Marie Jacquin (Verdier) 8.3 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. Without disbudding, it produces a 
splendid decorative effect, as the flowers come in large clusters. Must be dis- 
budded for show flowers. Delightful and exciting for floral arrangements. 
$1.00 
Mary Auten (Auten 1933) 9.41 This is a late, flesh white peony of much merit. Mr. 
Auten considers this one of the best of his many originations and named it in 
honor of his daughter. Stock still scarce and the demand should greatly exceed 
the supply. $2.50 
Mary E. Nicholls (Nicholls 1941) This variety too recently introduced to be officially 
rated A grand white peony similar to Kelway’s Glorious and any peony that 
can achieve that distinction has really gone places. Col. Nicholls is a keen 
judge of peonies and has chosen this one as outstanding. You will be fortunate, 
indeed, if you get one for your collection. Stock is still scarce but we will be 
able to accept orders for a limited number. $8.00 
Mel Gedge (Kelsey 1937) For those who worship bigness, this flower satisfies that 
ambition. A huge, milk-white double that unfolds into a charming globe of 
loveliness. Rarely do you see such size and beauty so skillfully combined. Early, 
midseason bloomer. $4.00 
Miss Innocence (Kelsey 1936) Double, flesh white flowers. Fragrant. Dainty 7” 
blooms, loosely formed. Broad outer petals becoming smaller and incurved as 
they reach the center bloom. Perfectly formed, early midseason bloomer. $2.50 
Mme. Jules Dessert (Dessert 1909) 9.4 Double type, very large, midseason. Long, 
smooth petals of flesh white. A few stamens show in the depth of the flower. 
Tall, very floriferous. Lovely to look at. $1.25 
Mother’s Day (Kelsey 1936) Double, midseason, very tall, clear white. This is an 
exceptionally fine peony and one of the best we have seen, A gem of the first 
water. It is impossible to view this peony without being greatly impressed with 
its beauty and stateliness. We consider this a glorified Elsa Sass, if such a com- 
parison is possible. The long wiry stems and the clear white charmingly shaped 
blooms that come in profusion every year make this an ideal cut-flower. We are 
the co-purchaser of the entire originator’s stock. $6.00 
Mrs. A. M. Brand (Brand 1925) 9.04 Full double type, very large,. A clear, white 
flower of splendid form. Guards broad, and slightly differentiated; center com- 
posed of broad, graduated petals of remarkable substance. This is a late bloom- 
ing variety and pleasingly fragrant. Awarded Gold Medal of the A.P.S. in 
1923, and many awards since that time. $2.50 
Mrs. Edward Harding (Shaylor 1918) 9.3 A large, midseason double that has had a 
great deal of publicity due to the fact that it was originally introduced at $100.00 
per division. A number were sold at that price. Medium height, free flowering, 
stiff stems, excellent foliage. Due to most intensive propagation by the origina- 
tor, the vitality of this variety was weakened and got off to a rather bad start. 
Took several years to make complete recovery. $1.00 
