Light Pink Peonies (Continued) 
Judge Snook (Good & Reese 1930) 9.23 A late midseason blush pink variety that 
is one of the worthwhile originations as indicated by its rating. The bloom is 
large and by some it is listed as cream white. $3.00 
Katharine Havemeyer (Thurlow 1921) 9.0 Double type, large midseason. Color is a 
light rose-pink with a tint of old rose. Mild rose fragrance. Average height, 
excellent stems and very floriferous. $1.50 
Lady Alexandra Duff (Kelway 1902) 9.1 <A lovely light pink semi-double creation, 
much admired in any planting. To get very satisfactory results, do not disbud too 
generously, as the lateral buds will greatly prolong the season of bloom. Of course, 
if they are desired for show purposes, they must be disbudded. Blooms are borne in 
clusters, and with smaller, saucer shaped side flowers. Stems strong; foliage abun- 
dant. Very artistic. Early midseason. $1.00 
Lancaster (Kelsey 1937) Medium pink, double, Semi-dwarf, midseason. Large, 
heavily petaled, stiff stems. $2.00 
La Perle (Crousse 1886) 8.5 Double, large, midseason. Light old-rose pink. Slightly 
darker toward center. This is a most dependable variety. Fine show flower. 
Very fragrant. $1.00 
Laura Kelsey (Kelsey 1941) This variety formerly called Myra Hess. Fully double, 
midseason. Long pointed buds that open into large, fluffy, delicate pink flowers 
with ivory tints at base of petals, some tipped and others splashed with carmine 
Stiff stems that defy wind and driving rain. $4.00 
Laura Treman (Nicholls 1943) Double midseason, large blush with fine form. Medium 
height. Pleasing fragrance. This is a variety we highly recommend. $4.00 
Laverne Christman (Brand 1925) 8.91 We believe this variety should have a higher 
rating. When Mr. Brand made his outstanding display of $50 peonies at the 
National Peony Show in St. Paul, Minn., in 1923, Laverne was given the liberty 
of selecting one to bear her name. She chose this variety, which resembles a 
very good Therese in color, form and general makeup, but comes into bloom 
mucn later in the season. A large flower of rose type, loosely formed, with 
long, broad petals. In color it is a deep, rose-pink, shading lighter toward the 
edges. Plant tall and vigorous. A flower of much grace and refinement in 
structure. $3.00 
Lottie Dawson Rea (John L. Rea 1939) Double, midseason. A very trim flower of 
light pink with exquisite tints. Received Honorable Mention Certificate of the 
A. P. S. Stock still very scarce and too new to be officially rated. $5.00 
Marie Crousse (Crousse 1892) 8.9 Double, pale pink shading rose to center. Very 
fragrant cinnamon odor. This is one of the seedling parents of Mrs. Livingston 
Farrand. $1.00 
May Morn (Nicholls 1952) This peony was first introduced in 1952 after careful obser- 
vation for several years. A sister seedling of Florence Nicholls which it resembles 
in form. Full double, rose type bloom of delicately tinted salmon pink. Fine habit 
of growth, nice clean foliage and strong stems. This makes a wonderful cut flower 
when cut in bud and taken indoors to open. $4.00 
Minnie Shaylor (Shaylor 1919) 8.9 Semi-double type. Large, flat mid-season variety. 
Very charming flower with several rows of fluffy crepe-like petals of clear, light 
pink, serrated at tips near center. Stamens are quite prominent but they greatly 
enhance the charm of the flower. Anthers are golden yellow, with paler filaments. 
Free blooming. A fine exhibition plant for garden or landscape. $1.50 
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