Gilbert H. Wild & Son... Sareoxie. Mo. 
Peanies 
RARE PERFUME (Kelsey, 1936) Each $2.00 
NR. Double. Midseason. Medium rose pink double showing some 
yellow staminodes intermingled. Medium size and height. Very 
strong pleasant fragrance. 
RED BIRD (Franklin, 1921) (8.6) Each $1.00 
Anemone type; broad guard petals and tall narrow feathery 
center petals of dull light rose red, suggests the plumage of a 
tropical bird. Very unusual flower. Midseason. 
REINE DES FLEURS (Guerin, 1850) Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
Pink. Good midseason cut-flowers. Especially fine when placed 
in cold storage. Keeps well. Cherry red in bud. 
REINE HORTENSE (Calot, 1857) (8.7) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Very large, flat, compact flower of uniform light shell pink, 
center prominently flecked with crimson. Semi-rose type. Very 
fragrant. Tall grower; long stiff stems. Midseason. Good. 
RESPLENDENT (Franklin, 1931) (9.00) Each $3.00 
Immense full white, rose type; good stem and foliage. Speci- 
men measured 9 inches. Medium to late. Well liked. 
REVEREND H. N. TRAGITT (Brand, 1928) (9.0) Each $2.00 
Medium size, pure white double. Rose formation. This is a 
good one and not as well known as it should be after being on 
the market so many years. Its high rating indicates its worth. 
RICHARD CARVEL (Brand, 1913) (8.8) Each $1.00 
Very large, globular bloom of a brilliant crimson. Tall grower 
and free bloomer. Very fragrant. Very early. Fine. 
RICHFIELD WHITE (Franklin, 1939) Each $2.00 
A midseason “Festiva Maxima” that is our joy and standby 
after a storm. A full rose type double with crimson markings. 
Extra fine stem on a tall plant. Late midseason. 
RIVER MIST (Kelsey, 1936) Each $4.00 
Double, medium sized ivory white. Edges of central petals 
marked with fine wire edges of carmine. This color, not like 
occasional splashes of red on Festiva Maxima, is a circular 
pattern that is on all blooms. The wire edge is fine and is an 
intense red. Late midseason. Fragrant. Those who like the 
red on white will delight with this variety. Grows quite tall. 
ROSABEL (Sass, 1937) Each $1.00 
Midseason. Large, perfect flowers of American Beauty rose-red. 
Strong stems. Blooms freely. 
ROSALIE (Auten, 1927) (8.78) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Semi-double. Looks like a rose, and close to the true American 
Beauty shade. A dwarf plant, very strong grower and bloomer. 
Very popular; extra fine for cutting. Lasts a long time. 
ROSADA (Nicholls, 1942) Each $4.00 
Late midseason. Double, rose type with wide petals. Very large 
and tall. Rose pink of medium depth. Robust in growth with 
strong stems and good substance. Does not fade. Reliable 
bloomer Received Honorable Mention at Syracuse, N. Y. show 
in 1941. 
ROSE BONHEUR (Dessert, 1905) (9.0) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Lovely soft flesh pink. Very large, flat flower of rose type. 
Strong grower, rather dwarf with bushy habit. Free bloomer. 
Midseason. Very good. 
ROSE FLUFF (Kelsey, 1938) Each $5.00 
Double. Very large rose pink. Late midseason variety. Wonder- 
ful for those who like a strong rose shade of pink. 
ROSE GLORY (Otis, 1940) Each $5.00 
Double, large, rose colored flower. A new color departure. Fra- 
grant, early midseason. Semi-dwarf. Good, strong stems. Stock 
very scarce and little available. 
ROSE QUEEN (Franklin) Each $2.00 
A large deep pink of even shade borne on tall straight stems, 
very attractive, good cut-flower. 
ROSE SHAYLOR (Shaylor, 1920) (9.1) Each $1.50 
Pale flesh pink, tinted with rose pink, lighter at the edges and 
shading to creamy yellow at base of petals. Central petals 
strongly marked at edges with crimson. Flat flower, opening 
hollow in center, displaying a creamy flesh pink surrounded by 
a band of similarly richly colored petals. Has mild fragrance. 
RUBIO (Nicholls, 1941) Each $2.00, 3 for $5.00 
Fully double with wide petals. Deep red. Large and tall with 
strong stems. Grows and blooms well. Produces lovely flowers 
here in Sarcoxie. 
RUTH CLAY (Kelsey, 1935) Each $8.00 
What shall we say about this fine red peony? When we visited 
Mr. Kelsey’s gardens we were greatly impressed with it. Double, 
early, midseason. A rich living red that is different. Watch for 
this variety at the shows. It is a truly outstanding red that 
should be in every choice collection of peonies. No matter how 
many red peonies you have, you will find Ruth Clay different. 
RUTH ELIZABETH (Brand, 1936) Each $12.00 
Double. Late. Red. Perfect form. Rather dwarf. Large. One 
of the best exhibition reds and has won many prizes. 
RUTH MARKLE (Pieiffer, 1932) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Double light pink; tall, fragrant; good propagator. Late. 
SANTA FE (Auten, 1937) Each $2.00 
A very brilliant red, semi-double, medium sized blooms on a nice 
strong growing plant. Color holds. 
SANCTUARY (Auten, 1933) Each $1.50 
Very large, double bloom; a very decided creamy white, some 
blooms spotless, others with heavy red splashes in center. Early 
midseason. Substance is extra heavy, plant very rugged, and a 
much admired variety. 
SARAH BERNHARDT 
SARAH BERNHARDT (Lemoine, 1906) (9.0) 
Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
A double, late midseason variety that is much in demand as a 
florists’ variety. The dark rose-pink color, with petals edged a 
trifle lighter, gives an attractive appearance. Was originated in 
1906, but still is a very popular variety, as it carries in storage 
very well. This variety won the “Popularity Queen” vote here in 
Sarcoxie at the National Show, 1950. Truly a grand flower. 
SARAH M. NAPIER (Vories, 1930) (8.94) Each $3.00 
Bright pink edged and marbled silvery white, making a very 
distinct and attractive two-tone effect. 
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