aaa he WHITE PEONIES 
A, B. Franklin (Franklin 
1928) 9.27 A very 
light. blush when first 
opening, fading white. 
Very lovely flower of 
beautiful form that has 
a place with the finest 
peonies produced. <A 
Gold Medal winner and 
very worthy of that 
distinction. We have 
watched this peony since 
its introduction in 1928 
and can find no fault 
with it in any way. 
Late bloomer. $2.50 
Mrs. F. D. Roosevelt 
A. B. C, Nicholls (Nicholls 1937) 9.45 Col. Nicholls considers this one of his very best 
introductions. It is a lovely, double, late white, with a hint of pink and a de- 
cided orange glow at the base of petals. $2.00 
Alsace Lorraine (Lemoine 1906) 8.8 Pure white, tinted with cream and buff. Double, 
large. Late midseason. Petals of a wavy texture, very symmetrically arranged 
in circular form. Very attractive, and makes a splendid landscape subject. 
$1.50 
Avalanche (Crousse 1886) 8.7 Double type, large, late, midseason variety. A blush- 
white of waxy texture with a faint pink center and very narrow crimson edges 
on a few of the center petals. A compact, generally incurved flower with the 
tops of the outer petals recurved from its ball-like center. Slight fragrance. 
This is a standard cut flower variety and extensively grown. $1.00 
Baroness Schroeder (Kelway 1889) 9.0 A double white tinted flesh pink. This pink 
will disappear as flower opens leaving it a pure white. Tall, strong stems and 
one of the best cut flowers we have. Much in demand by commercial growers. 
$1.00 
Betty Blossom (Thurlow 1925) 8.9 A large, double, late mid-season variety, globular 
with white guard petals, faintly tinted yellow and sometimes flecked on the back. 
The distinct collar of narrow petals heavily edged gold and a tuft of yellow 
staminodes of clear yellow at the extreme center, produces a charming and dis- 
tinct yellow and white effect. $1.00 
Charlene (Kelsey 1942) Double, midseason, ivory-white bloom with cupped shaped 
center that resembles the cup of the night-blooming Cereus. Strong, sturdy stems 
and good foliage add to the excellence of this plant. Medium height. Flowers are 
large and hold up well. $4.00 
E. F. Kelsey (Kelsey 1936) Double, midseason, very large. A full white, with fine, 
strong stems. Extra fine quality bloom. Mr. Kelsey thought enough of: this 
variety to let it bear his name. We are indeed fortunate in having the originator’s 
stock to offer. $4.00 
