Laura Magnuson (Saunders 1941) This peony attracts more attention than any other 
variety in our garden. The color is clear, bright pink with a suffusion of salmon. 
It is so distinct and so pleasing that it instantly appeals to the observer. The 
large, beautifully rounded petals are delightfully arranged in semi-double, cup- 
shaped flowers. Substance of petals is unusually firm, resulting in long-lasting 
blooms. Blooms freely. Deep glossy green foliage and strong straight stems. 
Court of Honor in National Peony Show in Milwaukee. Very few for sale this year. 
$15.00 
Louisville (Auten 1940) Single, very early, clear deep cerise pink, fading lighter 
with age. $3.50 
Lovely Rose (Saunders 1942) Deep, creamy pink, semi-double. A lovely and unique 
quality of color. Court of Honor, New York 1949. Sold out for this season. 
Mahogany (Glasscock 1937) 9.00 Single, black red. Large, tall, stiff stems. $5.00 
P. Anomala (Species) This species peony grows wild in Europe, Asia and Siberia. 
Flowers are bright crimson about 4 inches in diameter. One of the first to 
bloom. Distinctive foliage. $1.50 
P. officinalis rubra 8.6 This species peony has been cultivated in European gardens 
for centuries. Commonly known as grandmother’s “Piney.” It is a brilliant 
double crimson and the foliage is entirely distinct from the sinensis group. Stems 
strong, each bearing but a single, huge bloom. Needs no disbudding. Comes 
very early into bloom in the garden. Often used as a cut flower for Memorial 
day when it is invariably in bloom. The color is an intense red or crimson. 
$1.50 
P. tenuifolia flore pleno (species) 8.5 This is the true fern-leaf peony and one of 
the earliest to bloom. Fully double flowers of bright crimson that makes a striking 
effect in the garden. Flowers are not large but are refined. A very interesting specie. 
Blooms nearly a month earlier than most of our sinensis varieties. $2.00 
Postillion (Saunders 1941) Enormous flower of deep scarlet crimson. Very brilliant, 
semi-double, flat cup. $15.00 
Red Charm (Glasscock 1939) Double rich red. Tall, stiff stems. A perfectly beautiful 
creation that will stop you in your tracks. Form of bloom ideal and color most 
striking. Stock very limited. Sold out for this season. 
Rose Diamond (Saunders 1943) Tall upraised cup of clear salmon rose. Single type. 
Petals folded in a pointed fashion which adds greatly to the style of the flower. 
Comes late for a hybrid. $15.00 
Wild Fire Very bright-red single flowers on a fine bushy plant. Blooms profusely. 
If you want a brilliant display in your garden put in a plant of Wild Fire. $15.00 
JOIN THE AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY 
Every Peony lover should join the American Peony Society and keep up to 
date on the progress of this lovely perennial. Four bulletins, containing interesting 
and valuable information, are issued to members each year. Membership is $5.00 
a year. Address: Mr. George W. Peyton, Secretary, American Peony Society, 
Rapidan, Va. 
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