Fine peonies for garden and vase - Fina Gardens Peonies

Fine peonies for garden and vase

INDEX
Abalone Pearl ...................................8
Accent .................................................3
Amalie Olson ....................................6
Ann Cousins ......................................6
Aurora Sunrise ..................................4
Barrington Belle ...............................3
Bartzella ..............................................8
Big Ben ................................................3
Bowl of Beauty .................................4
Brother Chuck ..................................6
Butter Bowl ........................................4
Carol ....................................................3
Casablanca .........................................6
Cheddar Gold ..................................6
Cheddar Royal .................................7
Clown ..................................................4
Color Magnet ...................................4
Coral Charm ......................................8
Coral Sunset ......................................8
Dinner Plate ......................................4
Do Tell ................................................4
Doreen ................................................4
Duchesse de Nemours ...................7
Early Scout .........................................3
Edulis Superba .................................4
Edward Flynn ....................................3
Elsa Sass ..............................................7
Eskimo Pie ..........................................7
Fairy’s Petticoat ................................5
Fairy Princess .....................................3
Fancy Nancy ......................................5
Felix Supreme ...................................5
Fernleaf ...............................................3
Festiva Maxima .................................7
Firelight ...............................................5
Garden Treasure ..............................8
Gardenia.............................................7
Gay Paree ...........................................5
Green Halo ........................................7
Green Lotus.......................................7
Hilary ...................................................5
Honey Gold ......................................7
Kansas .................................................3
Krinkled White.................................7
Laura Dessert ....................................7
LeCharme ..........................................5
Legion of Honor ..............................3
Lois Kelsey .........................................7
Top Cut Flower Choices
White Ann Cousins
Duch. de Nemours
Festiva Maxima
Honey Gold
Krinkled White
Mdme de Verneville
Top Brass
Maestro ..............................................3
Madame de Verneville ..................7
Mary Elizabeth .................................5
Memorial Gem .................................3
Merry Mayshine ...............................3
Miss America .....................................7
Mrs FDR ..............................................5
Myra McRae ......................................5
Nellie Saylor ......................................3
Nice Gal ..............................................5
Nippon Beauty .................................3
Paul Bunyan .......................................5
Paula Fay .............................................5
Paul Wild ............................................3
Pink Cotton Candy ..........................5
Pink Firefly .........................................5
Pink Giggles .......................................5
Pink Hawaiian Coral ........................8
Princess Bride ...................................7
Princess Margaret ............................6
Port Royale ........................................4
President Lincoln .............................4
Raspberry Charm ............................4
Raspberry Rumba ...........................6
Raspberry Sundae ..........................6
Red Charm ........................................4
Requiem .............................................7
Rose Reverence ...............................6
Roselette ............................................6
Roy Pherson’s Best Yellow .............8
Salmon Dream ..................................8
Sea Shell .............................................6
Sequestered Sunshine ...................8
Shirley Temple .................................8
Squirt...................................................8
Sword Dance .....................................4
Tango ..................................................4
Tenufolio Rubra Plena Flora .........3
The Fawn ............................................6
Top Brass ............................................8
Topeka Garnet .................................4
Virginia Mary ....................................6
Vixen ....................................................6
Walter Faxon .....................................6
Westerner ..........................................6
White Imp .........................................8
White Sands ......................................8
White Wicker ...................................8
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Welcome to Fina
(Fee na) Gardens
where we share our
enthusiasm for the beauty
of peonies with the rest of
the world. The “we” I refer
to is myself, Sam Finazzo
and wife, Helen.
Partners in marriage for
more than 30 years now, we
decided in 2001 to become
partners in a new venture
that would enable us to use
our interests, talents and
professional skills to build
something of our own. So in
2002 we bought a 60-acre
farm with fertile silt-loam
soil in Northwest Wisconsin,
where cold winters and
temperate summers
provide a place in which
peonies thrive.
We kept our day jobs
and began using our
evenings, weekends and
vacation time to gradually,
but steadily, build the
business. The 200 peony
plants-comprising about
20 varieties-we had started
growing at the back of our
Pink Bowl of Beauty
Doreen
Edulis Superba
Dresden Pink
Raspberry Sundae
Sea Shell
Coral Charm
1-acre lot in the city has
become nearly 15,000 now
on the farm. That number
includes the acquisition
of dozens of new cultivars
added to our collection
over the past eight years.
Ultimately we hope to have
a few hundred varieties that
our gardening customers
will be able to choose from,
as well as provide 150,000
blooms for sale each year
to wholesale cutflower
distributors.
The name of our business,
Fina Gardens, has its roots in
my Sicilian heritage and says
something about our vision
for this venture. Fina, which
means “fine” in Italian, refers
to the quality that we strive
for in both our cutflowers
and root divisions. That
quality is evident in the
long stems and big blooms
of our bouquets and the
extra large roots we offer
to those who want to grow
their own. So along with
quality we think you’ll agree
we also provide good value.
(Cover picture is 3 yr old Nice Gal plant in our garden.)
Red Accent
Carol
Kansas
Paul Wild
Red Charm

New for 2012 New for 2012
Limited Quantity
Accent: Accent is an unusually fine peony.
Not only are its dark red blooms large, but
they open later in the season after other reds
have faded. The rose-form flowers are nicely
fragrant—unusual for double reds. The 32-inch
stems with its disease resistant foliage keep
the plant looking good throughout the growing
season.
Bigger, 1979. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.00
Early Scout: Another APS Gold Medal winner.
This very early hybrid features single, dark
red flowers atop 20-inch, sturdy stems robed
in remarkable dissected leaves that remain attractive
through the growing season—all qualities
that helped it win the APS 2009 Award of
Landscape Merit.
Auten, 1952. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00
Kansas: A big, bold double red with sturdy
34-inch stems. Very dependable, very vigorous,
this American Peony Society Gold Medal
winner is a main stay in the cutflower industry
and much appreciated as a garden plant.
The watermelon red flowers come early in the
season.
Bigger, 1940. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.00
Merry Mayshine: As bright and cheerful
as its name sounds, this terrific early season
hybrid features unusually fine-cut leaves on
26-inch stems that hold bright, vivid crimson
single-form flowers erect in all weather.
So much so that it was recently received
the American Peony Society’s Award of
Landscape Merit.
Saunders/Hollingsworth/Smetana .. $17.00
Barrington Belle: Strong 32-inch stems
support a wealth of gorgeous red Japaneseform
flowers. The center of each blooms comprise
red staminoides kissed by gold at the
tip of each. Matures quickly into a large bush
that looks attractive throughout the growing
season.
Klehm, 1971. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00
New for 2012
Edward Flynn: A deep red double that
blooms later than most double reds. Seldom
offered, this peony deserves more attention.It
provides a more robust plant and larger flowers
than some similar varieties. It’s one of the best
introductions out of Minnesota by A,M. Brand.
Brand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00
Legion of Honor: Flag-red petals accented
by small bright yellow centers on this single
cultivar seem to float above the plant’s unique
lime-green leaves and stems. The 30-inch
stems give the plant a wide spread. This early,
mid-season hybrid stands up well to wind and
rain.
Saunders, 1941 ...............................$18.00
Limited Quantity
Nellie Saylor: Best described as a striking
beauty, this Japanese form peony catches the
eye with deep wine red guard petals out of which
bursts an explosion of white, cream, pink and
red petaloids. Sidebuds extend the mid- to lateseason
show staged atop sturdy 36-inch stems
adorned with crisp dark green leaves.
Krekler... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00
Big Ben: A tall, burly peony with a sweet
side it shows through its wonderfully perfumed
blooms. Fully double red blooms sit atop
stems that top out at 4 feet giving it real
presence early-season in a flower border.
Because the blooms aren’t overly large, it
generally performs well without support.
Auten, 1943. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.00
Fairy Princess: A great addition to any rock
garden or border front, this vigorous growing
peony reaches just 20 inches in height.Its
clear red single form blooms open early and
float atop emerald green foliage that keeps a
clean look throughout the growing season.
Glasscock-Falk 1955. . . . . . . . . . . $19.00
Maestro: This mid-season beauty displays
rich, deep red double blooms that are held
well above the medium green foliage on sturdy
33-inch stems. A real standout in the garden
where the color is slow to fade. The red petals
are interspersed with contrasting golden
stamens for added interest. It also makes a
long-lasting cut flower for indoors.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00
Nippon Beauty: A striking, deep red Japanese
form peony. Yellow tips on center petaloids
that curve inward give these blooms
a look that commands attention. The sturdy
32-inch stems keep the flowers erect. Late
season. Unique cutflower.
Auten, 1927. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.00 each
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Limited Quantity
Carol: Enormous red-red blooms show up
early in the season on this very vigorous plant.
The size and substance of the rose-form flowers
makes support a must. It’s a spectacular
cut flower, although the 34-inch stems are not
as straight as many other cultivars. The fragrance
is light.
Bockstoce, 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00
Fern Leaf: Tenufolia Rubra Flore Plena:
This fern leaf peony is one of the earliest
herbaceous peonies to come up in the garden.
Its small lipstick-red double blooms are carried
atop 16-18-inch stems that feature finely
cut, dainty leaves. The plant and buds are
extremely cold tolerant.
... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37.00
Limited Quantity
Memorial Gem: A great addition to any rock
garden or border front, this vigorous growing
peony reaches just 20 inches in height.Its
clear red single form blooms open early and
float atop emerald green foliage that stays
clean looking throughout the growing season.
Glasscock-Falk 1955. . . . . . . . . . . $21.00
Paul Wild: Opulent might be the best way
to describe this big, bold ruby red double.
Huge, unfading blooms with velvety petals sit
atop strong 36-inch stems dressed in healthy,
deep green foliage. This mid-season bloomer
combines vigor and beauty in a way matched
by few other peonies.
Wild, 1964 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00

Port Royale: Another peony that needs no
staking, this Japanese form cultivar produces
a profusion of wonderful wine-colored blooms
on study 28-inch stems.Superb in form,the
lovely light fragrance of its mid-season flowers
provides another plus often missing from
many red peonies. Its dark green foliage stays
neat looking throughout the growing season.
Krekler/Klehm, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.00
Sword Dance: This dramatic japanese
form peony features non-fading red petals
surrounding a large center consisting of
predominantly yellow staminodes streaked
with the same shade of red as the petals. The
plant forms a strong, broad bush reaching
about 36 inches in height. A late season peony.
Auten, 1933 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00
Bowl of Beauty: This showy Japanese form
flower has large blooms comprising a row of
pink guard petals encircling a mound of pale
yellow to cream colored staminodes. It opens
mid-season and holds its blooms on tall 34inch,
sturdy stems. Medium green foliage all
summer.
Hoogendoorn, 1949. . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.00
Limited Quantity
Dinner Plate: Huge, soft-pink double flowers
cover this late-blooming peony. The wonderful
rose fragrance of each bloom also makes it a
delight for the nose. The plant is large—up to
36 inches in height—and is graced with lush
dark-geen leaves through the summer. Makes
an bold statement in the landscape or a vase.
Klehm, 1968. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00
President Lincoln: This single form peony
blooms a strong red with undertones of blue.
Its large petals cup a center of bright yellow
stamens. A mid-season beauty that features
36-inch stems clad in deep green leaves. A
good show or cut flower choice.
Brand, 1928. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00
Limited Quantity
Tango: This single form lactiflora features
fragrant, deep magenta colored flowers on
sturdy 22-inch stems. The dramatic color and
neat, compact plant habit will dress up any
border.
Klehm, 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.00
Butter Bowl: A single row of soft pink guard
petals form the stage for a cheery sunburst of
yellow in this japanese-form peony. Stiff 36inch
stems hold the wonderful mid-season
blooms up high for all garden visitors to
admire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.00
Do Tell: There’s no keeping this beautiful,
Japanese-form peony a secret. Soft shell pink
guard petals are complemented by rose, pink
and white center petaloids, creating a striking
combination. APS Gold Medal winner in 2004.
Mid season blooms on 32-ich stems.
Auten 1946 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.00
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Raspberry Charm: Stunning raspberry
red semi-double blooms are accented by gold
centers. The flowers on this reliable bloomer
come atop strong 36-inch stems dressed with
clean green foliage. Blooms last long, both on
the bush and in the vase. This early-season
variety has become a popular choice among
discerning gardeners. Wissing-Roy Klehm,
1985. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00
Topeka Garnet: The unique deep red
color of its blooms and and great plant habit
makes this one of the most sought after
single-form peonies. The garnet-colored
flowers are held up on stiff stems adorned
with dark green glossy leaves. No wonder it
earned the American Peony Society’s Award
of Landscape Merit.
Bigger, 1975. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00
Limited Quantity
Clown: Bring a little fun along with beauty
into the garden with the single rose-pink
blooms. The picotee edges to each petal
give the flowers a look that reminds some of
a circus clown’s hat. The fragrant blossoms
crown 34-inch stems.
Krekler/Klehm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.00
Doreen: The medium pink of the guard petals
on this Japanese form peony are set off by a
yellow tuft of staminodes at the center of the
bloom where that core is sprinkled with pinkto-red
accents. These vigorous growing plants
have clean, light green foliage on stems of 26
to 28 inches in height. The flowers are mildly
fragrant.
Sass, 1949. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00
Red Charm: Want to make a bold red statement
in the garden or for an arrangement? This
American Peony Society Gold Medalist will
deliver. Big, fully-double flowers feature glossy,
scarlet petals of good substance on strong 36inch
stems. Performs well even in southern
states.
Glassock, 1944. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.00
Aurora Sunrise: A striking pink Japanese
form lactiflora. The 6-inch wide blooms
feature a double row of guard petals in clear
tones ranging from medium to deep pink that
dramaticaly offset the numerous golden yellow
stamenoides. This early season peony holds
3 to 5 blooms erect on each 28- to 30-inch
stems.
Klehm, 1995. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00
New for 2012
Color Magnet: The name says it all. Tall,
strong 42-inch stems are topped by singleform
flowers featuring bold violet-pink guard
petals surrounding crimson stigmas and yellow
stamens. The bloom contrasts well with the
plant’s large, deep green leaves. This robust,
mid-season hybrid will be a standout in the
garden.
Hollingsworth, 1994. . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00
Edulis Superba: For more than 170 years
gardeners have looked to this classic peony
to provide their landscapes and vases with a
reliable, very early, pink double bloom. The
medium-sized flowers are very fragrant and
are held up well on 34-inch stems.
Lemon, 1824 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.00

New for 2012
Fairy Petticoat: This lovely peony features
soft pink guard petals that surround a center
filled with more soft pink ruffled petals encircled
by yellow petaloides. This early season bloomer
reached about 30 inches in height. Its fluffy
blooms are delicately fragrant and perform well
in a vase.
Klehm, 1963. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00
Gay Paree: This festive looking Japanese
or anemone flowered peony features rows
of cerise petals guarding a center of white,
feathery petaloids edged in pink. Side buds
keep the plant in bloom over an extended
period. Its sturdy 32-inch stems are graced with
light green leaflets. Auten, 1933 . . . .$19.00
Limited Quantity
Mrs. F D Roosevelt: A classic pink double
peony that blooms in midseason on sturdy 34inch
stems. Its long, loose petals of seashell
pink give it a refined look. This free-flowering
APS Gold Medal winner combines form, size,
color, fragrance and beauty in a way few
others can compare. Franklin 1932. $19.00
Paula Fay: These semi-double blooms
command attention in the early season.
The 32-inch stems are topped by lustrous,
shocking pink blooms. Sturdy stems and
clean, dark green foliage make this a great
landscaping plant. The combination of fine
plant habit and amazing blooms earned Paula
Fay the APS Gold Medal Award in 1988.
Fay 1968 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.00
Fancy Nancy: A peony of elegant,
understated form. Its soft, cerise pink blooms
won’t shout color but lend a look of refinement
to any border. This Japanese form flower
features a row of guard petals surrounding a
center of darker pink and white staminodes.
Stems will reach about 34 inches in height on
a mature plant.
Auten 1944. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.00
New for 2012
Hillary: A strong-growing intersectional
reaching about 30 inches in height with a plant
spread of more than three feet. Like most of
these hybrids, it hold its flowers erect on stiff
stems, helping it to earn the APS Award of
Landscape Merit. The petals of its large blooms
range from nearly red, through pastel rose and
cream colors of each bloom becoming more
subdued as they mature.
Anderson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00
New for 2012
Myra McRae: This American Peony
Society Gold Medal winner showcases very
large lavender-pink flowers on strong 30-inch
stems. The unusual color makes a great late
season addition to the garden or vase.
Tischler, 1967. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00
Pink Cotton Candy: This sweet-looking
hybrid produces ball-formed flowers featuring
petals of a light pink background accented by
dark pink highlights throughout. Flowers have
good substance, slight fragrance and are held
up by strong 24-inch stems in early mid-season.
Reath, 2000.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00
LeCharme: Don’t be afraid to give this
40-inch tall peony a featured place in your
garden. Its long, sturdy stems hold their
gorgeous blooms erect in almost any weather.
The Japanese form flowers feature medium
pink guard petals surrounding a center of buffyellow
staminodes usually interspersed with
with pink petaloids.
Eliason, 1964. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00
Nice Gal: No staking here. Tidy, compact plants
feature an abundance of semi-double flowers of
a medium pink tinged with lavender on straight,
strong 28-inch stems. A first class landscape
plant that looks great throughout the growing
season. Very easy to grow.
Krekler, 1965... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00
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Limited Quantity
Felix Supreme: A show off in the garden, this
peony features medium to large ruby-red, double
blooms that open in midseason on 32-inch
stems. It’s become a mainstay in the cut flower
trade. The plant is vigorous and puts out lots
of flowering stems each season. It may need
some support to look its best in the landscape.
Kriek, 1955.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.00
Limited Quantity
Pink Firefly: A delightful single form pink
peony. It’s plentiful five-inch blooms come on
early and comprise petals that have a white
to pink base, accented with deeper pink
streaking and highlights. The 30-inch stems
show good strength.
Klehm, 1995. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.00
Firelight: Photographs seldom do this one
justice. It’s one of the renowned quadruple
hybrids that came out of the work of A.P.
Saunders in 1950. This single form peony
features large, simple, bright fuchsia petals
accented by raspberry flares at their base. The
blooms stand well on 30- to 32-inch stems.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00
Mary Elizabeth: A bright, medium-pink
Japanese form peony, this peony will really
bring a shot of color to the garden landscape.
The flower, which features a burst of light
yellow at its center blooms mid-to-late season
on 28 inch stems. It’s a vigorous grower,
producing lots of stems topped with multiple
buds. Stands up well in all kinds of weather.
Hollingsworth, 2004. . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00
Paul Bunyan: Tall, strong growing peony
with impressive double blooms of rose to deep
lilac pink in color. Its 36-inch stems are sturdy
and covered with deep green foliage right to
the ground. Your chance to acquire a fine
peony not commonly offered. Blooms late in
season.
Lins, 1955. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.00
Limited Quantity
Pink Giggles: The well-formed pink blooms
of this japanese-form peony will make you
smile. A double row of deep colored guard
petals surround a center of softer pink on this
lightly fragrant flower. The plant blooms midseason
on 36-inch stems.
Krekler 1999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00

Princess Margaret: This is a full, classylooking
rich, rose-pink double flower. The large
blooms come on early in the season atop 30inch
stems. Although it’s a strong plant, the
blooms are large so its best to provide some
support for these showy flowers. American
Peony Society Gold Medal winner.
Murawska, 1960. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00
Limited Quantity
Roselette: This is another very early
flowering hybrid out of the breeding work of
A.P. Saunders. The result is elegant warm
pink cup-shaped blooms that are sometimes
streaked with darker pink. These fragrant
blooms rest atop strong, unusually tall stems
for such an early season peony.
Saunders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00
Vixen: A striking peony that commands
attention because of its vivid pink color and
unusual form. The deep pink guard petals
are echoed by the same color of petaloides
at the center of the bloom where a fringe of
contrasting yellow stamens makes the colors
pop.The plant flowers in the midseason on 26inch
stems. Krekler/Klehm. . . . . . $18.00
2012 APS Peony of the Year
Amalia Olson: A medium height peony
with gorgeous pure white double blooms
that are medium to large in size. The flower
features good fragrance and petal substance.
Stems are sturdy. A great all-around peony
that stands out in the landscape or in a vase.
Blooms in mid-to-late season.
Olson, 1959. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00
Raspberry Rumba: The petals of each
loosely-formed flower show prominent
raspberry streaking and blotching. The pistils
at the center of the bloom also are kissed with
raspberry accents. Even in bud, the colorful
streaking is evident. The 4-inch blooms are
held erect on 32 inch stems that carry as many
as three sidebuds.
Klehm 1995. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.00
Sea Shell: This tall, graceful single-form
peony features large, lively pink flower petals
encirling a center of complimentary yellow
stamens. The satiny blooms stand tall on
very study 37-inch stems, making this a great
backdrop for other flowers. Mint green foliage.
American Peony Society Gold Medal winner.
Sass, 1937. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00
New for 2012
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Walter Faxon: This peony has a vivid pink
petals with a luminous intensity that is unique
among peonies. The flowers are just medium
in size and only slightly fragrant, but clearly
outshine other pink doubles in a vase. The plant
is very floriferous, with good 28-inch stems
and foliage that remains green throughout the
growing season.
Richardson, 1904. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00
Ann Cousins: Magnificent white, double
blooms that are very large and feature an exquisite
rose-like fragrance. This 30” tall plant
flowers reliably, especially for one so late in the
season. It’s a vigorous grower, but the heavy
flowers need support.
Cousins, 1946. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.00
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Raspberry Sundae: Truly a treat for the
eyes. This unique, elegant double bomb
features big mounds of petals suffused in
white, cream and yellow, then intermingled
with touches of raspberry pink. Sturdy 36inch
stems carry these scoops of beauty well
during the midseason. Lightly fragrant.
Klehm, 1968. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.00
The Fawn: The rare beauty of this midseason
peony comes from its delicate looking
petals that have the appearance of pink
parchment suffused with tiny rose colored
dots. Strong 34-inch stems are impeccably
appointed by clean medium green foliage.
Truly a plant that should be in every peony
collector’s garden.
B.B. Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.00
Westerner: One of the most popular
Japanese form peonies. Its large medium
pink guard petals surround a large center of
bright yellow staminodes. The flowers have
good substance and are borne up well on long
36-inch stems. It was awarded the American
Peony Society’s Gold Medal in 1982..
Bigger 1942. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00
New for 2012
Brother Chuck: This is a white cut flower
classic. The plant is more compact than many,
topping out at about 28 inches, but its blooms
are large and nicely formed. The petals have
good substance and often carry a blush of pink
upon opening. Carpels at the center of the
bloom are green and that same hint of green
can show up effectively on the outer guard
petals. Klehm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
New for 2012
Limited Quantity
Rose Reverence: Puts on an early season
show starring big rose-red, double blooms on
a compact bush. The 26-inch sturdy stems do
a good job of holding their sweetly scented
flowers erect over deep green foliage comprised
of finely cut leaves. This hybrid is sure to catch
the eye of discriminating gardeners as it
becomes more commonly available.
Klehm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00
New for 2012
Virginia Mary: Provides the early peony
garden with some of the first double deep
pink peonies. The plant is a vigorous grower
and that vigor shows through in the prolific
numbers of flowers it will provide for viewing
in the spring garden and in a vase as an
excellent cut flower. Seldom offered.
Pfeiffer, 1932. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00
Rock Garden Choices
Early Scout
Fern Leaf
Fairy Princess
Memorial Gem
Roselette
Squirt
White Imp
New for 2012
Casablanca: This is one of the largest of the
pure white doubles. Huge, elegantly formed
flowers stand atop sturdy 40-inch stems that
are covered from the ground up in opulent,
green foliage. This late season bloomer is also
delightfully fragrant.
Lins, 1942. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00

Cheddar Gold: One of the Cheddar series
selected by Carl Klehm. It features two rows
of large, bright-white petals surrounding a
large center of brilliant gold petaloids that
is sometimes adorned with a small burst of
white petals. The fragrant flowers are carried
easily on sturdy 30-inch stems. A Mid-season
bloomer.
Klehm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00
Cheddar Royal: Two or three rows of white
petals surround a rich center of deep gold
staminoids. The flowers are held high above
the foliage on strong stems, giving them a
regal appearance. Klehm 1986. $24.
Klehm, 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00
Duchesse de Nemours: A fragrant early
white double that has remained a popular
choice for more than 100 years. The mediumsized
flowers feature pure white guard petals
encircling a center that transitions from white to
light yellow and then pale green at the carpels.
The plant needs support to look its best in the
garden. This is a very floriferous cultivar.
Calot, 1856 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00
Limited Quantity Limited Quantity
Eskimo Pie: Puts out a blizzard of white
double blooms on a compact 26-inch stems.
The luxury of full double flowers without the
hassles of staking or putting up supports.
Foliage is a deep green and remains crisp and
clean throughout the growing season. Just an
all-round excellent landscape variety that will
also fill vases. Sweetly fragrant.
Krekler/Klehm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00
Limited Quantity
Green Lotus: Unusual form and color make
this peony a real standout for any garden or
bouquet.Flowers feature a white to light lime
green base with white and lime streaking on the
petals which are tipped by soft pink accents.
Flowers hold up well even in hotter growing
regions. This late bloomer is lightly fragrant and
stands erect on 29-inch stems.
Klehm, 1995. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22.00
Limited Quantity
Lois Kelsey: . A real departure from the
typical peony. Deeply cut white petals in single
or semidouble form extend from a center
that features contrasting red carpels and
yellow stamens. Together they provide a very
distinctive look in the garden or lend a modern
flare to arrangements. This lactiflora will reach a
height of 34 inches.
Kelsey 1934 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00
Limited Quantity
Festiva Maxima: One of the best loved peonies
as evidenced by its continued popularity
over the past 150 years. It’s among the earliest
white doubles to bloom in the garden each
year. Large, fragrant flowers feature distinctive
flecks of crimson. The 34-inch tall plants are
extremely floriferious.
Mielles 1851. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.00
Honey Gold: A very fragrant, sweetly
perfumed, show-stopper peony of
extraordinary form. Its large cream-white outer
petals guard a large cluster of golden yellow
petaloids, the center of which, at maturity,
erupts with more creamy petaloids. Sturdy
30-inch stems will stand up well in the garden.
Mid-season. Klehm. . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
Madame de Verneville: This French cultivar
has been enjoyed in gardens for more than
120 years. Early flowering, the double white
blooms carry a rose-like fragrance. Flowers
are a bomb form that typically features a yellow
glow at the base of the petals. A cutflower
favorite, this peony is very free-flowering. The
28-inch stems need some support.
Crousse 1885. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.00
Gardenia: This blush white gets its name
from its large, double flowers which are a lovely
gardenia form. Opening in early midseason
on medium height, strong stems, these flowers
have good substance and are sweetly fragrant.
Flowers mature to a pure brilliant white.
Foliage is dark green.
Lins 1948 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00
Krinkled White: This peony gets its name
from its single-formed flowers which feature
broad, pure white petals that have the appearance
of crepe paper. A small tuft of yellow stamins
forms the center. Although the blooms and
34-inch stems have an elegant, delicate appearance
the plant is sturdy and a vigorous grower.
Brand, 1928. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.00
Princess Bride: A pure white bomb-form
peony. Large white guard petals cup a center
filled with a center ball of loose petals. The
nicely-scented blooms stand atop strong 28inch
stems clad in healthy green foliage. One of
the best early-blooming white doubles from the
breeding work of R.G. Klehm.
Klehm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00
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New for 2012
Elsa Sass: This late variety is like growing your
own giant white rose blooms without all the work
of growing roses. This large-petaled, fully double
peony holds its flowers up well on sturdy 26-inch
stems. An American Peony Society winner that
not only looks great on the show table, but is an
elegant addition to the garden border.
H. P. Sass 1930. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00
Limited Quantity
Green Halo: Provides a real conversation
piece in any garden. Its atypical semi-double
flowers features rare apple-green guard petals
that create the base for a central tuft of creamy
white petals and petloides. The 30-inch stems
are dressed with neat-lookiing medium green
leaves.It blooms early in the midseason.
Krekler/Klehm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
Laura Dessert: . Blooming in the early
midseason, the anemone-form flowers appear
pink in bud, but as they open the guard petals
turn creamy white. At the center a large tuft
of petaloids open a light lemon-yellow color.
Moderately fragrant peony of medium height
and dark green foliage. Needs no staking.
Dessert 1913 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00
Requiem: Understated beauty best describes
this early flowering hybrid. Its creamy single-form
flowers carry a hint of pink, warming the appearance
of the bloom. Petals are almost waxy
in substance. The center of the flower features
stamens with large golden anthers. The 36-inch
stems carry large deep green leaves throughout
the growing season.
Saunders 1941. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18.00

New for 2012
Shirley Temple: A white double that has
been a mainstay in the cut flower trade for
many years, especially in Europe. Its very
large, full blooms open with a blush ahead
of most other doubles, and its sturdy 32 inch
stems allow it to stand up well to the weather.
Sidebuds help to extend the bloom season on
this prolific peony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.00
White Sands: A wonderfully fragrant peony.
Its anemone-to- bomb flower form features a
mix of yellow to white petals and petaloides
at its center. The mature plant with have many
strong, 36-inch stems to hold the blooms aloft
where a breeze can catch the amazing perfume
of this cultivar.
Wild&Sons 1968.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16.00
Roy Pehrson’s Best Yellow: This advanced
hybrid marries unusual color with
great plant form and vigor. Soft, true yellow
single blooms open early atop the deep green,
broad-leafed foliage of this plant, which grows
to about 32 inches in height. Blooms are medium
in size and of good substance. Petals are
cupped and slightly fluted.
Pehrson/Laning 1982.. . . . . . . . . . $35.00
Coral Sunset: Huge, semi-double blooms
crown the tops of thick stems that can reach up
three feet in height. The ruffled petals add to the
glory of the large blooms, which start out a brilliant
coral and mature to a blush cream color, resulting
in a plant with a multi-color display. It’s not only
an APS Gold Medal Award winner but also for the
Award of Landscape Merit.
Wissing/Klehm, 1981. . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
Limited Quantity Limited Quantity
Squirt: A real gem for rock garden enthusiasts.
Just 15 inches in height, this vigorous
growing peony produces delicate white blooms
that will come back stronger each spring and
remain a fixture in your garden for decades.
Foliage is a rich medium green.
Klehm 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.00
White Wicker: Two to four lightly fragrant,
brilliant white blooms top 26-inch stems on this
sturdy landscape peony. This extremely floriferous,
compact plant would be a great addition to
any sunny garden.
Klehm, 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18.00
Sequestered Sunshine: An intersectional
or Itoh hybrid that stands out for the brilliant
yellow color of its plentiful blooms. Dark
green foliage covers the 32-inch stems, which
multiply quickly to form a bush nearly 4 feet in
width. As is the case with most intersectionals,
no staking is needed. Quantity is limited so
order early.
Anderson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80.00
Pink Hawaiian Coral: A standout performer
among the coral peonies, this semi-double peony
will hold its blooms high on 36-inch stems so its
triple rows of soft coral and salmon pink petals
can draw attention from a distance. Foliage
stays neat and attractive throughout the season.
Plants are easy to establish and vigorous. It
has earn both the Gold Medal and Landscape
Merit awards from the American Peony Society.
Klehm, 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00
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Top Brass: This peony is a celebration on
a stick. Rounded ivory guard petals surround
double center of light pink, canary yellow and
ivory combine for a fun, but sophisticated look.
Stiff 32-inch stems keep the lightly scented
blooms displayed well in the garden. Also
makes a good cut flower.
Klehm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18.00
Limited Quantity Limited Quantity Limited Quantity
Limited Quantity
Bartzella: Vigorous, care-free but stunning
yellow intersectional peony. This cold hardy
plant puts out lots of 6-8 inch blooms held up
on very sturdy 30-32 inch stems covered with
lush green foliage. The blooms are nearly- to
fully-double with a delightful sweet lemon-like
aroma. The petals feature a red flare at their
base. Blooms early mid-season.
R. Anderson 1986. . . . . . . . . . . $90.00
New for 2012 New for 2012
Limited Quantity
Abalone Pearl: One of the early bloomers in
the spring garden, this semi-double hybrid features
soft coral-pink petals surrounding a center
of sunshine yellow. The mature plant will reach
32 inches in height with no staking needed.
Kreckler, 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00
New for 2012
Limited Quantity
Salmon Dream: Gorgeous pale salmonpink,
semi-double flowers sit atop stout 32inch
stems on this early season hybrid. The
flowers are a slightly flattened in shape with
the petals displaying a satin sheen as they
surround around a center of bright yellow
anthers and filaments. The plant’s shape is
compact and foliage is glossy green.
Reath, 1979.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42.00
White Imp: This compact charmer grows to
just 22-inches in height. Its lovely white blooms
comprise two to three rows of guard petals around
a center featuring red carpels. Blooms mid-season
on tidy deep green foliage. Carefree habit.
Klehm 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.00
Garden Treasure: This intersectional hybrid
more than lives up to its name. Big blooms, more like
those of tree peonies, open yellow gold and feature
red flares around a center of light green and cream.
The color remains strong even in bright sunlight and
the bloom is prolonged by side buds. The lemon-like
fragrance is heavenly. Flowers begin to open midseason
are held up well out of the distinctive green
leaves on 27-inch stems. . . . . . . $65.00
Limited Quantity
Coral Charm: A classic in the making, this
bright coral-colored, semi-double is becoming a
must have for gardeners and florists. The bowlshaped
flowers feature petals of a unique pink that
carries undertones of peach set off by a center of
gold stamens. The color softens as the blossoms
age. It’s an early bloomer on tall stems of about
38 inches. An American Peony Society Gold Medal
winner in 1986.
Wissing 1964 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00
American Peony Society
Gold Medal Winners
• Amalia Olson • Myra McRae
• Bartzella • Paula Fay
• Coral Charm • Pink Hawaiian
• Coral Sunset Coral
• Do Tell
• Red Charm
• Early Scout • Salmon Dream
• Elsa Sass • Sea Shell
• Garden
Treasure
• Kansas
• Miss America
• Westerner

Award of Landscape Merit Peonies
Bartzella: Vigorous, care-free but stunning
yellow intersectional peony. This cold hardy
plant puts out lots of 6-8 inch blooms held up
on very sturdy 30-32 inch stems covered with
lush green foliage. The blooms are nearly- to
fully-double with a delightful sweet lemon-like
aroma. The petals feature a red flare at their
base. Blooms early mid-season.
R. Anderson 1986. . . . . . . . . . . $90.00
Garden Treasure: This intersectional hybrid
more than lives up to its name. Big blooms,
more like those of tree peonies, open yellow
gold and feature red flares around a center
of light green and cream. The color remains
strong even in bright sunlight and the bloom
is prolonged by side buds. The lemon-like fragrance
is heavenly. Flowers begin to open midseason
are held up well out of the distinctive
green leaves on 27-inch stems.. . . $65.00
Nice Gal: No staking here. Tidy, compact plants
feature an abundance of semi-double flowers of
a medium pink tinged with lavender on straight,
strong 28-inch stems. A first class landscape
plant that looks great throughout the growing
season. Very easy to grow.
Krekler, 1965... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00
Topeka Garnet: The unique deep red color
of its blooms and and great plant habit makes
this one of the most sought after single-form
peonies. The garnet-colored flowers are held
up on stiff stems adorned with dark green
glossy leaves. 2009 Award of Landscape Merit.
Bigger, 1975. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00
Coral Sunset: Huge, semi-double blooms
crown the tops of thick stems that can reach up
three feet in height. The ruffled petals add to the
glory of the large blooms, which start out a brilliant
coral and mature to a blush cream color, resulting
in a plant with a multi-color display. It’s not only
an APS Gold Medal Award winner but also for the
Award of Landscape Merit.
Wissing/Klehm, 1981. . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
New for 2012
Hilary: A strong-growing intersectional reaching
about 30 inches in height with a plant spread of
more than three feet. Like most of these hybrids,
it hold its flowers erect on stiff stems, helping it
to earn the APS Award of Landscape Merit. The
petals of its large blooms range from nearly red,
through pastel rose and cream colors of each
bloom becoming more subdued as they mature.
Anderson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00
Pink Hawaiian Coral: A standout performer
among the coral peonies, this semi-double peony
will hold its blooms high on 36-inch stems so its
triple rows of soft coral and salmon pink petals
can draw attention from a distance. Foliage
stays neat and attractive throughout the season.
Plants are easy to establish and vigorous. It has
earned both the Gold Medal and Landscape
Merit awards from the American Peony Society.
Klehm, 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00
Other Suggestions:
White Requiem
White Wicker
Laura Dessert
Mrs A B Franklin
Do Tell: There’s no keeping this beautiful,
Japanese-form peony a secret. Soft shell pink
guard petals are complemented by rose, pink
and white center petaloids, creating a striking
combination. APS Gold Medal winner in 2004
and 2009 Award of Landscape Merit.. Mid
season blooms on 32-ich stems.
Auten 1946 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.00
Krinkled White: This peony gets its name
from its single-formed flowers which feature
broad, pure white petals that have the appearance
of crepe paper. A small tuft of yellow
stamins forms the center. Although the blooms
and 34-inch stems have an elegant, delicate
appearance the plant is sturdy and a vigorous
grower.
Brand, 1928. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.00
Roselette: This is another very early
flowering hybrid out of the breeding work of
A.P. Saunders. The result is elegant warm
pink cup-shaped blooms that are sometimes
streaked with darker pink. These fragrant
blooms rest atop strong, unusually tall stems
for such an early season peony.
Saunders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00
Pink Firelight
LeCharme
Mary Elizabeth
Aurora Sunrise
Paula Fay
Sea Shell
Early Scout: Another APS Gold Medal winner.
This very early hybrid features single, dark
red flowers atop 20-inch, sturdy stems robed
in remarkable dissected leaves that remain attractive
through the growing season—all qualities
that helped it win the APS 2009 Award of
Landscape Merit.
Auten, 1952. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00
Merry Mayshine: As bright and cheerful
as its name sounds, this terrific early season
hybrid features unusually fine-cut leaves on
26-inch stems that hold bright, vivid crimson
single-form flowers erect in all weather.
So much so that it was recently received
the American Peony Society’s Award of
Landscape Merit in 2009.
Saunders/Hollingsworth/Smetana .. $17.00
New for 2012
Salmon Dream: Gorgeous pale salmonpink,
semi-double flowers sit atop stout 32inch
stems on this early season hybrid. The
flowers are a slightly flattened in shape with
the petals displaying a satin sheen as they
surround around a center of bright yellow
anthers and filaments. The plant’s shape is
compact and foliage is glossy green.
Reath, 1979.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42.00
Red Legion of Honor
Raspberry Charm
Port Royale

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2012 Featured Peony - Garden Treasure
This intersectional hybrid more than
lives up to its name. Big blooms, more
like those of tree peonies, open yellow
gold and feature red flares around a
center of light green and cream. The
color remains strong even in bright
sunlight and the bloom is prolonged
up to 3 weeks by side buds. The
lemon-like fragrance is heavenly.
Flowers begin to open midseason and
are held up well out of the distinctive
green leaves on 27-inch stems. These
are large divisions from field-grown
plants cultivated on their own roots. As
a result they are much more vigorous
than the tissue-cultured plant offered
by some other nurseries.
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