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DR. CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM (New) (A. M. Brand) 
This variety was named for Dr. Graham, who was so long identi- 
fied with the early history of the Mayo Clinic at Rochester, Minne- 
sota. Here is a large late white in season with Marie Lemoine. It is 
a rich creamy white absolutely void of stamens. The plant is tall, 
with medium green foliage and strong stems. The flower is large, 
loosely built, with large guard petals enclosing a center of smaller 
lacy petals. There is an occasional trace of carmine on a petal, but 
not flecked like Festiva Maxima. The general appearance of this 
late flower is that of a large, very creamy white, the Kelway’s Glor- 
ious type. We consider this a real acquisition to our short list of 
good late whites. It is absolutely a first-class variety and also a late 
variety. It is a loose type and will open well. 
A Brand Division $5.00 
DR. JOHN L. CRENSHAW (A. M. Brand) 
A fine red coming into flower with the late varieties. When Baro- 
ness Schroeder is just passing its prime this variety is at its best. 
This is a bright crimson-red unlike in color either Longfellow or 
Mary Brand. When the buds just begin to open, they might pass 
for a rich red Rose. The three or four outer rows of petals are 
very large, broad, and symmetrically arranged. The plant is of 
medium height, stems strong and erect, foliage narrow and dark 
green. The blossom develops into fine size for a red. Blooms at 
same time as Phillippe Rivoire. A Brand Division $5.00 
DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS (Calot) 
An early sulphur-white with shadings of green at the base of the 
petals, without any trace of crimson on the petals. The plant is 
medium tall, with strong stems and excellent foliage_ 
A Brand Division $1.00 
EDULIS SUPERBA (Lemon) 
This is the first good early deep pink. It sometimes opens for 
Decoration Day with us in Minnesota. The flowers are large, borne 
profusely on tall, strong stems. A loose, crown type flower, of a 
beautiful deep pink. One of the greatest of all cut flowers in its 
color and season. The flowers deserve a much higher rating and 
should be planted because of its earliness and general good quali- 
ties. See opposite page. A Brand Division $1.00 
EDWIN C. SHAW (Thurlow) 
A very large late midseason light old-rose, with flesh-pink tones 
in the center and collar, with occasional narrow red edges on the 
outer petals. A beautifully formed flower of cupped form. A very 
fragrant variety with strong stems that make it fine for both cut- 
ting and garden effects. A Brand Division $1.50 
ELLA CHRISTIANSEN (A. M. Brand) 
Although not so deep a pink as Blanche King, Ella Christiansen is 
so distinct from the delicate pinks in coloring as to be a real acqui- 
sition. The flower is exceedingly large, both on the plant in the 
field, and when handled as a cut flower. Petals are long, narrow 
and heavily serrated on the edges. The flower first opens cup-shape, 
then flat. ieee appealing—FElla Christiansen receives the un- 
bounded praise of every visitor. We like it better every year. 
A Brand Division $3.00 
FINE IN THE SOUTH AS WELL AS IN THE NORTH 
From Cordova, Alabama 
Ella Christiansen gave me a pleasant surprise. I expected nothing, 
but it has proven to be a splendid variety for Alabama. It has a 
strong, vigorous plant and is a profuse bloomer of extra large blooms 
on strong stems. In color it is a medium pink. I am well pleased with 
it. 
PEONIES IN KANSAS 
December, 1944, Bulletin 
I have grown about 500 varieties of Peonies here in Kansas. Of 
course at the top of my list is Myrtle Gentry. Ella Christiansen is a 
Peony that does not seem to be as much in the public eye as it should 
be. Every year I have it and admire it when it is in bloom. If you 
have never grown Ella Christiansen get one or two and start. 
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EVANGELINE NEWHALL (A. M. Brand) 
A very late, large, light pink. The petals are very long and the 
edges are both scalloped and ruffled. The flower has variations of 
deeper pink running throughout the petals. The variety is semi- 
rose type. This is a comparatively new variety that we introduced 
in 1936. We consider it a very fine Peony. 
A Brand Division $3.00 
FANNY CROSBY (Brand) 
An early yellow Peony with pink guard petals that is growing in 
favor more each year as it becomes better known. The plant is 
strong, thrifty, and very floriferous. The side buds come into 
bloom with the main flower and if left on the plant they make a 
wonderful showing. This variety was judged the best near yellow 
Peony at the National Show held in Boston in 1947. 
A Brand Division $2.00 
FELIX CROUSSE (Crousse) 
A deep rose-red showing no stamens. Consists of a central bomb 
of incurved petals surounded by broad, prominent guard petals. 
A good all-purpose late red, the same type as the early red, 
Richard Carvel. See opposite page. A Brand Division $1.00 
FESTIVA MAXIMA (Miellez) 
An early true rose type white with broad guard petals surrounding 
a compact inner mass of rich white petals flecked crimson. This is 
a good early garden variety to use for cut flowers, but as a rule 
comes too early for a show flower. A Brand Division $1.50 
FRANCES WILLARD (Brand) 
A very fine midseason white which we believe gives universal 
satisfaction. It opens an exquisite blush-white, with a carmine 
touch on the edge of some of the central petals. Slightly fragrant. 
We feel we didn’t make a mistake in naming this Peony for a 
great woman. A Brand Division $2.00 
GENEVIEVE (Lemoine) 
A very late creamy white coming into flower with Hansina Brand, 
Mrs. J. V. Edlund, and other very late ones. This is a glorious 
flower and ranks with the best the years it comes good. The plant 
is thrifty with tall strong stems. If you are looking for a late 
creamy white this variety is excellent. A Brand Division $2.00 
GEO. PEYTON (Nicholfs) 
A very large, new Peony coming into bloom late in the season. It 
is a fine pale buff with a suffusion of pink all through the flower. 
The plant is medium in height, with strong stems. The flower is 
fully double and we feel sure it will prove a worthy addition to 
any fine garden. . A Brand Division $5.00 
GEORGIANA SHAYLOR - (Shayfor) 
A large, late midseason light rose-pink with pleasing fragrance. 
The petals are very broad with guard and center petals slightly 
splashed cirmson. The plant is medium tall and of sturdy habit. 
One of the very best of Mr. Shaylor’s introductions. 
A Brand Division $1.50 
GOLDEN BRACELET (New) (A. M. Brand) 
A very high built yellowish white with a distinct collar of yellow 
petals encircling the center. General color effect yellow and a real 
addition to the small list in this color class. This variety, when dis- 
played in our show room is always greatly admired. One of our 
visitors suggested the appropriate name as the flower has a distinct 
band of creamy yellow petals through the flower that reminds one 
of a gold bracelet. A Brand Division $5.00 
GOLDEN DAWN (Gumm) 
Golden Dawn, Golden Bracelet, Laura Dessert, are the three all 
yellow Peonies introduced to date. For best color effects, all three 
should be cut in the bud and developed inside. Golden Dawn is a 
midseason variety with broad guard petals of ivory-white with a 
full yellow center. A Brand Division $2.00 
In writing this catalog we have tried to keep the reader, especially 
ELLEN FOSTER (New) (A. M. Brand) 
A medium tall growing variety with good plant habits and clean 
foliage. Rose type blooms of good size, large, broad, deep petals of 
almost uniform light flesh-pink flushed delicate lavender. A new 
variety of great promise. Selected by many of our visitors last 
season as the best flower in our show room. This choice sort of 
dainty pink is really a top notch variety. A Brand Division $5.00 
the buyer, in mind. We have made up excellent collections of both 
Peonies and Lilacs which we hope will be of help to those who do 
not know varieties well. In suggesting varieties we have included only 
good kinds that we should want to grow if we were buying. W. 
have done our best to follow the “Good Neighbor Policy.” ee 
If any of our readers are willing to offer suggestions of ways in 
which we might improve our book, we shall be glad to incorporate 
them in our next issue. 
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