Gilbert H. Wild & Son... Sareoxie. Mo. 
Peanies 
FESTIVA MAXIMA 
FESTIVA MAXIMA (Miellez, 1851) (9.3) 
Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
The old reliable white. A massive, early double white with crim- 
son markings. One of the most generally planted peonies in 
cultivation. This variety was originated years ago, but its sterl- 
ing qualities in habit of growth and blooming make it most de- 
sirable. 
FIREPLACE (Kelsey, 1936) Each $2.00 
Double, very dark red. Medium sized blooms. Slightly lighter 
at tips of petals. Flat formation. Very unusual. (Originator’s 
description. ) 
FLORENCE BOND (Gumm, 1936) (9.28) Each $2.00 
Late midseason. Large globular flower of pure white, slightly 
tinted pink at first. Medium height, strong stems. Extra good. 
FLORENCE NICHOLLS (Nicholls, 1938) Each $4.00 
Late midseason variety. A lovely white with a pinkish center, 
general effect blush. Stock is still exceedingly scarce. Not yet 
rated but we predict that it will be up in the 90’s unless we are 
greatly mistaken. 
FLORENCE MACBETH (Sass, 1924) (9.2) Each $1.00 
An immense rose type flower of a soft LaFrance pink. The 
petals are broad, of much substance, and have a crinkled effect 
that is. very distinct and beautiful. The plant is strong, vigor- 
ous grower with strong stems. A very fine pink. 
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (Brand, 1907) (8.1) 
Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
Pure white, with delicately arranged petals. Very late. 
FONTENELLE (Rosenfield, 1916) Each $1.00 
A good cut-flower; red; midseason. 
FOOTLIGHTS (Kelsey, 1938) Each $3.00 
A large, double Mons. Jules Elie type. Broad, pure white, outer 
petals surrounding a closely packed ball of narrow overlapping 
and entwined petals, enlivened by a golden glow that shines 
through from the depths. Total effect, a soft golden glow. 
FRANCES HERNDON (Pfeiffer, 1932) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Deep rose; fragrant; yellow stamens showing through the pet- 
als. Medium tall; free bloomer; midseason. 
FRANCES SHAYLOR (Shaylor, 1915) (8.6) 
Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
Glistening white with short yellow petals scattered through the 
wider white ones. Very large globular flowers. 
FRANCES WILLARD 
FRANCES WILLARD (Brand, 1907) (9.1) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Opens blush white, changing to pure white. Has occasional car- 
mine touch. Large, perfectly formed flower. Semi-rose type. 
Strong grower and free bloomer. One of the best of the Brand 
seedlings. Late midseason. 
FRANK E. GOOD (Good & Reese, 1929) (8.88) Each $1.00 
Fully double. Late. Pale flesh pink with delicate tint. Beautiful 
form. Sometimes does not open well. 
FRANKIE CURTIS (Vories, 1924) (9.3) Each $2.00 
A large delicate white. Very free flowering. Stiff stems and 
known as the “White Mons. Jules Hlie.” 
FRANKLIN'S PRIDE (Franklin, 1931) (9.45) Each $2.50 
Very large full rose type, even pink, stiff stems, vigorous with 
leathery foliage, good bloomer, fragrant, late, 38 inches. Re- 
ceived Blue Ribbon at N. W. Show, Minneapolis, 1931. Much 
admired. An improved Walter Faxon. 
FRED W. PRATT (Kelsey, 1935) Each $3.00 
Double. Pure white outer petals, inner petals yellow, overcast 
with pure white. Earlier than Primevere, which it resembles. 
Deeper shade of yellow at base of petals. Anemone center. 
FRONTIER (Kelsey, 1941) Each $6.00 
Large light pink, double. Very late. Very full petaled massive 
bloom and pink in color. This is a variety of considerable merit. 
Particularly valuable on account of the lateness of the variety 
which considerably extends the blooming season. A “honey,” and 
you will want to add it to your collection. 
GALATHEE (Lemoine, 1900) (8.1) Each $1.50 
Double white. Large and very late. Flesh white with pink center. 
Very fragrant. 
GALENA (Auten No. 2491) Each $1.00 
An entirely new shade, mulberry, or maybe very deep rose. 
Bomb type, late, on tall stiff stems, with low foliage; a perfect 
plant for commercial cut-flowers, much admired by many people. 
It is not fragrant, but has exceptional substance. Recommended 
for the northern half of the peony belt only. 
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