WHITE JAPANESE PEONIES 
Toro-no-maki (Origin unknown) 9.0 A very lovely, white Japanese variety with a 
prominent yellow center. Very similar to Isani-Gidui, but we have always con- 
sidered it a stronger grower. Petals have great substance and are of heavy 
texture, Strong grower with stiff stems and a most worthy addition to any 
peony planting. $2.50 
LIGHT PINK JAPANESE PEONIES 
Akashigata 8.7 A lovely rose Japanese type flower with a lovely center of light 
pink. Filamental petals bordered with gold. $2.00 
Elma (Kelsey 1936) Japanese type. Pale pink changing to white. Guards very shape- 
ly, cupped and crimped. Staminodes long and yellow. Seed pods green, flecked 
pink at the tips. The striking characteristic of this Japanese variety is the cupped 
shaped guard petals which retain their shape until the bloom fades and the 
petals fall. $2.00 
Kate Barry (Nicholls 1938) A late, midseason soft mauve pink of a most pleasing 
shade, with orange staminodes. Grows quite tall and the flowers are held erect 
on good stems. We have a good stock of this variety direct from the originator 
and hope to see many gardens graced with its presence. $2.00 
Kathalo (Kelsey 1934) Not yet rated. The orchid of peonies. Japanese type. An 
exotic blending of shades of pink and yellow, rather difficult to adequately de- 
scribe. A vigorous grower. Very tall. Stock still rather limited. One to put 
on your wanted list. $2.00 
Neon (Nicholls 1941) A midseason variety with large, wide rose-pink guards and 
staminodes tipped and edged gold. Very bright and interesting. $2.50 
Prairie Afire (Brand 1932) A very lovely Japanese variety. The guards are broad 
and soft, creamy rose with good substance. A full center of brilliant red stam- 
inodes gave it its name. $2.00 
Vista (Kelsey 1940) Midseason Jap. Pink guards and fine yellow staminodes in 
center. Very large bloom. In Mr. Kelsey’s notes we find the following: “Better 
than Ama-no-sode.” Rather dwarf grower. $2.50 
Westerner (Bigger 1942) Here is a new and grand origination not ye. officially 
rated. To date, only a few plants disseminated. Stock scarce and exceedingly 
limited. Japanese type, midseason. The guard petals are very large of a beau- 
tiful shade of light pink. The center is filled with yellow staminodes that are 
extremely firm and erect. The combination of yellow and pink is most pleas- 
ing. The real charm of this variety lies in the cup-shaped form of the flower 
and the sturdy, recurved petals so gracefully poised and held so rigidly erect. A 
most charming introduction of exceptional merit and appeal. $4.00 
DARK PINK JAPANESE PEONIES 
Filagree (Kelsey 1936) Japanese type. Large rose-pink. Staminodes straw color. 
A very striking plant. Tall and vigorous. Early bloomer. Staminodes so full 
they almost cover the petals. Something off the beaten path. $3.00 
Gold Mine (Hollis 1907) 8.2 Medium size, midseason, Japanese type. Dark rose- 
pink of irregular cupped form. Center of narrow, whitish petaloids stained 
light pink and tipped with yellow. Carpels ruddy green, with pink tips. This 
variety holds unusually well when cut. Very free bloomer. $1.25 
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