White Peonies (Continued) 
James Kelway (Kelway 1900) 8.7 Double, very large. Opens a very faint pink fad- 
ing to almost white with age, but still retaining a slight flush on outer petals. 
Foliage good. Stems tail. $1.00 
Kelway’s Glorious (Kelway 1909) 9.56 This peony is aptly named, as it is a glorious 
creation and a most popular white. There is a creamy diffusion in the depth of 
the flower, and occasionally there will be a few crimson edges on center petals. 
Strong, roselike fragrance. Free flowering with strong stems. A peony that is 
much sought after and admired. $2.50 
Laura Dessert (Dessert 1913) 8.8 When first opening, this variety is pale pink in 
bud, opening cream or pale yellow, becoming white. This is not a full double 
but an anemone type that many people prefer. This variety could well be 
classed with the yellow group sometimes offered. While not yellow through- 
out, the large center of yellow carpels gives it that general appearance. Moderate- 
ly fragrant. $1.50 
Le Cygne (Lemoine 1907) 9.42 One of the highest rated whites, tinged ivory when 
opening. Full double, very early blooming variety. Moderately fragrant. Fo- 
liage large, dark green. For years this was the highest rated peony. Will be 
found in any large planting. $2.00 
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 
Marie Lemoine (Calot 1869) 8.5 A late, very large, double white, with shades of 
crimson on some of the edges of petals. The whole flower is strongly suffused 
with yellow from hidden staminodes. Very fragrant. Rather dwarf growing 
habit. Be sure to secure clean healthy roots for results. Considerable unhealthy 
stock of this variety has been disseminated. $1.00 
Marilla Beauty (Kelsey 1940) A new 
beauty not yet rated officially. A 
large blush-white double of be- 
witching loveliness. A late bloomer 
of rare charm. The blush coloring is 
more pronounced toward the center 
ot bloom, radiating to a lighter shade. 
We saw the original plant of this 
variety and it was breath-taking. 
It’s just one of those varieties you 
feel that you must have in the gar- 
den. A wonderful show bloom that 
will hold its own with the elite of the 
peony world. The large, broad 
petals have wonderful substance. 
Le Cygne $6.50 
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