Shirine (Dr. F. C. Brethour 1936) Double, late midseason. Delicate blush of splendid 
form. $3.00 
Silvia Saunders (Saunders 1921) 8.7 Semi-double type. Rather small but a delight- 
ful, extra early, cup-shaped, bright, clear rose-pink, fading lighter toward the 
center of flower, which is filled with yellow stamens, among which the very 
bright pink stigmas make a conspicuous pattern, Dwarf habit of growth, good 
grower and a very abundant bloomer. Odor not particularly pleasant but it is a 
most delightful and charming subject for flower arrangement. Very dainty and 
alluring. $2.00 
Therese (Dessert 1904) 9.54 A favorite for many years, in fact for 47 years it has 
enjoyed an enviable popularity as a garden and show flower. The bloom is ex- 
ceptionally large, composed of extremely long petals of pale, translucent, old 
rose-pink, paling toward the base and illumined by a golden yellow glow in the 
depths. Heavy foliage, strong stems and a free, dependable bloomer. 
$2.00 
Thomas C. Thurlow (Thurlow 1919) 9.1 Midseason, large double type bloom of wide, 
cupped guard petals of light, flesh-pink, paling to cream white. Collar is com- 
posed of narrow petals of same color, bearing anthers, mixed with a few yellow 
petaloids. Medium height, floriferous, with strong stems. Has a pleasing, spicy 
fragrance. $1.50 
Tiny Tim (Kelsey 1941) Miniature semi-double, light pink. Very interesting. The 
flower is formed like the old familiar variety Marie Jacquin, Early midseason. 
Blooms ranges in size from 1% to 3 inches. Fine for arrangements. $2.00 
Tourangelle (Dessert 1910) 9.4 Regardless of the fact that this peony was originated 
nearly 40 years ago, it still remains one of the most beautifully colored peonies 
in the garden. It is a full double, large and late. A pale, cream white with a 
tan suffusion in the depths, toning to flesh pink in the center. Light, wiry stems. 
Has the rich delicate coloring of the inside of a sea shell. A very beautiful 
creation. $1.00 
Vesper (Kelsey 1935) Anemone type. Pink guards. Ivory staminodes, tinted pink. 
A striking color combination. Large and showy. Very attractive in the garden. 
$3.50 
Victory Chateau Thierry (Brand 1925) 9.24 A very lovely double, large, midseason, 
bright, clear pink, that is pleasingly fragrant. Strong, erect stems, rather dwarf. 
The blooms are exceptionally large under ordinary cultivation and make an 
outstanding display in the showroom. The petals are rather loosely formed so 
that it always opens freely. $4.00 
Vina Mae (Kelsey 1934) This is a lovely creation of a light shell-pink with lavender 
cast, fading to almost white. Flat flowers, semi-double, rose-pink. Very decora- 
tive. Color holds well. Petals cupped. It has always been admired in our garden. 
Foliage is very robust and flowers are produced in profusion. Our stock direct 
from the originator’s garden. $2.00 
Walter Faxon (Richardson 1904) 9.3 Until the recent introduction of Mrs. Living- 
ston Farrand, Walter Faxon was one of our best light pinks. The color is a 
vivid shell pink of a luminous intensity unique in peonies. Delightfully and 
pleasingly fragrant. Medium height. Good stems and foliage. Very popular 
and desirable. $1.50 
Westhill (Little 1938) 9.15 Double, early, very large, full light pink. Mr. Little has 
introduced but few peonies but they are all good ones as he was one of our most 
outstanding judges of the peony. $4.00 
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