White Peonies (Continued) 
Laura Dessert (Dessert 1913) 8.8 When first opening, this variety is pale pink in 
bud, opening cream or pale yellow, becoming white. This is not a full double 
but an anemone type that many people prefer. This variety could well be 
classed with the yellow group sometimes offered. While not yellow through- 
out, the large center of yellow carpels gives it that general appearance, Moderate- 
ly fragrant. $1.00 
Marie Jacquin (Verdier) 8.3 Loose, double type, large, midseason variety. Guard 
petals are broad and white, enclosing an almost perfect white water lly center 
that is very attractive and appealing. There is a large cluster of yellow stamens 
in the center of bloom. Medium height and a profuse bloomer. Under good 
cultivation, the bloom is nearly double. Without disbudding, it produces a 
splendid decorative effect, as the flowers come in large clusters. Must be dis- 
budded for show flowers. Delightful and exciting for floral arrangements. 
$1.00 
Marilla Beauty (Kelsey 1940) A large blush-white double of bewitching lovliness. 
A late bloomer of rare charm. The blush coloring is more pronounced toward the 
center of bloom, radiating to a lighter shade. We saw the original plant of this 
variety and it was breath-taking. It’s just one of those varieties you feel that you 
must have in the garden. A wonderful show bloom that will hold its own with the 
elite of the peony world. The large, broad petals have wonderful substance. $4.00 
Mary Auten (Auten 1933) 9.41 This is a late, flesh white peony of much merit. Mr. 
Auten considers this one of the best of his many originations and named it in 
honor of his daughter. $1.50 
Mary B. Vories (Vories 1924) 8.0 Very large, late double type. Pure white creamy 
depths. Petals regularly overlapping to build a perfect round center which bears 
a few crimson flashes. Faint, sweet fragrance. $1.50 
Mary E. Nicholls (Nicholls 1941) In our opinion this is one of Col. Nicholls finest 
introductions. Pure white, perfectly formed petalage of splendid texture. 
Flowers hold in show form for a long time. Midseason bloomer. Fragrant. $4.50 
Mel Gedge (Kelsey 1937) For those who worship bigness, this flower satisfies that 
ambition. A huge, milk-white double that unfolds into a charming globe of 
loveliness. Rarely do you see such size and beauty so skillfully combined. Early, 
midseason bloomer. $2.50 
Miss Innocence (Kelsey 1936) Double, flesh white flowers. Fragrant. Dainty 7” 
blooms, loosely formed. Broad outer petals becoming smaller and incurved as 
they reach the center bloom. Perfectly formed, early midseason bloomer. $1.50 
Mme. Jules Dessert (Dessert 1909) 9.4 Double type, very large, midseason. Long, 
smooth petals of flesh white. A few stamens show in the depth of the flower. 
Tall, very floriferous. Lovely to look at. $1.25 
Mother’s Day (Kelsey 1936) Double, midseason, very tall, clear white. This is an 
exceptionally fine peony. The long wiry stems and the clear white charmingly 
shaped blooms that come in profusion every year make this an ideal cut-flower. 
$2.50 
Mrs. A. B. Franklin (Franklin 1928) 9.2 Large double, pure white, compact, rose 
shaped bloom of beauty and refinement. Much like a large white rose. Late 
bloomer. $2.00 
