T. E. CARPENTER (A. M. Brand) 
A new flower of ours which we are listing again this year. A 
medium sized flower composed of large, nicely rounded petals 
neatly arranged in perfect circles, and possessing great substance. 
The color is similar to that of the great Solange, a pure ivory 
with a yellowish tinge. A superbly balanced flower. From our long 
study of flowers, we believe it will prove one of the coming great 
Peonies. A Brand Division $5.00 
9.8 THERESE (Dessert) 
Very large; somewhat loosely built; long, narrow pointed petals. 
Plant of medium height with strong stems. Usually produces large 
typical flowers, even on 1-year plants, if they are allowed to bloom. 
Early midseason pink, fading toward the center, and illumined by 
a golden yellow glow in the depths. A supreme flower for exhibi- 
tion purposes. A Brand Division $2.00 
9.4 TOURANGELLE (Dessert) 
A delicately pearly white, suffused with shades of delicate salmon 
and La-France-rose. The flower is rose type and comes into bloom 
late in the season. The plant has a weak stem but the coloring of 
the flower is so unusual that it is admired by all who see it. 
A Brand Division $1.00 
8.2 VICTOIRE DE LA MARNE (Dessert) 
A large midseason purplish red with silver reflex. A striking loosely 
formed flower with strong, vigorous stems. Always attracts atten- 
tion in the field and the show room. A Brand. Division $1.50 
9.3 WALTER FAXON (Richardson) 
The most vivid of all pinks, the only “real pink” as someone has 
said. A remarkable flower, at its best in the show room. The flowers 
are of medium size, attractive in form, and mildly fragrant. In the 
fields it does not hold up as well as Souvenir de Louis Bigot but in 
the show room it tops them all. See color page 12. 
A Brand Division $1.50 
9.1 W. E. BLANCHETTE (New) (A. M. Brand) 
A rich deep crimson of immense size, the largest good red we 
know of. It is of a loose, semi-rose type with immense broad 
petals arranged in symmetrical form like the petals of a beau- 
tiful Rose. It is so large and of such beautiful form that it 
catches the eye instantly in the field. It develops nicely inside 
as a show flower and holds up well over a period of a number 
of days. We believe anyone who purchases this fine red will 
be more than pleased with it. Stock is extremely scarce. 
A Brand Division $10.00 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANTING PEONIES 
If you are ready to plant your Peonies when they arrive, wash 
off all packing material and drop the roots into water. Just before 
planting, remove the labels so the wire will not cut the roots. 
Dig a hole 2 feet in diameter and from 1 to 114 feet deep. Place 
the Peony root in the hole so the eyes on the root are 2 inches 
below the level of the ground. It may be necessary to place more 
soil back into the hole in order not to have the eyes more than 2 
inches below the level of the ground. Be sure the soil is tamped 
down well so it will not settle any more. Hold the division erect 
in the center of the hole, with one hand, with the other draw in 
the soil and pack it firmly about the root so that just the eyes 
show. Give the root a pail of water and then fill in the balance 
of the hole and firm the soil tightly. Just as soon as the Peony 
appears above the ground, begin to cultivate at least twice each 
week until August Ist. By keeping the soil loose during the first 
growing season, there should be no loss. 
Plant Peonies Either in the Spring or Fall 
We know from our long experience with the peony that just as 
good results are obtained by planting roots in the spring as in the 
fall if you plant roots that have been held in proper condition in 
storage through the winter. However, we do believe that these 
dormant roots should be planted just as early in each locality as the 
season permits. Our divisions are large and the majority of them 
will give some bloom this same season if they are planted early. 
Brandi Flower Children as seen ly the Contribut- 
ont te the National Peony Bulletins 
We have always meant to give full credit to the Peonies produced by 
other growers, and here we want to report how we are seen by contri- 
butors to various numbers of the National Peony Bulletins. 
Bulletin for March 1945, Baraboo, Wis. 
Victory C. Thierry was a delight. I had always faithfully disbudded 
this variety, but last year, allowing Nature to take its course, it produc- 
ed so many blooms that the plant was literally covered. No other plant 
bore so many blooms. 
The wonders of Myrtle Gentry have been extolled from one end of 
the country to the other. It had very large flowers last season. 
Ella Christiansen did unusually well. It has wonderful substance and 
the deep pink blooms lasted a long time on the plant. Besides this per- 
fection of bloom it is fragrant and should be more often found in 
plantings 
Mrs. A. M. Brand also bloomed well on young plants. This is a 
beauty and I am looking forward to the time when it really establishes 
itself. The bloom has a fine red line on one or two center petals. I 
have never found this mentioned in any descriptions, and wonder if 
this is O.K. (It is.) 
Mrs. John M. Kleitsch and Blanche King were the last Peonies to 
bloom. I found them in bloom when I returned from the Milwaukee 
show. It would be grand to have the deep rich pink of Blanche King 
any time but to have it late in the season is especially welcome. I like 
the color of Mrs Kleitsch too, as well as its fragrance. The plant has 
dark foliage which adds to its attractiveness, 
Same bulletin from Western Springs, Ill., May 31. 
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Blanche King, Myrtle Gentry, Mrs. A. M. Brand, Martha Bulloch, 
and Mrs F. A. Goodrich were still in their prime, and from my notes, 
“A fine show.” Hansina Brand, Phoebe Cary, Mrs. John M. Kleitsch, 
Mrs. Frank Beach were past their prime but still in bloom. 
The fine globular flowers of Richard Carvel, averaging 71/4 inches 
in diameter, were most satisfyingly luscious to me. The stunning 8 and 
10 inch Martha Bullochs were superb. Mary Brand opened over a 10 
day period, and while without noticeable fragrance were 7!/y inches in 
average size. 
Peony lovers know what perfectly developed Myrtle Gentry blossoms 
are, and these would have been prize winners in any show room, and 
last the Hazel Kinney was outstanding with 814 inch deep blossoms of 
narrow petals. They resemble an enlarged and glorified Le Cygne, tint- 
ed a flesh color. 
Mary Brand, Myrtle Gentry, and Hazel Kinney were just right for 
the Decoration Day trade, and I cut and delivered three florist’s truck 
loads of these blooms to the local florist on May 29th. 
September Bulletin, 1947, from Kansas. 
Sam Donaldson is a new dark red that is going to make a place for 
itself if it continues to do so well as it did for me this year. 
Ruth Elizabeth is one of the brightest reds of the whole lot but it is 
not as large as Kaw Valley. I have grown them alongside each other 
and Ruth Elizabeth has a little the edge in color. Kaw Valley is the 
eee Both plants are clean and grow well. Neither fades very much in 
the sun. 
‘At Mr. Brand’s place this spring I saw Dr. John L. Crenshaw and 
Jean Cooperman doing their best and both very good. I have blooined 
both and they do well for me. 
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