WHITE PEONIES (Continued) 
Thura Hires (Nicholls 1938) Large petaled white with a heavy overlay of lemon 
yellow. Late mid-season bloomer. When first opening the yellow is decidedly 
apparent. A very lovely creation that you will want to add to your collection. 
$2.00 
To Kalon (Kelsey 1936) Double late-mid-season. A pure white of real exhibition 
quality. Mr. Kelsey’s description follows: “Gold, overlaid with silver and wrought 
into a perfect arrangement of petals, that’s To Kalon. It is distinctive on account 
of the golden tones coming from the depth of the flower. Bloom, large rose 
formation, mid-season, semi-dwarf, good strong stems with dense foliage to the 
ground.” Mr. Kelsey chose the Greek name To Kalon, meaning “The Beautiful.” 
$2.50 
Victory (Thompson 1945) On opening the flowers are ivory deepening to blush pink 
in the center, changing to pure white with no markings when fully open. The 
flowers are fully double and exquisitely formed. Petals are wavy giving the open 
flower distinctive charm. The substance of the petals is most remarkable, giving 
the flowers that long-lasting quality. Plants bloom freely, have good healthy 
foliage and strong, stiff stems. Late bloomer. $4.00 
Ward Welch (Neeley 1929) A double, late, ivory-white that is very attractive. One 
of the last to bloom. $1.00 
White Delight (Auten 1935) A fully double, large white, perfect in purity of color 
with a delightful rose fragrance. Flowers have fine substance and hold up well 
when cut. Blooms early. $2.00 
White Shrine (Kelsey 1936) A very early loosely formed double white with dashes 
of red. Outside petals are pure white, central petals are pink and yellow with 
greenish tints at base. Strong stems. Fragrant. $1.00 
White Water (Kelsey 1942) Very large, open petaled white. A row looks like the 
spume on the Niagara Rapids above the falls. Good stems. Golden glow at base 
of petals. 8” blooms not uncommon. Satisfying both in size and beauty. Large 
enough to suit all; beautiful enough to suit the most critical. $2.50 
W. L. Gumm (Gumm 1929) A double, mid-season, beautiful white, built up on 
medium height stems. Petals have heavy texture and the bloom is excellently 
formed. Center of bloom shows an ivory white sheen that adds to the beauty of 
the flower. Very refined and greatly admired in the show room and garden. 
Mild, pleasing fragrance. $2.00 
LIGHT PINK PEONIES 
In this group will be included some flesh, salmon and lavender pinks, which are 
grouped in a general light pink class. It is impracticable to try to group each 
separately. 
Alberta Kelsey (Kelsey 1937) This is a very charming peony. Light rose pink with 
gold-tipped petals interspersed throughout the flower. The neatly cupped petals 
give the flower a very pleasing form. Flowers are of medium size and de- 
lightfully fragrant. $2.50 
Anna Sass (Sass 1930) Delicate light pink double of good quality. Stems stiff and 
heavy, supporting the large blooms in a most satisfactory manner. A good garden 
variety. $1.25 
Bethel (Kelsey 1939) Pale blush pink, semi-double. A very refined bloom that Mr. 
Kelsey admired very much. Good stems of moderate height. $2.50 
Blush (Nicholls 1941) Here is a peony that is unusually attractive and appealing to 
the eye. The delicate flesh coloring adds to its effectiveness when used 
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