White Peonies (Continued) 
Elsa Sass (H. P. Sass 1930) 9.46 A Gold Medal variety very worthy of the distinc- 
tion. Full double, rather dwarf growing. A lovely white, veiled pink. Stems 
stiff and strong, holding the beautiful large bloom erect under all conditions. A 
true rose form with large petals throughout. Does well everywhere and is an 
outstanding favorite with all who grow it and a consistent winner at shows. 
One of the finest Sass originations. Possesses a texture like velvet and shows 
remarkable class. Another “must have.” $3.50 
Festiva Maxima (Miellez 1851) 9.3. The old reliable white. A massive, early double 
white with crimson markings. One of the most generally planted peonies in cul- 
tivation. This variety was originated over 100 years ago, but its sterling qualities 
in habit of growth and blooming make it most desirable. $1.00 
Florence Nicholls (Nicholls 1938) Late midseason white, shading to flesh pink 
towards center of bloom. Texture and quality of the petals are superb, giving 
the bloom its long lasting quality. Habit of growth is excellent. The stiff 
stems hold the lovely flowers rigidly erect. One of the finest peonies. $3.50 
Footlights (Kelsey 1938) A large, double Mons. Jules Elie type. Broad, pure white, 
outer petals surrounding a closely packed ball of narrow, overlapping and en- 
twined petals, enlivened by a golden glow that shines through from the depths. 
Total effect, a soft golden glow. Excellent. $3.00 
Frances Willard (Brand 1907) 9.1 Double, large, midseason. Opens a very pale 
pink, changing to white, with a yellow suffusion in collar. Shows faint red 
lines on edge of some center petals. Mildly fragrant. A variety that will give 
satisfaction each year. Heavy dark foliage. $1.00 
Frankie Curtis (Vories 1924) 9.3. This variety gives the impression of a white 
Standard Bearer as it is of rather dwarf habit. Flowers full double, opening a 
faint pink fading to white. Guards broad and evenly rounded, surrounding a 
high, globular, chrysanthemum-like center of incurved petals. Free flowering. 
Heavy dark green foliage. $2.00 
Gleam of Gold (Sass 1937) A double, midseason variety. White guard petals with 
yellow petals intermingled in the collar. Good, strong stems. The narrow petals 
in the center are very brilliant deep-yellow, lighting up the flower and giving 
the bloom a very attractive appearance. The flowers are very large. Its name is 
adequately descriptive of its general color appearance. A lovely and most de- 
sirable origination. $4.00 
Golden Dawn (Gumm 1923) 8.58 A late, midseason double. White guards and 
bright yellow center. Stems excellent. One of the best “near yellows.” $1.00 
Grace Gedge (Kelsey 1934) Double, late midseason. Creamy white, flushed with 
pink. Very refined. Resembles Nick Shaylor in color. $3.59 
Harry F. Little (Nicholls 1933) 9.42 Very large white with a faint blush of pink in 
the inner petals. When at its best a faultless flower. Awarded the Gold Medal 
of the American Peony Society for excellence. $2.00 
Ivory Brooch (Kelsey 1943) Double, ivory white. Outer petals tightly incurved over 
a closely packed center. As the flower matures these outer petals still retain 
their slightly crimped and incurved formation. The total effect is a medallion 
like bloom, resembling a carved brooch of ivory. Formation very uncommon. 
The bloom always has a bud-like appearance. $3.00 
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