“Blewenrds from the Wilds of Missouri” 
SINGLE PEONIES 
MISCHIEF 
MISCHIEF (Auten, 1925) (8.66) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Late. The finest late single pink; keeps exceptionally well as 
a cut flower. Gracefully carried on tall stems. Very vigorous 
and free. 
OPHA (Wild & Son, 1950) Each $5.00 
A very beautiful white single which Mrs. Gouveneur of White 
Cloud Farms, Carthage, Mo., thought good enough to have 
named for herself. 
OTHELLO (Dessert, 1908) Each $2.00 
A single, fine dark red peony. Little known or grown in Amer- 
ican gardens. 
PEORIA (Auten, 1931) Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
Early medium dark red single in a different tone. Medium 
height, stiff stems. 
PINK BONNET (Kelsey, 1935) Each $2.50 
Single, clear light pink. One of the first to bloom of the sinensis 
varieties. Petals are mostly cupped and shaped like a tulip. 
PICO (Freeborn, 1934) Each $10.00 
Early. Very large pure white with white stigmas. Medium 
height with exceptionally strong stems and large foliage. May 
be the best white single yet introduced. 
PRAIRIE ROSE (Brand, 1936) Each $4.00 
A brilliant deep self pink. The color holds well in the sun, 
the flower is large and beautiful in appearance. Plant tall, stems 
strong and a clean light green. 
PRESIDENT LINCOLN (Brand, 1928) (8.93) Each $5.00 
Single, midseason. Red. Large rounded petals of deep dark red, 
very heavy texture, tall. Probably the best exhibition flower in 
the singles. It lasts better than most singles when cut. 
PURITAN MAID (Auten) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
White, distinct, with two rows of crinkled petals. Makes quite 
a show. 
RED HARMONY (Freeborn, 1941) Each $3.00 
Large, deep crimson Chinensis single, with filaments and stigmas 
matching the satin-cupped petals. Foliage and stems good. 
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RED WARRIOR (Brand, 1939) Each $3.00 
Single. Very early, one of the first to bloom. Good stems of 
medium height and a bright red flower of good form. It is really 
a very nice flower. 
SEA SHELL (Sass, 1937) Each $1.50 
Midseason. This pink single was always one of the most ad- 
mired exhibits at our peony shows. Large flowers of a bright 
lively pink with a full center of yellow stamens on tall, strong 
stems. A center of attraction in the garden and simply beautiful 
as a cut flower. It is one of the best pink singles we have. 
SENECA CHIEF (Kelsey, 1942) Each $4.00 
Wine color with yellow center. Edges of petals crimped and 
cupped a lighter shade of wine. Medium height. Harly. Heavy 
dark green foliage. The crimping and cupping of the petals 
produce a striking effect. Stock limited. This is unusual. 
SLEEPY HOLLOW (Auten, 1935) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Large, early, opens blush white. Tall. Lasts a long time. 
SNOW SPRITE (Auten, 1930) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Very early white, not over medium height. Trim plant. Heavy 
substance, yellow center. Holds its color a long time. In wet 
weather center may blacken a bit, otherwise is of exceptional 
quality. 
SUN-UP (Auten, 1937) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Rich, dark red single; color holds. Late. Trim plant, medium 
height. 
THELMA (Kelsey, 1935) Each $4.00 
Single early, light pink, 8 to 9-inch bloom. Good substance of 
petals produce a lasting flower. Fine staminodes with green 
earpels, white tipped. An intense showy bloom that makes a 
big splash in the garden. 
TONTI (Auten, 1933) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Light red single. Large bloom carried gracefully on tall stems. 
Another one for those who like American Beauty shades. 
TOWN CRIER (Auten, 1931) Each $3.00 
A very large single shading from light red to nearly white, on 
a very fine plant. A striking novelty. 
VERDUN (Doriat, 1927) (8.95) Each $2.00 
Single. Fine dark red with some purple. Good strong stems. 
Medium height. Midseason. Large flower of good form. One of 
the best of the older singles. 
WATCHMAN (Auten, 1933) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Late, tall, trim bloom, usually one row of petals, nicely cupped. 
Valuable for its lateness for a single. White. 
Au Inuitation 
i To enable you to fully appreciate your Peonies and be 
kept up to date on new introductions, methods of cultivation, 
_ etc., you should join the American Peony Society. The dues 
are $5.00 per year and this will include the bulletins issued 
by this society. If interested, send your remittance to us and 
we will attend to the rest, or if you desire to forward direct, 
address W. F. Christman, Secretary, American Peony Society, 
Northbrook, III. : 
In addition to the invitation extended to join one of the 
Horticultural Societies, you have a standing invitation to 
visit our fields. 
We are constantly adding new varieties to our already 
extensive collection and will welcome the opportunity to ac- 
quaint you with them. If you have a garden-loving friend 
who would like a copy of our catalog, kindly send us his 
name and address and we will see that one is promptly 
mailed. M 
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