
ALEX D. VORIES (8.27) Each $1.00 
Midseason, rose red, good. 
ALICE HARDING (Lemoine, 1922) (9.36) Each $2.00 
Double type, large midseason white. Very imposing appearance. 
Even rounded guard petals of delicate flesh pink, flushed darker 
on the reverse, surrounding a cupped center of long, irregular 
petals of creamy white. Some stamens concealed in the center 
of flower. Very fragrant. Stems and foliage good. One of the 
finest French originations. 
ALSACE LORRAINE (Lemoine, 1906) (8.8) Each $1.00 
Pure white, tinted with cream and buff. Double, large. Late 
midseason. Petals of a wavy texture, very symmetrically ar- 
ranged in circular form. Very attractive, and makes a splendid 
landscape subject. Don’t pass this one up. 

ANDY (Auten, 1936) Each $2.00, 3 for $5.00 
This is one of the best reds in our opinion. Fully double, me- 
dium to dark in color. It is a good grower and a heavy producer 
of flowers. A center of attraction among our red flowers here 
at Sarcoxie. 
ANNA SASS (8.76) Each $1.00 
Delicate light pink with orchid undertone. 
ARMISTICE (Kelsey, 1933) Each $5.00 
Double large rose pink. Very tall and strong stems. Rose for- 
mation. Late midseason. Very good variety. Fragrant. 
ARGENTINE (Lem.) (8.6) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.25 
Late midseason. A large globular flower with symmetrically ar- 
ranged petals of good substance; color purest white with creamy 
tint toward the center; fragrant. This variety shows much 
promise and was among the top white we saw while in Minne- 
apolis in 1945. 
ASA GRAY (Crousse, 1886) (8.1) Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 
Guard petals salmon-pink, center delicate lilac, sprinkled with 
minute dots of deeper lilac. Semi-rose type. Midseason. 
AUGUSTE DESSERT (8.7) Each $1.00 
Midseason. Intense velvety carmine with a distinct silver bor- 
der. A very handsome and distinct variety. 
AUGUSTIN d’ HOUR Each $1.00 
Carmine. Bomb shape. Midseason. 
AUTEN’S PRIDE (9.18) Each $2.00 
Light pink with lavender shades, rose fragrant. Large bloom, 
sure to open. Late. Stems stiff, just above medium height; 
a strong grower. Most outstanding. 
BALL O’ COTTON (Franklin, 1920) (8.8) 
Each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
As the name implies, this peony gives the impression of a large 
ball of cotton. Double type, large, late midseason. Petals in- 
curved, overlapping at first, forming a large, compact white 
ball. Later, the enormous outer petals unfold and the evenly 
graduated inner petals form a rose-like center of crisp texture. 
There is a faint lemon tint in the center when fully open. Fra- 
grance mild and sweet. Strong stems, foliage good. Excellent 
habit for garden use. 
