Peonies

Updating Peony Selections For Fall 2012 Many more to come Key to abbreviations: (F) is fragrant, (VFR) is very fragrant; (E) is early blooming, (M) is midseason and (L) is late. Height: Most are 3 to 3-1/2 ft. tall. We also list a few dwarf or short peonies, about 24 inches in height. Some peonies may be in short supply. If allowed to substitute, we'll send roots of equal or better value. Shipped only in Fall.

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Accent (VF)(L)(Bigger): Dark red flower with a lovely fragrance and a tidy, symmetrical rose form; about 30 inches in height; a late bloomer, but among the earlies in this category; bloom measures from 4 to 41/2; usually don't need to stake these. $24.00

Adonis (F)(M to L) (Sass): large light pink rose form double with a pale yellow collar; some of pink central petals are edged with crimson; strong stems $22.00

Alice Crousse (VF)(Calot)(M): Rare and choice; large rose form blush starts with a pale pink cast and fades to white, while crown stays light pink; center petals are edged with crimson; an incomparable classic beauty with fragrance to match; height to 36 inches, limited and rarely available. $38.00

America (F)(E)(Rudolph-Roy Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Magnificent: big showy red single, slightly ruffled, with golden centers and a mild fragrance; a mature plant is always abundant with rich, glowing red blooms; excellent stature, needs no support. $24.00

Anemoniflora (M)(Officinalis): Only 14 inches tall, this officinalis variety forms a mound of single pinkish red flowers whose centers are filled with brilliant orange-yellow stamens; for border or rock garden. $20.00

Angel Cheeks (VF)(M)(Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Soft cameo pink double bomb with flaring guard petals; some of the petals have deeper pink highlights and hairline red edges. $24.00

Ann Cousins (VF)(L)(Cousins): This pure white double get blooms up to 10 inches; a heavy, flat flower packed with petals and a delicious, old rose fragrance; will need support but well worth the effort. $20.00

anomala (Species): This group of P. anomala is probably a cultivated variety; bright red single blossoms, one on each stem; the plant is about 20 inches in height with very narrow dark green leaves that make it a special addition to a small garden or showcased with other small perennials. $24.00 SOLD OUT

Aristocrat (E)(Krekler): A new bright cherry red double bomb with some gold edging on the petals; medium size flower perfect for arrangements;early blooms on upright stems about 30 inches. $24.00

Armistice (VF)(LM)(Kelsey): Large, fragrant rose-form blooms in a luscious shade of rich, rose pink; a little known treasure for those who like strong pinks; stiff stems; medium height. $20.00

Audrey (E)(Saunders): The first pink to bloom in our garden; a feathery, loose pale pink wisp of petals in semi-double form; blooms are usually under 5 inches; wide, deep green macrophylla foliage. $25.00 SOLD OUT

Auten's 1816 (F)(M)(Auten): Bright deep red double bomb, heavily flecked with golden stamens gives your garden a unique glittering red spectacle; large flowers, one per stem, tower over the massive bush of very strong stems, making blooms perfect for cutting; very rarely offered; height 28" to 32";limited. $36.00

Auten's Pride (VFR)(L)(Auten) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large rose-form pastel pink double with subtle lavender pink highlights; a lovely variety to compliment your other later blooming peonies; medium height, stiff stems; intense old rose fragrance. $22.00

Auten's Red Sport (M)(Auten): Large cranberry red double with velvety petals and a show of golden stamens between the petals; good cut flower; stems to 30 inches. $20.00

Avalanche (VF)(L)(Crousse) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A choice creamy, waxy white double coming into bloom late in the season; a medium to large compact flower with creamy white petals that seem to glow with a faint blush; some center petals have a crimson edge that fades to a hairline after fully opening; fine cut flower. $20.00

Ave Maria (VF)(M)(Mann-Van Steen, 1936) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large blush double opens to pure white with occasional subtle red flecking, paling out as bloom matures, soft golden aura radiates from the crown; 32 inches; rich fragrance, $24.00

Bartzella (M)(Roger Anderson) (Intersectional): A strong plant of symmetrical form supporting large semi-double lemon yellow flowers with a lemon fragrance. Blooms to 9 inches or more on established plants. Field grown originator's stock. $100.00

Bess Bockstoce (E)(Bockstoce): Luxurious rich pink double whose mass of petals eventually fades at the edges to a blended silvery pink; this esteemed pink is a staple in sophisticated bouquets; medium size flower on strong stems about 32 inches. $60.00 SOLD OUT

Bessie (VF)(L)(Krekler) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Light silvery pink double with even more silvery highlights as the blooms stand; the large flat blossoms are sweetly fragrant and dense with wide, round petals; deep green foliage with stems to 26 inches, forming a tidy mound. $22.00

Big Ben (VF)(M to L)(Auten) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Rich dark garnet red double with wide guard petals; blooms have heavy substance and intense fragrance; plant height to 48" and even with its stiff stems will likely need staking. $18.50

Blaze (E) (Fay) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large, fiery scarlet red with two rows of rounded petals and a center of bright, sunny yellow stamens; plant height to about 30 inches; great vigor. $20.00

Blushing Princess (Saunders/Reath) (F)(M): This semi-double hybrid came to us as seedling 16350F2 many years before we learned it had been named; it is a tall plant (36" to 40") with wide leaves and produces large and lavish pale pink flowers that are so full they look almost double; it's fertile both ways and produces heavy seed pods. $40.00 SOLD OUT

Border Charm (M)(Hollingsworth) (Intersectional): This is the perfect short shrub to plant in a rock garden for some spring dazzle; medium size flowers with dusky flares; 20 inches in height and 2 to 3 times that wide; vigorous habit, prolific bloomer. $44.00 SOLD OUT

Bowl Of Beauty (F)(M-L)(Hoogendoorn) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A big, showy pink Japanese variety much in demand; flowers can reach 10 inches on a mature plant; fuchsine rose guard petals surround a mound of creamy staminodes; sometimes pink petaloids in center are so profuse, the peony looks like a full double; always outstanding. $22.00

Bowl Of Cream (M) (Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Creamy white bowl-shaped double flowers that can measure 9-1/2" across! Hidden golden stamens; strong stems and outstanding deep green foliage, with strong stems to 32" in height. $20.00

Bravura (EM)(Saunders): A brilliant scarlet red cup-shaped single with a small yellow center; here an early and prolific bloomer; plant height to about 30 inches. $22.00

Bric A Brac (F)(M)(Krekler/Roy Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Cream, white and rose dahlia style blooms; three to four buds per stem; strong stems to 24 inches; a slight fragrance; peony with a different attitude, that's for sure. $18.00

Bridal Shower (F)(M)(Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Ivory white double bomb framed by wide, white guard petals; graceful and elegant form; vigorous growth with strong stems 34" in height, $22.00

Buckeye Belle (E)(Mains): Very early dark maroon semi-double; large flowers with heavy substance; the combination of large outer petals surrounding narrow center petals adds depth to the bloom; plant height 18" to 24". $24.00

Bunker Hill (M)(F)(Hollis) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Bright rosy red fully double blooms that hold well as cut flowers; some stamens show through the petals; strong stems, heavy bloomer. $18.50

Burma Midnight (M)(Roy G. Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Dark red single with a touch of purple sheen that gives it an extra brilliance; reddish anthers give the bloom a dusky tone in the center; similar to the Burma Ruby, which is its parent; medium height, strong stems about 38 inches. $22.00

Burma Ruby (F)(E)(Glasscock): Bright red single, an APS Gold Medal winner decades ago, is still considered one of best reds ; large tuft of red stamens edged in gold; an abundance of blooms for a long period of time; needs a better photo than this; medium height, strong stems need no staking; as for fragrance, mild to none, $30.00

Burning Bright (E)(Goldsmith): One of the brightest early singles in the garden; a large, florescent fuchsia pink flower; medium height plant with deep green foliage. $25.00

Butter Bowl (M)(Rosenfield) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A delightful pink Japanese peony with a buttery yellow center set inside a wide fan of rose-pink petals, which fade gradually to shell pink; vigorous, upright grower; plant height to about 36". $18.00

Candy Heart (M)(Bigger) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Double white opens with blush and randon vivid splashes of red; often blooms have a crown of light rose or retain a blush; height to 34 inches; large flowers need support; excellent cut. $24.00

Candy Stripe (M)(Anderson): An unique peppermint candy double and the best of its kind; the medium size blooms are white with red stripes in pleasing combination; a vigorous plant that looks good and blooms well even in the most difficult weather; long strong stems. $35.00

Cararra (F)(M)(Bigger): One of the most unique and dazzling of Imperials, crisp white with a mass of spiky white stamindoes; petaloids often emerge from the center making a white on white showpiece, $25.00

Charles Burgess (M)(Krekler) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large vivid crimson, cupped Imperial with a lavish center of burgundy staminodes tipped with light gold; height to 36” with dense foliage. $24.00

Charm (L)(Franklin) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Dark and lustrous black mahogany red Imperial with a wide center tuft of same color staminodes that have bright gold tips; a difficult color to capture exactly in a photograph, but a rich and luscious shade that's perfect to plant with pinks and creams. $22.00

Cheddar Charm (F)(M)(Klehm): Overlapping white guard petals surround a large center of glittering gold staminodes with tufts of white petaloids; strong grower. $25.00

Cheddar Cheese (F)(M-L)(Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: In our opinion, the most spectacular of the Cheddar series; a large white Imperial with an explosion of intensely yellow petaloids that often balloon these blooms into a spectacular double bombs of white and yellow; tall plant about 35 inches or more; stake it. $28.00

Cheddar Gold (VF)(M)(Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Exquisite creamy white Imperial with a central mass of butter yellow stamens, usually laden with creamy white petaloids. $24.00

Cheddar Supreme (F)(M)(Roy Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: White Imperial with a deep gold center of staminodium usually crested with white petaloids; strong grower with a height of about 33 inches; exotic white and gold combination with an excellent fragrance. $22.00

Cheese Country (F)(M)(Roy Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Deep rose pink Imperial with a double row of guard petals surrounding a bold cheddar yellow center of petaloids; topping the yellow in the center are fluffs of rose pink and cream petaloids streaked with yellow; intense colors highlight the garden or a bouquet; plant to 26". $26.00

Chestine Gowdy (VF)(L)(Brand) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Bright pink double with a creamy white collar (area around the center of the bloom) that gives the flower a two-tone effect; some of the pink petals in the center have a hairline red edge; medium sized blooms on a plant that's about 26' tall; named after a teacher of a one room schoolhouse. $20.00

Cincinnati (M)Krekler) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Deep pink double with a bit of silver edging on the tips of the petals, an effect that makes this peony stand out in the garden; some golden stamens show through the petals. $18.50

Claire De Lune (E)(White/Wild): Large pale yellow to ivory single filled with a mass of buttery yellow stamens; a bright flower, crinkled and rounded at the petal edges; the carpels have showy pink tips; a hybrid from Mlokosewitschii; choice. $35.00

Commanche (F)(M)(Bigger): A medium voilet red Imperial with a center mass of fine yellow staminodes; strong stems on plant about 36" tall. $20.00 SOLD OUT

Command Performance (F)(M)(Hollingsworth) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large deep scarlet red double whose cut flowers can get up to 9" in diameter; vigorous plant with medium height stems that stand better when staked; Grand Champion at American Peony Society Show (1998); exceptional, $30.00

Copper Kettle (M)(Anderson)(Intersectional): Medium size semi-double to almost double blooms with some coppery tones; like all intersectionals, Copper Kettle is a vigorous, extremely so, cross of a tree peony with a herbaceous peony; blooms at first can be distorted, maybe something to do with our cooler weather, but then plant gets its grove and the show is on; originators stock, $100.00

Cora Louise (M)(Roger Anderson)(Intersectional): Large flowers with frilly white petals and deep lavender burgundy flares; the contrast between them becomes more vivid as the bloom remains open; one of the few Itohs with this stunning rockii type coloration. $100.00

Cora Stubbs (F)(M)(Krekler) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A large Imperial with raspberry pink guard petals and a center of creamy white staminodes; vigorous grower and lush foliage; plant height to 32 inches. $30.00

Coral Charm (E)(Wissing) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large, brilliant coral semi-double; the tight coral pink buds open to a rich coral peach then fade to softer shades of coral all the way to tangerine yellow; a mature plant spectacularly shows off, sometimes, all the shades at once; tall but strong stems and great vigor. $26.00

Coral N' Gold (F)(E)(Cousins-Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A wide cupped-shaped vivid, yet soft coral single with a massive center of bright golden yellow stamens; strong upright grower about 30 inches tall; nothing more elegant than massive bouquets of this peony on a stately dinner table. $24.00

Coral Sunset (M)(Wissing) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Intensely coral semi-double with a rosy infusion that adds a sunset glow to the coral; large, dramatic blooms on a plant that reaches 32 inches and, like all of the corals, needs its first year to grow good roots, so don't expect much on top of the ground. $30.00

Coral Supreme (M)(Wissing) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large semi-double salmon coral pink, similar to Coral Charm, but a vivid salmon beauty in its own right, especially noticed in our gardens when it fades into its various peach tones; plant height to about 36 inches; large flowers, one to a stem, may need support. $30.00

Crinkled Linens (M)(Roy Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large white single with wide crinkled guard petals giving it some interesting texture; the red stigmas in the center contribute to making this a single with a different look; heavy bloomer. $24.00

Cuckoo's Nest (M to L)(Krekler) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Huge deep red Imperial with an outer fan of large plum red crinkled petals nesting a mass of raspberry red staminodes with vivid cream edges; wide, flat bloom; 30 inches. $25.00

Cytherea (M)(Saunders) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A sister seedling to 'Ludovica', this is another of Saunders’ great pinks; wide cup-shaped petals of vivid salmon to cherry rose; blooms are usually tight, but warmth either outdoors or in the house opens them to expose the golden stamens--either way, they make lavish cut flowers; American Peony Society Gold Winner. $26.00

Dayton (VF)(L)(Krekler) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large double blooms of deep, rich rose pink with dancing silvery highlights; exceptional fragrance for your bouquet of late bloomers; medium height, strong stems. $22.00

Dénise (VF)(M)(Lemoine) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large, full double of blush to white, or totally blush with red flecking; the petals are neatly layered giving the large flower definition ; among Lemoine’s best and most reliable; height to 30"; exceptional old rose fragrance. $28.00

Diana Parks (VF)(M)(Bockstoce) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Very brilliant fully double scarlet red with just a hint of fiery orange; similar in form to Red Charm, only brighter and taller; needs staking. $30.00

Do Tell (LM)(Auten) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Light pink anemone flower is flecked with contrasting petals of orchid pink to red to red purple; medium plant height and medium size blooms; popular as a cut flower. $24.00

Docteur Alexander Fleming (VF)(M) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large, deep rose pink double known for its sweet fragrance; full long-lasting flowers bloom in mid season with an occasional hairline red-edge accenting some of the petals. $18.50

Don Richardson (M)(Krekler) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A 36 inch tall Imperial with a deep red to black red flower; wide guard petals surround a mass of golden staminodes interlaced with black red petaloids; a stunning complement to the pink or white flowers in your border. $24.00

Doreen (F)(M)(Sass): Bright rose pink Imperial type infused with several other shades of pink and a lovely fragrance; mass of deep golden petaloids in the center is fringed with silvery gold; tall with strong stems. $20.00

Doris Cooper (F)(L)(Cooper): A very pale pink double whose lovely form and creamy blush has won it a gold medal from the American Peony Society; pleasing fragrance; strong stems to 32 inches. $24.00

Early White (E)(Saunders): A single white of simplicity and purity that has broad leaves and forms a low rounded bush; lovely and distinctive in the landscape when used in drifts. $18.00

Eden's Perfume (M)(VF)(Holland): Large frilly pink with layers of petals; strong rose-like fragrance; about 24” tall; robust grower and strong stems; excellent cut; reputed to be one of the most fragrant peonies. $25.00 SOLD OUT

Edulis Superba (VFR)(Mid to Late)(Lemon) Available also in pots at the nursery.: This large, bright lavender pink double has been a favorite for its abundance of intensely fragrant blooms; medium size blooms, but often large here; tall stems will need staking; truly intoxicating fragrance, so, warning, don't sniff and drive. $20.00

Eliza Lundy (F)(M)(Krekler) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Medium size double bomb flowers of deep scarlet red on a plant no more than 24 inches in height; a cheerful bright red for the front of the border. $28.00

Erma (F)(E)(Leighton): A rare and unique white single that opens with a slight blush; the flower has seven petals spaced apart; the effect is extraordinary, like a fan of long feathers around a filigree of golden stamens; light, sweet fragrance; the full name is actually Ermenegilda Mantegna. $50.00

Etched Salmon (F)(EM) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Showy creamy salmon-coral double with swirling inner petaloids brightly etched with gold; plant height to 36 inches; one of the most desirable peonies. $50.00 SOLD OUT

Etienne Méchin (Dessert and Méchin): Rarely available in the US, cherry red double that is jam-packed with petals; as the medium-size flower fades, the petals reveal a silvery edge; many side buds on stems up to 32 inches; now an antique at 130 years after its introduction, Etienne can still bring a brilliant burst of color to any bouquet. $28.00 SOLD OUT

Feather Top (Wild)(M) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A deep rose pink Imperial with a center of lighter pink petaloids and in between, a band of golden staminodes; an unusual peony to bring highlights to your garden; about 32 inches tall. $20.00

Felix Supreme (ML)(Kriek) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large, showy bright, but deep magenta double with dense, fluffy petals; strong stems and vigorous growth; might need some support; one of the best for cut flowers. $18.00

Festiva Maxima (F)(E)(Mielles) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Tall, large white double that opens with vivid crimson edges on some of the petals; an old variety (1851) and still one of the most popular. $18.00

Flame (E)(Glasscock): Medium to large single blooms of light scarlet red; stiff stems, dark green foliage; plant height to 26". $18.00

Florence Bond (F)(M)(Gumm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: White double formed with heavy substance petals; on first opening the bloom may have a pale pink cast, but turns white; excellent for cutting. $25.00

Florence Nicholls (VF)(M)(Nicholls): There are some great white peonies, and this is one of them; large perfect rose form flowers, dense with petals, both wide and narrow; extended bloom time with all the side buds; well formed wide bush that reliably produces; exhilarating fragrance; strong, thick stems that stand up well, but of course do even better with a little support. $28.50

Fragrant Pink Imp (VF)(M)(Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Deep magenta pink double, packed with petals and fragrance; no taller than 26", this imp is a perfect companion to Lancaster Imp if your search is for shorter peonies. $28.00

Fringed Ivory (F)(M)(Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Frilly ivory white double with layer after layer of fringed creamy white petals that surround a small star of golden stamens; excellent form and substance; dark, lustrous foliage; about 30" tall. $28.00

Garden Treasure (M)(Hollingsworth) (Intersectional): A Court of Honor winner several times at the national peony show; bright butter yellow single flowers that have muted scarlet red flares at the tips; a vigorous growing, rapidly spreading bush with superb foliage that stays almost impeccable throughout the spring and summer; blooms here for a longer period of time than any other peony; medium height. $95.00

Gardenia (F)(M)(Lins): Like a gardenia in form, this blush white double is one of the finest; many times a winner of championship ribbons; mild fragrance. $20.00

Gay Paree (F)(M)(Auten) Available also in pots at the nursery.: One of the most vivid and floriferous peonies in any garden; the pretty flowers, many per stem, are a contrast of pink and white with guard petals of bright cerise pink surrounding a plush tuft of white and cream petaloids that carry some tints of pink. $22.00

Gloire de Charles Gombault (VF)(M)(Gombault/Dessert): A globe of pink, salmon pink and cream petals, surrounded by large pink guard petals; some of the pink petals in the center have red edges; dazzling flowers are medium size, perfect as showy cuts; stems reach about 38 inches. $30.00

Glory Hallelujah (F)(L)(Carl Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large full rose double with cherry-red, rose-red and bright pink tints; silver tips appear at the petal edges as the bloom matures; the last peony to emerge in the spring, and just when you think it didn't make it through the winter, it's up and ready to dazzle. $25.00

Glowing Candles (F)(M)(Wild) Available also in pots at the nursery.: This delightful imperial has a large and luminous golden center flecked with pale pink petaloids, all of which is surrounded with a halo of wide pink guard petals; in late afternoon sunlight these lush and abundant blooms radiate with a soft golden glow; towards fall the foliage turns deep red; strong stems to 32 inches. $22.00

Great Lady (M)(Saunders): A delicious shade of clear, cool pink graces these large single blossom with contrasting white carpel tips; a vigorous, fertile lobata cultivar that, for us, often gets taller that it's supposed to, hovering at about 42 inches; thick, stand-straight-up stems; from Leighton/Goldsmith stock. $45.00

Green Halo (F)((M)(Krekler-R. Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Unusual green guard petals surround a mass of white petals and petaloids; the bloom is 4.5 inches, making it a special attraction for flower arranges; plant height 30 inches. $28.00 SOLD OUT

Green Lotus (E)(William Krekler-Roy G. Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A medium size bloom of cream and green, with lime green streaking and soft pink highlights at the petal edges; 28” tall; dazzling, perhaps mysterious, in arrangements with Coral ‘N Gold. $26.00

Heidi (Tischler)(M): An extremely robust Imperial with an abundance of 4-5" light and airy light pink flowers with coral tipped staminodes; 26" or often taller. $25.00

Henry Bockstoce (VF)(M)(Bockstoce) Available also in pots at the nursery.: An enormous dinner plate size deep scarlet red double on tall stems up to 40" in height; the petals are heavy substance with a deep, dark sheen; grow in full sun and plan to stake; nothing short of awesome when in bloom. $28.00

Henry Sass (F)(M)(Sass) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A large pure white double, high built, of perfect form and pristine beauty; strong stems, dark green foliage; about 32" tall. $20.00

Henry St. Clair (Late Mid)(Brand) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Brilliant dark red crimson double bomb with a few golden yellow stamens, sometimes showing but usually hidden; floriferous; grown mostly for its superb cut flowers; strong stems; named to celebrate the first American Indian to be ordained in the Episcopal Church. $24.00

Hermione (VF)(L)(Sass) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A lavish pink full double that's an old fashioned delight; frilly petals of rich apple-blossom pink and a heavenly fragrance. $20.00

Hilliary (M Through L)(R. Anderson): This cross hybrid has a complicated and somewhat variable coloration of shimmering cream, maroon and red petals surrounding a center with ivory carpels tipped green; it stands out easily among other peonies; excellent plant habit; originator's stock, limited. $95.00

Honey Gold (Klehm)(M)(F): Broad creamy guard petals surround a large mass of wavy, pale yellow staminodes, then from the center creamy white petals crown this striking white and gold peony; side buds give it a long bloom period. $24.00

Honor (E)(Saunders): A bright, hot rose pink single; its white tipped carpels surrounded by a row of long stamens; vigorous, medium height plant. $35.00 SOLD OUT

Hot Chocolate (Early Late)(Sass) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Deep chocolately red Imperial on strong tall stems; the guard petals are cup-shaped around a mass of staminodes that are tipped pale yellow; excellent cut flower appealing in bouquets, $24.00

Inspecteur Lavergne (Doriat)(M)(F) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A lovely globe of loose petals is surrounded by large guard petals; a deep rich crimson color, excellent in the garden or as a cut. $20.00

Irwin Altman (F)(M)(Kelsey): Rose form double with petals neatly and symmetrically arranged; the color is a distinctive red magenta with a purple cast; mild fragrance; plants about 32 inches; vigorous and a reliable bloomer, $25.00

Jeanne D' Arc ( M)(VF)(Calot): Deep rose guard petals surround an anemone center of ivory cream and pale yellow petals, edged with strokes of red; an incomparable show of exquisite beauty, rarely available. $38.00

Judge Snook (F)(M)(Good & Reese) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A little known fabulous antique white double of impeccable rose form; flowers bloom pale blush at first, then fade to pure, brilliant white; mildly fragrant; medium height plant. $24.00

Karen Gray (F)(M-L)(Krekler): Wine red Imperial gives abundant blooms with minimum care; large flowers on sturdy stems about 34 inches tall, staking ususally not needed. $18.00

Katryn Fonteyn (VFR)(M) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Blush pink double with hairline red edges on some of its wide petals; when fully open, it pales to a delicate shade of ivory pink with subtle yellow highlights deep within the bloom; lovely fragrance. $20.00

Kelway's Glorious (VFR)(L)(Kelway) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large white rose form double with a creamy glow within its dense central incurved petals; strong rose scent and strong stems hold the flowers upright, but it does take time to establish and do its best. $20.00

Krinkled White (M)(Brand) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A large single flower with broad, pure white crinkled petals with the texture of white crepe paper; yellow stamens in center; strong stems $18.00

La Perle (VFR)(L)(Crousse) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large globular shaped double with light pink guards and collar; slightly darker center petals are edged red; strongly scented; blooms seem to last a long time on the plant; medium height plant; strong stems. $20.00

Lancaster Imp (E)(F)(Roy G. Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A petite white double bomb; guard petals surround a mound of white petals with occasionally a few red edges; height only 26”; floriferous and fragrant! $22.00

Laura Dessert (VF)(M)(Dessert) Available also in pots at the nursery.: In 1913 French horticulturists were excited by Dessert's introduction of the first double peony to show some yellow; buds are pale pink, then as they open, assert a bright, rich yellow cast before fading to creamy white; medium height. $24.00

Lemon Chiffon (M)(Reath): The best yellow double blooms semi-double the first few years; other yellow doubles pale by comparison; just a few available. $250.00

Lilac Time (F)(L)(Lins): Rarely available, an Imperial of lilac rose guard petals and petaloids, with a touch of silver at the edges when the bloom begins to fade; a lovely and unusual surprise in any bouquet. $35.00 SOLD OUT

Little Red Gem (E)(Reath) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Only 15" tall, this little crimson red single is one of the first peonies of spring; forms a dense mound of attractive fern-like foliage with a mass of sparkling gems well above the foliage. $25.00

Lovely Rose (M)(Saunders): A large creamy salmon rose pink, casting a unique spell of pink in the spring garden; the plant stands as lovely as its flowers--tall and erect above excellent foliage. $30.00

Luxurient Intersectional (M)(Anderson): Pink buds open to a creamy semi-double flower with a maroon interior deep within the broad wide open petals; height to 36 inches; originator's stock, hard to find variety, very limited. $150.00 SOLD OUT

Madam de Vernville (VF)(M)(Crousee) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Old favorite white double bomb develops a crown with distinctive crimson marks on some petal edges; sweet fragrance; about 26 to 32" tall. $18.50

Magenta Melody (F)(E)(Roy G. Klehm): Full double ball-shaped flowers, 2-3 per stem, with a pleasing, solid magenta coloration; petals have good substance; plant stands 26 inches, $25.00

Magnolia Flower (M)(Saunders): Rare large mauve and cream flower that resembles a magnolia; wide and veined deep green foliage; tall stems; robust plant habit; albifora X wittmanniana. $45.00 SOLD OUT

Marshmallow Button (F)(M)(Roy G. Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: The shimmering white guard petals of this Imperial frame a wide spray of pale yellow staminoides flecked with sparkling white petaloids; about 30 inches tall in our climate and very showy. $22.00

Martha Bulloch (VF)(M)(Brand) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A magnificent, showy old fashion masterpiece; deep cerise rose pink double shades to silvery shell pink at the petal edges; superb in a vase with other cut flowers, but in the garden these tall stems need staking. $18.00

Maytime (M)(Auten): You can count on an abundance of lovely single blooms to cheer up your spring garden; the flowers are deep, dark orange-red with stamens the same red but finished with golden tips; in the center of each bloom the pale green carpels are tipped pink; neat, medium size blooms and stems that stand 24 to 30 inches effortlessly; rarely offered. $35.00 SOLD OUT

Midnight Sun (F)(M)(Murawska) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A dark black red Imperial with gleaming dark guard petals surrounding a black red center of staminodes edged with gold; cream tipped carpels; strong grower, stiff stems $22.00 SOLD OUT

Ming Joy (M)(Krekler) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Glossy deep red double with a few golden stamens showing through loosely arranged petals; excellent cut flower. $24.00

Minnie Shaylor (F)(M)(Shaylor): Large ivory-pink to white semi-double with a center of golden stamens; in the center the carpels are green with pink at the base and are topped with waxy red stigmas; striking. $15.00

Miss America (F)(M)(Mann-van Steen): Large blush to white semi-double with golden stamens and deep green carpels; excellent fragrance; APS Gold Medal winner. $18.00

Miss Eckhardt (F)(L)(Roelof Arendsveen van der Mer) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A sumptuous silvery rose pink double with large, overlapping petals and sweet fragrance; some yellow stamens glow from within; foliage has good autumn color; height about 36 inches $25.00

Mlle. Leonie Calot (VF)(Late Mid)(Calot): Ruffled and crinkled light flesh pink double bomb, somewhat darker in the center; a short plant no taller than 24 inches; strong fragrance; blooms benefit from light support, $28.00

Mons. Jules Elie (F)(E)(Crousse) Available also in pots at the nursery.: This was probably one of the peonies in grandma's garden; huge light rose-pink double bomb--a garden classic and showstopper since l888. $18.00

Moon River (F)(M)(Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large deep cream double with a luminous pink blush; full rose-form flowers on strong stems; plant height to 28 inches; notable sweet fragrance, but varies by nose, $24.00

Moonrise (E)(Saunders): Large pale yellow to ivory petals surround a cluster of golden stamens and olive carpels tipped ivory; flower width about 10 inches; wide deep green leaves; height can vary, some plants here have reached about 42 inches $44.00

Moonstone (VF)(M)(Murawska) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Perfectly formed blush pink double turns toward ivory with a luminocity in the center; a bouquet like the one shown can scent an entire room; APS Gold Medal award in 1959. $26.00

Mrs. F.D.R. (F)(M)(Franklin) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A peony legend--soft pink double suffused with cream; many flowers on each stem; a perfect pink to grace your garden with billowing flowers and exquisite fragrance; Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt has been an American Peony Society Gold Medal winner. $28.00

Mrs. Frank Beach (VFR)(L)(Brand): A large, flat perfect rose form flower that blooms abundantly with sweetly fragrant flowers; Mr. Brand, the hybridizer, considered it one of the best of all white peonies; compact plant habit with strong stems from 24 to 32 inches; full sun, please. $22.00

Mt. St. Helens (Marx-Rogers): Crimson (reddish purple) flat form double with small rings of stamens showing on mature flowers; thick, strong stems that reach 30 to 36 inches; vigorous plant. $20.00

My Love (F)(M)(Hollingsworth) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Fully packed double blush that blooms midseason and slowly fades to white; an abundance of blooms and exceptional vigor makes this a perfect peony for adverse conditons or timid gardeners; height to 38 inches. $22.00

My Petit Cherie (F)(M)(Roy Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A new soft pink semi-double for the front of the border or bed; it's height of only 20" to 22" makes it perfect in the small scale garden too; vigorous. $26.00

Myrtle Gentry (VF)(L)(Brand) Available also in pots at the nursery.: One of the most fragrant peonies; large rose-form double of pastel salmon pink that fades to almost pure white; the pink is most brightest at the center of the bloom; medium height plant; reliable late bloomer. $24.00

Nancy Nora (VF)(M)(Bernstein): A huge, loose rose type double of billowing soft pink petals with the strange (for a peony) and enticing scent of rose geraniums; robust plant, with strong stems 32 inches or more, gets wide rather wide quickly; because several blooms per stem can get so heavy, and outer stems tend to lean outward, some support is recommended, $18.00

Nellie Saylor (F)(M)(Krekler): Probably the most festive of Imperial peonies; from the center of deep wine red guard petals out bursts a gala mound of white, cream, pink and red petaloids and the party lasts for weeks; blooms are high above the sparking deep green foliage; 36 inch plant. $30.00

Neomie DeMay (VF)(M)(Calot)(aka Peach Blossom): Exquisite peachy pale rose double with wide guard petals; as the medium-size blooms fade, color turns to pale parchment ivory; a gorgeous, ethereal flower, blessed with a heady sweet fragrance. $38.00

Nick Shaylor (L)(Allison) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A tall, full rose-type double with blooms that can reach 10 inches across; buds open to a delicate shade of pink, then fade to ivory white; a few crimson edges are on some of the central petals; twice a Gold Medal winner $18.50

Norma Volz (F)(M)(Volz) Available also in pots at the nursery.: This fully double Gold Medal winner opens with a blush at first then turns to ivory white; large superb flower with a lovely fragrance; a few of the central petals may have crimson edges; plant height to about 36 inches $22.00

officinalis rosea plena (M): Brilliant double pink, an antique variety that has been found in American gardens since the 1700's; bloom have slightly silver cast; good foliage and sturdy. $24.00

Pageant (E)(Saunders): This 4-ft. tall giant, with width to match its height, has huge single rich medium-pink blooms splashed with long gold stamens; a spectacular show in early May $35.00

Paul M. Wild (F)(Mid to Late)(Wild) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large, velvety cabernet wine red double that is excellent in every respect and, is always among the top rated reds; plant height about 32 inches. $20.00

Paula Fay (E)(Fay) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A lustrous crimson pink semi-double with a neon glow that lights up the garden early in the season; plant grows to 35 inches tall. $20.00

Peach Fluff (F)(M)(Wild): A creamy blend of palest peach and pink with a center of golden stamens that fade to creamy gold; splashes of rouge on some of the petaloids; huge Imperial blooms have tall, impressive stature in the garden; intriguing in a bouquet; rarely available, $22.00

Peter Brand (M)(Holland) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Lustrous black red double sometimes flecked with golden stamens; very large rose form flowers, noted as an improved M. Martin Cahuzac; in the morning the petals seem to have a black sheen over the deep maroon; handsome foliage turns red in the fall, stiff stems; superb cut flower, rarely available $30.00

Petite Elegance (M)(Roy G. Klehm): The multiple magenta-pink petals of this bright 6 inch semi-double have a silvery shine that gives the impression at times of a picotee edge or two-tone flower; height to about 28 inches $24.00

Petticoat Parade (F)(M)(Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Tall double bomb in a very delicate shade of pink with tones of lavender, cream and white; the bloom has a single to double row of guard petals; superb cut flower, plant height to 38 inches, $24.00

Philomele (VF)(Early to Mid)(Calot) Available also in pots at the nursery.: An anemone type combination of bright old-rose pink and amber yellow with wide dark old-rose guard petals; as the flower develops a crown of bright rose appears in the center with the petals often strongly edged carmine; strong stems on medium height plant; medium-size blooms are among the most fragrant. $22.00

Pillow Talk (F)(Mid to Late)(Carl G. Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Tall, strong stems and large, yet exquisite flowers make this giant a standout among the pink peonies; full and fluffy soft cameo pink flowers 8 to 10 inches across stay upright over the foliage. $22.00

Pink Hawaiian Coral (F)(Early Mid)(Roy G. Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large semi-double coral, a more intensely bright shade of pink than the other corals; cream carpels and yellow stamens peek through the center; vigorous with tall stems about 38 inches; Gold Medar winner. $30.00

Pink Lemonade (F)(M)(Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Wide pink guard petals surround a globular mound of yellow and pink petaloids on this gorgeous Imperial; tall plant, to 38 inches, needs staking. $30.00

Pink Parfait Available also in pots at the nursery.: Huge rose pink double gets suble silvery edges as the bloom matures; robust grower for an abundance of late season blooms; an excellent cut flower on 32 inch stems, $18.00

Pink Swan (VF)(M)(Wild): Lovely soft pink semi-double with 5-6 rows of petals then a row of golden stamens; large 6" bloom with silvery edged petals; sometimes a small tuft of pink petals bloom in the center; broad dark green foliage to 34" tall. $24.00

Port Royale (F)(M)(Krekler-Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Softly scented deep wine red Imperial with a mass of wine red staminodes in the center; a exotic touch to your bouquet; about 28" tall. $26.00

Postilion (M)(Saunders): Huge cup-shaped semi-double flowers of brilliant, deep scarlet red; flowers are enormous, up to 10" across; wide foliage on thick, tall stems which need support $25.00

Prairie Moon (M)(Fay): Huge pale yellow single to semi-double on tall stems; after an opening show of sulfur yellow, the flower fades to ivory; usually doesn't need staking here--the thick stems keep it upright. $26.00

Princess Bride (F)(E to M)(Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Elegant pure white double bomb with wide rounded guard petals; lush dark green foliage sets off these lovely, scented blooms; strong stems to 32 inches $25.00

Princess Margaret (M)(Murawska) Available also in pots at the nursery.: An enormous double that is the luscious shade of bright pink with no blue tones; floriferous stems are laden with large, heavy blooms, so plant to stake this one; APS Gold Medal winner, $22.00

Queen of Sheba (F)(L)(Sass) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large blossoms of sparkling bright cerise rose borne on strong, upright stems; full bomb type double; medium height; blooms around late midseason. $20.00

Raoul Dessert (VF)(L)(Dessert): Large brilliant double of shell pink, a truer pink with none of the mauve or bluish tints that color many of the older pink varieties; rose-scented, vigorous and floriferous; medium height. $28.00 SOLD OUT

Raspberry Charm (E)(Samuel Wissing-Roy G. Klehm): Like 'Coral Charm' in form, but a rich raspberry red semi-double with a show of golden stamens in the center; to 36 inches tall. $25.00

Raspberry Sundae (VF)(M): Large double bomb of cream with raspberry at the petal edges; as the plant matures, more raspberry pink shows atop the bloom; delightful fragrance; height about 36". $18.00

Ray Payton (M)(Krekler): Deep cranberry red Imperial has a mass of gold-tipped central staminodes surrounded with a fan of wide cranberry red petals; large striking flower; height to 32 inches $22.00

Red Charm (VF)(M)(Glasscock) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Gigantic double bomb piled high with a mass of red petals framed with a fan of wide red guard petals; old rose fragrance with a hint of cloves; deep, glossy dark red coloration; a garden favorite and a sell-out every season; APS Gold Medal winner. $28.00

Red Grace (F)(M)(Glasscock) Available also in pots at the nursery.: One of the most popular true reds; dark petals that bunch together to form a almost perfect ball; stems about 30 inches; vigorous plants that always put on a great show. $28.50

Reine Deluxe (VF)(M)(Roy Klehm): Apple blossom pink double, dense with wide petals that are occasionally edged in red; very desirable as a cut flower and sweetly fragrant; strong stems to 34" in height $28.00 SOLD OUT

Renato (F)(M)(Murawska) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A much improved Felix Crousse, re-born, as the name says, fuller and larger; deep, rich glowing reddish purple double; superb cut flower; stems 30-32 inches. $18.50

Rozella (L)(Reath): Dark pink rose-form double with robust plant habit; sturdy stems and a dependable and profuse bloomer; pink coloration pales out at the petal edges; super in the garden or as a cut flower; 30-32" height; 2009 Award of Landscape Merit Winner. $20.00 SOLD OUT

Salmon Dream (E)(Reath): Vivid salmon pink semi-double; keeps its color in our cooler climate, but may fade to a creamy sheen in prolonged hot sunshine; a seedling of 'Paula Fay' x 'Moonrise' that itself sets seeds; slow to propagate and very limited $45.00

Salmon Glory (E)(Glasscock): A fluffy ball of glowing salmon pink petals; strong, sturdy stems; a bright, glowing color noticeable from across the garden and one of the most admired pinks in any season; grows to about 34 inches tall; massive bush, heavy bloomer. $36.00

Sarah Bernhardt (F)(L)(Lemoine): A favorite pink double--rich rose, edged a little lighter to silvery pink at the petal edges; a few petals show crimson edges; the plants are very robust and floriferous. $18.00

Scarlet Heaven (M)(Roger Anderson) (Intersectional): When mature this plant is just loaded with deep scarlet single blooms; the flowers are held just above the foliage, which is lush and dense deep green; plant height to about 30 inches; originator's stock. $50.00

Scarlet O'Hara (M)(Falk-Glasscock): A tall fiery scarlet red single; strong grower that can reach 44 inches in height; equally at home in Mississippi as it is in Massachusetts. $18.00

Schaffe (VF)(E)(Krekler): Large lavender pink Imperial so full it appears double; the color in our climate is close to true lavender; reliable and prolific bloomer in any weather; superb fragrance; tidy, medium plant, one of the best and brightest, and easiest to grow in our climate $24.00

Seashell (F)(M)(Sass) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large single flowers of bright, satiny pink with a full center of yellow stamens; an excellent and robust variety for those who like the grace and elegance of single flowers; height to about 36". $16.50

Sebastian Maas Maas and Van Stein Available also in pots at the nursery.: A large rich lavender pink with some lustrous highlights at the petal edges; plant height to about 32 inches; good garden and cut flower. $20.00

Seberenyi Velvet (F)(M)(North Caucasian Mt. region): This variety from Eastern Europe has reached 42 inches tall by 46 inches wide in our garden; the blooms are held high above the foliage and the heavy substance deep rose petals are spectacularly edged silvery white; a magnificent peony that commands attention and in full sun stands upright without staking; rarely available $40.00

Serene Pastel (F)(M)(Klehm): Rounded petals form this pale peachy pink double; numerous side buds on each stem extend the bloom period while giving the plant a lush display. $25.00

Shirley Temple (Late Mid): Widely grown for its fine cut flowers, this shorter plant (about 26 inches) has fully double, up to 8 inch blooms that start off with a blush then turn all white with just a hint of a crimson edge on a few of the central petals; stands up to any weather and blooms profusely through its long season. $18.50

Show Girl (F)(M)(Hollingsworth) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A gorgeous anemone form: bright, warm pink guard petals surround a center of large, cream yellow petaloids; many pink petals usually spring out of the cream yellow center giving the bloom its show girl effect; much admired by our customers; about 36" tall. $16.50 SOLD OUT

Snow Mountain (F)(M)(Bigger): The stems are strong to hold these large and high double bombs of snow white petals surrounded at the base by white, elegant guards similar in form to Mons. Jules Elie; the buds open creamy pink and the central petals often have red edges; tall plant about 34 inches. $20.00

Soft Salmon Joy (F)(M)(Roy Klehm): A double row of wide, cupped, soft clear pink petals surround a compact tuft of golden stamens; occasional side buds; extremely vigorous, strong stems to 34 inches; very easy and fast grower $20.00

Solange (F)(L)(Lemoine) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Large, globular buff to cream white with a rich suffusion of salmon pink; very old-fashioned loose look; musky scent; tall stems need staking. $18.50

Solfatare (VF)(M)(Calot): Pale pink guard petals surround a full center of pale yellow petals; as the bloom matures, it turns all white; some petals have a crimson edge; supreme among fragrant peonies and rarely available, $26.00 SOLD OUT

Solo Flight (M)(Saunders): A prized Imperial hybrid: the immense blooms have wide, flesh colored guard petals that surround a large center of pale ivory-yellow staminodes; height to 40 inches with thick, strong stems $30.00 SOLD OUT

Spiffy (M)(F)(William Krekler-Roy G. Klehm): Brilliant fuchsia-rose petals fan around an Imperial center of soft pink cream and fuchsia-rose petaloids; 28” tall $25.00

Summer Glow (Mid to Late Mid)(Hollingsworth): A very full double of unique coloration-pinkish peach with yellow undertones; at times the flower look almost truly peach as it fades, in maturity, to pale yellow; erect, sturdy stems; a masterpiece hybrid by a master of peonies; very limited $80.00 SOLD OUT

Sunny Girl (Early to Mid)(Laning): Large mellow yellow double; strong stems stand about 36" tall with one showy bloom per stem; gorgeous in a bouquet; very limited. $50.00

Susie Q (F)(Mid to Late)(Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A pink lover's delight; large rose-form double with an outstanding rich medium pink coloration; plant is about 24 inches tall. $22.00

Sweet 16 (F)(M)(Klehm): Creamy blend of ivory white and soft pink petals form a center ball, surrounded by wide soft pink guard petals; height to 28 inches; excellent cut flower with a light pleasing scent. $18.50 SOLD OUT

Taff (VF)(M)(Holland): Light blush rose double whose large, fragrant blooms make excellent cut flowers; medium plant about 30 inches tall, with strong stems $18.50

Tecumseh (F)(M)(Dr. White) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A double row of fluffy shell pink guard petals is topped with a scoop of butter yellow staminodes out of which blooms more shell pink petaloids, these with a touch of red at the edges; a pretty Imperial for the garden or for cuts $26.00

Terry Grudem (F)(M)(Brand): Bright deep red Imperial; the large center of staminodes is the same color as the guards, but tipped light yellow; huge blooms 8 inches or more on a tall plant. $20.00

The Fawn (M)(Wright): A choice rare variety regarded by the pros as one of the very best in form and color; the light pink petals are spotted and streaked with soft rose for a elegant subtle stippled effect; height to 34", strong stems usually need no staking. $25.00

Thumbelina (F) (E)(Krekler-Klehm): A dwarf peony only 15 inches high with rosy pink single flowers that are mildly fragrant; forms a neat, mounded and compact plant with the flowers well above the foliage. $20.00

Tom Cat (F)(M)(Krekler-Klehmn) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Vivid carmine red Imperial flecked throughout with creamy white and carmine petaloids; large, impressive flower; plant height to 26 inches $30.00

Tom Eckhardt (F)(M)(Krekler) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Stunning Imperial that really puts on a show; large round rose pink petals surround a vivacious center of yellow, orange and rose pink staminodes, spiked with tufts of pink petaloids. $22.00

Top Brass (F)(M)(Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Wide ivory guard petals surround a center of canary yellow highlighted with light pink petaloids in the center; light fragrance; a fine cut flower and a garden showpiece; plant height to about 28 inches. $22.00

Topeka Garnet (M)(Bigger): Large glowing dark red single with a small tuft of stamens in the center; rich color, floriferous plant; stems get to about 30 inches. $24.00

Tourangelle (F)(M)(Dessert) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Saunders said "At its best Tourangelle is one of the most beautiful of all peonies"; an apple-blossom pink double that displays a delicate combination of light pink and cream; sometimes an entire bouquet of blooms are atop merely one stem, so support is necessary; one customer who came to our door insisting no floppy peonies could ever disgrace her garden fell madly and passionately in love with Tourangelle and took home five pots plus all the blossoms on the plants, which after a windy storm lay on the ground, $20.00

Tranquil Dove (E)(Saunders): A single white, about 4.5 inches, with a brush of magenta pink on the petals and at the edges; dark green foliage on stems that get from 20 to 24 inches in height; a vigorous seedling of Halcyon. $50.00

Unique (M)(Roger Anderson) (Intersectional): Red single with finer cut foliage that most intersectionals; grows into a bush 34 by 48 inches and by that time is a sight to behold. $95.00

Velma Atkinson (F)(Early to Mid)(Wild): Large fuchsia pink guard petals surround a massive center of creamy yellow staminodes that are flecked with fuchsia pink and creamy white petaloids; stiff, upright stems, with side buds, reach up to 32 inches; Velma is celebrated in many fine peony gardens $22.00

Viking Full Moon (M) (Pehrson/Sidel) (Intersectional): Soft, light greenish yellow intersectional hybrid; robust, upright stems hold 8 inch flowers above the foliage; excellent performer with long lasting blooms; choice. $75.00

Ville de Lyon (VF)(L)(Rivière): Large globular soft rose double opens to anemone form with a row of wide guard petals; wide petals in the fluffy center are complemented with narrow and lacinated petals, all of which are shaded to silvery rose at the top; excellent cut flower. $35.00

Vivid Glow (M)(Lyman Cousins) Available also in pots at the nursery.: Very large cup-shaped salmon pink single flowers on tall stems to 32 inches in height; parentage unknown; pollen and seed fertile. $25.00

Vivid Rose (VF)(L)(Klehm): Deep pink double with a lustrous sheen; a very desirable rose form peony with sturdy stems and a rich, rose-like fragrance; makes an excellent cut flower; stems are strong, but large flowers are heavy, so plan on staking. $25.00

West Elkton (M)(Krekler): Dark burgundy red guard petals surround a mass of same color staminodes that are tipped with cream; compact grower to 25 inches in height. $20.00

White Cap (F)(M)(Winchell): One of the most desirable of the bi-color peonies; the guard petals of deep burgundy pink surround a center of white staminodes; large flower, heavy bloomer; plant height about 32 inches. $30.00

White Frost (VF)(L)(Reath): A very fragrant and beautiful seedling of peony 'White Charm'; perfect rose form snow white flowers on strong stems that reach 30 inches. $30.00

White Ivory (VF)(E)(Roy Klehm): Pure white double with layer after layer of creamy white petals; an excellent white for bouquets, with a heady fragrance adding to its attraction; plant height to 30", usually no staking needed $24.00

White Wings (F)(M)(Hoogendoorn): A splendid white single flower that can get as large as 10 to 12 inches wide; the foliage is dark, glossy green and the plant height is about 36 inches. $20.00

Whopper (VF)(Mid to Late)(Klehm) Available also in pots at the nursery.: A super peony in every respect: Wide guard petals a delicious shade of pink fan around a globular center of pink, creamy white and pale yellow petaloids; sweetly fragrant; strong stems grow tall here--about 40 inches; vigorous and floriferous. $25.00

Winged Victory (E)(Saunders): Large, flat single of buff rose coloration, the rose strongly occuring in veining and shading, then fades to the most apricot buff of any peony in the garden; the wide blooms have some ruffling; a showy center of crimson and gold stamens; plant not much more than 24 inches and more than that wide; these are from the former Goldsmith collection of Saunders peonies; very limited. $40.00