White Peonies (Continued) 
White Water (Kelsey 1942) Very large, open petaled white. A row looks like the 
spume on the Niagara Rapids above the falls. Good stems. Golden glow at base 
of petals, 8” blooms not uncommon. Satisfying both in bigness and beauty. 
Large enough to suit all; beautiful enough to suit the most critical. $2.50 
W. L. Gumm (Gumm 1929) 9.34 A double, midseason, beautiful white, built up on 
medium height stems. Petals have heavy texture and the bloom is excellently 
formed. Center of blcom shows an ivory white sheen that adds to the beauty of 
the flower. Very refined and greatly admired in the show room and garden 
Stock limited. $2.50 
Youth (Kelsey 1935) Large double, blush white, with ivory tones at base of petals. 
Good stems and foliage. $2.50 
LIGHT PINK PEONIES 
In this group will be included some flesh, salmon and lavender pinks, which are 
grouped in a general light pink class. It is impracticable to try to group each 
separately. 
Alberta Kelsey (Kelsey 1937) This is a very charming peony. Light rose pink with 
gold-tipped petals interspersed throughout the flower. The neatly cupped petals 
give the flower a very pleasing form. Flowers are of medium size and de- 
lightfully fragrant. $3.00 
Anne Nielsen (Good & Reese 1930) Huge light pink double that is very attractive. 
: $2.50 
Armance Dessert (Doriat 1929) 8.75 Double, very lovely flesh pink. Fragrant. 
Late midseason variety. $2.00 
Asa Gray (Crousse 1886) 8.1 Double, medium size, midseason. Pale pink thickly 
powdered with minute rosy dots, showing an occasional crimson edge. Fragrant. 
$1.00 
Bethel (Kelsey 1939) Pale pink double. A very refined bloom that Mr. Kelsey ad- 
mired very much. $2.50 
Blush (Nicholls 1941) Here is a peony that is unusually attractive and appealing to 
the eye. The delicate flesh coloring greatly adds to its effectiveness when used 
in flower arrangements. Flower of medium size held stiff and erect on wiry 
stems. A very lovely peony that appeals to all. Color holds well. $3.00 
Chestine Gowdy (Brand 1913) 8.4 Double. Large bloom, highly built. Guards and 
crown light rose. Collar creamy white. Fragrant. $1.00 
Chief (Franklin 1931) 9.00 Double, late, midseason. Very large, light pink. 
Fragrant. Received First Class Certificate of A:P.S. for outstanding merit. 
Very much worth while. $3.00 
Claude Barrow Jr. (Kelsey 1939) One of the largest and finest flowers in the garden. 
Double pink, informal shape. Very desirable. The above is Mr. Kelsey’s own 
description. A profuse bloomer. Long, very large, pointed buds. A show 
flower. ; $5.00 
Coral Isle (Kelsey 1939) Semi-double, late. Real coral color. Makes a striking color 
splash. Nothing like it in the garden. A real break in peony color. A limited 
stock this year. $3.00 
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