White Peonies (Continued) 
White Water (Kelsey 1942) Very large, open petaled white. A row looks like the 
spume on the Niagara Rapids above the falls. Good stems. Golden glow at base 
of petals. 8” blooms not uncommon. Satisfying both in bigness and beauty. 
Large enough to suit all; beautiful enough to suit the most critical. $2.50 
W. L. Gumm (Gumm 1929) 9.34 A double, midseason, beautiful white, built up on 
medium height stems. Petals have heavy texture and the bloom is excellently 
formed. Center of bloom shows an ivory white sheen that adds to the beauty of 
the flower. Very refined and greatly admired in the show room and garden. 
Mild, pleasing fragrance. $2.00 
LIGHT PINK PEONIES 
In this group will be included some flesh, salmon and lavender pinks, which are 
grouped in a general light pink class. It is impracticable to try to group each 
separately. 
Alberta Kelsey (Kelsey 1937) This is a very charming peony. Light rose pink with 
gold-tipped petals interspersed throughout the flower. The neatly cupped petals 
give the flower a very pleasing form. Flowers are of medium size and de- 
lightfully fragrant. $2.50 
Anna Sass (Sass 1930) 8.76 Delicate light pink double of good quality. Stems stiff and 
heavy, supporting the large blooms in a most satisfactory manner. A good garden 
variety. $1.25 
Bethel (Kelsey 1939) Pale blush pink, semi-double. A very refined bloom that Mr. 
Kelsey admired very much. Good stems of moderate height. $2.50 
Blush (Nicholls 1941) Here is a peony that is unusually attractive and appealing to 
the eye. The delicate flesh coloring greatly adds to its effectiveness when used 
in flower arrangements. Flower of medium size held stiff and erect on wiry 
stems. A very lovely peony that appeals to all. Color holds well. $2.50 
Claude Barrow Jr. (Kelsey 1939) One of the largest and finest flowers in the garden. 
Double pink, informal shape. Very desirable. The above is Mr. Kelsey’s own 
description. A profuse bloomer. Long, very large, pointed buds. A show 
flower. $4.00 
Coral Isle (Kelsey 1939) Semi-double, late. Real coral color. Makes a striking color 
splash. Nothing like it in the garden. A real break in peony color. $3.00 
Cornelia Shaylor (Shaylor 1917) 9.1 A late, large double type. high-built blooms 
with immense guards of pale rose and a collar of flesh white, with a slightly 
darker shade in the center of the compact, roselike center. Has a faint fragrance 
that is agreeable. Dark, glossy foliage. $1.50 
Cornelia Stone (Gumm 1929) 9.05 Double, midseason. A charming light pink of 
splendid form. This variety not as well known as it should be. $3.00 
Donald (Kelsey 1936) Medium sized, medium pink flower with long wiry stems. Foliage 
is light green. Petals are broad, outer petals incurved around a closely packed row 
of shorter petals. Faint tinge of yellow deep in the flower. Pleasant fragrance. $2.00 
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