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PRESIDENT LINCOLN (A.M. Brand) 
Too new to be rated. The great red 
single. Of the many single reds that 
we have tested out, this is unquestion- 
ably the best. A tall variety with 
strong, stout stems. Flowers large for 
8.6 MIKADO 
A tall midseason variety of medium size. The cupped petals are 
of a deep rich crimson. The center is composed of thick stamin- 
odes stained dark rose-red, edged throughout their length and 
tipped buff-yellow; carpels pale green. A very tall, floriferous va- 
riety with erect stems. Exceedingly brilliant. Excellent for garden 
(Japan) 
decoration. A Brand Division $1.50 a single, held straight up. Two rows 
of brilliant red petals of most perfect 
form surround a very striking center 
MISCHIEF Veeey of rich yellow stamens. Holds its color 
well in the sun. 
A Brand Division $10.00 
A uniform soft pink that blooms late after most single flowers have 
passed. This variety always attracts a great deal of attention when 
exhibited at flower shows. A Brand Division $2.00 At the Rochester Show in thevclostneue 
ing for three blooms of one single variety, 
this Peony won Ist prize with six entries. 
In the class calling for a collection of ten 
or more single varieties, one bloom each, 
there were seven entries—we took Ist prize 
in this entry and President’ Lincoln was 
one of the varieties of our entry. It was also 
in the collection that won 2nd prize. And 
best of all, in the Court of Honor Class, 
MRS. MAC (Franklin) 
A splendid Japanese Peony brought out by Mr. Franklin. We have 
tried it out some 10 years and like it exceedingly. Very strong 
plant, covered with delicate pink, typical Japanese blooms, flushed 
and flecked with deeper tones of pink. A Brand Division $1.50 
9.3 NIPPON BEAUTY T Auten) this fine single was awarded “Best Single 
A late rich deep red. Center petaloids edged yellow. A strong S/ He ee Also best single at National 
grower and a free bloomer. An excellent red that is always has Ue : 
admired. A Brand Division $2.00 
8.9 PRIDE OF LANGPORT (Kelway) 
A dainty flower of brilliant, soft peach-pink coming into bloom 
9.4 NIPPON BRILLIANT oie Tyee ae a oy ‘etal floriferous, with thin, wiry stems and 
What a splendid name for this fine Japanese variety! We have eee ee Dear Dicom oi has He Divi Meri, 
this in our show bed among many other fine reds but this one was : erie anurans 
such a bright red it capped the show. Tall, imposing, and cap- : 
tivating. A real beauty. A Brand Division $3.00 Eee WARRIOR : (A. M. Brand) 
very early fine red single that we look forward to seeing at the 
opening of the Peony season. The flower is extra large and well 
Bis PRAIRIE-AFIRE  cbreeetaang formed. Stock is extremely limited and we shall not be able to list 
it again for at least two years. A Brand Division $3.00 
A beautiful Japanese Peony, first offered by us in 1932. A vase of 
Prairie Afire exhibited by us at the Des Moines Show was the 
9.0 SOME-GANOKO (Japan) 
sensation of the show. Prairie Afire is a new and entirely distinct 
break in color in Japanese Peonies. The guards are broad and a 
soft creamy rose with good substance. These surround a great ball 
One of the best of all red Japs. The large, uniformly shaped guard 
petals are a rich velvety red. The golden staminodes are streaked 
red. A good plant as well as a fine flower. A Brand Division $2.00 
of brilliant fiery red staminodes. The flower should be cut in the 
bud and developed inside when the result is simply marvelous. 
A Brand Division $1.50 8.0 
TORPILLEUR (Dessert) 
A large fine flower, held rigidly erect on long, stiff stems. The 
guard petals are deep rose-red with center petals of the same color 
tipped with cream. A splendid variety, distinctly different from all 
PRAIRIE ROSE (A. M. Brand) other Japs. A Beand ‘Division $1.50 
This beautiful single is a sister seedling of Hansina Brand as it 
comes from that same handful of seed from which came that great TULAGI an 
show flower that won best flower at the World’s Fair at Chicago in 
1933, and then repeated at the National Show the next year at 
St. Paul. Prairie Rose is the best deep pink single we have ever 
seen. A brilliant deep self pink. The color holds well in the sun, 
the flower is large and beautiful in appearance. Plant tall, stems 
strong with clean, light green foliage. A Brand Division $5.00 
This brilliant red is one of the Japanese type. The plant is tall with 
excellent foliage and always straight stems. The bloom is refined 
and does not feather. A Brand Division $4.00 
VANITY (Introduced in 1952) (A. M. Brand) 
Before introducing a new Peony, it has been a rule with us 
to test the variety over quite a period of years, to make sure it 
would have real merit. We have done this with the Peony Vanity. 
It was over 20 years ago that we first noticed this new Peony 
among our seedlings. We marked it and at planting time, we 
divided the plant for further trial. We repeated this dividing 
process at the end of every 3 years and in doing so, we became 
thoroughly acquainted with the flower and its behavior in dif- 
Weiser, Idaho, 
June 15, 1953 
“My Peony, Prairie Afire, I ordered from you two years ago has six 
fine buds on now and it had three last year. It is very thrifty and a 
beautiful Peony. I am so pleased with it.” IMORTS,, IDL (CO. 1D 
ferent soils. In 1952 we felt that we had accumulated enough 
stock so that we could offer this Japanese variety to our friends. 
We withdrew this Peony from sale in 1953 but we now have 
more stock and we are again offering a few selected divisions 
to our friends. 
IE SA 
If you do not know varieties well and wish help in making a 
selection, choose either of the following collections. Either one 
will give you a well balanced color scheme. VANITY is a Peony of true Japanese type. The guard petals, 
rexel ry which are a delicate even pink, are broad and surround a beau’ 
Riarieon Pe $2.00 i d $7.00 tiful tuft of delicate cream colored filamental petals. 
AONEAVEL a6 in comes : ma-no-sode ........ 2 nN hace 00 
Alina ees ae 1.30 Henri Potin......... 2.00 Bent Dia 
Harriet Olney ....... 1.50 Mankato mate 2.00 
L-Runcelante 0-0: s iL EXO, Mellen Knight ....... 1.50 
Leto: Baro ee ree 2.00 Mikadowpees etna aa: 1.50 Overland, Mo., 
RrawievA tren a seen he 1.50 Mischief @.. ieee 2.00 Coa eee 
eens SD “Some 20 or 25 years ago I purchased several of your Peonies. At 
Tats bak seek $10.00 Totlavalie: seks l1N00 that time I was living in Atlanta Ga. I understand these are most beau- 
tiful in the spring even after this length of time.” DAW. 
(The above answers the question: “How often should Peonies be 
divided?” Not as long as they are giving satisfaction.) 
All 6 for $8.50, postpaid All 6 for $9.00, postpaid 
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