THURA HIRES 
THURA HIRES (Nicholls, 1938) Each $2.00, 3 for $4.50 
L.M. D. White. Large petaled white with a heavy overlay of lemon- 
yellow. When first opening the yellow is decidedly apparent. A very 
lovely creation to add to your collection. 
VESPER (Kelsey, 1935) Each $4.00 
M. D. Pink. Anemone type. Pink guards. Ivory staminodes, tinted pink. 
A striking color combination. Large and showy. Very attractive in the 
garden. 
VICTORY (Thompson. 1945) Each $4.00, 3 for $10.00 
L.M. D. White. 42 inches. Exquisitely formed flower of pure white with 
no markings. Opens a deep ivory, deepening to pink tones toward the 
center of the bloom. Good, stiff, strong stems with remarkable substance 
of the petals. 
VICTORY CHATEAU THIERRY (Brand, 1925) (9.24) Each $3.00 
M. D. Pink. S$. M.F. A very large, bright, clear pink. Strong, erect stems, 
rather dwarf. The blooms are exceptionally large under ordinary culti- 
vation and make an outstanding display in the show room. The petals 
are rather loosely formed; opens freely. 
VINA MAE (Kelsey, 1934) Each $1.00 
E. $.D. Pink. This is a lovely creation of light shell-pink with lavender 
cast, fading to almost white. Flat flowers, rose-pink. Very decorative. 
Color holds well. Petals cupped. Flowers are produced in profusion. 
One of the first to bloom. 
VIRGINIA MARY (Pfeiffer, 1932) Kach $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
E.D. Deep pink. Formerly listed as Virginia Pfeiffer. 
WALTER FAXON 
WALTER FAXON (Richardson, 1904) (9.3) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
M. D. Rose. Uniform bright rose, deepening toward center. Delicate 
and distinct color. Medium size, globular semi-rose type. Extra fine. 
You will admire this ontstanding shade of pink. 
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WARD WELSH (Neeley, 1929) (8.78) Each $1.00 
L. D. White. Ivory-white that is very attractive. Some years it does not 
open freely and this fault is reflected in the rating it carries. Late open- 
ing varieties are often damaged by thrip infestation, which is no fault 
of the flower. 
W. E. BLANCHETTE (Brand, 1936) (9.13) Each $7.00 
E.M. D. Red. Very large, brilliant red, showing many stamens. Good 
stems. Grand for the garden. 
WHITE DELIGHT (Auten, 1935) Each $2.00 
E. D. White. R.F. A full white, perfect in its purity, and lasts an extra 
long time when cut. Very outstanding. 
WHITE SHRINE (Kelsey, 1936) Each $1.00 
E. D. White with dashes of red. Outside petals pure white. Central 
petals pink and yellow with greenish tints at base. 
WHITE WATER (Kelsey, 1942) Kach $1.00 
M. D. White. M.H. N.F. Very large, open petaled white. A row looks 
like the spume on Niagara Rapids above the falls. Good stems. Golden 
glow at base of petals. 8-inch blooms not uncommon. Satisfying both 
in bigness and beauty. 
WINNIE WINKLE (Franklin, 1931) (9.07) Each $1.00 
L. D. Pink. 42 inches. No F. Very large rose type, pink, stiff stems. 
Upright, vigorous, and always blooms. 
W.L. GUMM (Gumm, 1929) (9.34) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
M. D. White. M.H. Beautiful white. Petals have heavy texture and the 
bloom is excellently formed. Center shows an ivory-white sheen that 
adds to the beauty of the flower. Very refined and greatly admired. 
WM. F. TURNER (Shaylor, 1995) (8.4) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
E.M. D. Red. T. Very dark crimson with a dark sheen mingled with 
yellow stamens. A loose, big petaled double type. 
YOUTH (Kelsey, 1935) Each $1.00 
M. D. White. Large blush-white with ivory tones at base of petals. 
Good stems and foliage. 
ZIP COON (Auten, 1931) 
M. $.D. Red. Rich dark red, showing purple. 
ZULU BRIDE (Auten, 1933) Each $1.00 
M. S.D. Red. Very dark red, open bloom, showing contrasting vellow 
Stamens in center. 
Each $1.00 
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Carroll Kennedy, better known to many of our visitors as Butch, 
in one of our 12 Peony fields. 
