MARCHIONESS OF EXETER E to MS 
Peonyformed light pink splotched with white, often solid pink. Loose 
rangy fast growth. Blooms early. Own root only. (8’’-30’’). 
MARGARET HIGDON®* MS (See Cover) 
This variety is our namesake, and we are indeed proud of it. Itis a 
semi-double to loose peonyform rose pink with intermixed stamens. The 
color fades out around the margin of the petals, giving the bloom a 
frosty edged appearance. It has large foliage and grows in a vigorous 
compact manner. Very symmetrical. Own root. (8-30). Grafts 
(128-2405). 
MARIAN MITCHELL** MS 
This variety has such a distinctive rich red color, that it always draws 
attention. The satin sheen to the petals adds live beauty. Grafts only. 
CUZ 7-24). 
MARIAN MITCHELL, VAR.** MS 
The same nice things can be said about the variegated form of the 
above. When it comes with lots of white in it, itll make you get 
Camellia-itis over again. Own root (15”-18’). Grafts (12’’-24’’). 
MARTHA BRICE ** MS 
This luscious one looks like pale pink sherbert. Semi-double to loose 
peonyform. Strong, bushy growth. Grafts only. (12’-24’’). 
MARY BELL GLENNAN** MS to L 
Here is a very fine, white predominating strain of the gorgeous Gig- 
antea. Same habit of growth. Grafts only. (12-18). 
MATHOTIANA ROSEA (Rosea Superba)** L 
Superb in every sense of the word. It’s fun describing these fine ones. 
We can’t say anything too nice about them. Large formal double rose 
pink, similar in form to Mathotiana Rubra. Large heavy foliage, com- 
pact growth. Blooms late. Own root (8-24. Grafts (12”-30’’). 
MATHOTIANA RUBRA (Purple Emperor; Purple Dawn**) MS to L 
This variety is widely known to be the “finest of all the fine” Ca- 
mellias. It’s large red flowers cpen into a formal rose type double 
with a purple tinge to the petal. It is, indeed, a show flower. It reg- 
ularly opens from December to February, sometimes extending through 
March. When it blooms during warm weather, the usual rosebud cen- 
ter opens fully showing stamens. It has large glossy dark green foli- 
age, and vigorous compact growth. Own root (8’-36’). Grafts 
(12”’-36”’). 
MME. DE MAINTENON** MS 
This one just loves to bloom. You can tell by the way it just keeps 
doing it. Semi-double light pink. Older blooms show lavender tinge. 
Own root only. (8’-30”). 
MONARCH MS 
An all-time favorite. Large peonyform pink marbled with white. 
Bushy growth. Own root only. (15”-24’’). 
MRS. CHARLES COBB** E to MS 
Of extraordinary richness, and so reliable! Large peonyform very dark 
red. Large foliage, fast symmetrical growth. Own root. (8’24’). 
Grafts (12’’-30’’). 
MRS. CHARLES SIMONS* MS to L 
The plant alone is an attraction, besides its fine flowers. Large semi- 
double white. Variable in form from single to peony form. Very 
compact ‘growth. Own root only. (8''-24""), 
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