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LAVERNE CHRISTMAN (A. M. Brand) 
A very large deep pink of varied shadings. The flower is rose type with 
loosely formed petals. The plant-is tall and a vigorous grower. This 
variety received an Award of Merit at the National Show in 1923 when 
12 others of our new originations were on display. A lovely flower. Not 
offered every year. A Brand Division $3.00 
LE CYGNE (Lemoine) 
An early midseason flower of true rose type and perfect in form. It is a 
creamy white with seldom any traces of red on the petals. Flowers are 
large and delightfully fragrant. Le Cygne is one of the highest rated 
Peonies and fully deserves its rating when seen at its best. It has been 
several years since we were able to offer this fine variety. 
A Brand Division $3.00 
LILIAN GUMM (Gumm) 
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. A Brand Division $2.00 
LONGFELLOW (Brand) 
Everyone concedes Longfellow to be one of the most popular red Peonies 
because of its distinct, fadeless color and general dependability, both for 
cutting and garden decoration. It is as striking in the field as in the show ° 
room. It comes into bloom early midseason. The plant has excellent foli- 
age and strong stiff stems. The flower is a bright crimson and is always 
found among the winning classes in the show room. 
A Brand Division $2.00 
LORA DEXHEIMER (Brand) 
To us, the splendid habit and brilliant color of this plant have exceptional 
merit. We first selected it from the seed bed in 1904. Each succeeding 
year it has grown in our esteem. Color intense flaming crimson. Early 
midseason. A variety that ranks with Longfellow. From all parts of the 
country, we have reports of the wonderful qualities of Lora Dexheimer 
A Brand Division $1.50 
LOREN FRANKLIN (Franklin) 
It has ‘been several years since we were able to offer this very- fine pink 
originated by Mr. Franklin. We consider it one of his very best flowers. 
The color is a peculiar shade of pink seldom found in the Peony. The 
flower is pleasingly fragrant and comes into bloom late midseason. You 
will like it. A Brand Division $3.00 
LUETTA PFEIFFER (Brand) 
This is a very large, semi-double flower with broad, light pink petals, 
loosely arranged and intermingled with golden stamens in such a way 
that it produces a charming effect. The plant is tall and vigorous in 
growth, and the stems are long and strong. This variety comes into bloom 
very early in the season and should do well everywhere. 
A Brand Division $1.50 
MARIE CROUSSE e (Crousse) 
A delicate shell-pink bordering on salmon. In color it is not like any 
other pink we grow. Such a clear pure self color, it attracts the eye, even 
when blooming among a hundred different pinks. A fragrant, midseason 
to late variety. Arrange this flower with Primevere and you have an at- 
tractive color combination. A Brand Division $1.50 
MARIE JACQUIN (Verdier) 
A midseason flower with purest white guards ; then a collar of yellow sta’ 
mens surrounding a row of shorter pure white petals, then a tuft of yel- 
low stamens, giving the flower a pronounced Waterlily effect. The stems 
are erect, a clean, light green, as is also the foliage. The flower is semi- 
double, held perfectly erect, and on young plants it often comes a beau- 
tiful single. A Brand Division $1.00 
MARTHA BULLOCH (Brand) 
One of the greatest of all pink Peonies. The color is a bright old-rose- 
pink. The plant is very tall and comes into bloom late midseason. The 
flower is cupped rose type and often measures from 9 to 12 inches in 
diameter. The stems are strong and hold the heavy flowers well above 
the foliage. A constant prize winner. A Brand Division $3.00 
At the National Show in Rochester, Minn., 1940, this variety was entered 
in a class calling for three blooms of one variety in medium or dark pink. 
There were 20 entries in this class. Martha Bulloch won Ist, 2nd, and 
3rd prizes and also emerged as the Grand Champion flower of the entire 
show. 
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Martha Bulloch on exhibit at the National Show held in 
Rochester, Minn., also best deep pink at Guelph, Ontario, in 
1948. 
