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fLANT Peonies, the most gorgeous
flowers on earth ; plant in masses,
and have a splendid carpet of love-
liness fit for the touch of angels’ feet.
Don’t be stingy with the front yard. A
fine house in a neglected yard is like a
thousand dollar picture in a ten cent
frame. Plant abundance and do not de-
pend on two or three flowers to glorify
a whole lawn. Beauty is wealth ; raise a
crop of it and be rich. Let us get a com-
bination and fix up the home so it Avill be
a blessed memory in after years. The
home is not a kennel, a stable, a sty, or a
barn. It is a dwelling place for immortals,
who stand on the borders of the eternal
beauty, where the stars are planted in the
vast flower gardens of the Father.

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DO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARTIST?

You may never be a painter, but you can be a gardner. With a
little effort you can take a piece of unsightly brown earth for your
canvas and put upon it a fairer scene than ever fell from painter's
brush. This is not all. You stand in the very gateway of the eternal
beauty. You are a co-worker with God, with the great Artist who paints
life, who puts the resplendent bow on the brow of the storm, who tints
the mountain of cloud with amber and amethyst as they stand sentinel
by the dying day.

Is it not wonderful that this Artist of the everlasting beauty will
come down and work with you, and second all your efforts? You plant
the seeds and bulbs and wield the hoe, and that simple instrument be-
comes a wand in the hand of a king. You touch the earth and miracles
of beauty spring up. Then the unseen brushes begin their work. In
the sweet, still and dewey morning, in the calmness of the night and
in the heat of noon. He works with you. Plant the peony, the rose, the
tulip and the columbine and care for them, and lo, the silent partner
comes without noise or heraldry, and the blessed work goes on. Soon
a thrill comes to you. You feel the honor of it, the glory of it— this
partnership with Him who paints the splendors of the suns.

One of the lessons of Nature is, “Plant in masses; have an abund-
ance.” Don’t be so stingy. Why not treat ourselves to a little enjoy-
ment? Copy Nature on a small scale if you cannot, on a large one.
When Providence knocks on your door bringing a profusion of gifts,
don’t insult Him by picking out a flower or two and neglecting the
rest. He deals in abundance. How often you find this opulent word
attached to His gifts?

One flower cannot represent the whole race; one variety cannot do
justice to the whole species. We are God’s millionaires and don’t
know it. Wealth is not confined to glittering gold. It comes in a
thousand forms far more attractive than cold, indifferent metal.

We pass this way but once. Let us beautify the path as we go,
so that the world may see which way we went.

We have obligations to our Heavenly Father who would manifest
Himself through us. If we are just and kind, genial and helpful, we are
His exponents. This is not all. We are not to stop here, content with
giving expression of a partial gospel. Preach God’s evangel of beauty
introduced by that sweet poem of our Lord, “Consider the Lilies, how
they grow.” How eager God has been to reveal His beauty to us? We
should allow Him to give expression to His beauty where we live and
at our homes. “He stands at the door and knocks.” He is just waiting
to adorn our homes, our cities and farms. He furnishes the capital
and we the labor. We are partners in the noble work.

Now if you should do the best you could, what a revelation you
would give of the Gospel of Beauty. If a whole city should wake up and
put on its best garments — every yard an elysium — sin would be as
abashed as in a Divine presence. “Prepare ye the way of the Lord.”
Let Him wave His hand over the earth and beauty will spring up, so
that from early spring until the hard frosts of autumn flowers will
cheer and bless you as you work among them and help them to grow.

Rev. C. S. Harrison, York, Nebraska.

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HE ROSENFIELD PEONY GAR-
DENS is not a corporation. It
is an individual enterprise,
founded by Mr. J. F. Rosenfield
at West Point, Nebraska, in

1884.

Leaving a profitable manu-
facturing business which he
owned in Chicago, when only 28
years of age he came to Ne-
braska and procured the neces-
sary land for the work he loved
so well.

Making his start with only one plant each of some twelve varieties
he added to this in the years that followed to such an extent that when
the great awakening of interest in the modern peony began to sweep
the country in 1900, the peony* collection at West Point was already
one of the largest and finest on the American continent. Every variety
at that time available was secured and tried; hundreds of varieties in
all, and the process of selecting the best and eliminating the less
desirable was begun even before the awakening of general interest in
1900.

At this time also, the first of the Rosenfield productions were intro-
duced and met with much favor among peony lovers. Other new varieties
were developed and introduced from time to time until 1908, when the
famous Karl Rosenfield was introduced. This variety surpassed every
thing else of its color at that time and, together with the introduction
from France of such varieties as Therese and LaFrance a short time
before, caused Mr. Rosenfield to observe a very high standard of
excellence in his subsequent experiments at peony breeding.

In the year 1910, the Gardens were transferred to Omaha, Nebraska,
and were located on the West Dodge Street road for seven years when
the land was sold in 1917. The cream of the collection was reserved and
moved to the present location at 72nd and Bedford Avenue. Two years
later the Gardens at Omaha passed from father to son and have been
owned and operated since by Reno Rosenfield. Additional land has
been procured to meet the growing needs of the business in its new
location. Over twenty acres of the finest soil is now owned and will be
used for the development and growing of stock of the finest peonies in
existence.

It might be mentioned that the soil in the central states, where
the great bulk of the world’s corn crop is produced is particularly
adapted to the growing of very fine strong peony roots. Fifteen acres
of the present home of the Rosenfield Peony Gardens was virgin sod
in 1919 and up to that time had never known a plow or produced a
cultivated crop. This soil is wonderfully wholesome and rich in the
natural elements of plant food. We expect to continue to develop those
good strong peony roots that have made Rosenfield peonies famous all
over the country in the past.

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In the meantime Mr. J. F. Rosenfield has located at Indianapolis,
Indiana; not with the intention of retiring from the growing of peonies,
but from the cares of the commercial side of the business. Here he
tells me he yet expects to do his best work. He is now free to devote
his entire time and attention to that part of the work which has always
fascinated him most — the development of new and more beautiful
varieties of peonies.

It has perhaps been noted that since the introduction of the now
famous Karl Rosenfield, Mr. J. F. Rosenfield has introduced but one new
variety. This variety was Fontenelle, a very fine early red, not quite
up to Karl Rosenfield in perfection and beauty, but much earlier and
one of the very best very early reds of semi-rose type.

This absence of new varieties was by no means due to any lack
of activity along the lines of hybridizing and growing of seedlings, but
rather to the fact that Mr. J. F. Rosenfield had become extremely dis-
criminating and did not feel that a “new peony” should be named and
introduced unless it possessed some unusual merit or characteristic
or could surpass and eventually replace some existing variety of value
and excellence.

Thousands of seedlings in various stages of development are now
growing in the gardens of Mr. Rosenfield, Senior, and among them some
beauties that have bloomed and are selected for final testing. We
may yet have some beautiful and valuable additions to our peony lists
through the efforts of one who has lived and worked among them for
nearly forty years.

flDo&ern peonies

How to Select, Plant, Care For, Use and Enjoy Them.

THE MODERN PEONY.

The story of the peony, like that of the rose, dates back to antiquity.
But the story of its development and its conquest is cast in modern
times. There is an almost unbelievable difference between the best
peonies of fifty years ago and the finest productions of today. The period
of greatest development being confined within the last twenty-five years
has resulted in bringing close to a thousand varieties into existence.
Practically all of these have been tried out in our gardens during the
past thirty-five or more years and less than two hundred of the best
have been retained. Out of these we are listing some hundred and
thirty of the very best and among these will be found about all the very
finest in the world today. We are even listing the very latest intro-
ductions of Dessert of France, but of course our stock of these rare
varieties is very limited and we will have but a very few to spare for
some years.

HOW TO SELECT.

Just what varieties to select in order to get the greatest satisfaction
a(nd enjoyment will be the first problem to confront you if you are a
beginner with peonies, and the longer the list to select from the more
perplexing the problem to one not already a peony expert.

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to have as short a list as pos-

sible and at the same time em-

brace most of the desirable

varieties. The world’s best has
been selected and condensed into
this list through years of study,
experience and cost, and to a
certain extent the problem of

For this reason we have aimed

selection has already been solved for
our patrons. You can feel free to
select the colors you like best, within
the price you wish to pay and rest
assured you will get first class peonies.

As a further help in selection we
suggest the following as being among the
ranging below a dollar each:'

Bed

Crimson Victory
Delachii

best at prices

White Pink

Festiva Maxima Floral Treasure

Couronne d Or Golden Harvest

Mme. d Verneville La Tulipe

Mme. Calot Edulis Superba

Ville d Nancy
Modeste Guerin
Souvenir d Exposition Universelle
a list of really beautiful varieties at moderate prices the

For

following list is suggested:

Baroness Schroeder M. Jules Elie

Avalanche Claire Dubois

Marie Lemoine Eugene Verdier

Mme. Emile Lemoine Ella C. Kelway

If you are ambitious to possess the
cost the following are suggested as
beautiful and perfect in existence:

Grover Cleveland
Fontenelle
Sylvannus
Karl Rosenfield
very finest regardless of
being among the most

Le Cygne
Kelways’ Glorious
Mme. Jules Dessert
Solange
Tourangelle

Baroness Schroeder
Therese
Walter Faxon
La France
Martha Bullock

Elizabeth B. Browning Milton Hill

Rosa Bonheur
Sarah Bernhardt
Karl Rosenfield
Philippe Rivoire
Longfellow
M. Martin Cahuzac

The above are acknowledged to be among the finest peonies ever
developed and among them are some that may never be surpassed.
There are, however, a number of others that come close to this exclusive
list and still others that are very new and promising, but have not as
yet been definitely placed for lack of opportunity so far to fully test
them out.

In making your selections, do not choose the very late blooming
varieties if your gardens are located south of St. Louis, Cincinnati or
Philadelphia as they will not mature before the arrival of extreme hot
weather and will not bloom perfectly. Such varieties as La Prance,
Elizabeth B. Browning, Milton Hill, and Walter Faxon attain their
greatest perfection in more Northern locations.

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As a further guide in making your selections we call attention to
the rating of the American Peony Society which is more fully explained
on page 11.

The price of a peony is generally based upon its scarcity, if it is a
new variety of excellence, but price should not be used as a basis
for determining quality. There are very rare varieties that are priced
at $40.00, $50.00 and even $100.00 each, but this does not indicate that
they are relatively that much more beautiful than some other variety
that may be priced at $5.00. You can get some of the most beautiful
peonies at prices ranging from $1.00 to $10.00 each, but if you are a
connoisseur and can afford the rare and costly varieties you will derive
a great deal of pleasure in the possession of these rare and beautiful
creations.

ARRANGEMENT, PLANTING AND CARE.

Peonies may be planted in almost every conceivable place, as
single specimens, in large or small beds, against shrubbery, or along the
walks on the lawn, or in long rows bordering walks, drives, and on
division lines, or producing broad landscape effects in the open field.
Mass planting, however, always produces the grandest effects, especially
when placed before backgrounds of trees and shrubs.

They thrive in any good garden soil, unless too sandy, and in
almost any situation except directly under large trees. They should
not, however, be planted in soil where peonies have recently been
grown before.

The very best time to plant Peonies is from September 10th, when
the roots are ripe for digging, until the ground is frozen. The earlier
they are planted, the better will they become established — they start
growing at once. Can also be set in Spring, providing it is done very
early; as soon as the ground is in good condition to work.

DISTANCE TO PLANT will vary according to the variety. Tall
varieties naturally require more room. A very good rule to follow is
to set them the distance of their own height. If a variety is thirty to
thirty-five inches high set them thirty inches apart each way and they
will have ample room, but if wanted in one continuous row, then six
inches less in every case will do; that is, twenty-four inches apart in the
row will give them enough room, as they can spread out on the sides.

Holes large enough to receive the roots should be dug about fifteen
to eighteen inches deep, and as much across. If very dry, fill this with
water before planting, and let it all soak in. Then place the root in the
center, just deep enough so the eyes are two or three inches below the
surface; fill in with good, fine soil to the eyes of the root and press or
tramp the earth firmly around the root; water some more and let it
soak in, then fill the hole level full with loose earth without packing it,
and the job is done. Keep the top always loose and free from weeds and
grass. Too deep planting should be carefully avoided, as this is often
the cause of shy blooming.

MANURE should not come in contact with the roots, but can be
used carefully as a top dressing every fall. Do not place it on top of
the plant. A little Bonemeal may be applied in the fall and pulverized
sheep manure worked into the soil around the plants in the spring.

The ground around your plants should always be kept loose by
frequent hoeing and cultivation. Peonies should have at least the same

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care in this respect as a crop of corn or potatoes. Your reward will be
flowers of large size and more brilliant in color.

Exhibition flowers can be had by DISBUDDING; that is, pinching
off all sidebuds when the size of peas, leaving only the center one on
each stalk to develop and bloom.

SIZE OF ROOT TO PLANT FOR BEST RESULTS.

There has been a great deal of discussion on this subject and
I believe the consensus of opinion is in favor of the strong division
or the one year plant, with three to flve eyes and in no case less than
two eyes. No standard can be deflnitely established owing to the great
variety of soil and climatic conditions prevailing in various parts of
the country where peonies are grown. One locality will produce plants
of wonderful development and vigor in a year while another will require
two, three and sometimes four years to accomplish the same results.
For this reason it is difficult to determine just what you will get when
one catalog specifies two or three year roots and another, divisions or
one year roots.

We seem to be particularly favored with ideal soil and climate for
producing strong vigorous roots, and send out from our gardens the
size that we feel sure Avill give you the greatest satisfaction; and these
are either the strong divisions or the one year plants. I do not know
that stock superior to this is to be obtained, regardless of age. Two
year plants, such as are developed in our gardens are generally too
large to plant for lest results.

For best results we advise trimming the roots back so they are
about seven to eight inches long. We aim to do this before we pack
your roots but if they should come to you otherwise or if you should
get plants from other sources it would be well to remember this.

One other point to remember, regardless of where you get your
peony plants, is that the peony will not begin to look its best before the
second year after planting and quite frequently it will take three years
before real typical blooms will be produced. Of course a great deal will
depend upon your soil and the care you give the young plants, also
the strength and excellence of the roots you plant. And in this con-
nection I would discourage the planting of small slips with only
one eye as you will have to wait an extra year or two for results.

If planted early in the fall, our plants invariably produce good
bloom the following June and if well cared for will meet your fondest
expectations the second, third and following years. Remember that
when you plant a garden of peonies you are planting a garden that will
last for many years and will give you increasing beauty, value and joy
each succeeding year. Select then, the very best you can afford and
make as generous a planting as your grounds will afford.

HOW TO USE AND ENJOY PEONIES.

It may seem almost superflous to touch upon this subject. The love
and enjoyment of flowers and especially peonies is so universal; and
yet a few remarks may suggest to some one some additional use or
enjoyment that may await them.

May and June, and especially June, are the months of flowers. They
are pre-eminently the months of peonies. So completely have peonies
attained the ascendency in recent times that June is becoming more
famous for its peonies than for its roses. And no wonder; in all the
floral kingdom not another flower possesses such a variety of color

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and tint, form and fragance, or gives so freely its gifts of beauty for
the little care it requires. No other flowering plant is so long lived,
no other so absolutely hardy. No other so easy to grow, so dependable
for bloom year after year, so free from disease and insect pests. All
who have a plot of ground, be it large or small, can have and enjoy
their own garden of peonies. And for those who have no ground there
is the prospect of enjoying the gardens or those who have them and
also of securing an abundance of the cut blooms during the whole
blooming season. There is an increasing number of people who keep
an abundance of fresh peonies constantly in their homes and we supply
thousands of blooms every year for this purpose, to peony lovers in
Omaha.

Peonies and Memorial day seem almost inseparable. In fact it does
not seem like Memorial day without peonies. When you think of Mem-
orial day you instinctively think of peonies. Use them freely, there
is not another flower so beautiful and so satisfactory to use in memory
of dear ones that have departed from our midst.

June is not alone the month of peonies, it is also the month of
Weddings, and of the Sweet girl graduate. An abundance of beautiful
flowers should always be used for both and the Peony is pre-eminently
“The Flower.” It seems less of a coincidence and more the work
of a divine and all-wise providence that the most beautiful of God’s
beautiful flowers should be provided in such lavish abundance just at
the time when so many important and beautiful functions require them.

In all the world there is no place more dear to the human heart
than Home, and if you have beautiful gardens surrounding it to which
you can turn for rest and inspiration you will add many hours of pure
joy to your daily life. Plant a protecting border of shrubs and small
trees across the back and along the sides of your back yard if you live
in the city, and when you come to put on the finishing touches plant
generously of peonies, iris and a few other good hardy flowers.

If you are a busy, hard working business man; and most of the
really successful men are, you have felt the need of some interesting
diversion; some hobby to which you could turn for recreation. It may
be interesting to know that many business and professional men have
found just this diversion in its greatest perfection in peonies. Try
building up a collection of all the finest peonies if you have the necessary
space. The study and observation of the different varieties will afford
you endless interesting and wholesome pastime. They will become as
individuals to you. You will learn to know their various characteristics,
their multitude of forms and habits of growth, and the infinite variety
and beauty of their tints and colors.

The heat of the sun will fade out the delicate tints of pink and
lavender, lilac and brown in many peonies. Try shading them when
they are about to open or cut some of them in the opening bud and place
them in water and let them open in the shaded protection of your room.
In no other way can you fully know the exquisite beauty of color tones
in many of the finest peonies. This is especially true of Solange and
Tourangelle. The tints and tones and shadings of these peonies is
almost indescribable, but they are so delicate that much of their beauty
will be lost if the flowers remain long in the hot sun.

In cutting peonies do not cut the stem so low as to deprive the
plant of foliage. Always permit two or three leaves to remain on each
stalk to sustain and develop the plant for the coming year.

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Please preserve this cata-
log: for future reference, as
this edition is intended to
cover a period of more than
one season. Should there
be any change in prices a
revised price list will be
supplied.

Read Carefully
Before Ordering.

LOCATION

The Rosenheld peony gardens are now located on the North
Seventy-second street road, at the intersection of Bedford Ave.
about two miles north of Dodge street road and a short distance
south of Military road.

To reach the gardens take Dodge street to Seventy-second,
then go north about two miles, or go out west through Benson to
Seventy-second street, then north about two blocks.

ORDERS

should be sent in as early as possible to insure prompt delivery
or shipment. Remember September and October are the very
best months in which' to plant. Be sure to write your name,
postoffice, county and state very plainly, also nearest express
office.

SHIPMENTS

are invariably made by express unless the quantity shipped is
so large as to make freight shipment advisable. We do not
recommend parcel post shipments as the roots are more liable
to be damaged.

TERMS

Cash with order, unless special terms have been previously
arranged. No accounts opened for an initial order of less than
$10.00.

REMITTANCES

should be made by post office or express money order, or bank
draft. If currency or cash is sent your letter should be
registered.

IRosenfielb IPeom^ (Bavbens

RENO ROSENFIELD. Proprietor
72nd and Bedford Aue. Route 7 OMAHA, NEBR.

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RATING.

The rating of the various varieties as shown was established by a
vote of the members of the American Peony Society in 1920.

The rating is based upon a scale of 10 which represents the highest
excellence; 9 high quality; 7 to 8 good quality; while below 5 is to be
considered unworthy of cultivation.

These rating figures will serve as a guide in determining the quality
of almost any variety under consideration. There are a few varieties
however, that I think should have received a higher rating and a very
few a little lower. However, on the whole it is the best and only guide
to quality we have in published form. Much credit is due Prof. A. P.
Saunders of Clinton, N. Y., for his efforts in this compilation.

The scale of points adopted by the American Peony Society and
upon which the rating should be based is as follows:

Color 2.5

Form 1.5

Size 1.5

Distinctiveness 1.5

Substance 1.0

Stem 1.0

Odor 1.0

Total 10.0

For blooms without odor 05

For blooms with unpleasant odor 0

The number of the variety precedes the name and the rating figures
follow. The first figure denotes the number of votes cast and the
other figures the result. For instance: ADOLPHE ROUSSEAU, 56 — 8.5,
denotes the variety received fifty-six votes and is rated at eight and
five-tenths.

DESCRIPTION AND PRICE.

No. 2 ADOLPHE ROUSSEAU— Dessert and Mecliiii 1890 56—8.5

Large, very dark velvet red with garnet hues and metallic reflex;
semi-double with large shell-like petals, early midseason. The plant

is tall and erect, foliage very dark green, veined red. Striking and

attractive. Each $2.00

No. 10 ALBIFLORA, THE BRIDE 32—8.4

Pure white, large single flower with golden center. Early, free
bloomer. Plant tall and robust but inclined to slightly droop. Foliage
large and bright green. Each $1.50

No. 14 ALFRED DE MUSSET— Crousse 1885 19—7.4

Flesh white with a blush center and crimson flecks; large and
compact; superb as a cut-flower; slender stem but erect grower, 31 to
34 inches high. Begin blooming June 2nd. A graceful, charming
variety, very showy. The true variety is fine. Really deserves a higher
rating. Each $1.00

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No. 16 ALSACE LORRAINE— Lemoine 1906

Creamy white, with the center of flower delicately
brown, and in form suggestive of a water lily. A tall,
bloomer. Distinct and beautiful

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No. 18 ANDRE LAURIES — Croiisse 1884 11—6.5

Dark Tyrian rose or Solferino red, shading deeper in the center.
Red reflex. A good late red. Bach $ .75

No. 19 ARLE QUIN— Dessert 1921

“Broad guard petals clear purplish pink, splashed silvery white.
Center salmon, pink and yellow. Variable in form and tint; many
flowers from side buds are of Japanese type, whereas the main flowers
are full double.” (Description by A. Dessert.) One of the latest of
Dessert’s introductions. Stock very limited. Each $15.00

No. 20 ASA GRAY— Crousse 1886 59—8.1

Pale lavender pink, delicately dotted with carmine. Large, massive
and compact fragrant bloom, imbricated like a rose. Midseason bloomer.
Medium height. Distinct and beautiful. Each $1.00

No. 22 AUGUSTE DESSERT— Dessert 1920

“Very brilliant velvet crimson carmine with silky reflex, and often
streaked white. Very large, silvery border; visible stamens, intermixed
with the petals in many flowers. Cup-shaped flower of fine form with
rounded petals.” A superb variety, awarded certificate of merit at
the Paris show, June 2, 1920. (Description by A. Dessert.) Stock
very limited. Each $25.(M)

No. 26 AURORE— Dessert 1904 38—8.0

Flesh pink, tinted lilac, slightly splashed crimson and mixed with
golden stamens; most exquisite and delicate coloring; fragrant, full,
double flower and a free bloomer in clusters. Begin blooming June 4th.
A charming flower; scarce. Each. 1.50

No. 28 AVALANCHE- Crousse 1886 56—8.7

Pure white with light cream colored center. Fragrant, large,
convex bloom, very compact and full; a first-class bloomer in clusters;
an elegant and lovely cut-flower; strong and very erect grower, 31 to
34 inches high. Begin blooming June 4th. A very magnificent and
superb variety. In my opinion superior in many respects to Festiva
Maxima. Each $1.00

No. 32 BARONESS SCHROEDER^Kelwaj 79—9.0

Flesh white, fading to pure white; of extreme beauty and delight-
fully fragrant, globular, compact flower of large size and perfect form;
a first-class bloomer in clusters and most charming cut-flower; very
erect grower, 27 to 30 inches high. Begin blooming June 7th. This is
one of the most exquisite and beautiful Peonies grown. See illus-
tration, page 12. Each $2.00

No. 40 BOULE DE NEIGE— Calot 1862 36—8.0

White with cream color center and flecked crimson; fragrant, com-
pact, double and a fine cut-flower; good bloomer in clusters on long
stems; 36 to 38 inches high; nearly erect. Begin blooming June 1st.

Each $..75

No. 45 BRAND’S MAGNIFICIE NT— Brand 1918 13—8.7

Deep red with a bluish cast; said to be the nearest blue of any red
peony. Beautifully formed flower with broad, symetrically arranged
petals. Profuse bloomer. Each $20.00

No. 57 CHARLES McKELLIP— Brand 1907 20—7.8

Crimson, intermixed with golden stamens. Opens rose-shaped and
develops into crown type. Each $5.00

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No. 59 CHESTINE GOWDY— Brand 1913 27—8.4

Shell pink with cream colored collar; classed as crown type. The
flowers develop into a strikingly perfect cone shape. Distinct. Each $5.00

No. 60 CLAIRE DUBOIS— Crousse 1886 61—8.7

Rich, clear, satiny pink with a delicate suggestion of lavender tints,
overlaid with a silver sheen somewhat reminiscent of the famous Mons.
Jules Elie. Rose type; large, globular flowers; petals incurved and
laciniated, overlapping each other in a charming way. Claire Dubois is
a very fine peony. Each $1.50

No. 68 CLE3IENCEAU— Dessert 1920

“Carmine, slightly shaded amaranth, with silvery tints and wide
silvery border. Very large, full, imbricated bloom. Flowers open well.
Beautiful; very late variety.” (Description by A. Dessert.) Stock very
scarce. Each $20.00

No. 72 COURONNE D’OR— Calot 1873 67—8.1

Pure white; reflecting golden stamens through the petals, slightly
flecked crimson; incomparably lovely and a sweetly perfumed flower of
large size, perfect form and habit; an elegant bloomer in clusters and
fine cut-flower; a strong, tall grower, nearly erect; 33 to 35 inches high.
Start blooming June 6th. A grand Peony in every way. Each $ .75

No. 74 CRIMSON VICTORY— Roseiifield 1908 5—6.6

Brilliant crimson maroon, intense in its coloring; globular, compact
and very double; an excellent bloomer in clusters; erect and strong
grower; 33 to 36 inches high. Begin blooming June 5th. A fine flower
of dark color. Each $ .50

No. 76 CURIOSITY— Dessert 1886 8—6.1

Violet red guards, narrow center petals, tipped yellow; fragrant,
free-bloomer in clusters; erect and strong; 29 to 32 inches high. Begin
blooming June 4th. A good variety for landscape planting. Each $ .50

No. 84 DELACHEI— Delache 1856 43—7.1

Rich violet crimson; medium to large size; very double and showy
flower; a good bloomer when well established; upright grower; 29 to 32
inches high. Begin blooming June 5th. A popular variety. Each $ .50

No. 88 DORCHESTER— Ricliardsoii 1870 48—7.7

Hydrangia pink of the most beautiful coloring; an exceptionally
charming and sweet-scented flower; large, very full and perfect form;
a good bloomer when well established and a choice cut-flower; 28 to 32
inches high. Very late to bloom; June 12th. Grand and attractive
variety. In my opinion deserves a higher rating. Each $ .75

No. 90 DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS— Calot 1856 66—8.1

Sulphur white without flecks, except a touch of green in central
petals that seems to light up the whole flower. Very beautiful in the
half open bud; medium to large size; fragrant Each $ .50

No. 102 EDULIS SUPERB A— Lemon 1824 66—7.6

Bright, clear, dark pink, and as fragrant as a June rose; very full
and double; a first-class bloomer in clusters; quite erect and a strong
grower; 32 to 35 inches high. Begin blooming May 25th, and some
seasons earlier. This is the famous Decoration Peony; it seldom fails
for that day. A valuable high-class variety. Each $ .50

No. 104 ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING— Brand 1897 29—9.2

Pure white of attractive form and quality. Very delicate shell pink
when first opening. Outer petals marked with splashes of crimson and
green on under side. A very large, late variety, of sweet fragrance.

Each $20.00

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No. 105 ELLA CHRISTINE KELWAY— Kelway 1899 8—7.2

Flesh pink of even tint; most exquisite and highly perfumed; very
large, compact, globular flower of beautiful form; a free bloomer in
clusters and very choice cut-flower; very erect, strong grower, 31 to 34
inches high. Begin blooming June 4th. A marvelous flower, exceed-
ingly showy and elegant. In my opinion deserves a rating of not less
than 8.0. It is possible some of the votes cast were not on the true
variety. Our stock was imported direct from Kelway in England.

Each $1.50

No. 106 ELWOOD PLEAS— Pleas 1900 36—8.7

Light rose or shell pink, shading to a delicate lilac white. Flat,
compact flower of rose type. Fragrant. Late bloomer. Each $7.50

No. 108 ENCHANTRESSE— Lemoiiie 1903 36—8.9

Cream white with guard petals splashed crimson. Center slightly
flecked crimson and faintly illuminated with a reflex of green. Frag-
rant, tall, erect and late. Each $7.50

No. 110 EUGENE TERDIER— Calot 1864 60—8.3

Light hydrangia pink, center of bloom a deeper color; fragrant,
sweet and refined flower of large size, compact and perfect in form; a
free bloomer in clusters and choice cut flower; very erect, strong
grower, 30 to 33 inches high. Begin blooming June 4th. Attractive in
the extreme. Considered by Mr. Wm. W. Kline, “The greatest peony
in cultivation.” There is much confusion over this peony, many growers
not having the true variety. Also confused with Eugenie Verdier, an-
other fine variety. The two are distinct, Eugene being more dwarf in
growth and in my opinion the superior variety. Each $2.00

No. 112 EUGENIE TERDIER— Calot 1864 58—8.6

Pale hydrangia pink, slight, occasional crimson flecks on center;
fragrant, large size flat flower; plant tall and graceful, 31 to 34 inches
high. Begin blooming May 29th. Distinct from Eugene Verdier.

Each $1.50

No. 115 EXQUISITE— Kelway 1912 13—8.7

Deep rosy pink; flat flower showing golden anthers in center. Mid-
season. Semi-double flower of great beauty. Rare, and distinct.

Each $20.00

No. 124 FELIX CROUSSE— Crousse 1881 75—8.4

Bright ruby-red of even shade; extra fine; a typical bomb type;
slightly fragrant; globular, compact and very free bloomer in clusters,
and elegant cut-flower; a vigorous grower with long stems of slightly
spreading habit; 35 to 38 inches high. Begin blooming June 2nd. A
brilliant and rich Peony. Each $ .75

No. 127 FESTITA— Doiikelaer 1838 31—8.0

Creamy white with crimson spots in center; very sweet and fragrant;
globular, compact and of large size; very free bloomer in clusters;
dwarf, graceful, of a slightly spreading habit; 26 to 29 inches high.
Very charming. Each $ .50

No. 128 FESTITA MAXIMA— Miellez 1851 84—9.3

Pure white, center flecked crimson; very fragrant and sweet; extra
large size; globular and compact; a good bloomer in clusters and first-
class cut-flower; strong, tall, erect grower; 34 to 38 inches high. Begin
blooming May 29th. A grand and stately variety. Each $ .75

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>0. 136 FLOBAL TREASURE— Roseiifield 1900 39—7.5

Clear pink, lighter at center; very fragrant, of large size, compact
and double; excellent bloomer in clusters; a choice cut-flower variety;
strong and very erect grower; 32 to 35 inches high. Begin blooming
June 2nd. A valuable high-class Peony. Each $ .50

>0. 140 FOATEAELLE— Rosenfleld 1915

Clear brilliant crimson; semi-rose type. Extra good cut-flower, and
one of the earliest crimson varieties. This variety withstood the severe
freezing storms during the spring of 1921 better than any other red.

Each $1.00

Ao. 144 FRAACES SHAYLOR— Shaylor 1915 11—8.7

Glistening, waxy cream-white petals interspersed with canary yellow
stamens, edged with pure gold. Distinct and beautiful. Each $20.00

Ao. 146 FRAACES lYILLARD- Brand 1907 31—9.1

Blush-white with an occasional touch of carmine, changing to pure
white. Semi-rose type of flne form. Late midseason, free-bloomer. Said
to be among the best of the Brand productions. Each $7.50

Ao. 155 GEORGIA AA SHAYLOR— Shaylor 1908 29—8.9

Pale rose-pink with a few flecks of crimson. Flower large and
somewhat flat. Strong growing, late midseason bloomer. Very high-
class. Each $10.00

Ao. 157 GERMAIAE BIGOT— Dessert 1902

Pale lilac rose, center flecked crimson. Strong
variety; midseason.

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Each $2.00

Ao. 159 GIAAT— Kelway

Deep pink; rose type; perfect flowers of large size and beauty.
This variety was received in a shipment of peonies from Kelway some
years ago, and we have been unable to identify it so far. The name
Giant was given it because of its large size, but it deserves a better
name. Each $2.00

GIGA ATE A. See LA 3IARTIAE— Calot

Ao. 160 GIAETTE— Dessert 1915 17—8.7

Soft flesh-pink shaded salmon with occasional carmine flecks. Large
imbricated cup-shaped flower of great beauty. Fragrant, free-bloomer.

Each $10.00

Ao. 162 GLOIRE DE CHAS. GOMBAULT- Gombaiilt 1866 45—7.9

Guards and crown light rose, collar of narrow cream white petals,
widening toward center. Long stems, medium sized flowers. IVIidseason.

Each $1.00

Ao. 163 GLOIRE DE CHEAAOACEAUX— Heeli. 1880 11—7.0

Uniform solferino red, silver tipped when fully open. Fragrant,
large rose type flower. Medium height. Late midseason Each $1.00

Ao. 164 GOLDEA HARYEST— Roseiifield 1900 41—7.3

Pale pink and creamy white, with apricot, salmon and yellow, inter-
mixed; very fragrant and sweet; globular and very double. This is an
excellent bloomer in clusters; of dwarf habit, but strong, erect grower;
27 to 30 inches high. Begin blooming June 3rd; exceptionally striking.
This variety is an especially profuse bloomer, and makes a wonderful
display in the garden. Really deserves a higher rating. Each $ ,50

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No. 168 GRANDIFLORA— Riehardsoii 62—8.8

Bright shell pink overlaid with delicate shades of lilac and salmon.
Very beautiful; fragrant rose type flower; strong grower of graceful,
spreading habit, 27 to 30 inches high; very late; blooming after most
peonies are gone. Each $2.00

No. 170 GRANRIFLORA NIYEA PLENA— Lemon 1824 40—8.1

Cream white, shaded salmon and flecked crimson; fragrant, globular,
full and large flower; a free bloomer in clusters; good grower, inclined
to spread; 29 to 32 inches high. Begin blooming May 28th. A splendid
variety. Each $1.00

No. 172 GROYER CLEYELANI)— Terry 39—8.2

Brilliant, bright crimson, exceptionally fine and showy, large, com-
pact flower of fine shape; a free bloomer in clusters and good cut-flower;
strong and erect, 33 to 36 inches high. Begin blooming June 5th. A
grand and superb variety. The very best of all the productions of H. A.
Terry and one of the best of its color, being somewhat lighter than
most crimson varieties. Each $2.00

No. 202 JAMES KELWAY— Kelway 1900 49—8.7

White, overlaid with a delicate flush of pink and with a touch of
yellow at the base of the petals. Large semi-rose type flower of ex-
quisite fragrance. Very tall, strong grower and an early midseason
free-blooming variety. Each $2.00

No. 208 JEANNOT— Dessert 1918 9—8.9

Flesh-pink, slightly tinged purple and shaded salmon at base of
petals, changing to silvery white. Exquisite and delicate coloring.
Imbricated cup-shaped flower of perfect form. (Description by A.
Dessert.) Each $25.00

No. 214 JUBILEE— Pleas 38—8.9

Flesh white fading to pure white; petals narrow and loosely ar-
ranged, giving the flower a feathery effect. Large, rather flat rose type.
Strong grower and free bloomer. Each $15.00

No. 215 JUDGE BERRY— Brand 1907 24—8.6

Delicate flesh pink, resembling Eugenie Verdier. Large, flat bloom.
Strong grower. Very early. Each. $10.00

No. 220 KARL ROSENFIELD— Rosenfield 1908 57—8.8

Rich, deep glowing crimson of wonderful brilliancy. Color clear and
pure without a trace of purple; a superb flower of rare beauty; immense
in size, globular and solid built; a high-class cut-flower, most excellent
bloomer in clusters; nothing superior; strong, very erect grower, 34 to
38 inches high. Begin blooming May 30th; magnificient, showy and
attractive in the extreme. Not alone one of the finest deep red or
crimson peonies in existence, but priced so as to be within the reach
of all. This variety should be in every garden and lovers of deep red
peonies can plant generously of it. See illustrations pages 4 and 16.

Each $3.00 Ten for $25.00

No. 232 KELWAY’S GLORIOUS— Kelway 1909-10 33—9.8

Cream white overlaid with a soft blush of rose. Very exquisite.
Flowers large, full double rose type. Considered by many as the finest
production of Kelway. Late midseason. Each $35.00

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No. 233 KELWAY’S QUEEN— Kelway 1903 33—8.8

Flesh pink, center flecked crimson. Exquisitely fragrant. Tall,
strong grower and free bloomer. Our stock is the true Kelway’s Queen.
Rare and scarce. Each $15.00

No. 245 LADY ALEXANDRA DUEF— Kelway 1902 49—9.1

Delicate pale pink fading to white. Very large cup-shaped flower;
main flowers rose type with wide imbricated petals. Blossoms from
side buds often semi-double. Quite distinct and charming. True stock
is rather scarce. Each $10.00

No. 257 LA FAYETTE— Dessei-t 1904 26—7.8

Bright pink with silvery reflex; a very sweet and charming flower
of large size and very double; a free bloomer in clusters; strong grower,
27 to 30 inches high. Begin blooming June 3rd. A distinct and excellent
variety. Each $2.00

No. 266 LA FRANCE — Lemoiiie 1901 42 — 9.0

Soft apple blossom pink, delightfully perfumed, beautiful and showy
in the extreme; globular and compact flower of the largest size; a free
bloomer in clusters; strong, erect grower, 30 to 34 inches high and
begin blooming June 10th. This Peony is a glorious dream. Very
scarce. The flnest of Lemoine’s Early productions. Each $10.00

No. 269 LA LORRAINE— Lemoiiie 1901 20—8.6

Cream white, overlaid with exquisite soft pink; petals very large.
Cut-flowers of this variety have wonderful keeping quality. Late mid-
season. A rare variety of great beauty. Stock scarce. Each $10.00

No. 272 LA MARTINE— Lemoiiie 1908 21—8.4

Rosy carmine, petals bordered silvery white; fragrant; rose type;
late midseason; extra flne. Each $10.00

No. 273 LA MARTINE— Calot 1860 37—8.3

Bright pink or lilac rose-tipped with silvery white. General effect
pink, of very fine quality. Flowers very large and fragrant. Almost too
heavy for the stems. Known also as Gigantea, but should not be con-
fused with the variety of same name by Lemoine. Each $1.50

No. 274 LA PERLE— Crousse 1885 39—8.5

Rosy flesh with silvery border flecked carmine; very delicate color
and sweetly perfumed; large, full globular flower, very double and a free
bloomer in clusters; a charming cut-flower; strong and very erect grower,
29 to 32 inches high. Begin blooming June 5th. A beauty of high class.

Each $1.50

No. 276 LA ROSIERE— Crousse 1888 44—8.3

Straw yellow center, shading to creamy white border; beautiful and
delicate tint; fragrant, very fine and double flat flower of large size,
resembling a pond lily; free bloomer in clusters; very upright and strong
grower, 29 to 32 inches high. Begin blooming May 31st. A charming
Peony. Each $1.50

No. 277 LA TENDRESSE— Crousse 1896 35—8.1

Cream color, fading to pure white, slightly splashed carmine; a
superb and charming flower of extreme beauty, highly sweet scented;
compact, very double flat flower of large size; extra free bloomer in
clusters and a gloriously superb cut-flower; strong and erect, 33 to 36
inches high. Begin blooming June 5th. Will rank with the highest
class. A scarce variety. Each $1.00

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No. 278 LA TULIPE— Calot 1872 59—7.5.

Blush white center, with streaks of carmine on outside petals,
resembling a large glorious tulip; delightfully perfumed; globular, very
double, of large size and fine form; the half-open buds are very beau-
tiful; free bloomer in clusters; tall and very erect; 33 to 36 inches high.
Begin blooming June 1st. A valuable variety at a low price. Ela^h $ ,50

No. 280 LAURA DESSERT— Dessert 1913 22—8.8

Cream white guard petals, with bright, canary yellow center. Superb
early variety. Rose type. Each $20.00

No. 282 LA TEST ALE— Calot 1870 4—7.1

Creamy white, slightly tinged lilac and decked crimson; very hand-

some and attractive fiower, resembling a large pond lily; full and double,
a free bloomer in clusters; strong, nearly erect, 31 to 34 inches high.
Begin blooming May 31st. Exceptionally fine in every way. We cannot
account for the low rating given this variety as those we have are very
fine. It is possible the varieties voted on are not the same as our
stock. Each $1.00

No. 284 LE CYGNE — Lemoiiie 1907 56 — 9.9

Cream white with a touch of green at the heart; very large and
perfectly formed flowers with petals very much incurved. Free bloomer.
This peony has the distinction of receiving the highest rating of any
peony in the voting contest. Considered by many as having attained
the highest perfection of any peony. The finest white and the first of
the three finest peonies in existence. Certainly grand in every way
when well established. Each $20.00

No. 286 LIVINGSTONE— Croiisse 1879 58—8.1

Soft pink medium shade, silver tipped and flecked crimson; very
beautiful and bright color; slightly fragrant, large, very compact and
double flower; a free bloomer in clusters; very erect, 27 to 30 inches
high. Begin blooming June 8th. This is a grand and stately Peony.
I have carefully studied this peony for many years and do not hesitate
to say it deserves a rating of 9.0. An analysis of the votes cast show that
two voted 10, and 13 voted 9, the rest of the votes being lower. It is
possible some growers do not have the true variety. If this
variety was scarce and of recent introduction it would undoubtedly sell
for $20.00 each. Certainly very high-class in every way. See illustration
page 20. Each $1.50

No. 288 LONGFELLOW— Brand 1907 33—9.0

Brilliant cherry crimson with golden stamens, surrounding center
petals. Outer petals reflexed. Large flower and one of the best reds.

Each $10.00

No. 290 LORA DEXHEIMER— Brand 1913

Deep crimson, shaded darker at base of petals.
Medium height. Early.

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Each $5.00

No. 294 LOYLINESS— Hollis 1907 26—8.8

Blush pink of exquisite shade. Rose type; midseason. Generally
considered the best of the Hollis productions. Each $10.00

No. 302 MADAME AUGUSTE DESSERT— Dessert 1899 39—8.6

Glossy flesh, tinged carmine and flecked crimson; most exquisite
coloring; large, imbricated, cup-shaped flower of fine form, resembling
a charming pond lily, sweet and fragrant, a free bloomer in clusters;
strong grower, 29 to 32 inches high. Begin blooming June 6th. Very
fine. Each $2.00

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No. SU MADAME BOULANDER^Crousse 1886 31—7.8

Glossy, soft pink, tinged lilac with silvery reflex; an elegant flower
of the most delicate coloring; sweet and fragrant; globular and compact
bloom of large size and a free bloomer in clusters; strong, erect grower,
31 to 34 inches high. Begin blooming June 8th. A fine variety.

Each $1.50

No. 306 MADAME CALOT— Miellez 1856 40—8.1

White, tinged pale pink; a wonderful free bloomer in clusters; very
sweet scented; large, full, double and a choice cut-flower; plant nearly
upright; a strong grower; 33 to 36 inches high. Very early. May 29th.
A splendid white. Each $ .50

No. 312 3IADAME DE GALHAU— Croiisse 1883 40—7.5

Delicate, glossy pink, tinged flesh and salmon; sweet and fragrant,
large globular, compact, imbricated flower; a free bloomer in clusters;
upright, very tall and strong grower; 36 to 38 inches high. A very late
bloomer, beginning June 12th. A grand, superb Peony. Each $ .75

No. 315 MADAME DE VERNEYILLE— Crousse 1885 60—7.0

Pure white, with carmine tipped central petals; delightfully frag-
rant; large, compact and perfect bloom; an exceptionally free bloomer
in clusters and a high-class cut-flower; very erect grower, 27 to 30 inches
high. Begin blooming May 31st. A superb variety. Each $ .50

No. 316 3IADAME D. TREYERAN- Dessert 1899 31—8.2

Flesh white, splashed lilac and flecked crimson; most delicate color-
ing, of extreme beauty; very large, flat, compact bloom, exceedingly
fragrant and sweet; a free bloomer in clusters and a fascinating and
charming cut flower; plant erect, medium tall, 26 to 29 inches high.
Begin blooming June 2nd. This is a superb and lovely Peony. See
illustration, page 24. Each $4.00

No. 318 MADAME DUCEL— Mecliiii 1880 46—7.9

Pink, of medium even shade and silvery reflex; brilliant and fine
shape flower; fragrant, very large, incurved, full and compact; bomb-
shaped bloom, very erect grower, 26 to 29 inches high. Begin blooming
May 31st. A choice variety at a low price. Each $ .75

No. 320 MADAME EMILE GALLE— Crousse 1881 65—8.5

Sea shell pink shaded heliotrope, most ethereally delicate and
beautiful; delightfully fragrant and sweet; large, cup-shaped imbricated
full and double bloom; a free bloomer and lovely cut-flower; strong
grower; 30 to 33 inches high. Begin blooming June 8th. Grand and
charming. Each $1.00

No. 322 MADAME EMILE LEMOINE— Lemoiiie 1899 50—8.9

Milk white, of very fine form; color very delicate and fresh; frag-
rant; tall, strong grower and free bloomer. Considered by many one
of the finest white peonies in existence. Each $1.50

No. 327 MADAME GAUDICHAU— Millet 1902 16—8.8

Rich garnet with blackish hues, said to be as dark as Mons. Martin
Cahuzac, but more brilliant; large globular flower with broad petals.

Each $12.00

No. 328 MADAM JULES DESSERT— Dessert 1909 47—9.4

White, overlaid with delicate tints of buff and salmon; very large
flowers of exquisite coloring. Late midseason. This is one of the most
beautiful peonies in existence. Each $8.00

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No. 329 MADAME LEMONIER— Calot 1860 22—8.0

Soft, lilac white, slightly tinged carmine with white reflex; a refined,
lovely flower, fragrant and sweet; large, globular and compact bloom;
free bloomer in clusters; very tall grower, 36 to 38 inches high. Begin
blooming June 3rd. A splendid variety. Each $ .75

No. 336 MADEMOISELLE ROUSSEAU— Calot 1886 33—8.1

Sulphur white splashed lilac white in center and few carmine
flecks; a charming flower, large compact and globular; a free bloomer
in clusters; plant of graceful, spreading habit; 30 to 33 inches high.
Begin blooming June 1st. An ideal superb variety. Each $1.50

No. 338 MARCELLE DESSERT— Dessert 1899 30—8.2

Glossy cream white, slightly flecked crimson, and fragrance of a
tea rose, large, fine-shaped, full and very double bloom; a free bloomer
in clusters, and an admirable cut-flower; plant of a graceful spreading
habit; 31 to 34 inches high. Begin blooming May 31st. A gem of

rare beauty. Each $3.00

No. 344 MARGUERITE GIRARD— Crousse 1892 36—8.4

Hydrangea pink, changing as the flower ages to cream white, center
petals flecked with deep carmine. Large full flower of semi-rose type.
A high class variety. Late. Each $1.50

No. 346 MARIE CROUSSE— Crousse 1892 50—8.9

Delicate shell pink with salmon tints; bomb type; tall, erect, strong
grower; free bloomer; fragrant; very desirable. Each $4.00

No. 347 MARIE JACQUIN— Verdier 46—8.3

Delicate flesh white, semi-double. One of the best of this type.
Distinct and beautiful. Each $1.00

No. 348 3IARIE LEMOINE— Calot 1869 67—8.5

Cream or ivory white, with occasional carmine tip; fragrant and
very sweet; a large, massive, very compact flower and good bloomer in
clusters; A-No. 1 cut-flower; good grower, 28 to 30 inches high. Late;
begin blooming June 10th. Extra good. Each $1,00

No. 350 3IARTHA BULLOCH— Brand 1907 36—9.1

Well-formed soft rose pink of enormous size; cup-shaped; strong
grower and late free bloomer. Considered by many, one of the best of
the Brand productions; somewhat resembles the famous La France.

Each $25.00

No. 352 MARY BRAND- Brand 1907 27—8.7

Deep red with a silky sheen; golden stamens intermixed with the
petals. Very large flower; midseason. A very fine red. Each $5.00

No. 354 3IARY WOODBURY SHAYLOR— Shaylor 1916 18—9.4

Clear pink with cream colored center and golden heart. Rose type.
Large cup-shaped flower of great beauty; midseason; an aristrocrat
among peonies. Each $40.00

No. 356 MEDIA — Kelway

Clear, deep pink or rose of perfect form; very large size. A glorious
peony. This variety was secured from Kelway some years ago by Mr.
J. F. Rosenfleld, but we have never seen it offered anywhere since. A
very high-class peony. It is possible we have the only stock of it in
the country. Each $3.00

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No. 362 3IIGNON— Lemoilie 1908 24—8.7

Amber white, center slightly flecked crimson. Large flower of rose
type. A beautiful flower, but a shy bloomer. Rather dwarf habit and
weak grower. Midseason. Each $7.50

No. 364 3IIKADO— Barr 31—8.6

Dark crimson with narrow fllamental petals, crimson edged and
tipped with gold. Japanese type. Very unusual and striking. See
illustration, page 10. Each $3.50

No. 365 — 31ILTON HILL— Richardson 63—9.0

Beautiful shade of clear pink, overlaid with a sheen of very delicate
lilac. Flower opens up in bird nest form, center crowded with short
petals. A wonderfully beautiful very late peony, blooming after most
others are gone. Very high class. Each $3.00

No. 367 ^IIREILLE- Crousse 1894 33—7.7

Purest white; extra large bloom; fragrant; very double and compact;
an excellent bloomer in clusters and a very choice late flower; strong,
tall upright grower, 33 to 36 inches high. Begin blooming June 11th.

Each $1.00

No. 370 3IODESTE GUERIN— Guerin 1845 47—7.3

Very dark bright pink or light red, tinged carmine; flne, bright bud;
large, compact, bomb-shaped flower, sweetly perfumed; a very free
bloomer in clusters; very erect and strong grower; 30 to 33 inches high.
Begin blooming May 31st. A variety of great merit. Each $ .50

No. 374 3IONSIEUR DUPONT— Calot 1872 57—8.3

Cream or ivory white, tipped carmine; a fragrant and exquisite
bloom; flat, compact and of large size; a free bloomer in clusters and a
high-class cut-flower; strong, very tall, nearly erect, 36 to 40 inches high.
Begin blooming June 7th. A grand variety. See illustration, page 28.

Each $1.00

No 376 3IONSIEUR JULES ELIE— Croiisse 1888 78—9.2

Satiny pink with amber yellow tints and silvery reflex; most delicate
and brilliant coloring; very fragrant; large size, of the bomb type, com-
pact and perfect in form; free bloomer in clusters and a grand cut-flower;
27 to 30 inches high. Begin blooming May 31st. A high-class Peony.

Each $1.50

No. 380 3IONSIEUR 3IARTIN CAHUZAC— Dessert 1899 62—8.8

Very dark crimson maroon with metallic reflex; the darkest Peony
known; a marvel in beauty and brilliancy; a fairly compact bloom, well
formed and a free bloomer in clusters; good grower with a slight
spreading tendency, 29 to 32 inches high. Begin blooming May 31st.
Exceptionally rich and striking. A rare variety; very scarce. Each $4.00

No. 382 MONT BLANC— Lemoine 1889 42—8.4

Milk white, center slightly tinted rose. A fragrant, free blooming
variety of rose type; very high-class; midseason Each $7.50

No. 384 MRS. A. G. RUGGLES— Brand 1913 8—8.2

White, delicately suffused with lilac, gradually fading to pure white.
Tall, strong growing, late variety, flne Each $10.00

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No. 388 MRS. EDWARD HARDING— Shaylor 1318 13—9.3

Beautiful French white; large, double and of exceptional quality.
Like most of the Shaylor productions this is a true aristrocrat. Of very
recent introduction and very scarce. Received the highest rating among
those varieties getting less than 20 votes. Each $103.00

No. 330 MRS. GWYN LEWIS— Kelway

White; of large size, sweet and fragrant, globular, compact flower;
an excellent free bloomer in extra large clusters and a choice early cut-
flower; very erect grower but of dwarf habit, growing only 26 to 29
inches high. Begin blooming May 28th. A marvel in blooming quality;
the whole plant is literally covered with flowers. Each $1.00

No. 410 OCTAVIE DEMAY— Calot 1867 42—8.5

Blush or very light pink; fading to white, tipped carmine; an elegant
flower of great beauty; fragrant, very large, flat, compact bloom; a very
free bloomer in clusters; very erect, dwarf grower, 26 to 28 inches high.
Begin blooming May 29th. A charming variety. Each $1.00

No. 422 PERFECTION— Richardson 1863 22—8.0

Pale shell pink, very delicate and sweetly perfumed; full and very
double; good very late bloomer when well established; upright grower,
29 to 32 inches high. Begin blooming June 12th. A choice variety,
but inferior to Milton Hill and Grandiflora. Each $1.50

No. 426 PERRETTE— Dessert 1921

White, slightly tinged flesh and straw yellow, petals intermixed with
golden stamens; pleasant fragrance; very free bloomer in clusters.
(Description by A. Dessert.) Each $12.00

No. 430 PHILIPPE RE VOIRE— Riviere 1911 28—9.2

Very dark crimson; cup-shaped; well formed flower with a sweet
fragrance. Very beautiful and rare. Early bloomer. Each $25.00

No. 432 PHILOMELE— Calot 1861 37—7.7

Bright violet rose guards and short narrow amber-yellow petals in
center; fragrant; a free bloomer in clusters; strong, upright grower; 30
to 34 inches high. Begin blooming June 1st. Fine for landscape use.
A novel and distinct variety. Each $ .50

No. 434 PHOEBE CAREY— Brand 1907 18—8.8

Soft lavender pink, center shaded darker. Tall, strong grower.
Fragrant; free bloomer. A lovely flower; late. Each $10.00

No. 436 PHYLLIS KELWAY— Kelway 1908 16—8.8

Pale pink with lighter center. Delicate color; strong grower, mid-
season. Each $15j00

No. 446 PRINCESS MATHILDE— Dessert 1908 6—7.2

China pink, splashed and tipped silvery white. Single. One of the
best single pink peonies. Each $2.00

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No. 461 RARE BROCADE — Yayoiira Jap

Pure white with a cream tint; sweetly perfumed; compact, double,
and of medium size; free bloomer in clusters; very pretty cut-flower,
resembling a tea rose; of very dwarf, graceful habit; 20 to 23 inches
high. Begin blooming May 31st. A most dainty bedding variety and
unsurpassed for edging taller kinds. Each $5,00

No. 462 REINE HORTENSE— Calot 1858 40—8.7

Beautiful, uniform light pink, center flecked crimson; very frag-
rant; semi-rose type. This is a very high-class pink peony. A great
favorite with Mr. George H. Peterson. Each $2.50

No. 465 RICHARD CARTEL— Brand 1913 36—8.8.

Bright crimson; large bomb type; very early. Tall strong grower
and free bloomer. Each $5.00

No. 468 ROSA BONHEUR— Dessert 1905 45—9.0

Brilliant light pink of even shade; a magniflcient high-class cut-
flower; very fragrant, large, compact, imbricated bloom of perfect shape;
extra fine bloomer in clusters; very erect, but dwarf, growing but 25
to 28 inches high. A scarce variety of rare beauty. Begins blooming
June 11th. One of the very finest of the late pink peonies. Each $7J>0

No. 470 ROSETTE— Dessert 1918 5—8.9

Silvery flesh, shading to salmon at base of petals and flecked crimson
on the border. Flower of flne shape like a Captin Christy rose. A
superb variety of erect habit; early. (Description by A. Dessert.)

Each $12.00

No. 480 RUBRA SUPERBA- Ricliardson 1871 43—7.2

Rich and brilliant, deep crimson without stamens; very attractive;
fragrant, large, compact, full flower; good bloomer when well estab-
lished, and a choice cut-flower; tall and graceful, 31 to 34 inches high.
Very late, June 12th. One of the choice varieties. Rather shy bloomer.

Each $ .75

No. 483 RUTH BRAND— Brand 1907 18—8.1

Soft lavender pink, splashed with deeper lavender; large, compact,
fragrant flower; midseason. Each $2,50

No. 502 SARAH BERNHARDT— Lemoiiie 1906 49—9.0

Clear, deep apple blossom pink, with silver tipped petals; very
strong grower, bearing large, very beautiful flowers in clusters. Frag-
rant; late midseason. One of the very fine pinks. Each $5j00

No. 510 SOLANGE— Lemoine 1907 59—9.7

Outer petals delicate lilac white deepening toward the center with

shades of orange and golden brown. Described by some as “Havana
brown.” The beauty of this flower is almost indescribable. One of the
most distinct and remarkable peonies and one of the three flnest peonies
in existence at the present time, Le Cygne and Therese being the other
two members of this wonderful trio. A strong grower and a late,
free bloomer. Each $10.00

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No. 512 SOUVENIR DE GASPARD CALOT— Calot 1865 17—7^

Satiny pink of medium shade and uniform color; sweet scented,
very compact flat flower and good bloomer; one on each stem only;

very tall and strong grower, 33 to 36 inches high. Begin blooming

June 6th. A grand and noble variety. Each $ ,75

No. 516 34—7.6

SOUVENIR DE L’EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE— Calot 1867

Brilliant, clear, deep, satiny pink, with slight silver reflex; uniform
color, very sweet and fragrant; showy and large; very double bloom, of
flne form; a desirable cut-flower; extra free bloomer in clusters; strong,
very tall and strong grower, 33 to 36 inches high. Begin blooming

June 4th. Most exquisite and showy variety. This is another variety

that in my opinion deserves a higher rating. Each $ .50

No. 520 STANLEY— Crousse 1879 15—8.1

Bright pink of medium shade, with silvery reflex; fragrant, very
compact and solid bloom; excellent bloomer, one flower to each stem;
extra tall and erect, 36 to 40 inches high. Begin blooming June 7th.
A grand variety. Each $1.50

No. 522 SUZETTE— Dessert 1911 15—8.0

Superb Bengal-rose, slightly shaded carmine-purple, with silvery
reflex; petals intermixed with golden stamens. Semi-rose type, mid-
season; very pretty flowers of elegant form. Each $4.00

No. 524 SYLVANUS— Kelway

Bright light red; a shade of red that is quite scarce in peonies. In
shape somewhat similar to M. Jules Elie. A very worthy peony. Good
vigorous grower. Each $2.00

No. 534 THE MOOR— Barr 13—8.0

Rich, deep crimson-red of good lasting quality. Single. Good
grower and profuse bloomer. One of the best dark single reds.

Each $1.00

No. 538 THERESE— Dessert 1904 71—9.8

Brilliant bright pink of even color; a fascinating and magniflcent
bloom, delightfully fragrant; extra large, full imbricated, cup-shaped
flower; first-class bloomer in clusters and very high-class cut-flower;
strong grower, very erect, 30 to 33 inches high. Begin blooming May
31st. A master product of rare beauty and one of the most ethereally
beautiful Peonies in existence. This peony is a queen of queens; ac-
knowledged the finest pink in existence, and, with LeCygne and Solange
one of the three finest peonies on the globe. If you love peonies you
should surely possess this gem of gems. Each $6.00

No. 540 TOURANGELLE— Dessert 1910 49—9.4

Pearl white, overlaid with delicate shades of golden brown and La
France rose. Exquisite in its color tints if shaded from the heat of
the sun when opening. The flowers somewhat resemble Solange in
color. A very high-class peony. Strong grower and fragrant, free
bloomer. Midseason. Each $7.50

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No. 542 TRIOMPHE I)E L’EXPOSITION BE LILLE— Calot 1865 42—7.8

Hydrangia pink splashed with crimson tints; most delicate color-
ing; sweet scented, large, compact, very double bloom of perfect shape;
free bloomer in clusters; very erect, 26 to 28 inches high. Begin blooming
June 4th. A charming variety. Really deserves a higher rating.

Each $ .75

No. 554 UMBELLATA ROSEA— Origin unknown 41—7.4

Guards violet rose, shading to an amber white center; large, double
and of variable form and color; free bloomer in clusters and an early
cut-flower for Memorial day; strong, very upright grower, 33 to 36 inches
high. Begin blooming May 26th. This and Mrs. Gwyn Lewis are the
earliest of the Chinensis section of peonies, which is the chief point
of value in these two varieties. Each $ .50

No. 562 YENUS— Kelway 50—8.3

Delicate shell pink. One of the flnest of its color for cut-flower
production. Large, well-formed, beautiful flower. Fragrant, tall, strong
grower and free bloomer; midseason. Each $2.00

No. 568 YICTOIRE BE LA MARNE— Bessert 1915 16—8.3

Velvet purple red, with silvery reflex. Very bright coloring. Large
globular blooms; midseason. Each $7.50

No. 582 WALTER FAXON— Richardson 48—9.3

Very distinct shade of pink. The nearest and only approach to a
coral pink in any peony. Semi-rose type of flne form. Strong grower
and free bloomer. A very fine variety and in my opinion the finest of
the many fine productions of Richardson. Late midseason Each $8.00

NOTE: Time of blooming and height as given will vary from year
to year, some seasons being earlier or more favorable than others.

IRosenficlb Ipeon^ (Barbens

Established 1884

RENO ROSENFIELD. Proprietor
Route 7 72nd and Bedford Ave.

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ET us now work together and get up
I a combination to beautify your
home. Select and prepare a place
for a generous planting of peonies. And
while you are preparing the place for
them, make your selection of varieties
from this list and send your order in to us
as early as possible. Your peonies are
here, growing under ideal conditions, and
we wish to have them in your hands at
the proper time for planting which is
September and October. If your order
reaches us some time in advance of the
shipping season, which is a very busy one
for us, we will have time and opportunity
to have your plants reserved for you and
there will be less likelihood of our being
sold up on some of the scarce varieties you
may wish.

The illustrations in this catalog are all from
actual photographs of the identical varieties
illustrated and were photographed by Louis R.
Bostwick, Omaha, from blossoms grown in our
gardens.

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