LIGHT PINK PEONIES (Continued) 
crimson in the center of the flower. Sometimes referred to as President Taft. 
$1.00 
Rose of Tralee (Van Steen) A dwarf variety of great beauty. The blooms are artisti- 
cally formed, delicate light pink in color and lit up by a group of yellow 
stamens. If used as a cut flower, cut the buds just before they open and take 
them inside and enjoy the delicate tones of its coloring. $5.00 
Shrine (Dr. F. C. Brethour 1936) Double, late mid-season. Delicate blush of splendid 
form. A Canadian origination of real merit. $2.00 
Silvia Saunders (Saunders 1921) Semi-double type. Rather small but a delight- 
ful, extra early, cup-shaped, bright, clear rose-pink, fading lighter toward the 
center of flower. Dwarf habit of growth, good grower and a very abundant 
bloomer. A most delightful and charming subject for flower arrangement. $1.50 
Therese (Dessert 1904) A favorite for many years. Since introduction it has 
enjoyed enviable popularity as a garden and show flower. The bloom is ex- 
ceptionally large, composed of extremely long petals of pale, translucent, old 
rose-pink, paling toward the base and illumined Ly a golden yellow glow in the 
depths. Heavy foliage, strong stems and a free, dependable bloomer. $1.50 
Tiny Tim (Kelsey 1941) Miniature semi-double, light pink. Very interesting. The 
flower is formed like the old familiar variety Marie Jacquin. Early mid-season. 
Blooms ranges in size from 1% to 3 inches. Fine for arrangements. $2.00 
Tourangelle (Dessert 1910) Regardless of the fact that this peony was originated 
many years ago, it still remains one of the most beautifully colored peonies 
in the garden. It is fully double, large and late. A pale, cream white with a 
tan suffusion in the depths, toning to flesh pink in the center. Has the rich deli- 
cate coloring of the inside of a sea shell. A very beautiful creation. Grand 
fragrance. Light, wiry stems. $1.00 
Vesper (Kelsey 1935) Anemone type. Guard petals pink, staminodes ivory, tinted 
pink. A striking color combination. Large and showy. Very attractive in the 
garden. $3.50 
Victory Chateau Thierry (Brand 1925) A very lovely double, large, mid-season, 
bright, clear pink, that is pleasingly fragrant. Strong, erect stems, rather dwarf. 
The blooms are exceptionally large under ordinary cultivation and make an 
outstanding display in the showroom. The petals are rather loosely formed so 
that it always opens freely. $3.00 
Vina Mae (Kelsey 1934) This is a lovely creation of a light shell-pink with lavender 
cast, fading to almost white. Flat flowers, semi-double. Very decorative. Petals 
cupped. It has always been admired in our garden. Foliage is very robust and 
flowers are produced in profusion. $1.00 
Walter Faxon (Richardson 1904) Until the recent introduction of Mrs. Livingston 
Farrand, Walter Faxon was one of our best light pinks. The color is a vivid 
shell pink of a luminous intensity unique in peonies. Delightfully and pleasingly 
fragrant. Medium height. Good stems and foliage. Very popular and desirable. 
$1.50 
Westhill (Little 1938) Double, early, very large, full light pink. Mr. Little has 
introduced but few peonies but they are all good ones as he was one of our most 
outstanding judges of the peony. $3.00 
DARK PINK PEONIES 
Blanche King (Brand 1922) Deep, dark pinks are always admired in the garden 
planting and Blanche King fills the bill completely in this respect. The flower 
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