Peonies Are 
Easily Grown 
A field of Peonies in bloom at Sarcoxie Nurseries. 
All Peonies Prepaid 
Hardy as the oak, they are easily grown. Our Pennant 
Brand Peonies are good strong three to five eye divisions, 
the finest plants from the nursery row. Planting instructions 
packed with each order. 
Listed below are a few good standard varieties popular 
among gardeners. Our more complete list will be mailed on 
request. 
Baroness Schroeder. (9.0) Large, delicate flesh, becoming 
white; globular, compact, rose type flowers; fragrant; mid- 
season; blooms freely. $1.00 each: 3 for $2.50. 
Crown of Gold. (8.1) Snowy white, reflecting golden sta- 
mens'and lighting up the flower; center petals flecked and 
edged carmine; large; semi-rose type; fragrant; late; upright, 
vigorous with strong stems. 75c¢ each; 3 for $1.50. 
Duchesse De Nemours. (8.1) Superb ivory-white, greenish 
markings toward center, becoming pure white; beautiful in 
the bud; medium to large; crown type; medium early; strong; 
vigorous; good stems; blooms freely. 75¢ each; 3 for $1.50. 
Duchesse D’Orleans. Large carmine-pink guards, center 
soft pink and salmon, becoming amber-yellow; medium to 
large; bomb type; fragrant; midseason; strong, vigorous; very 
tall; blooms freely. 75c each; 3 for $1.50. 
Duke of Wellington. (7.8) Broad white guards, center very 
full, sulphur-white, becoming pure white; fragrant; bomb type; 
late; blooms freely; vigorous; long, strong stems; very large. 
75c each; 3 for $1.50. 
Edulis Superba. Beautiful bright, deep rose-pink; very fra- 
grant; large; good form; early, crown type; strong; vigorous; 
blooms freely. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Felix Crousse. (8.4) Brilliant, rich, even dazzling ruby-red; 
large; globular, solidly and compactly built; bomb type; fra- 
grant; midseason; vigorous; blooms freely; fine. $1.00 each; 
3 for $2.50. 
Festiva Maxima. (9.3) Large; pure paper-white, some cen- 
ter petals flecked purplish-carmine; early; rose type; very 
fragrant; vigorous; very long; heavy stems. $1.00 each; 3 for 
$2.50. 
Francois Ortegat (6.7.) A lovely semi-rose type. Large 
deep crimson with brilliant golden-yellow anthers. This 
beautiful Peony is fragrant and blooms in the midseason. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Hans P. Sass. (9.19.) Shell-pink, deep in center; late: $1.50 
each; 3 for $3.00. 
Karl Rosenfield. (8.8.) Rich velvety-crimson; very tall, com- 
pact grower of stately habit; late. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
Lillian Wild. First certificate award winner 1950 American 
Peony Society Show. Lovely, delicate, flesh pink becoming 
white, very large, compact rose type. Late. Originated and 
introduced by us. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
Mme. De Vemeville. Fine, large compact flowers literally 
packed with petals; broad white guards; center slightly 
blush, becoming pure white, flecked carmine; delightfully fra- 
grant; bomb type; early; vigorous; medium height; good 
stems. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.00. 
Minuet. (9.19.) Very large; rose type; light pink; stiff stems; 
vigorous; late. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
Modeste Guerin. Lively, bright, very deep pink with a pur-’ 
plish cast; very fragrant; bomb type; excellent form; mid- 
season; upright habit; blooms freely. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.00. 
Mons. Jules Elie. (9.2) Immense, globular, very full, bomb 
type flowers on strong stems; glossy flesh pink shading to 
deeper rose at base; very fragrant; early midseason; blooms 
freely. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Myrtle Gentry. (9.06.) A beautiful late, light pink fading 
to nearly pure white with age; a perfect rose form flower; 
tints of flesh and salmon show throughout the petals; good 
grower. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
Ozark Beauty. Exquisite radiant pink of compact rose type. 
Late free bloomer on heavy stems. Originated by us and 
received honorable mention as one of the best new intro- 
ductions at the 1950 American Peony Society Show. $1.00 
each; 3 for $2.50. 
Queen Emma. A very large, very full, fragrant; bright light 
pink rose type flower; midseason to late; blooms freely; com- 
pact grower; the flowers keep and ship well. $1.00 each; 
3 for $2.50. 
Red Rocket. Bright red, very large bomb type. A free 
bloomer on tall stems. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Sarah Bemhardt. (9.0.) Apple-blossom-pink, the petals 
tipped white; compact, semi-rose type; fragrant; late mid- 
season. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Juranese Peonies 
Of oriental origin, these Peonies are always exciting to 
grow, their brilliant guard petals nesting the center of stam- 
inodes ranging from chamois to yellow and buff. Exquisite 
fragrance. 
Dr. Jekyl. A late brilliant dark red with center flashed dis- 
tinctly lighter. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Mikado. (8.6) One of the best with crimson guards sur- 
rounding a center of chamois. $1.00 each. 
Mrs. Wilder Bancroft. (9.08) Brilliant dark red with red 
staminodes tipped yellow. We consider this one of the best 
early Japs. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
Neon. Midseason, unusual radiating rose pink guards, 
bright yellow stamens. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
Nippon Beauty. (9.27) Rich deep red with some yellow 
ae on center petals; strong growing. $1.00 each; 3 for 
50. 
Nippon Splendor. (9.06) Dark red Jap, extra fine, yellow 
eos on center petaloids. Midseason; tall, stiff stems. $1.00 
each. 
Red Star. Tall, deep brilliant red with red stamens tipped 
gold. An exceptional value for the price. $1.50 each. 
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The essentials for growing plants are good soil, 
drainage, and sufficient water. 
Leaf mould or compost incorporated in the soil and 
an occasional mulch of course material pay dividends 
in better fruit and flowers. 
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