Willoughby (Kelsey 1935) Very large, flesh-pink double, showing stamens. Faint 
red edges on some petals. Good stems, Color changes to white with age. $2.50 
DARK PINK PEONIES 
Armistice (Kelsey 1938) Double, large rose pink. Very tall and strong stems. Rose 
formation. Late midseason. Very good variety. Fragrant. $3.00 
Auguste Dessert (Dessert 1920) 8.7 Double type, large midseason, Each petal edged 
with a narrow, light border. Flower lightens in color from dark pink to a much 
lighter shade. Very attractive. $1.00 
Ben Cofeld (Kelsey 1934) Pink double, like Mons. Jules Elie, Very large petals, 
closely packed and set in edgeways. Almost ball shaped. Heavy stems. Shorter 
outer petals. $2.00 
Blanche King (Brand 1922) 8.9 Deep, dark pinks are always admired in the garden 
planting and Blanche King fills the bill completely in this respect. The flower 
is very large, symmetrical and true rose type. A glowing, deep pink that holds 
its color in the field or garden. Very late bloomer and a consistent winner at 
our National Peony Shows in this color class. $4.00 
Cathie Ann (Auten 1942) Not yet officially rated. A double, late-midseason variety 
of deep rose-pink. Flower is held rigidly erect on tall, stiff stems. Ideal for 
cut flowers. $8.50 
Claire Dubois (Crousse 1886) 8.7 Bright rose-pink, with considerable blue in its 
composition; almost a mauve pink. This color pales toward the tips of the 
petals, whose serrated edges give the flower a crisp appearance. Odor is not 
pleasant. Very full, rose-type bloom on strong, stiff, stems. Moderately tall. 
Foliage dark green. A good, standard variety that behaves well in the garden. 
$1.00 
Donald (Kelsey 1936) A very tall double attaining a height of 54”. Rose pink, 
fragrant. Light green foliage. Stems very wiry carrying medium sized flowers. 
Broad, incurved outer petals around closely packed row of shorter petals. Faint 
tinge of yellow deep in petals. Very attractive bloom. $3.00 
Elise Renault (Doriat 1927) 8.72 Double variety. Color a lilac pink that is quite 
pleasing. A French variety that is not in general commerce in the States. 
Stock limited. $2.50 
Ella Christiansen (Brand 1925) 9.0 No matter how many peonies you have already 
planted, you will find this a worthy addition. The color is a pleasing dark pink, 
not as deep as Blanche King. Petals are long, narrow and heavily serrated on 
the edges. Flower first opens cup shaped and then assumes a flat posture. A 
most dependable variety and irresistibly appealing to the eye. Should be more 
widely known and grown. $2.50 
Exotic (Kelsey 1936) Semi-double. Rose pink petals shading lighter toward tips. 
Midseason. Flowers very unusual and attractive. The semi-double flat flowers 
look oriental. It waves in the breeze on its long, slender stems like an oriental 
dancer. It is different, and instantly catches the roving eye. Formerly named 
Queen Esther. $2.50 
Fez (Kelsey 1939) Old rose double, fading lighter on tips. Very large blooms. Stock 
limited. $3.00 
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