PEONIES 
Jewels of the June Garden 
Hardy, graceful and undemanding, the peony is one of America’s favorite peren- 
nials. They reward their growers with quantities of blooms, and their beautiful 
foliage is an asset to the garden throughout the season. If many of the new 
varieties are not already a part of your garden you are missing a real opportunity for 
pleasure and pride. 
As a hobby a fine collection of peonies will transport you from everyday cares 
and responsibilities of life into a wonderland of delight. In the peony garden you will 
discover continual surprises throughout the blooming season. 
To assist you in making color selections we have grouped the varieties into four 
general color groups namely, white, light pink, dark pink and red. In the white 
class will also be found light yellows, and whites that show blush or light pink when 
first opening and later change to white. The pink class is made up of rose-pink, 
salmon-pink, lavender-pink, etc. In the red class will be found light, medium, maroon 
and black-red. This general classification, we trust, will assist you somewhat in mak- 
ing selections. 
For complete alphabetical list of peony varieties see pages 47 and 48. 
For special money-saving collections of Peonies, see page 23. 
WHITE PEONIES 
A. B. C, Nicholls (Nicholls 1937) 9.45 Col. Nicholls considers this one of his very best 
introductions. It is a lovely, double, late white, with a hint of pink and a de- 
cided orange glow at the base of petals. $2.00 
A. B. Franklin (Franklin 1928) 9.27. A very light blush when first opening, changing 
to white. Very lovely flower of beautiful form that has a place with the finest 
peonies produced. A Gold Medal winner and worthy of that distinction. We have 
watched this peony since its introduction in 1928 and can find no fault with it 
in any way. Late bloomer. $2.50 
Alsace Lorraine (Lemoine 1906) 8.8 Pure white, tinted with cream and buff. Double, 
large. Late midseason. Petals of a wavy texture, very symmetrically arranged 
in circular form. Very attractive, and makes a splendid landscape subject. 
$1.50 
Ave Maria (Van Steen 1936) Double, early midseason. Blush changing to white 
with occasional red markings. Strong stems. $6.00 
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