Hybrid and Specie Peonies (Continued) 
Lovely Rose (Saunders 1942) Deep, creamy pink, semi-double. A lovely and unique 
quality of color. Court of Honor, New York 1949. $10.00 
Mahogany (Glasscock 1937) 9.00 Single, black red. Large, tall, stiff stems. $5.00 
Marta (Saunders 1938) Double hybrid. Very tall, brilliant, lustrous, deepest mahogany 
red with touches of white on some petals. Often much like a Japanese type in 
its composition. A very interesting and desirable addition. Early bloomer. $3.50 
Officinalis Rosea (Species) This species has been grown in European gardens for 
centuries. Blooms very early and has roots similar to a dahlia. Foliage is en- 
tirely different than the sinensis varieties. The three common colors are Alba, 
white; Rosea, pink; and Rubra, red. This is the pink variety. Due to its early 
blooming it is worth while. $1.50 
P. Anomala (Species) This species peony grows wild in Europe, Asia and Siberia. 
Flowers are bright crimson about 4 inches in diameter. One of the first to 
bloom. Distinctive foliage. $1.50 
P. officinalis rubra 8.6 This species peony has been cultivated in European gardens 
for centuries. Commonly known as grandmother’s “Piney.” It is a brilliant 
double crimson and the foliage is entirely distinct from the sinensis group. Stems 
strong, each bearing but a single, huge bloom. Needs no disbudding. Comes 
very early into bloom in the garden. Often used as a cut flower for Memorial 
day when it is invariably in bloom, The color is an intense red or crimson. 
$1.50 
P. tenuifolia latifolia (Species) This is the fern leaved peony with the bright red 
flowers that need no disbudding. It is one of the earliest peonies to bloom in 
the garden. Blooms nearly a month earlier than most sinensis varieties. Flowers 
are not large but are fine clear crimson in color. $1.50 
Postillion (Saunders 1941) Enormous flower of deep scarlet crimson. Very brilliant, 
semi-double, flat cup. $15.00 
Red Charm (Glasscock 1939) Double rich red. Tall, stiff stems. A perfectly beautiful 
creation that will stop you in your tracks. Form of bloom ideal and color most 
striking. Stock very limited. $10.00 
Red Ensign (Auten 1940) Semi-double late, dwarf, small, brilliant black red. $8.00 
Red Glory (Auten 1937) Semi-double, very early, tall, rich, uniform dark red. Very 
large. First-Class Certificate. $8.00 
Rosedale (Auten 1937) Semi-double dwarf. Extremely brilliant, clear red. Very 
outstanding bloom often resembling a rose. $3.00 
Rose Diamond (Saunders 1943) Tall upraised cup of clear salmon rose. Single type. 
Petals folded in a pointed fashion which adds greatly to the style of the flower, 
Comes late for a hybrid. $15.00 
Topeka (Auten) Clear, brilliant light red. Full bomb type, large bloom on tall 
stems. Very much admired. $10.00 
Wild Fire Very bright-red single flowers on a fine bushy plant. Blooms profusely. 
If you want a brilliant display in your garden put in a plant of Wild Fire. $15.00 
Zulu Warrior (Glasscock 1939) Very large, single, black red, cup-shaped blooms. 
Very early. A strong grower with large leaves and tall, stiff stems. $5.00 
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