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BESS BOCKSTOCE  (Bockstoce, 1955) 32” tall, double, early, no staking $65 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

The peony-lover’s peony! ‘Bess’ is so pretty in pink, and she blushes delicately in such ruffled abundance. Gorgeous, full, and lush in cut arrangements.

ERMA (‘ERMENEGILDA MANTAGNA’)  (Leighton) 36” tall, 40” wide, single, mid to late, no staking $50 (fragrant)

Spectacular, dinner-plate sized blooms of 10 inches across. Seven truly is the perfect number and this jewel, always has seven petals. Heavenly fragrance!

ETCHED SALMON  (Cousins/Klehm, 1981) 36” tall, 42” wide, double, mid, no staking $65 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

When baby pink grows up, it becomes elegant salmon shades of coral. Enjoy outside and inside; extended vase life abounds.

JOKER  (Landis/Rogers, 2004) 28” tall, 36” wide, double, early to mid, no staking, $60 (cut, landscape)

‘Joker’ provides an excellent source of outdoor entertainment. So much so that collector’s tears appear when his venue leaves in the fall.

LOVEBIRDS  (Saunders/Smetana, 1984) 34” tall, 54” wide, single, early to mid, no staking $35 (landscape)

Twin red-tipped carpels intertwine in a bed of golden stamens. No wonder the pale pink petals are blushing!

MAY LILAC  (Saunders, 1950) 36” tall, 54” wide, single, early, no staking $60 (landscape)

A tall and wide commanding presence in the garden,"Lilac" produces floriferous, cupped blooms in bridesmaid lavender. Delightful!

MID MAY  (Saunders, 1950) 28" tall, 38" wide, single, early, no staking $60

Early season arises with the palest of Saunders apple blossom pink coloration. Waiting for spring peony color has never been so easy.

ROSE NOBEL  (Saunders, 1950) 30” tall, 36” wide, single, early, no staking $50

‘Rose’ floats above its brilliant foliage, open to the sun and dancing like a ballerina. Cooler springs and PM shade are preferred. Exquisite.

ROSELETTE’S CHILD  (Saunders) 38” tall, 50” wide, single, early, no staking $60 (landscape)

For the hybridizers, now is your chance! Rich genealogy will follow you all the days of that eventful day.

WINTERTHUR  (Saunders, 1952-1955) 40” tall, 50” wide, single, early, no staking $60 (landscape)

This is it…our favorite landscape peony! His hosta size foliage stays crisp and clean throughout the growing season.

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