Red Peonies (Continued) 
Longfellow (Brand 1907) 9.0 Mr. Brand has brought out many fine reds, but none 
finer than Longfellow. A double, midseason, bright crimson, intensified by 
golden yellow stamens near center. Like many reds, it is lacking in fragrance. 
Does not fade and is most satisfactory for cutting as well as garden decoration. 
Medium height, good foliage and a free bloomer. $1.50 
Marian Pfeiffer (Pfeiffer 1925) 8.52 Double, late midseason brilliant red. Strong 
stems. One of the purest reds in commerce. Fine cut flower. $1.50 
Mons. Martin Cahuzac (Dessert 1899) 8.8 A maroon and gold creation that excites 
admiration when well grown. Considerable unhealthy stock of this variety has 
been disseminated. Can be grown to a very large size on established plants. 
Sometimes appears semi-double on newly planted stock. The entire flower has 
a silky, black luster that adds to its beauty. Free flowering, erect, stiff stems. 
$2.00 
Mr. L. van Leeuwen (Nieuwenhuyzen 1916) A Holland origination of considerable 
merit. Double type, large late midseason. Outer petals very large, cupped at 
first but relaxing later. Center petals graduate to a fine rose bud center. Color 
pure light crimson. Fragrant. $1.50 
Noel (Kelsey 1935) Double midseason. Very large 7-inch bloom. A perfect flower 
on extra long stems. Color is clear and intense. Considered one of the best 
reds. Stock limited. $5.00 
Philippe Rivoire (Riviere 1911) 9.2 Double type, early, midseason. A very dark 
crimson, with a blackish sheen. Flowers are of medium size, but have seen 
them extremely large under special handling. Has the pronounced fragrance of 
a Gruss an Teplitz rose and a variety we can recommend most heartily. Medium 
heighi, wiry ster.s that hold the fine bloom erect. The flower is beautifully 
formed and hoids its color in the brightest sun. $2.00 
Priam (Sass 1930) 8.9 Double, midseason variety. A well formed. Geep rich waar 
red. It has proved a very popular variety and deservedly so. There is need for 
good reds and this is one of them. Stem stiff and rigid. Rather tall grower. $3.00 
Richard Carvel (Brand 1913) 8.8 This peony, to our mind, deserves a little higher 
rating, as it is a very desirable introduction. A full, loose, double, very early, 
fragrant red. A good cut flower variety and holds its color well, The demand 
has greatly increased during the past few years, as its real worth is more gen- 
erally recognized. $1.50 
Rubio (Nicholls 1941) A deep clear red double. Large full flowers on good strong 
stems. $2.00 
Ruth Clay (Kelsey 1935) Double, early, midseason. A rich living red that is 
different. It is a truly outstanding red that should be in every choice collection 
of peonies. No matter how many red peonies you have you will find Ruth 
Clay different. $6.50 
Shawnee Chief (Bigger 1940) A new one not yet officially rated. Double, midseason, 
dark, brilliant red. This is a recent introduction and a very worthy addition to 
our list of reds now in commerce. $2.50 
Tempest (Auten 1931) Probably the best red semi-double in commerce. Only a few 
stamens produced and they are well hidden. Brilliant, clear, dark red. Color is 
unfading even in the brightest sun. Tall, stiff stems. Very desirable. $2.50 
Thor (Sass 1937) 8.95 A double midseason variety. Here is a good red of distinctive 
color, and when better known will be more generally grown. $1.50 
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