Light Pink Peonies (Continued) 
Harry L. Burden (Neeley 1930) 8.93 A double, midseason, light-rose pink that is 
much admired in our planting. Very good form with good strong stems, with 
the added inherent quality of being a free bloomer. This attribute makes it 
well worth while. $2.00 
James Pillow (Pillow 1936) A double, late, light pink with a distinctive band of light 
creamy-yellow petaloids half way down the bloom on established plants. A be- 
witching combination of yellow and pink that seems to appeal to all. Mr. Pillow 
sent a number of seedlings to Mr. W. F. Christian to test and grow for trial. Only 
one of these was held for its outstanding excellence, and after Mr. Pillow’s death, 
permission was granted to name this seedling James Pillow in his honor. $4.50 
Judge Snook (Good & Reese 1930) 9.23 A late midseason variety that is one of the 
worthwhile originations as indicated by its rating. The bloom is large and by 
some it is listed as cream white. $4.00 
Katharine Havemeyer (Thurlow 1921) 9.0 Double type, large midseason. Color is a 
light rose-pink with a tint of old rose, Mild rose fragrance. Average height, 
excellent stems and very floriferous. $1.75 
Lady Alexandra Duff (Kelway 1902) 9.1 A lovely light pink semi-double creation, 
much admired in any planting. To get very satisfactory results, do not disbud too 
generously, as the lateral buds will greatly prolong the season of bloom. Of course, 
if they are desired for show purposes, they must be disbudded. Blooms are borne in 
clusters, and with smaller, saucer shaped side flowers. Stems strong; foliage abun- 
dant. Very artistic. Early midseason. $1.00 
La France (Lemoine 1901) 9.0 Double type, very large. Blooms late. Clear light 
pink, richer in center, flecked dark toward tips with crimson splashes on outer 
petals. Strong stems. Good foliage. $1.50 
Lancaster (Kelsey 1937) Medium pink, double, Semi-dwarf, midseason. Large, 
heavily petaled, stiff stems. $2.00 
La Perle (Crousse 1886) 8.5 Double, large, midseason. Light old-rose pink. Slightly 
darker toward center. This is a most dependable variety. Fine show flower. 
Very fragrant. $1.00 
Laura Kelsey (Kelsey 1941) This variety formerly called Myra Hess. Fully double, 
midseason. Long pointed buds that open into large, fluffy, delicate pink flowers 
with ivory tints at base of petals, some tipped and others splashed with carmine. 
Stiff stems that defy wind and driving rain. $5.50 
Laura Treman (Nicholls 1943) Double midseason, large blush with fine form. Medium 
height. This is a new one, little known and we are fortunate in having a fair 
stock direct from the originator’s gardens. $5.00 
Laverne Christman (Brand 1925) 8.91 We believe this variety should have a higher 
rating. When Mr. Brand made his outstanding display of $50 peonies at the 
National Peony Show in St. Paul, Minn., in 1923, Laverne was given the liberty 
of selecting one to bear her name. She chose this variety, which resembles a 
very good Therese in color, form and general makeup, but comes into bloom 
much later in the season. A large flower of rose type, loosely formed, with 
long, broad petals. In color it is a deep, rose-pink, shading lighter toward the 
edges. Plant tall and vigorous. A flower of much grace and refinement in 
structure. $3.00 
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