Light Pink Peonies (Continued) 
Vina Mae (Kelsey 1934) This is a lovely creation of a lignt shell-pink with lavender 
cast, fading to almost white. Flat flowers, semi-double, rose-pink. Very decora- 
tive. Color holds well. Petals cupped. It has always been admired in our garden. 
Foliage is very robust and flowers are produced in profusion. Our stock direct 
from the originator’s garden. $2.00 
Walter Faxon (Richardson 1904) 9.3. Until the recent introduction of Mrs. Living- 
ston Farrand, Walter Faxon was one of our best light pinks. The color is a 
vivid shell pink of a luminous intensity unique in peonies. Delightfully and 
pleasingly fragrant. Medium height. Good stems and foliage. Very popular 
and desirable. $1.50 
Westhill (Little 1938) 9.15 Double, early, very large, full light pink. Mr. Little has 
introduced but few peonies but they are all good ones as he was one of our most 
outstanding judges of the peony. $4.00 
DARK PINK PEONIES 
Armistice (Kelsey 1938) Double, large rose pink. Very tall and strong stems. Rose 
formation. Late midseason. Very good variety. Fragrant. $3.00 
Athelstane (Brown 1938) Double, midseason, large cupped, unusual lavender pink. 
Fragrant. Strong grower with stiff stems. $3.00 
Blanche King (Brand 1922) 8.9 Deep, dark pinks are always admired in the garden 
planting and Blanche King fills the bill completely in this respect. The flower 
is very large, symmetrical and true rose type. A glowing, deep pink that holds 
its color in the field or garden. Very late bloomer and a consistent winner at 
our National Peony Shows in this color class. $4.00 
Claire Dubois (Crousse 1886) 8.7 Bright rose-pink, with considerable blue in its 
composition; almost a mauve pink. This color pales toward the tips of the 
petals, whose serrated edges give the flower a crisp appearance. Odor is not 
pleasant. Very full, rose-type bloom on strong, stiff, stems. Moderately tall. 
Foliage dark green. A good, standard variety that behaves well in the garden. 
$1.00 
Elise Renault (Doriat 1927) 8.72 Double variety. Color a lilac pink that is quite 
pleasing. A French variety that is not in general commerce in the States. 
$2.50 
Ella Christiansen (Brand 1925) 9.0 No matter how many peonies you have already 
planted, you will find this a worthy addition. The color is a pleasing dark pink, 
not as deep as Blanche King. Petals are long, narrow and heavily serrated on 
the edges. Flower first opens cup shaped and then assumes a flat posture. A 
most dependable variety and irresistibly appealing to the eye. Should be more 
widely known and grown. $2.50 
Exotic (Kelsey 1936) Semi-double. Rose pink petals shading lighter toward tips. 
Midseason. Flowers very unusual and attractive. The semi-double flat flowers 
look oriental. It waves in the breeze on its long, slender stems like an oriental 
dancer. It is different, and instantly catches the roving eye. Formerly named 
Queen Esther. $2.50 
Helen Hayes (Murawska 1943) A new, late, deep pink peony recently introduced. 
Bomb type. Tall grower with good strong stems. This variety has been well 
received by those having had the opportunity to see it. Stock limited. $5.00 
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