Karl Rosenfield (Rosenfield 1908) 8.8 A very large, bright crimson with a slight 
touch of blue in it, Outer petals, large and waved; center petals, incurved and 
notched. Lacks fragrance. ‘Tall, free flowering, with good, stiff stems. Very 
fine for commercial cutting if not cut too tight in bud. $1.00 
Longfellow (Brand 1907) 9.0 Mr. Brand has brought out many fine reds, but none 
finer than Longfellow. A double, midseason, bright crimson, intensified by 
golden yellow stamens near center. Like many reds, it is lacking in fragrance. 
Does not fade and is most satisfactory for cutting as well as garden decoration. 
Medium height, good foliage and a free bloomer. $1.50 
Marian Pfeiffer (Pfeiffer 1925) 8.52 Double, late midseason brilliant red. Strong 
stems. One of the purest reds in commerce. $1.50 
Matilda Lewis (Saunders 1921) 9.0 A very dark maroon red that is well formed 
and fully double. Stems stiff and of medium height, holding the large blooms 
firmly erect. This variety is pleasingly fragrant and a worthy addition to our list 
of red varieties. Midseason bloomer. Foliage, dark green. Very attractive in 
any collection. $2.00 
Mons. Martin Cahuzac (Dessert 1899) 8.8 A maroon and gold creation that excites 
admiration when well grown. Considerable unhealthy stock of this variety has 
been disseminated. Can be grown to a very large size on established plants. 
Sometimes appears semi-double on newly planted stock. The entire flower has 
a silky, black luster that adds to its beauty. Free flowering, erect, stiff stems. 
$1.50 
Mr. L. van Leeuwen (Nieuwenhuyzen 1916) A Holland origination of considerable 
merit. Double type, large late midseason. Outer petals very large, cupped at 
first but relaxing later. Center petals graduate to a fine rose bud center. Color 
pure light crimson. Fragrant. $1.50 
Philippe Rivoire (Riviere 1911) 9.2 Double type, early, midseason. A very dark 
crimson, with a blackish sheen. Flowers are of medium size, but have seen 
them extremely large under special handling. Has the pronounced fragrance of 
a Gruss an Teplitz rose and a variety we can recommend most heartily. It is to 
be found in nearly all large peony plantings as well as small collections. So 
‘many reds lack fragrance, but this variety compensates for a number that are 
deficient in this respect. Medium height, wiry stems that hold the fine bloom 
erect. The flower is beautifully formed and holds its color in the brightest sun. 
$2.00 
Priam (Sass 1930) 8.9 Double, midseason variety. A well formed, deep, rich, dark 
red. It has proved a very popular variety and deservedly so. There is need for 
good reds and this is one of them. Stem stiff and rigid. Rather tall grower. $3.00 
Renato (Murawska 1949) A new introduction we are privileged to offer this season. 
A very good red somewhat similar to Felix Crousse but a definite improvement 
over that variety. A splendid keeper in storage and should make a fine com- 
mercial cut flower when stock is available. Stems strong and sturdy, holding 
the bloom erect. 8.00 
Richard Carvel (Brand 1913) 8.8 This peony, to our mind, deserves a little higher 
rating, as it is a very desirable introduction. A full, loose, double, very early, 
fragrant red. A good cut flower variety and holds its color well. The demand 
has greatly increased during the past few years, as its real worth is more gen- 
erally recognized. $1.50 
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