Prconias : Pronies 
V.OUE Dsl PINES 
(We do not ship Peonies into California, Washington, or Oregon.) 
The numbers or RATINGS given immediately below the name are the averages tabulated from 
the votes of the members of the American Peony Society throughout America and Canada. Ten is 
highest possible score; none under seven are offered. This list contains the best only. 
Alice Harding 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
A midseason creamy white with soft pink guard petals. Lemoine con- 
siders this his best introduction. It is a beautiful variety and its deli- 
cately colored flowers are always admired. 
Albert Crousse 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.25, Doz. $12.50 
(8.6) Very fresh salmon-pink, delicate color. Large, compact bomb 
shape; fragrant; erect; medium height. Late. 
Auguste Dessert 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.25, Doz. $12.50 
(8.7) A large midseason rose-red, with large round petals, each edged 
with a distinct narrow silver border. Plant of medium height and a pro- 
lific bloomer. A brilliant tight rose-red that is very distinct in color and 
form, and a most desirable sort. 
Auten’s Pride 3-5 Eyes, Each $4.00 
One of the world’s finest Peonies. Lioht pink with lavender undertone, of 
rose type and very fragrant. Large bloom, sure to open. Late, free flow- 
ering with stiff stems; just above medium height. A strong grower. A 
variety to be truly proud of. 
Baroness Schroeder 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
(9.0) Rose type; late. White with shadings of flesh. This is one of the 
finest Peonies. Its immense flowers of great substance with light chalice- 
shaped center are freely produced, lasting a long time. Very fragrant. 
Belle Chinoise 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.75, Doz. $17.50 
An immaculate full double white, sure to open; near to: bomb type. 
Medium size and height. Fragrant. An .exquisite Peony and without 
question one of the finest whites. 
Betsy Ross 3-5 Eyes, Each $3.00 
Full double white, rose fragrance, petals incurved, tall, stiff stems. Very 
distinct in form and habit; ranks among the top varieties. Its late 
blooming makes it very desirable. 
Blanche King 3-5 Eyes, Each $2.00, Doz. $20.00 
A good deep, late blooming pink of wonderful size, symmetrical and of 
true rose type. It is a glowing deep pink that holds its color in the 
field and also develops into a wonderful show flower. One of the latest 
to bloom. 
Edulis Superba 3-5 Eyes, Each 90c, Doz. $9.00 
(7.6) Dark pink, even color; large, loose, flat crown when fully open. 
Very fragrant; upright growth; early bloomer. One of the best commer- 
cial Peonies. There is much confusion over this variety being sold under 
twenty or more different names. 
Felix Crousse 3-5 Eves, Each $1.25, Doz. $12.50 
(8.4) A deep rose-red showing no stamens. Consists of a central bomb 
of incurved petals surrounded by broad, prominent guard petals. A good 
all-purpose late red, the same type as the early red, Richard Carvel. 
Frances Willard 3-5 Kyes, Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
(9.1) Rose type; opens an exquisite blush-white, with an occasional 
carmine touch, changing to pure white. Listed among the world’s twenty 
most beautiful Peonies. 
Flower Girl 3-5 Eyes, Each $5.00 
A true dwarf, only 20 to 25 inches tall. Opens flesh, fades to white, 
rose fragrant. Very stiff stems. Perfection all through, it is irresistible. 
Early blooming and a perfect plant for foreground planting in the peren- 
nial border. 
Peony, Mary Brand 
Festiva Maxima 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.25, Doz. $12.50 
(9.3) Paper-white, crimson’ markings in center. Very large and full 
rose type; very tall, strong growth. Early. 
Karl Rosenfield 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.25, Doz. $12.50 
(8.8) Very large flower; globular, semi-rose type. Extremely vigorous 
grower, tall, and free flowering. As an early red it has no equal, 
Kelway’s Glorious 3-5 Eyes, Each $2.50, Doz. $25.00 
(Kelway, 1909) (9.8) Buds slightly tinted pink, opening_into large 
blossoms of iridescent white. Fragrant. Late midseason. This is un- 
doubtedly one of the finest Peonies. 
Kelway’s Queen 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
(8.8) Pink. A large, compact, rose type flower of uniform mauve, with 
center flecked crimson. A tall, strong grower, very profuse bloomer. 
Late midseason. One of Kelway’s finest. Very distinct color, a great 
show flower. 
Lady Alexandra Duff 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
(9.1) An immense loosely built flower with great broad, rounded petals. 
A pale blush-pink, fading to white, with yellow stamens. When not 
disbudded, the central flower is loosely double, of a rather flattened, 
circular form; central petals touched with carmine. A beautifully 
formed flower; sweet scented. Very floriferous. Very showy. Opening 
after the central flower, the side flowers come semi-double. 
Le Cygne 3-5 Eyes, Each $2.50, Doz. $25.00 
(9.9) Very large, perfectly formed flower, freely produced; cream-white 
with a touch of green at the heart. The finest white. Received the 
highest rating of any Peony. 
Lillian Gumm 3-5 Eyes, Each $2.50, Doz. $25.00 
A uniform apple-blossom-pink with more brilliant shadings at the base 
of the petals. The flower is large, globular in form, rose type, with 
broad petals and a cupped center. A fragrant late midseason variety. 
A reliable bloomer, as well as a splendid variety for cutting. 
Longfellow 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.75, Doz. $17.50 
(9.0) Everyone concedes Longfellow one of the most popular red 
Peonies because of its distinct, fadeless color and general dependability, 
both for cutting and garden decoration. It jis as striking in the field 
as in the show room. It comes into bloom early midseason. The plant 
has excellent foliage and strong, stiff stems. The flower is a bright 
crimson and is always found among the winning classes. 
Lowell Thomas 3-5 Eyes, Each $7.50 
It is difficult to describe the deep, rich red coloring and captivating 
form of this excellent new Peony. To assure ourselves, and in turn you, 
of the exceptional quality of this variety, we grew this in our nurseries 
for 3 years before offering it for sale. It justified everything claimed 
for it, ‘‘pure red, heavy foliaged and vigorous growing midseason vari- 
ety.’’ The bloom is the largest, the foliage the greenest and most. beau- 
tiful, the plant habits perfect, the stems strong, color and fragrance 
excellent. Nothing more need be said. We recommend this unquali- 
fiedly. (Limited quantity available.) 
Marie Crousse 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.25, Doz. $12.50 
(8.9) The nearest to salmon-pink in Peonies. A most lovely variety. 
Tall stem and beautifully formed flowers of a charming shade of 
salmon-pink. Blooms midseason. 
Mary Brand 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
(8.7) No red Peony ever won favor so quickly as Mary Brand. Always 
found among the winning reds in every show room. Comes into bloom 
with Frances Willard. Color so distinct if is easily recognized by 
amateurs, no matter how often they find it in our fields. A red in 
which there is little trace of purple. One of the most satisfactory reds 
as a cut flower as it will last a week if cut in the bud. 
Mme. Jules Dessert 3-5 Eyes, Each $2.00, Doz. $20.00 
One of the finest of all liaht pink Peonies. The flowers are very large, 
well formed, and of a delicate flesh-pink gradually fading to white. 
This variety does well in the garden and is always among the prize- 
winners at the great shows. 
Mons. Martin Cahuzac 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.75, Doz. $17.50 
(8.8) Medium size, globular, semi-rose type. Dark purple-garnet with 
black reflex. The darkest Peony known. Strong, vigorous grower, free 
bloomer; midseason. 
Mons. Jules Elie 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
(9.2) A beautiful silvery pink. Broad reflexing guards with a high 
pyramidal body of semi-quilled petals converging to an apex. One of 
the largest, handsomest and most lasting cutting. sorts in existence. 
Martha Bulloch 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.75, Doz. $17.50 
Mommoth cup-shaped blossoms often 9 to 12 inches across. The largest 
of the good Peonies. Deep rose-pink in the center, shading to silvery 
shell-pink in the outer petals. Stalks strong and erect. 
Plymouth 3-5 Eyes, Each $6.00 
Full double white, opening flesh, rose fragrant. Very late, on tall stiff 
stems. Substance extra fine and one of the surest of all late doubles 
to open. A most valuable variety. You can always depend on its flowers 
lasting long and they are superb for cutting as well. 
Philippe Rivoire 3-5 Eyes, Each $2.00, Doz. $20.00 
(9.2) A very bright rich crimson coming into bloom late midseason. 
The beautiful form of this flower and its uniform soft rich color make 
it a flower loved by all who see it. This is a fine show flower and is 
absolutely void of stamens. It has a pleasing fragrance and is the 
highest rated of any red Peony. 
President Roosevelt 3-5 Eyes, Each $1.25, Doz. $12.50 
(8.8) A brilliant red and striking variety, coming into bloom early mid- 
season. Flowers very large, semi-rose type, and richly fragrant. Desir- 
able as a cut flower, a garden variety, and a show flower. 
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