Gilbert H. Wild & Son... Sareoxie. Mo. 
Peanies 
LOIS KELSEY (Kelsey, 1934) Each $1.50 
A midseason, flat flower with long, narrow, deeply cut petals 
extending from the center like rays of sun. Something out of 
the ordinary if you prefer odd peonies, as it is distinctly unusual. 
LONGFELLOW (Brand, 1907) (9.0) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
A double, midseason, bright crimson, intensified by golden yel- 
low stamens near center. Like many reds, it is lacking in fra- 
grance. Does not fade and is most satisfactory for cutting as 
well as garden decoration. Medium height, good foliage and free 
bloomer. 
LORA DEXHEIMER (Brand, 1913) (8.4) Each $1.00 
Bright crimson showing a light midrib on outer petals. Center 
incurved, concealing a few stamens, medium height, stiff stems, 
good foliage. Very bright red in color. 
LOREN FRANKLIN (Franklin, 1931) (9.03) 
Each $2.00, 3 for $5.00 
Very large, full rose type, dark pink with stiff stems and foliage 
to the ground. Very good, fragrant, late, 3 feet. First Class Cer- 
tificate, A. P. S., Chicago, 1933. 
LORNA DOONE (Kelsey, 1936) Each $2.00 
Midseason. Rather loose built medium pink double. Flat flower. 
LOTTIE DAWSON REA (John L. Rea, 1939) Each $8.00 
Double, midseason. A very trim flower of light pink with ex- 
quisite tints. Received Honorable Mention Certificate of the 
A. P. S. Stock still very scarce and too new to be officially rated. 
We believe this one will make a real cut flower variety. 
LOUIS BARTHELOT (Doriat, 1927) (8.70) Each $2.00 
This is a sulphur white variety that is not in general commerce. 
LOUIS JOLIET 
LOUIS JOLIET (Auten, 1929) (9.00) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
A fine free-flowering non-fading, deep red. Stamens hidden, 
medium height, stiff stems, a strong grower and a free bloomer, 
Early midseason. Try it. 
LOUISE LOSSING (Mrs. Evelyn Lossing, 1943) Each $8.00 
Immense white with faint yellow and rose tints in the depth 
of the flower. Very deep. Often has small rosettes around the 
guard petals. A very promising flower. Late midseason. 
LOVELINESS (Hollis, 1907) (8.8) Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
Uniform hydrangea pink, changing to blush pink. Large com- 
pact, flat flower. Rose type. A very beautiful variety, generally 
considered to be Hollis’ best. Late. 
LUCY DUNN (Wettengel, 1924) (8.6) Each $1.00 
Big double, light pink. Attractive in bud and half-opened flowers. 
LUELLA SHAYLOR (Shaylor, 1917) Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
A very fine white. Center ribs of petals are yellow, giving a 
total effect of creamy yellow center. Midseason. 
LULU LITTLE (Little, 1938) Each $4.00 
Late midseason, light pink. Mr. Little, who originated this va- 
riety, was one of our most able peony authorities and a noted 
judge of peonies, selected this variety from his seedlings and 
gave it his daughter’s name; something he would not have done 
had the peony not possessed real merit. Stock very limited. 
LUXOR (Sass, 1933) (8.77) Each $2.00 
Harly. An immense white with true bomb center of pale yellow 
fading white at once. Good stems of medium height. 
MABEL L. GORE (Vories, 1937) Each $8.00 
NR. Double. Late midseason. Red-pink. Very brilliant flower 
of a very dark pink or as some insist a light red. Medium size 
on stems of medium height standing up well. A garden flower 
of the best. Very scarce. 
MADAME CLAUDE TAIN (Doriat, 1927) (8.74) Each $2.00 
Resembling Baroness Schroeder much in coloring with perhaps 
a better stem, this is a very fine flower, its rosy white flowers 
of full rose type being especially attractive. Double. Late. 
MADAME EDOUARD DORIAT (Doriat, 1924) (8.68) 
Each $1.00 
Very large globular blooms of pure white with crimson mark- 
ings on some petals and stamens showing. Stems tall and 
strong. Good foliage. Sometimes has not opened well. An ex- 
cellent flower when well done. Double. Late midseason. 
MAMMOTH ROSE (Franklin, 1940) Each $2.00 
Gigantic rose type, large long petals of deep rose pink cupped 
about shorter center petals, tall with good stems. Midseason. 
MANDALEEN (Lins, 1942) Each $10.00 
Midseason. Very large and full even light pink double with ex- 
cellent stems and foliage. Fragrant. One of the best of all peo- 
nies for garden and exhibition. Scarce. Medium height. 
MANDARIN (Auten, 1933) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
Dark red bomb, early. Might show too much purple some years, 
but well worth trying. 
MARCELLE DESSERT (Dessert, 1899) (8.8) 
Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
Milk white, minutely splashed with lilac; crimson flecked cen- 
ter. Large flower; very high crown; very fragrant. Medium 
habit. Midseason. 
MARILLA BEAUTY (Kelsey, 1940) Each $8.00 
A new beauty not yet rated officially. A large blush white dou- 
ble of bewitching loveliness. A late bloomer of rare charm. The 
blush coloring is more pronounced toward the center of bloom, 
radiating to a lighter shade. We saw the original plants of this 
variety and it was breath-taking. It’s just one of those varieties 
you feel that you must have in the garden. A wonderful show 
bloom that will hold its own with the elite of the peony world. 
The large broad petals have wonderful substance. 
MARIE CROUSSE (Crousse, 1892) (8.9) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Double type, very large; central petals broad, pale, pink. Shaded 
rose, fragrant. Medium height, stiff stems. 
MARIE d’HOUR (Calot, 1883) 
Medium pink with flecks of red. Large flower. 
MARIE JACQUIN (Verdier) (8.3) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Loose, double type, large, midseason variety. Guard petals are 
broad and white, enclosing an almost perfect white water lily 
center that is very attractive and appealing. There is a large 
cluster of yellow stamens in the center of bloom. Medium height 
and a profuse bloomer. Under good cultivation the bloom is 
nearly double. Delightful and exciting for floral arrangements. 
Each $1.00 
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