DR. JOHN L. CRENSHAW (A. M. Brand) 
A fine red coming into flower with the late varieties. When Baro- 
ness Schroeder is just passing its prime this variety is at its best. 
This is a bright crimson-red unlike in color either Longfellow or 
Mary Brand. When the buds just begin to open, they might pass 
for a rich red Rose. The three or four outer rows of petals are very 
large, broad, and symmetrically arranged. The plant is of medium 
height, stems strong and erect, foliage narrow and dark green. The 
blossom develops into fine size for a red. Blooms at same time as 
Philippe Rivoire. A Brand Division $5.00 
DR. L. W. POLLOCK (Brand) 
We have long sought for a real deep self-colored pink. There are 
many good light pinks but when you look for dark pinks that will 
cover an entire blooming season, it is impossible to find flowers of 
exceptional quality that will compare with our best whites and 
light pinks. This variety is a true self-color, deep Tyrian rose. It is 
as distinct among the deep pinks as Walter Faxon is among the 
light pinks. The plant is of medium height, very thrifty, light 
green foliage, and good strong stems. It is a true Rose type. The 
flower does not fade in the field. Here is a very fine field flower 
and also a good show flower. It is a large flower of exceptional 
merit. See color page 9. A Brand Division $15.00 
DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS (Calot) 
An early sulphur-white with shadings of green at the base of the 
petals, without any trace of crimson on the petals. The plant is 
medium tall, with strong stems and excellent foliage. 
A Brand Division $1.00 
8.7 EDITH SCOVELL (Franklin) 
A very large, medium deep pink, fragrant variety that grows more 
popular each year. The plant is a sturdy grower and comes into 
bloom late in the season. A most excellent Peony. 
A Brand Division $3.00 
7.6 EDULIS SUPERBA (Lemon) 
This is the first good‘ early deep pink. It sometimes opens for 
Decoration Day with us in Minnesota. The flowers are large, borne 
profusely on tall, strong stems. A loose, crown type flower, of a 
beautiful deep pink. One of the greatest of all cut flowers in its 
color and season. The flowers deserve a much higher rating and 
should be planted because of its earliness and general good quali- 
ties. A Brand Division $1.00 
EDWARD FLYNN (New) (A. M. Brand) 
One of our very best and latest selections from among the many 
new varieties we have brought-out. We have been searching for 
years for a Peony similar to Philippe Rivoire but with stronger 
plant habits. We believe we have found such a Peony in our 
new variety, Edward Flynn. We first selected it from a block of 
seedlings because of its striking resemblance to Philippe Rivoire. 
After working up a stock of Edward Flynn, we planted the two 
varieties side by side, in order to make a true comparison. Cross- 
ing the field one day when these Peonies were in bloom in their 
3rd year after planting, we came upon these two varieties. From 
the general appearance we thought we had come to Philippe 
Rivoire as the two Peonies are very much alike in color and neither 
have stamens. It soon became very noticeable that the plants of 
Edward Flynn were much stronger, had more foliage, the flowers 
were larger and more numerous, and just as beautiful. When the 
variety Edward Flynn is rated by members of the American Peony 
Society, we feel it will rate as well as Philippe Rivoire, or -better. 
A Brand Division $10.00 
9.0 ELLA CHRISTIANSEN (A. M. Brand) 
Although not so deep a pink as Blanche King, Ella Christiansen is 
so distinct from the delicate pinks in coloring as to be a real acquis- 
ition. The flower is exceedingly large, both on the plant in the 
field, and when handled as a cut flower. Petals are long, narrow 
and heavily serrated on the edges. The flower first opens cup-shape, 
then flat. Irresistibly appealing—Ella Christiansen receives the un- 
bounded praise of every visitor. We like it better every year. 
A Brand Division $3.00 
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8.1 
FINE IN THE SOUTH AS WELL AS IN THE NORTH 
From Cordova, Alabama 
Ella Christiansen gave me a pleasant surprise. I expected nothing, 
but it has proven to be a splendid variety for Alabama. It has a 
strong, vigorous plant and is a profuse bloomer of extra large blooms 
on strong stems. In color it is a medium pink. I am well pleased with 
ut. 
PEONIES IN KANSAS 
December, 1944, Bulletin 
I have grown about 500 varieties of Peonies here in Kansas. Of 
course at the top of my list is Myrtle Gentry. Ella Christiansen is a 
Peony that does not seem to be as much in the public eye as it should 
be. Every year I have it and admire it when it is in bloom. If you 
have never grown Ella Christiansen get one or two and start. 
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8.6 EUGENIE VERDIER a ; (Calot> 
An ideal pink variety, coming into bloom early midseason. Semi 
rose type, Opens a fresh hydrangea-pink with primary petals 
lighter, and the center of flushed crimson. Fragrant. An ideal gar 
den flower. A Brand Division $1.00 
EVANGELINE NEWHALL (A. M. Brand) 
A very late, large, light pink. The petals are very long and the 
edges are both scalloped and ruffled. The flower has variations of 
deeper pink running throughout the petals. The variety is semi- 
rose type. This is a comparatively new variety that we introduced 
in 1936. We consider it a very fine Peony. 
. A Brand Division $3.00 
EVENING STAR (Sass) 
A late large white with a faint edging of red on center petals. This 
high rating white gives an excellent account of itself in the field 
and also in-the show room where it is a consistent prize winner, 
It maes an ideal cut flower as it has strong stems and the flower 
has excellent substance. Stock limited. A Brand Division $3.00 
FANNY CROSBY (Brand) 
An early yellow Peony with pink guard petals that is growing in 
favor more each year as it becomes better known. The plant is 
strong, thrifty, and very floriferous. The side buds come into 
bloom with the main flower and if left on the plant they make a 
wonderful showing. This variety was judged the best near yellow 
Peony at the National Show held in Boston in 1947. 
A Brand Division $2.00 
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8.4 FELIX CROUSSE (Crousse) 
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. A Brand Division $1.00 
Festiva Maxima 
9.3 FESTIVA MAXIMA (Miellez) 
An early true rose type white with broad guard petals surrounding 
a compact inner mass of rich white petals flecked crimson. This is 
a good early garden variety to use for cut flowers, but as a rule 
comes too early for a show flower, A Brand Division $1.00 
9.2 FLORENCE MacBETH (Sass) 
An immense rose type flower of a soft La-France-pink. The petals 
are broad, of much substance, and have a crinkled effect that is 
very distinct and beautiful, The plant is a strong, vigorous grower 
with strong stems. A very fine pink coming into bloom very late 
in the season. A Brand Division $1.00 
9.1 FRANCES WILLARD (Brand) 
A rans midseason white which we believe gives universal 
es It opens an exquisite blush-white, with a carmine 
touch on the edge of some of the central petals Slightly fragrant. 
We feel we didn’t make a mistake in naming this Peony for a 
great woman. 
A Brand Division $2.00 
Peony Supports 
We are not able to offer our Peo is ti 
ny Supports at this time. We 
Ease pee informed by the factory that makes these supports for us 
that they are no longer able to get material to be used for this pur- 
pose. Just.as soon as the present situati i i i 
pore de Pp on improves we will again 
