Light Pink Japanese Peonies (Continued) 
Vista (Kelsey 1940) Midseason Jap. Pink guards and fine yellow staminodes in 
center. Very large bloom. In Mr. Kelsey’s notes we find the following: “Better 
than Ama-no-sode.” Rather dwarf grower. $2.50 
Westerner (Bigger 1942) Here is a new and grand origination not ye. officially 
rated. To date, only a few plants disseminated. Stock scarce and exceedingly 
limited. Japanese type, midseason. The guard petals are very large of a beau- 
tiful shade of light pink. The center is filled with yellow staminodes that are 
extremely firm and erect. The combination of yellow and pink is most pleas- 
ing. The real charm of this variety lies in the cup-shaped form of the flower 
and the sturdy, recurved petals so gracefully poised and held so rigidly erect. A 
most charming introduction of exceptional merit and appeal. $5.00 
DARK PINK JAPANESE PEONIES 
Ama-no-sode (Japan) 9.2 Here is a Japanese type of peony much admired and is 
popular with peony fanciers. Extremely large, having two rows of long, wide- 
spread petals of rose-pink, forming a saucer-like cup about an immense center 
of long, yellow staminodes, with flattened, crinkled tops stained with rose. 
Carpels green, with yellowish tips. Very desirable and a worth-while variety. 
$2.00 
Cathedral (Origin unknown) 8.1 Large midseascn Jap. Vivid, dark rose guard petals 
with narrow, lighter edges. Compact center of long, pale-pink petaloids with 
pointed tips and yellow base. A very free bloomer. Also listed as Hana-no-sato 
in some catalogs. Slightly fragrant. $1.50 
Filagree (Kelsey 1936) Japanese type. Large rose-pink. Staminodes straw color. 
A very striking plant. Tall and vigorous. Early bloomer. Staminodes so full 
they almost cover the petals. Something off the beaten path. $3.50 
Gold Mine (Hollis 1907) 8.2 Medium size, midseason, Japanese type. Dark rose- 
pink of irregular cupped form. Center of narrow, whitish petaloids stained 
light pink and tipped with yellow. Carpels ruddy green, with pink tips. This 
variety holds unusually well when cut. Very free bloomer. 
$1.25 
Iwo (Nicholls) A rose pink Jap that is very attractive and interesting. Mr. Nicholls 
has originated some very fine singles and Japanese types in addition to the fine 
doubles to his credit. This is a dandy. $2.50 
Kobe (Kelsey 1936) Japanese type. Rose-pink guards. Straw or buff colored incurved 
staminodes, backed with rose. Center ball shaped. Early. Interestingly different. 
$2.00 
Largo (Vories 1929) 8.98 A lovely, soft medium pink Japanese type, with a center 
of prominent yellow staminodes. While introduced in 1929, it is not as well 
known as it should be for it is a splendid introduction worthy of a place in any 
fine planting of peonies. Has much class and the substance of the petals is 
exceptionally firm. $4.00 
Nippon Gold (Auten 1929) 9.02 Late Japanese variety. Deep pink guards. Intensely 
yellow center. One of Mr. Auten’s good varieties that is a fine addition to 
existing varieties in this type of bloom. $2.00 
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