RED JAPANESE PEONIES 
Akbar (Nicholls 1941) A midseason rose-red Jap., with bright golden staminodes. 
Tall and stately grower and a most attractive variety. When Col. Nicholls’ Jap. 
varieties are better known, they wil! be in great demand. They are surely out- 
standing. $2.00 
Battle Flag (Nicholls 1941) A very deep, glowing red Jap. Staminodes same color 
with golden reverse. Very unusual and attractive. Not yet rated but will rank 
with the best. We have a fine stock from the originator’s garden. $2.00 
Fuyajo (Origin unknown) 9.2 Dark purplish crimson. Here is a variety that has 
attracted great popularity. Center a cluster of old-rose petaloids heavily tipped 
with pale buff or cream. Tall, strong stems. Foliage ruffled and tipped with 
bronze. $1.00 
Golden Arrow (Nicholls 1941) Midseason Jap. Deep red. Staminodes red tipped 
with a yellow arrow-head, $1.50 
King of England (Kelway 1902) 8.6 Japanese type, very large, early midseason. 
Guards symmetrically cupped of dark red shade, between crimson and maroon. 
Center of incurved buff staminodes, streaked with dark rose pink. $1.50 
Mikado (Japan 1893) 8.6 Japanese type. Medium size, midseason. Waved cupped 
petals of dark, full crimson. Center broad and flat, composed of thick staminodes 
stained dark rose red, edged throughout their length and tipped with pale, buff 
yellow. This is a very attractive variety and well known for its beauty. $1.50 
Mrs. Wilder Bancroft (Nicholls 1935) Very brilliant dark red. Staminodes red, 
tipped yellow. One of the best red Japs. $1.50 
Nippon Beauty (Auten 1927 9.12 A lovely, deep rich red with yellow edges on 
center petaloids. Holds color in hottest sun. Tops in refinement and clarity 
of color. $2.00 
Onahama (Gumm 1926) 8.87 The rating does not do this peony the justice it rightly 
deserves. Very tall and large cerise red guards. Staminodes tipped yellow. 
This is a most attractive variety. Stock scarce and few to offer. $2.00 
Ned Star (Nicholls 1941) Tall, deep brilliant red with gold tipped staminodes of the 
same color. Carpels deep vermillion. Not yet rated but will rank among the 
good ones. $1.50 
Soshi (Millet) A very bright crimson Jap peony of unusual merit. Petals have great 
substance and hold color well. Flowers are of medium size and appear to be tailor- 
cut with wide petals. $2.50 
Torpilleur (Dessert 1913) 8.0 Deep rose red or purplish carmine describes the color 
of this Japanese type flower. Center of golden tipped staminodes, flecked white. 
This is one of the most interesting Jap varieties in our planting of many fine 
ones. Makes a most delightful bouquet when used alone or placed with white 
Japanese or single peonies. Possesses a haunting beauty that is much admired. 
Give it a trial and we think you will agree with us. $1.00 
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