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ALEXANDER WOOLLCOTT  (Saunders, 1941) 26" tall, 36" wide, semi-double, early to mid, no staking $50 (landscape)

Unquestionably our favorite 'RED'! No fading on this fire engine. Truly a must have as an accent in your garden showcase. Breathtaking in bloom!

ATHENA  (Saunders, 1955) 34” tall, 38” wide, single, very early, no staking $25 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

We think ‘Athena’ unfurls like curls of wedding cake frosting: she’s that elegant, stately, and breathtaking. Foliage is a crisp dark green.

CANDY STRIPE  (Anderson, 1981) 36” tall, 48” wide, double, late, no staking $30 (cut, landscape)

Peppermint swirls of red-and-white make ‘Candy Stripe’ a stunner in cut arrangements and an unforgettable accent in the garden.

CARNATION BOUQUET  (Seidl, 1996) 30” tall, 44” wide, double, mid, no staking $60 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

Plump, pink blooms scent the air with spicy notes and hold their intense color well. ‘Carnation’s’ foliage is impeccably tidy and lovely all season.

CHOCOLATE SOLDIER  (Auten, 1936) 28” tall, 32” wide, Japanese, mid, no staking $40 (cut, landscape)

Limited quantities! This darkest-of-the-reds is prized for its velvety chocolate blooms. Showy yellow anthers create a grand contrast.

CONSTANCE SPRY  (Saunders, 1941) 26" tall, 36" wide, semi-douible, mid, no staking $60 (landscape)

"A bowl full of petals" is how Becky describes this. Saunders probably said, "WOW!" Very rare and only a few to share

CORAL SUNSET  (Wissing/Klehm, 1981) 32” tall, 42” wide, semi-double, early, no staking $30 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

Our favorite coral begins as coral, evolves to yellow, and finishes as creamy ivory: a sunset in reverse! Foliage is tidy and mounded.

CRINKLED LINENS  (Klehm, 1998) 30” tall, 38” wide, single, early, no staking $25 (fragrant, landscape)

Elegant as European linens, delicate as gathered tissue paper, she is a fresh sign of spring. Buds are the palest pink, settling into bridal-white.

CYTHEREA  (Saunders, 1953) 24” tall, 32” wide, semi-double, early, no staking $30 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

This pink pops! A rich, lipstick pink that holds its intense color best when planted in afternoon shade. An excellent and vivid accent plant.

DIANA PARKS  (Bockstoce, 1942) 40” tall, 52” wide, bomb double, early $35 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

Fragrant in arrangements and in the garden, and what color! ‘Diana’s’ brilliant red doesn’t fade, and its bright green foliage makes this a stunner.

GOLDILOCKS  (Gilbertson, 1975) 28” tall, 38” wide, bomb double, early to mid, no staking $70 (cut)

Yes, there are yellow peonies! This pretty blonde is a full-bodied bomb double with a ruffled yellow skirt and a great sense of style.

LAURA MAGNUSON  (Saunders, 1941) 32” tall, 40” wide, semi-double, late, no staking $25 (cut, landscape)

She takes a little care, but what a result! Plant ‘Laura’ in a very dry location and she’ll reward you with a showy, bright red hue.

LETO  (Neeley, 1930) 38" tall, 42" wide, Japanese, mid, no staking $25 (landscape)

Floriferous in bloom, clean foliage and crisp appearance awards the impatient peony gardener. A vigorous grower.

LULLABY COOS  (Klehm, 2003) 28” tall, 36” wide, semi-double, mid, no staking $25 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

So pretty in pink, and set on flawless, hedge-style foliage that is makes a gorgeous border backdrop. Wonderful as a cut flower!

MR. G F HEMERICK  (van Leeuwen, 1930) 26" tall, 36" wide, Japanese, mid, no staking $25 (fragrant, landscape)

One of our top 5 landscape choices for its unique serrated foliage and its distinct crimson-edged petaloids.

NANCY NORA  (Bernstein, 1942) 32" tall, 40" wide, double, mid to late, no staking $30 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

Award winning in anyone's garden or vase! Luscious scent transcends its blooms most patient awakening.

NEON  (Nicholls, 1941) 34” tall, 42” wide, Japanese, mid-late, no staking $45 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

What a show-off! Hot pink petals with staminode edges are sprinkled with gold dust. This is our favorite Japanese bloom variety.

NOVA  (Saunders, 1950) 26” tall, 36” wide, single, very early, no staking $20 (fragrant, landscape)

A very early bloomer, ‘Nova’ first blushes creamy yellow, then fades to a refined ivory with a pronounced citrus lemon center.

OLD FAITHFUL  (Glasscock/Falk, 1964) 36” tall, 48” wide, double, mid-late, no staking $45 (cut, landscape)

Full, arrogant blooms with delightfully contrasting center are a presence to be reckoned with. Be patient; it takes a few years to establish.

PETITE ELEGANCE  (Klehm, 1995) 24” tall, 30” wide, double, mid, no staking $25 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

This tidy plant makes a charming low hedge all season, and blooms are unabashedly romantic, in the garden or in a vase indoors.

PINK HAWAIIAN CORAL  (Klehm, 1981) 34” tall, 40” wide, semi-double, early, no staking $30 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

A rare and richly hued true Hawaiian coral shade, finally available for the garden. Blooms are set in a foliage of deep, rich green.

RASPBERRY CHARM  (Wissing, 1968) 32” tall, 40” wide, semi-double, early, no staking $20 (cut, landscape)

A sassy, tart red of brilliant, intense color, arriving early in the season. Perfect for gardeners impatient for spring!

RED GRACE  (Glasscock/Klehm, 1980) 32” tall, 38” wide, bomb double, early to mid $30 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

An impressive, tightly woven bomb that holds its head high on robust stems, and retains its concentrated color nicely.

RIVIDA  (Harrell, 1985) 32” tall, 38” wide, single, mid, no staking $25 (cut, landscape)

An intensely violet-red beauty, she’s got a secret. In the fall, seed pods redden and are spectacular in dried arrangements.

SALMON DREAM  (Reath, 1979) 28” tall, 36” wide, single to semi-double, early, no staking $50 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

This refined, graceful bloom is a peony lover’s peony. Utterly feminine, it has a most delicate coral shade and a slight sheen to its petals.

SPRITE  (Saunders, 1950) 34” tall, 40” wide, single, very early, no staking $25 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

A spunky and delightful garden character, ‘Sprite’ holds its petals high and stands up to stiff spring breezes. Pink-to-light pink petals.

SUGAR N’ SPICE  (Rogers, 1988) 26” tall, 36” wide, single, early, no staking $60 (fragrant, cut, landscape)

Absolutely stunning! Enormous blooms of up to 10 inches deliver color and form even at a distance. Robust stems and unique foliage.

THE FAWN  (Wright) 34” tall, 40” wide, double, mid-late, no staking $25 (cut, landscape)

‘Fawn’ takes its time opening, and its extended bloom sequence is delightful to watch unfold. Soft pink blooms, touched with deeper rose tones.

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