KANSAS (Bigger, 1941) Each $7.00 
E. D. Red. T. Bright red held high on one of the strongest stems in 
the field. The foliage is clean and dark green and the plant has always 
been healthy. The flower is full double with a few well hidden stamens. 
Kansas makes a very good show flower as well as a good cut-flower. 
American Home Medal Winner. Won best flower of 1950, National 
Peony Show. 
KARL ROSENFIELD (Rosenfield, 1908) (8.8) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
L.M. D. Red. T. M.F. A brilliant and striking variety. Flowers very 
large, semi-rose type. Desirable as a cut flower, a garden variety, and 
a show flower. 
KATHERINE HAVEMEYER (Thurlow, 1921) (9.0) Each $1.50 
L. D. Pink. M.H. F. A large fresh pink of true rose type. The guard 
petals are broad and rounded and somewhat notched at the ends. 
Center petals narrow and fringed. The center is full and high. 
The plant is vigorous with strong, graceful stems. 
KAW VALLEY (Bigger, 1944) Each $4.00 
M. D. Red. Very dark red that holds its color. Blooms very large, but 
stems stiff, holding bloom erect. Dependable bloomer. 
KELWAY’S GLORIOUS (Kelway, 1909) (9.56) Each $2.00, 3 for $4.50 
E.M. D. White. R.F. There is a creamy diffusion in the depth of 
the flower, and occasionally there will be a few crimson edges on 
center petals. Free flowering with strong stems. A Peony that is much 
sought after. 
KELWAY’S QUEEN (Kelway, 1909) (8.8) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
L.M. D. Pink. T. A large, compact, rose type flower of uniform 
mauve, with center flecked crimson. A strong grower, very profuse 
bloomer. A great show flower. 
LADY ALEXANDRA DUFF (Kelway, 1902) (9.1) Each $1.50 
E.M. D. Pink. F. An immense, loosely built flower with great broad 
rounded petals. A pale blush-pink, fading to white, with yellow sta- 
mens. Central petals touched with carmine. A beautifully formed 
flower; very floriferous; very showy. Opening after the central flower, 
the side flowers come semi-double, saucer-shaped, showing stamens. 
LADY KATE 
LADY KATE (Vories, 1924) (8.85) Each $1.50 
V.L. D. Pink. T. Unquestionably one of the best late ones. The 
flowers are graceful, rose-type, on straight stems. The color is a 
sparkling Paul Neyron pink and is much admired by all. 
LA FRANCE (Lemoine, 1901) (9.0) Each $1.50 
V.L. D. Pink. F. A uniform apple-blossom-pink with crimson splashed 
on the guards. The flower is unusually large, true rose type. The years 
when this variety comes good, it is one of the most outstanding of all 
Peonies. An exquisite show flower. 
LAKE O’ SILVER (Franklin, 1920) Each $2.00 
M. D. Pink. Light pink, silver tipped; golden anthers prominent 
throughout flower, central petals dark pink. Very scarce. 
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LOUIS JOLIET 
LOUIS JOLIET (Auten, 1929) (9.00) Each $2.00 
E.M. D. Red. M.H. A fine free-flowering, non-fading deep red. Stamens 
hidden, stiff stems, a strong grower and a free bloomer. 
LA LORRAINE (Lemoine, 1901) (9.17) Each $2.00 
M. D. White. One of the finest whites we have for the show table or 
garden planting. Cream-white when first opening, with a faint touch 
of salmon-pink. A very fine flower of excellent form on strong stems. 
A very free bloomer and always ranks among the best. 
LA PERLE (Crousse, 1886) (8.5) Each $1.00 
M. D. Pink. F. Large, light old rose-pink. Slightly darker toward center. 
A most dependable variety. Fine show flower. 
LAST ROSE (Sass, 1930) (8.93) Each $1.50, 3 for $3.50 
L. D. Pink. F. Deep pink, one of the latest to bloom in the garden, 
carrying the season several days beyond normal. 
LAURA VORIES (Vories, 1924) (8.82) Each $1.50 
L.M. D. Blush. M.H. Large white guards surrounding a globular center 
of blush-pink with a thread-like crimson edge on some petals and a 
golden light in the collar. The flower is borne on good stems. 
LE CYGNE (Lemoine, 1907) (9.42) Each $2.00 
E. D. White. M. F. One of the highest rated whites; tinged ivory when 
opening. Foliage large, dark green. For years this was the highest rated 
Peony. Will be found in any large planting. 
LIGHTS OUT (Kelsey, 1934) Each $2.00 
L. D. Pink. Large, rose-pink. The very last to bloom in the garden. Due 
to its lateness the Peony season is lengthened. 
LILLIAN GUMM (Gumm, 1921) (8.95) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
L.M. D. Pink. F. A uniform apple-blossom-pink with more brilliant 
shadings at the base of the petals. The flower is large, globular in form, 
rose type, with broad petals, and a cupped center. A reliable bloomer. 
Strong stiff stems. 
LILLIAN WILD (Sarcoxie Nur., 1920) Each $2.00, 3 for $4.50 
L. D. White. Lovely, delicate, flesh-pink, becoming white, very large, 
compact rose type. Mr. Peyton said of Lillian Wild “Long hidden down 
in the ‘Wilds’ of Missouri this very beautiful blush delighted all who 
saw it.” Won First Class Certificate here at the 1950 National Show. 
LOIS KELSEY (Kelsey, 1934) Each $1.00 
M. D. White. A flat flower with long, narrow, deeply cut petals extend- 
ing from the center line like rays of sun. Something out of the ordinary 
if you prefer odd Peonies, as it is distinctly unusual. 
LONGFELLOW (Brand, 1907) (9.0) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
M. D. Red. M.H. No F. A bright crimson, intensified by golden 
yellow stamens near center. Does not fade and is most satisfactory 
for cutting as well as garden decoration. Free bloomer. ‘ 
LOREN FRANKLIN (Franklin, 1931) (9.08) Each $2.00 
L. D. Pink. A deep pink Peony of more than ordinary merit. Much in 
demand. Very large, full rose type with stiff stems and foliage to the 
ground. Believe us, this is a beautiful dark pink. 
LOTTIE DAWSON REA (John L. Rea, 1939) Each $5.00 
M. D. Pink. A very trim flower of light pink with exquisite tints. Re- 
ceived Honorable Mention Certificate of the A.P.S. Stock scarce and too 
new to be officially rated. We believe this one will make a real cut 
flower variety. 
LULU LITTLE (Little, i938) Each $1.50 
L.M. D. Pink. Light in color. Mr. Little, who originated this variety 
was one of our most able Peony authorities and a noted judge of 
Peonies, selected this variety from his seedlings and gave it his 
daughter’s name; something he would not have done had the Peony 
not possessed real merit. Stock very limited. 
