Red Peonies (Continued) 
Marian Pfeiffer (Pfeiffer 1925) 8.52 Double, late midseason brilliant red. Strong 
stems. One of the purest reds in commerce. Fine cut flower. $1.50 
Mons. Martin Cahuzac (Dessert 1899) 8.8 A maroon and gold creation that excites 
admiration when well grown. Considerable unhealthy stock of this variety has 
been disseminated. Can be grown to a very large size on established plants. 
Sometimes appears semi-double on newly planted stock. The entire flower has 
a silky, black luster that adds to its beauty. Free flowering, erect, stiff stems. 
$2.00 
Noel (Kelsey 1935) Double midseason. Very large 7-inch bloom. <A perfect flower 
on extra long stems. Color is clear and intense. Considered one of the best 
reds. Stock limited. $5.00 
Philippe Rivoire (Riviere 1911) 9.2 Double type, early, midseason. A very dark 
crimson, with a blackish sheen. Flowers are of medium size, but have seen 
them extremely large under special handling. Has the pronounced fragrance of 
a Gruss an Teplitz rose and a variety we can recommend most heartily. Medium 
height, wiry stems that hold the fine bloom erect. The flower is beautifully 
formed and hoids its color in the brightest sun. $2.00 
Priam (Sass 1930) 8.9 Double, midseason variety. A well formed, deep, rich, dark 
red. It has proved a very popular variety and deservedly so. There is need for 
good reds and this is one of them. Stem stiff and rigid. Rather tall grower. $2.50 
Richard Carvel (Brand 1913) 8.8 This peony, to our mind, deserves a little higher 
rating, as it is a very desirable introduction. A full, loose, double, very early, 
fragrant red. A good cut flower variety and holds its color well, The demand 
has greatly increased during the past few years, as its real worth is more gen- 
erally recognized. $1.50 
Rubio (Nicholls 1941) A deep clear red double. Large full flowers on good strong 
stems. Mild fragrance. $2.00 
Ruth Clay (Kelsey 1935) Double, early, midseason. A rich living red that is 
different. It is a truly outstanding red that should be in every choice collection 
of peonies. No matter how many red peonies you have you will find Ruth 
Clay different. $5.00 
Shawnee Chief (Bigger 1940) A new one not yet officially rated. Double, midseason, 
dark, brilliant red. This is a recent introduction and a very worthy addition to 
our list of reds now in commerce. $1.50 
Tempest (Auten 1931) Probably the best red semi-double in commerce. Only a few 
stamens produced and they are well hidden. Brilliant, clear, dark red. Color is 
unfading even in the brightest sun. Tall, stiff stems. Very desirable. $2.50 
Thor (Sass 1937) 8.95 A double midseason variety, Here is a good red of distinctive 
color, and when better known will be more generally grown. $1.50 
WHITE SINGLE PEONIES 
Le Jour (Shaylor 1915) 8.6 What a lovely single this one is. Early, very large, with 
two rows of very long, wide overlapping petals. Center a broad ring of golden 
yellow stamens a group of reddish carpels tipped darker and having a pink line 
at base. T-all, free bloomer. Stands erect with good foliage. Keeps exception- 
ally well when cut. Gives a most charming landscape effect. $2.00 
Mildred May (Murawska 1943) Pure white, with a row of gold just below the center. 
Semi-double. Fine texture and a most desirable addition to any planting. $3.00 
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