Dark Pink Peonies (Continued) 
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. $6.00 
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 
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 
Germaine Bigot (Dessert 1902) 8.5 Double type, large midseason. Color, light rose- 
pink, loosely formed, stamens which discolor quickly. Develops a crown slowly 
and irregularly, showing flesh-pink tints and prominent crimson edges. Strong 
stems, good foliage. $1.06 
Gloriana (Neeley 1918) 9.06 Large pink double. Well formed. Very tall. $1.50 
Helen Hayes (Murawska 1943) A new, late, deep pink peony recently introduced. 
Bomb type. Tall grower with good strong stems. This variety has been well 
received by those having had the opportunity to see it. Stock limited. $5.00 
Iola Pink (Kelsey 1937) Double, midseason. Medium pink. Guards large and 
cupped, reflexing as the fiower opens more fully. $1.06 
J. F. Cooper (Kelsey 1937) Double. Large. Very deep or rose pink bloom shading 
lighter toward tips of petals. Early bloomer. Tall, strong stems. $3.00 
Joyce (Auten 1938) Double, late, rich medium pinky Talk $2.50 
Lady Kate (Vories 1924) 8.85 A very late blooming pink and unquestionably one 
of the very best late ones. The flowers are graceful, rose type, on tall, straight 
stems. The color is a sparkling Paul Neyron pink and is much admired by all 
who see it. $2.00 
Laura Ellen (Kelsey 1936) Light rose. Informal double. 8” blooms. Rather dwarf 
grower. Good stems. Early-midseason. Much the color of Judge Berry but a 
shade darker. More dwarf growing and stronger. Very large flowers. $4.50 
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