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FRANKLIN NURSERY

61st and Portland | Minneapolis, Minn.

GROWING PEONIES FOR 42 YEARS

Under the name of Franklin Nursery I have been growing Peonies in
quantity for 42 years. During that time I] commenced to raise seedlings
and have now about 200 good varieties and have selected only 40 of these
under names for this pamphlet. They are not only good but they have stitt
stems, a quality well worth considering.

If you want to see something really good and different, we invite you all
to come to our place in Minneapolis in blooming time. We had 3,000 cars
here one Sunday. If you come when they are not in bloom we have colored
slides to show you.

VOUTSEItUl ye

A. B. FRANKLIN

STIFF STEMS AND LEAVES TO THE BOTTOM
In our 42 years growing, we have not only strived for
good bloom but for good stiff stems and leaves to the bot-
tom, so they will stand up in wind and rain and stand lots
of cutting and no stamins.

Peonies with stems having foliage to the ground:
PRINCESS PAT, IDEAL
MILADY, LUCILE HARTMAN
M. K. FRANKLIN, L. V. FRANKLIN
P109, G278W, EIW, ROSY RIM
JIMMIE FRANKLIN, ALICE REED BATES

Double Peonies

Beeertanklin 9.51, each... ...........0e5es

Very large compact rose type. Color blush white,
much like Tourangelle. Upright, strong grower,
free bloomer, fragrant, late, 38 inches. Awarded
Gold Medal A. P. §., Chicago, June, 1933. Very
much admired.

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Very large rose type, light pink with stiff stems
and good foliage, a sure and profuse bloomer;
late, 36 inches.

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Extremely large rose pink double of an inter-
mediate shade, a compact rose type, the outer
petals of which are broad and rounded and the
inner petals narrower and symetrically concen-
tric. Globular flower on a tall plant with a stiff
stem.

Ball o’ Cotton (Franklin 1920) 8.8, each......

Petals incurved, overlapping at first, forming a
large compact white ball; later a full rose-double
flower. Midseason. Fragrant.

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Seeing this in bloom makes one say, “Better
times are here again.” Deep rose pink of rose
form, straight, strong stems, late midseason,
tall, floriferous.

Muemoebeality. 8:92, Gach.............23.

Large full rose type, pale pink, with good stems.
A good grower and free bloomer. Fragrant, late,
36 inches.

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Large rose type, rather flat, pure white flower.
Good stems with foliage to the ground. Late,
34 inches.

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Very large full rose type, light pink upright stiff
stems. Vigorous, fragrant, late. One of the larg-
est flowers we have; 36 inches. First Class Cer-
tificate A. P. S., Chicago, 1933.

Crusader (1940)

Huge rose type white splashed with crimson;
strong straight stem, tall, late.

Defender (1941)

Fragrant, crimson, rose type, admirable defender
of our peony name; midseason.

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Large cup shape, dark pink. Stiff stems with
foliage to the ground. Fragrant, late 32 inches.
Honorable mention A. P. S., Duluth, 1930. Silver
Medal, St. Paul, 1934.

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Very dark red, bomb type, large, good stems,
vigorous, late, 34 inches. Color of Philippe
Rivoire.

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Large rose type, pure white, stiff stems and
vigorous, late, 36 inches. Blue Ribbon N. W.
Show, St. Paul, 1932. First Class Certificate
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Eedith-scovell’$.95. cath +5.3.5 eee.

Very large, full rose type, with stiff stems,
medium dark pink. A sturdy grower. Fragrant,
late.

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Large tall rose type, light pink, strong stems,
foliage very good, late, 39 inches.

Franklin’s Pride? 9:45" each... ae

Very large full rose type, even pink, stiff stems,
vigorous with leathery foliage, good bloomer,
fragrant, late, 38 inches. Received Blue Ribbon
at N. W. Show, Minneapolis, 1931. Much ad-
mired. An improved /!’alter Faxon.

Henry *Weébster 9.)37eache ae) eee ee

Large, full rose type. A pleasing shade of red.
Strong grower and good bloomer, holds flowers
high, very strong rose fragrance, one of the
sweetest we know. Early midseason, 36 inches.

Hiawatha 8.85, cachin. 2. cae. > Geen eee ee

Very large, not quite full double rose type, dark
red, good stems, clean foliage, vigorous, late, 36
inches. Very attractive form, none like it.

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Very large, full rose type, dark pink. Stiff stems
with good foliage, fragrant. Late, 34 inches; a
real acquisition to the dark pinks.

Ivory. Whites (1940 )s 2.0... ee ee

True ivory white color, very large bloom with
stiff petals, tall, late, good stem.

June; Dayst Franklin, 1920) 90 Seach s.r es,

Light rose-pink with a fine symmetrical rose-bud
center, acquiring a delicate translucent color of
the utmost clearness and purity as it ages. Many
times a prizewinner. Midseason,

Lake o’ Silver (Franklin 1920) 8.6, each....

Soft rose-pink petals are silver tipped, suggest-
ing the white-edged waves upon a lake. Very
large petals and golden anthers throughout. A
rather loose flat bloom. Specimen blooms meas-
ure 7 to 8 inches. Midseason.

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Lavender Pink 8.63, each

Large, full rose type, outstanding lilac color, with
strong stems. Vigorous, late, 34 inches.

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Loren Hratkling9.03 each. eee ee
Very large, full rose type, dark pink with stiff
stems and foliage to the ground. Very good,
fragrant, late, 3 feet. First Class Certificate
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Lucile Hartman 9.00, each

Very large full rose type, light pink, stiff stems.
Vigorous, late, 42 inches.

Mabel L. Franklin (Franklin 1920) 9.0, each

Luminously brilliant rouge-pink, double rose
type, rather high in the center, splashed with
flecks of carmine. Very beautiful under electric
light. A good garden variety and many times a
prizewinner at exhibitions. Midseason.

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Gigantic rose type, large long petals of deep rose
pink cupped about shorter center petals, tall with
good stems, midseason.

Marke Twain 1030 eee ort ae

One of our best deep reds, all desirable qualities
of growth and bloom; prizewinner.

Marys Hastmiane (ltl) eels: 0 etna

Creamy blush of perfect rose form, color opaque
and flat, large, late, tall, good stem.

Maryelilenes.42,.¢a Chiari pei its ns eet tent

Very large semi-rose type, blush white with large
petals, strong stems, heavy foliage and vigorous,
fine, late, 36 inches.

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Very large full rose type, regular form light
pink, Stiff stems, strong grower and_ sure
bloomer with foliage to the ground, Late, 40
inches. Honorable Mention A. P. S., Duluth,
1930.

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Large, pure white, compact rose type. Much like
a large, white rose, sturdy, upright grower, fra-
raeten, Ikive leis (ECS Creiahaenite UN, 12, Ss,
Chicago, 1933.

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt 9.38, each......

Double with extra long, loose petals of soft
rose color. Its size, form, and color combining
to make it most attractive. A good grower and
free bloomer. Honorable Mention, A. P. S., Des
Moines, 1932. First Class Certificate, A..P. S.,
Chicago, 1933,

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A pure white Mons. Jules Elie. On the broad
rounded guards rests a giant white mum. Guards
are prominent as the flower opens but the central
bomb heightens and expands to form a perfect
Elie in glistening white. Midseason.

President F. D. Roosevelt 9.38, each.....:..

Large, very full rose type, dark pink, tall and
vigorous, stiff stems, late. Honorable Mention
Minnesota P. S. and H. S., Minneapolis, 1933.

Primadonna, each

Unusually large and beautiful light pink full rose
type double with notched petals tightly packed
into a compact bloom somewhat on the order
of Lillian Gumm, but with a better stem. Early
midseason.

Red Bird’ (Franklin 1921) "8.6, cach 22s eae

Anemone type; broad guard petals and tall nar-
row feathery center petals of dull light rose-red,
suggesting the plummage of a tropical bird.
Very unusual flower. Midseason.

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Resplendent 9.00, each

Immense full white, rose type, good stem and
foliage. Specimen measured nine inches; medium
to late.

Richfield White; each. -.....«... 0. ae

A midseason Festiva Maxima that is our joy
and standby after a storm. A full rose type
double with crimson markings. Extra fine stem
on a tall plant. Late midseason.

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A red, the color of Philippe Rivoire, but a
heavier, fuller flower, rose type, no stamens.
Odor faint and spicy. Grows erect about 12
inches above good foliage. Late.

Snowball 9.12, each

Full rose type, pure white, medium size with
lots of substance. A sure bloomer.

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A true rose form in Claire du Bots pink, full
rose type double, all long petals, curving back
at the edges in the true rose manner. Tall with
stiff stems. Late midseason.

W. F. Christman (Franklin 1921) 8.8, each..

True rose type of delicate shell pink; rose fra-

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grance. Midseason.

Winnie Winkle 9.07, each... 20. 3. eee
Very large rose type, pink, stiff stems, tall,
upright. Vigorous and always blooms finest

when in full bloom; late, 42 inches.

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Singles and Japs

Charin, 9.27 seachae.s sceeig ae ee ee
Very dark red Jap. Good
vigorous, late, 34 inches. An improvement on
Fuyajo. Received Blue Ribbon at N. W. Show,
St. Paul w1932.hicst) Class Genrtiicatemacs ban or
Chicago, 1933.

upright grower,

Fairy Pink, each
A soft opaque light pink Jap with ovate cupped
guards in an irregular double row about a
center of pale gold staminodes. A medium height
plant with an extra stiff stem. Fine texture and
good substance. Midseason.

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Gypsy Rose, each
Bright deep rose pink Jap, whose broad, cupped
regular guard petals surround a large center
cluster of curled self-colored staminodes edged
and tipped with gold. Midseason.. Honorable
Mention, Minneapolis, 1937.

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A Japanese type on the order of Fuyayo. Not
quite so dark red. A good grower and a good
keeper. Honorable Mention A. P. S., Des
Moines, 1932.

Jimmie Franklin’ 8.607 each23:90.. 9.

Large, fine dark red single, two rows of petals,
yellow center that charmingly sets off flower.
Tall, very upright, with dark foliage. Extra
strong. The finest single red we have seen.

Mme: Buttertly (9.05. each ge yee
Rose pink Jap. Very profuse and lasting. Good
upright grower.

Mrs? Mac’ 8.65, caches: ose eee

Japanese type, large, light pink. Upright, strong
grower, free bloomer, good. Received Blue Rib-
bon N. W. Show.

At the Northwest Peony Show at Minneapolis, 1941,
we won lod firsts, 2 seconds, | third, had the best flesh
pink and won the sweepstakes with our own varieties.
We have about 200 of the best standard varieties at

popular prices.

Wholesale and Retail.

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Jn season we ship peony blooms anywhere successfully

FRANKLIN NURSERY
61st and Portland

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Jean Ann

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,

WASHINGTON, D. C.,

BUREAU oF PLANT INDUSTRY
Fruit and Vegetable Crops and Diseases ero 83591

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