PEONIES, Continued 
Fontenelle. Medium to dark red on nice stems. 
fine cut flower variety. $1.00 each. 
Kansas. 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 hidden stamens. American Home Medal Winner. 
Won best flower of 1950, National Peony Show. $8.00 each; 
3 for $21.00. 
Karl Rosenfield. (8.8) Rich, velvety crimson; very tall, com- 
pact grower of stately habit. Late. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Lord Kitchener. Early, bright to deep red, outer petals 
having rather waxy sheen; very double flowers produced 
on heavy stems of good length. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Mary Brand. M. D. Red. A large rose type bloom of dark, 
clear crimson showing a very brilliant sheen with very few 
yellow stamens buried in the collar. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Mons. Martin Cahuzac. Dark purple garnet with black 
reflex. One of the darkest peonies offered. Globular, semi- 
rose type. Strong grower, free bloomer; dark green foliage 
with red stems. Fine. $2.00 each. 
Offinicinalis Rubra. (8.6) 
bloom. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.50. 
Philippe Rivoire (9.2) Early midseason; very dark crimson 
with blackish sheen; double; medium height. $2.00 each; 
3 for $5.00. 
Masterpiece. Large; intense brilliant cerise; semi-rose type; 
fragrant; midseason. $1.00 each. 
Red Rocket. Bright red; very large bomb type. 
bloomer on tall stems. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Sarcoxie. A lustrous dark, rich red; broad guards, center 
petals narrow; tall; thrifty; long stems. $2.00 each; 3 for $4.50. 
The Mighty Mo. Fully double with a rich, lively, velvety 
red color. The flower grows on long stems and is a wonder- 
ful keeper. It has many yellow stamens. Winner of the 
American Home Achievement Medal at the 1950 National 
Show. $2.00 each; 3 for $4.50. 
YELLOW OR NEAR YELLOW—DOUBLE 
J. C. Legg. Large bomb type flower with a lovely yellow 
cast when first open. The flower reminds one of a large mum 
with every other petal in the bomb, yellow in color when first 
open. It is a heavy bloomer and has attracted considerable 
ec iaee: Collar around the bomb is white. $2.00 each; 3 for 
4.50. 
Laura Dessert. The flower is round, a rose type with guard 
petals creamy white, enclosing a domelike center of pure 
canary yellow. An upright grower, holding blossoms erect 
for good landscape value. Like all yellows, it must be de- 
veloped inside to preserve its color. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Primivere. (8.6) One of the best of the older yellow va- 
rieties. Guard petals are a creamy white, enclosing a cen- 
tral ball of sulphur yellow. Cut in the bud, and open inside 
to get the true color. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.50. 
Makes a 
Vivid crimson; large round 
A free 
WE GROW MANY VARIETIES OF PEONIES 
AND IRIS NOT LISTED IN THIS FOLDER. 
Write us for special varieties, no doubt we can 
supply. 
A field of Peonies in bloom at Sarcoxie Nurseries. 
Japanese Peonies 
Of Oriental origin, these Peonies are always exciting to 
grow, their brilliant guard petals nestling the center of stam- 
inodes ranging from chamois to yellow and buff. Exquisite 
fragrance. 
Battle Flag. A very deep, glowing red. Staminodes same 
color with golden reverse. Unusual. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.50. 
Dr. Jekyl. A late brilliant dark red with center flushed dis- 
tinctly lighter. $1.00 each. 
Goblin. Bright red, center petaloids tipped and streaked. 
Gay and delightful garden variety. $1.50 each. 
Iwo. An interesting pink Jap peony. Staminodes yellow 
suffused with pink, carpels tipped white. Excellent. $2.00 
each. 
Mikado (8.6) One of the best with crimson guards sur- 
rounding a center of chamois. $1.00 each. 
Mrs. Wilder Bancroft (9.08) Brilliant dark red with red 
staminodes tipped yellow. We consider this one of the best 
early Japs. $2.00 each. 
Neon. Midseason, unusual radiating rose pink guards, 
bright yellow stamens. $3.00 each. 
Nippon Beauty (9.27) Rich deep red with some yellow 
edges on center petals; strong growing. $1.50 each. 
Nippon Splendor (9.06) Dark red Jap, extra fine, yellow 
edges on center petaloids. Midseason; tall, stiff stems. $2.00 
each, 
Red Emperor. Large bright red with a full center. 
Truly 
a color sensation for the garden. $1.50 each. 
Red Star. Tall, deep brilliant red with red stamens tipped 
gold. An exceptional value for the price. $1.50 each. 
Single Peonies 
SINGLE RED, WHITE or PINK. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Krinkled White (Brand, 1928) (9.04) A large flower with 
great broad pure white petals like krinkle crepe paper. A 
continuous prize winner and good cut flower. Each $2.50; 
3 for $6.00. 
Peony Collection “A” 
Five good named varieties early to late, assorted colors 
individually labeled. Double flowering varieties. 
All 5 ere ae only $3.95 
p Colle tio WR 
Ten good named varieties, early to late, assorted colors 
individually labeled. Double flowering varieties. 
AG Piped veer ey only $7.50 
Red, White and Pink "C” 
Three of the most popular double Peonies. 
1 Felix Crousse—Brilliant rich red. 
1 Festiva Maxima—Large white, red markings. 
1 Edulis Superba—Beautiful bright deep pink. 
Pee cents $2.50 
Pennant Brand Mixed Peonies 
This is not a cheap lot of undesirable varieties, but a 
really good mixture of named Peonies, the leading commer- 
cial varieties predominating. Grown mixed, 5 for $3.00; 
10 for $5.00; 25 for $10.00. 
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