Red Peonies (Continued) 
Shawnee Chief (Bigger 1940) A new cne not yet officially rated. Double, midseason, 
dark, brilliant red. This is a recent introduction and a very worthy ‘addition to 
our list of reds now in commerce. $2.50 
Thor (Sass 1937) 8.95 A double midseason variety. Here is a good red of distinctive 
color, and when better known will be more generally grown. Stock limited. $2.00 
WHITE SINGLE PEONIES 
Le Jour (Shaylor 1915) 86 Whata lovely single this one is. Early, very large, with 
two rows of very long, wide overlapping petals. Center a broad ring of golden 
yellow stamens a group of reddish carpels tipped darker and having a pink line 
at base. Tall, free bloomer. Stands erect with good foliage. Keeps exception- 
ally well when cut. Gives a most charming landscape effect. $2.00 
Mildred May (Murawska 1943) Pure white, with a row of gold just below the center. 
Semi-double. Fine texture and a most desirable addition to any planting. $3.50 
LIGHT PINK SINGLE PEONIES 
Dainty (Nicholls 1941) Early single. Light silvery pink. Very large flower. At- 
tractive and desirable. This is one of the new ones that we predict will go 
places when better known. $2.50 
Helen (Thurlow 1922) 9.0 Single type, early. Double row of broad, round, shell- 
pink petals, with a mass of golden stamens in center. Foliage, dark green. 
This is a very dainty variety, and is grand for landscape effect. Flowers also 
excellent for floral arrangements. $1.50 
Pink Bonnet (Kelsey 1935) Seedling K-5 Single, clear, light pink.. One of the first 
to bloom of the sinensis varieties. Petals are mostly cupped and shaped like a 
tulip. $2.00 
Wild Rose (Kelway) 8.5 This peony is well named, as it does resemble a wild rose. 
Single type, large, midseason variety. The long, smooth petals are powdered 
thickly with tiny rose-pink dots, giving a pale-pink effect. Small cluster of 
yellow stamens in center, carpels crimson, Slightly fragrant. Good, strong 
stems and very free bloomer. Most interesting on account of markings on petals. 
$1.50 
DARK PINK SINGLE PEONIES 
Harriet Olney (Brand 1920) 8.7 An extremely early variety. One of the first 
Chinensis varieties to give color in the field. Opens a deep rose, but gradually 
changes to a soft rose-pink. Stems tall and erect If you want a fine 
pink single, you will find your wishes gratified in this variety. Very fine for 
landscape effect, and gives a dash of color very early in the garden. 
$1.25 
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