Peonies Are Easily Groum 
A field of Peonies in bloom at Sarcoxie Nurseries. 
Au Peanies Prepaid 
Hardy as the oak, they are easily grown. Our Pennant 
Brand Peonies are good strong three to five eye divisions, 
the finest plants from the nursery row. Planting instructions 
packed with each order. 
Listed below are a few good standard varieties popular 
among gardeners. Our more complete list will be mailed on 
request. 
Duchesse De Nemours. (8.1) Superb ivory-white, greenish 
markings toward center, becoming pure white; beautiful in 
the bud; medium to large; crown type; medium early; strong; 
vigorous; good stems; blooms freely. 90c each; 3 for $2.50. 
Duchesse D’Orleans. Large carmine-pink guards, center 
soft pink and salmon, becoming amber-yellow; medium to 
large; bomb type; fragrant; midseason; strong, vigorous; very 
tall; blooms freely; 90¢ each; 3 for $2.50. 
Duke of Wellington. (7.8) Broad white guards, center very 
full, sulphur-white, becoming pure white; fragrant; bomb type; 
late; blooms freely; vigorous; long, strong stems; very large. 
90c each; 3 for $2.50. 
Edulis Superba. Beautiful bright, deep rose-pink; very fra- 
grant; large; good form; early, crown type; strong; vigorous; 
blooms freely. 90c each; 3 for $2.50. 
Felix Crousse. (8.4) Brilliant, rich, even dazzling ruby-red; 
large; globular, solidly and compactly built; bomb type; fra- 
grant; midseason; vigorous; blooms freely; fine. $1.00 each; 
3 for $2.75. 
Festiva Maxima. (9.3) Large; pure paper-white, some cen- 
ter petals flecked purplish-carmine; early; rose type; very 
fragrant; vigorous; very long; heavy stems. $1.00 each; 3 for 
$2.75. 
Francois Ortegat (6.7.) A lovely semi-rose type. Large 
deep crimson with brilliant golden-yellow anthers. This 
beautiful Peony is fragrant and blooms in the midseason. 
90c each; 3 for $2.50. 
Hans P. Sass. (9.19.) Shell-pink, deep in center; late: $1.50 
each; 3 for $3.00. 
Karl Rosenfield. (8.8.) Rich velvety-crimson; very tall, com- 
pact grower of stately habit; late. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
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Lillian Wild. First certificate award winner 1950 
American Peony Society Show. Lovely, delicate, flesh- 
pink becoming white, very large, compact rose type. 
Late. Originated and introduced by us. $2.50 each; 
3 for $6.00. 
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Mme. De Verneville. Fine, large compact flowers literally 
packed with petals; broad white guards; center slightly 
blush, becoming pure white, flecked carmine; delightfully fra- 
grant; bomb type; early; vigorous; medium height; good 
stems. 90c each; 3 for $2.50. 
Minuet. (9.19.) Very large; rose type; light pink; stiff stems; 
vigorous; late. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
Myrtle Gentry. (9.06.) A beautiful late, light pink fading 
to nearly pure white with age; a perfect rose form flower; 
tints of flesh and salmon show throughout the petals; good 
grower. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
Officinalis Rubra (8.6.) One of the earliest Peonies to 
bloom in the spring. Usually praducing its large, vivid crim- 
son flowers a week to ten days before other varieties are in 
blossom. Produced on medium length stems with luxurious 
dark green foliage. $1.35 each; 3 for $3.50. 
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Ozark Beauty. Exquisite radiant pink of compact 
rose type. Late free bloomer on heavy stems. Origin- 
ated by us and received honorable mention as one of 
the best new introductions at the 1950 American Peony 
Society Show. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
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Queen Emma. A very large, very full, fragrant; bright light 
pink rose type flower; midseason to late; blooms freely; com- 
pact grower; the flowers keep and ship well. 90c each; 3 for 
$2.50. 
Red Rocket. Bright red, very large bomb type. A free 
bloomer on tall stems. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Sarah Bemhardt. (9.0.) Apple-blossom-pink, the petals 
tipped white; compact, semi-rose type; fragrant; late mid- 
season. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
Therese. (9.8.) Very large, rich satiny-pink center becoming 
lilac-white; compact, rose type; very fragrant; midseason; 
medium tall. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
Walter Faxon. (9.3.) Uniform bright rose, deepening toward 
center; medium size; globular semi-rose type; extra fine; mid- 
season. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
Japanese Peenies 
Of oriental origin, these Peonies are always exciting to 
grow, their brilliant guard petals nesting the center of stam- 
inodes ranging from chamois to yellow and buff. Exquisite 
fragrance. 
Dr. Jekyl. A late brilliant dark red with center flushed 
distinctly lighter. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.00. 
Eva. (8.45.) A beautiful dark rose pink Jap. The stami- 
nodes are thread-like yellow with golden anthers and car- 
pels tipped yellowish green; medium size in height. $1.00 
each; 3 for $2.75. 
Fuyajo (9.2.) One of the highest rated Jap. Peonies. The 
dark rich mahogany red color of this flower is illuminated 
by the dark petaloides tipped chamois. $1.25 each; 3 for 
$3.00. 
Monterey. A light salmon pink which has received recog- 
nition at flower shows as an excellent Jap. $1.25 each; 3 for 
$3.00. 
Neon. Midseason, unusual radiating rose pink guards, 
bright yellow stamens. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
Nippon Warrior. Rich deep red with some yellow edges 
on center petals; strong growing. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.00. 
Prairie Afire (8.82.) This bright colored flower truly creates 
a fiery glow when planted in a group. Deep pink guards 
with brilliant red petaloids. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
Red Star. Tall, deep brilliant red with red stamens tipped 
gold. An exceptional value for the price. $1.75 each; 3 for 
$4.50. 
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The essentials for growing plants are good soil, 
drainage, and sufficient water. 
Leaf mould or compost incorporated in the soil and 
an occasional mulch of course material pay dividends 
in better fruit and flowers. 
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