Light Pink Peonies (Continued) 
Lady Alexandra Duff (Kelway 1902) 9.1 A lovely creation, much admired in any 
planting. To get very satisfactory results, do not disbud too generously, as the 
lateral buds will greatly prolong the season of bloom. Of course, if they are 
desired for show purposes, they must be disbudded. Blooms are borne in 
clusters, and with smaller, saucer shaped side flowers. Stems strong; foliage 
abundant. Very artistic. $1.00 
La France (Lemoine 1901) 9.0 Double type, very large. Blooms late. Clear light 
pink, richer in center, flecked dark toward tips with crimson splashes on outer 
petals. Strong stems. Good foliage. $1.50 
Lancaster (Kelsey 1937) Medium pink, double, Semi-dwarf, midseason. Large, 
heavily petaled, stiff stems. $2.00 
La Perle (Crousse 1886) 8.5 Double, large, midseason. Light old-rose pink. Slightly 
darker toward center. This is a most dependable variety. Fine show flower. 
$1.00 
Laura Kelsey (Kelsey 1941) This variety formerly called Myra Hess. Fully double, 
midseason. Long pointed buds that open into large, fluffy, delicate pink flowers 
with ivory tints at base of petals, some tipped and others splashed with carmine. 
Stiff stems that defy wind and driving rain. $5.50 
Laura Treman (Nicholls 1943) Double midseason, large blush with fine form. Medium 
height. This is a new one, little known and we are fortunate in having a fair 
stock direct from the originator’s gardens. $5.00 
Laverne Christman (Brand 1925) 8.91 We believe this variety should have a higher 
rating. When Mr. Brand made his outstanding display of $50 peonies at the 
National Peony Show in St. Paul, Minn., in 1923, Laverne was given the liberty 
of selecting one to bear her name. She chose this variety, which resembles a 
very good Therese in color, form and general makeup, but comes into bloom 
much later in the season. A large flower of rose type, loosely formed, with 
long, broad petals. In color it is a deep, rose-pink, shading lighter toward the 
edges. Plant tall and vigorous. A flower of much grace and refinement in 
structure. Stock rather limited. $3.00 
Little Buffalo (Kelsey 1939) Miniature, semi-double. Pink. Very interesting due to 
its dwarf growing habits. Slender, red stems. Early, midseason bloomer, $2.00 
Lottie Dawson Rea (John L. Rea 1939) Double, midseason. A very trim flower of 
light pink with exquisite tints. Received Honorable Mention Certificate of the 
A.P.S. Stock still very scarce and too new to be officially rated. $6.00 
Lulu Little (Little 1938) Late midseason, light pink. Mr. Little, who originated this 
variety, was one of our most able peony authorities and a noted judge of peonies, 
selected this variety from his seedlings and gave it his daughter’s name; 
something he would not have done had the peony not possessed real merit. Stock 
very limited. $3.00 
Marie Crousse (Crousse 1892) 8.9 Double, pale pink shading rose to center. Very 
fragrant cinnamon odor. This is one of the seedling parents of Mrs. Livingston 
Farrand. $1.00 
Marie Deroux (Crousse 1881) 8.0 Double, large late. Flesh pink paling to white 
at edges. $2.00 
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