Gilbert H. Wild & Son... Sarecoxie. Mo. 
Peanies 
CHERRY HILL (Thurlow, 1915) (8.6) Each $1.50, 3 for $3.50 
Deep garnet. Large flowers with a beautiful sheen. Stamens 
are very showy in blooms not- fully developed. Awarded Silver 
Medal by Massachusetts Horticuitural Society. One of the best 
reds. Early. 
CHESTINE GOWDY (Brand, 1913) (8.4) 
Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
Shell-pink with cream colored collar. A perfectly formed, crown- 
shaped flower. The broad pink petals of the cone are occasion- 
ally splashed with crimson. Very fragrant. 
CLAUDE BARROW, JR. (Kelsey, 1939) Each $7.00 
One of the largest and finest flowers in the garden. Double 
pink, informal shape. Very desirable. The above is Mr. Kelsey’s 
own description. A profuse bloomer, Very large, pointed buds. 
A show flower. 
CORAL ISLE (Kelsey, 1939) Each $3.00 
Semi-double. Late. Real coral color. Makes a striking color 
splash. Nothing like it in the garden. A real break in peony 
color that everyone admires. A limited number to offer again 
this year. 
CORAL QUEEN (H. P. Sass, 1937) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Not yet rated. A full double, late, low growing, rose type, blush 
pink, slightly deeper in center. Not nearly so deep a pink as 
name would indicate. A very outstanding flower in its color and 
a fine exhibition sort. 
CORNELIA SHAYLOR (Shaylor, 1919) (9.1) 
Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
A late, large double type, high-built blooms with immense 
guards of pale rose and a collar of flesh white, with a slightly 
darker shade in the center of the compact, rose-like center. Has 
a faint fragrance that is agreeable. Dark, glossy foliage. As 
with most of the very light pinks, this one will fade to white 
with age. Large and beautiful flower that is much admired. 
COURONNE D’OR (Calot, 1873) (8.1) Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
White, reflecting yellow. Outer petals bordered with carmine. 
Large, full flower of superb form. Golden stamens show through 
the flower. Late. 
DAISY SHERK (Kelsey, 1938) Each $3.00 
Large, flesh-pink double. Open center of light pink. Outer petals 
flesh white. Large bowl shaped flowers. Unusual in form and 
color combination. Midseason. Quite attractive. 
DAVID HARUM (Brand, 1907) (8.4) Each $1.00 
Clear bright crimson; fine texture. Strong stems. Broad light 
green foliage. Good cut-flower variety. 
DEARBORN (Auten, 1929) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.25 
Brilliant dark red, large high built bloom, the few stamens well 
hidden. Midseason, on stiff stems. Resembles Louis Joliet, but 
has just a bit of purple in it, follows it in season. Extra fine 
except in extreme heat. 
DELICATISSIMA (Rosenfield, 1900) Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
Clear, delicate pink. Large flower, fine bud, strong stems. Fra- 
grant. A fine cut-flower variety. Midseason to late. 
DESIRE (Brand, 1922) (8.9) Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
Mauve pink. Late. Nice. 
DETROIT (Auten, No. 2194) (1948) Each $7.00 
A very large red bomb, fairly early, medium height. This is an 
extra fine addition to the list of red doubles. 
DIADEM (Franklin, 1931) (8.95) Each $2.00 
Large cup shape, dark pink. Stiff stems with foliage to the 
ground. Fragrant, late, 32 inches. Honorable mention, A. P. S., 
Duluth, 1930. Silver Medal, St. Paul, 1954. 
DIXIE (Franklin, 1931) (8.64) Each $3.00 
Very dark red, bomb type, large, good stems, vigorous, late, 34 
inches. Color of Philippe Rivoire. A very good red. 
DONALD (Kelsey, 1936) Each $3.00 
A very tall double attaining a height of 54 inches. Rose pink, 
fragrant. Light green foliage. Stems very wiry, carrying me- 
dium sized flowers. Broad, incurved outer petals around closely 
packed row of shorter petals. Faint tinge of yellow deep in 
petals. Very attractive bloom. 
DR. F. G. BRETHOUR (Sass-Bongers, 1938) Each $5.00 
NR. Double. Late. White. Full double creamy white with oc- 
casional markings of red. Its flowers are large and beautifully 
formed and carried on good stems of medium height. It is both 
an excellent exhibition variety and garden flower. 
DR. J. H. NEELEY (Good & Reese, 1930) (9.27) Each $2.00 
Double, midseason, white with a blush tint. Fragrant, strong 
grower and a splendid variety for any collection. Stock limited. 
DR. O. M. SKINNER (Kelsey, 1936) Each $2.00 
Double, medium size, shell pink. Late midseason. Symmetrical 
and very lovely. 
DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS (Calot, 1856) (8.1) 
Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
Sulphur white, fading to pure white. Cup shaped. Fine bud, 
especially fine in half-open bud. 
DUCHESSE d’ORLEANS (Guerin, 1846) Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
Deep pink. Center petals tinted with violet, interspersed with 
salmon. Good for cut-flowers. Late. 
DULUTH (Franklin, 1931) (9.03) Each $2.00 
Large, rose type, pure white blooms borne on good, stiff stems 
36 inches in height. A very vigorous grower with fine foliage 
of a deep, rich green. Makes a fine landscape specimen plant, 
as the flowers are held high and erect on the plant under all 
conditions. 
EDITH E. GUMM (Gumm, 1930) (8.70) Each $6.00 
Midseason. An immense flower of medium light pink on extra 
strong stems. Very large foliage. 
EDITH M. SNOOK (Snook, 1931) Each $6.00 
Soft ivory delicately tinted pink, some yellow and green tints. 
Distinctive flower. Tall petals slightly cupped. H. M. 
EDULIS SUPERBA (Lemon, 1824) Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
Bright pink. Fine flower, full high-tufted center. Good grower. 
very fragrant. Good cut-flower variety. Barly. 
E. C. SHAW (Thurlow, 1919) (9.1) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Clear rose, slightly lighter at tip of petals. Outer petals broad 
and imbricated, and extreme center petals shorter. No traces of 
carmine are visible. A beautiful flower, both in color and form. 
Midseason. (Originator’s description.) 
B eqinnend Collection 
(All Double Flowering) 
CHESTNUT GOWDY 
CORNELIA SHAYLOR 
EDULIS SUPERBA 
FESTIVA MAXIMA 
COURONNE D’OR HESPANOLA 
DELICATISSIMA MME. DE VERNEVILLE 
DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS NYMPHAEA 
DUCHESSE D’ORLEANS OCTAVIE DEMAY 
QUEEN VICTORIA 
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