AGE OF GOLD The creamy lemon semi-double flowers showing red flares at the base of the petals, are held well over a medium sized shrub. The petals of the flowers are ruffled, giving a frilly appearance. A joy to behold.

ALICE HARDING Vibrant fully double lemon flowers hide themselves among the foliage. Plant so that it can be viewed from below.

AMERICA Jaunty single scarlet flowers with prominent yellow stamen centre, over bright green foliage. A very vigorous hardy plant and always guaranteed to turn on a star performance. Red single, Early, no staking, 85cm

AMERICA Red, single, Early, Fragrant. 90cm. Large single scarlet flowers with prominent yellow stamens over bright green foliage.

ANGEL CHEEKS A tiaditional fully double peony in a soft shell pink. Lovely in any type of percmnial gardcn, be it in formal or cottage style. Pink Double, Mid season fragrant, 85cm.

ANGEL CHEEKS Pink, Double, Mid season , Fragrant. 85cm. The traditional fully double peony in a soft shell pink.

ANN BERRY COUSINS A semi double salmon pink peony of open form, with attracrively shown stamens, The flower is gracehil of habit, and the shade of pink is quite unusual. All this combined on a srtirdy plant make it a most desirable addition to yout planting. Pink Semi double, Early, 75cm.

ANNE BERRY COUSINS Pink, Semi double, Early, 75cm. A semi-double salmon pink peony of open form with attractively shown stamens.

BANQUET Petals of a light raspberry red, blushed on the underside with a dusting of gold open out to display a centre of golden stamens and dark red flares.

BANQUET The flower is like a beautifully shaped rose bud, and opens out to display its centre of golden stamens, and dark red flares. The petals arc of a light raspberry red, blushed on the underside with a dusting of gold. The bush is rounded, and very compact. Semi double.

BARBARA* An upright strong stemmed plant, with flowers of a lavender shaded pink. The guard petals and full centre are of the same colour. Pink I.Late, No staking 80cm

BARBARA Pink, Japanese, Late, No staking. 80cm. An upright strong stemmed plant with flowers of a lavender shaded pink.

BARRINGTON BELLE Deep pink anemone form, Broad central tuft of pink staminodes has rufflcd golden margin, A plan! well worth while growing for its sheer volume of blooms. Real flower

BETTY WARNER A peony of typical Japanese form with single guard pctals and central stamens in cranberry red, the stamens being tipped wilh yellow. And like most Japanese varielies, requires no staking, which is always a bonus. Red Japanese, Late, no staking, 85cm

BIG RED* A sport from Burma Ruby, and of the same bright red, but is very double, showing the central golden stamens. Very strong stems. Red Double, Late, 90cm

BLACK PANTHER Freely produced fully double blooms of the darkest black red are displayed over finely cut foliage.

BLACK PANTHER The foliage of this tree peony is quite different in that the leaves are mote finely cut, giving quite a lacey effect. The fully double blooms are of the darkest black red and are very freely produced. Makes a fine specimen. Double, dark red.

BLACK PIRATE Another of the black red doubles with the flowers simply cascading over the bush

BLACK PIRATE Another of the black red doubles with the flowers simply cascading over the bush, in a tumble of velvety blooms. Once the flowers have dropped, then the foliage comes to the fore again. Dark red double.

BLAZE A hybrid whoso golden centre is shown off lo perfection by the two to three rows of bright red petals (hat are slightly waved. The confrasting green foliage makes the perfecl foü for the flowers. An ideal low growing plant to brighten up your garden. Rsingle, Early, no staking, 80cm.

BOREAS Boreas forms a very large spreading bush with masses of burgundy red semi double flowers, with petals that are slightly ruffled. Used in conjunction with soft pinks, it makes a wonderful sight.

BOREAS The masses of burgundy red semi-double flowers have petals that are slightly ruffled. Large spreading bush.

BRIDAL GOWN A most desirable bomb type pcony, both for picking, and in the garden. White, with just a hin! of cream in the hcart. A florist's answer to her prayeis for a pcrfect double white peony. white, D-Mid season no staking, 60cm.

BRIDAL GOWN White, Double, Mid season , Fragrant. 80cm. A sturdy stemmed double white with a hint of cream. Great for picking and also for the garden.

BRIDES DREAM A dainty seif colourod white Japanese, with all the advantages of this type, wiry stems, well held flowers over the foliage, and not too large for a smallcr garden. Many sidc buds which prolong the flowering period. white, Japanese, E, 80cm.

BRIDES DREAM White, Japanese, Mid season 70cm. Creamy white Japanese variety with many petaloids of the same colour.

BUCKEYE BELLE Red, Semi double, Early, No staking. 70cm. Dark maroon semi-double with large outer petals and narrow centre petals, sprinkled with yellow staminodes.

BUCKEYE BELLE Very dark maroon semi-double with large ou(er petals and narrow ccntre petals of a satin like tcxture, high-lighted by yellow staminodes mixed through. A marvellous accent plant. Red Double, Early, no staking, 75cm.

BURMA RUBY An exotic bright red single, quite poppy likc, and highlighted by a large tuft of golden stamens. Very long flowering period. In our opinion, thc best of Ihe red singles. single, Red Early, no staking, 80cm.

BURMA RUBY Red, single, Early, No staking. 80cm. An bright red single highlighted by a large tuft of golden stamens. Very long flowering period.

CARDINALS ROBE Red, single, Early, No staking. 60cm. The most brilliant of all the single reds with a hint of orange in the red. Bright golden stamens.

CARDINALS ROBE The most brilliant of all the single reds, has a hinl of orange in the red. Bright golden stamens. Lower growing. K.single, Early, 60cm. no staking,

CHEDDAR CHEESE A florifcrous plant with many fully double white flowers, and soft yellow petaloids mixed through. The soft yellow makes a subtle colour break, which is not too strong to intrude on other peonies. Very fragiant. white, Double, Mid season 90cm.

CHEDDAR CHEESE White, Double, Mid season , Fragrant. 90cm. A large white double with yellow petaloids mixed throughout. Good cut flower.

CHEDDAR GOLD Large white rounded guard petals offset by the central mass of golden staminodes. Deep green foliage, compact plant habit. Qean cut — a most refreshing siar for you to enjoy. white, Japanese, Mid season no staking, fragrant, 75cm.

CHEDDAR GOLD White, Japanese, Mid season , Fragrant. No staking. 75cm. Large white rounded guard petals offset by the central mass of golden staminodes.

CHEDDAR POM POM A tall, robust plant with flowers of glistening white. The outer golden pom pom centre of petaloides is in perfect harmony white, Double, Mid season 80cm No staking F

CHEDDAR SURPRISE A light double of pure white in a rose shaped flower with golden petaloids mixed throughout. A wonderful bouquet to titillate the scnses. Strong stems hold the flowers high over the dark green foliage. white, Double, Mid season fragrant, 80on.

CHEDDAR SURPRISE White, Double, Mid season , Fragrant. No staking. 80cm. A light double of pure white in a rose shaped flower with golden petaloids mixed throughout.

CHIFFON PARFAIT Pink, Double, Late, Fragrant. 90cm. Softest blush pink is the colour of this fully double late flowering fragrant peony.

CHIFFON PARFAIT Softest blush pink is the colour of this fully double late flowering fragrant peony. Has great value both in the garden and for the house. A peony which appredates a little afternoon shade. Pink Double, Late, fragrant, 90cm.

CINCINNATI Interesting crab apple pink blooms with petals tipped with silver. Turns on a wonderful performance year aftcr year, and is of a colour thal blcnds beautifully with all the pink s. Semi double, Mid season 100cm.

CINCINNATI Pink, Semi double, Mid season 100cm. Lovely crab apple pink blooms with petals tipped with silver.

CLAIR DE LUNE White, single, Early, No staking. 80cm. A delightful flower of simple single form in a soft cream, crinkled and rounded at the petal edges.

CLAIRE DELUNE A delightful flower of simple single form in a soft cream, crinkled and rounded at the petal edges. white, single, Early, No staking 80cm

COLLINA GRENADIER Flag red — a real eye catcher. Single flowers in great profusion over complimentary cut green foliage. K.single, Mid season No staking 85cm

COMPANION OF SERENITY Given a sheltered position with plenty of room to spread its branches this tree peony will have you standing in awe at the sheer beauty of its large single shell pink flowers. Ours require visits several times a day to pay homage to its beauty.

CONSTANCE SPRY A super cup shaped semi double flower with rose pink petal the texture of tissue paper. When planted with blues and creams, makcs a dclightful and roliable display. Pink Semi double, Mid season 85cm.

CONSTANCE SPRY Pink, Semi double, Mid season , No staking. 85cm. Semi-double cup shaped flower with rose pink petals the texture of tissue paper

CORAL & GOLD Coral, single, Early, 75cm. A tantalising deep apricot single with prominent gold stamens.

CORAL AND GOLD Almost into orange this outstanding coral single has prominent gold stamens. A real collectors item, Has a delightful poppy like appearance, and adds a texturc contrast to the heavier peonies. C.single, E 85em

CORAL CHARM Coral, Double, Early, 120cm. Deep coral apricot buds that fade slightly as they mature. Strong grower and great for picking.

CORAL CHARM Deep coral apricol buds that lade slighlly äs they mature. Strong grower. Certainly a real charmer in the garden, perhaps too because people are not yet used to seeing pconics in this colour. Very much in demand for the cut flower market. C.Double, Early, 120cm.

CORAL FAY Coral, Semi double, Early, No staking. 75cm. A radiant pink semi-double with finely cut foliage showing its tenuifolia parentage. One of the earliest to flower.

CORAL FAY A radiant pink semi double wilh fincly cut foliage showing its tenuifolia parentage. One of the earliest to flower. Lovely if placed where the sun can shine through the petals of the bloom. Pink Semi double, Early, 75cm.

CORAL SUNSET Coral, Double, Early, 120cm. Intense apricot-coral double blooms which fade to a soft lemon. Vigorous plants.

CORAL SUNSET Another very populär coral. Intensc apricot-coral double blooms with some rose on the petals, fades to a soft lemon before the petals ultimately drop. Vigorous strong growing plants. Excellent picker. C.Double, Early, 120cm.

CORAL SUPREME Coral, Semi double, Early, 110cm. Salmon coral pink blooms on a vigorous healthy plant. Semi-double cup shaped flowers that are wide and comparatively flat.

CORAL SUPREME Salmon coral pink blooms on a vigorous healthy plant. Semi double cup shaped flowers that are wide and comparatively flat. Most attractive, and quietly beautiful. C.Semi double, Early, 110cm.

CORAL TIDE An easily managed compact plant with wide open semi double flowers in a soft Khadc of salmon pink. Gold stamens enhance the centie. A ncw and exciting plant for a special plare in the garden. Pink Semi double, Mid season no staking, 85cm.

CORAL TIDE Pink, Semi double, Mid season , No staking. 85cm. Semi double flowers in a soft shade of salmon pink. Gold stamens enhance the centre.

CORA STUBBS Pink, Japanese, Mid season , No staking. 80cm. Bi-coloured peony with raspberry pink guard petals and full centre of white petaliods.

CORA STUBBS A bi-coloured Japanese form with raüpbcrry pink guard petals, and füll centre of white petaloids. Many side buds prolong the flowering of this very stuidy plant. PJapanese, M no staking, 80cm.

CORONAL This one we simply could not come home from Illinois without. Considered to be one of Professor Saunders most beautiful creations, we would have to agree. With colours reminiscent of Peace Rose - soft cream petals with a picotee edge of rose pink. The buds have the long pointed effect of a tea rose bud. Cream semi double.

CREAM CRACKER* Cream single flowers,, the size of the palm of your hand, literally smother the bush in the late spring. Very hardy and reliable. A really choice garden shrub.

CREAM CRACKER Cream single flowers the size of the palm of your hand literally smother the bush in the late spring.

CYTHEREA Bright rose pink petals Ihat form a wide cup shaped bloom. A perfect foil for the blue of delphiniums and iris. A glorious show is assured year after year as the plant increases in width Pink Semi double, M, 90cm.

CYTHEREA Pink, Semi double, Mid season , No staking. 90cm. Bright rose pink petals forming a wide cup shaped bloom. Lovely with blues and creams in the border.

DAD Red, single, Early, 80cm. Bold foliage and huge single red blooms with a second row of petals.

DAD Strong growing plant with bold foliage and huge single red blooms with a second row of petals. Red single, Early, 80cm.

DIANA PARKS An extremely fragrant light bright red fully double peony. Sends you off on a walk to find the plant with all the perfume. The bush is simply covered with eye catching blooms. Red Double, Mid season 90cm.

DINNER PLATE Pink, Double, Mid season 110cm. Huge soft pink double flower over lush dark green foliage.

DINNER PLATE A huge soft pink double flower over lush dark green foliage. Always popular. Well named - it really being the size of a dinner plate. I'.Double, Mid season fragrant, 110cm.

DO TELL Pink, Japanese, Mid season , No staking. 85cm. Outer petals orchid pink. Narrow centre petals like strips of shredded coconut in a slightly darker shade of pink.

DO TELL Outer petal orchid pink. Narrow centre petals like strips of shredded coconu! in a slightly darker shade of pink. Sinking and very popular. The general appearance of the bush is always pleasantly neal and tidy. Pink Japanese, Mid season no staking, 85cm.

DUNSTAN DREAM* A very beautiful mid pink fully double peony that came from thp Dunstan garden of the late Gladys McArthur. Great for i'ukiiig. Pink Double, Late, fragrant, 95cm

DUNSTAN DREAM Pink, Double, Late, Fragrant. 95cm. A very beautiful mid-pink fully double peony, great for picking..

DUSKY MAIDEN* A dark red double flowered tree peony, with the flowers standing well over the bush. Green foliage with a hint of red — good autumn colour. Japanese. Double red.

DUTCH DWARF Pink, Japanese, Mid season , No staking. 25cm. Attractive mid pink flowers with an interesting cluster of staminodes backed by the single guard petals. Grey green rounded foliage.

DUTCH DWARF Lowest growing of all listed peonies, with attractive mid pink self coloured flowers. An interesting cluster of staminodes backed by the single guard petals. Wonderful for mass planting at the front of a border. Grey green rounded foEage. Pink Japanese, Mid season 25cm

EARLY BIRD Red single, Early, No staking. 50cm. Single red hybrid with interesting finely cut lacy foliage flowering at Labour Weekend.

EARLY BIRD A single red flowered hybrid with finely cut foliage flowering at Labour Weekend, This is a fascinating plant lo watch as it appears in the early spring. The deep red of the foliage changes as it matures, and the foliage itself is finely cut - not unlike that of a carrot. This could easily be grown as a foliage plant alone, but then comes the finishing touch of nodding single red flowers. Red single, Early, 50cm

EARLY SCOUT Very similar to Early Bird, but with slightly coarser foliage and darker red flower. Red single, Early, 50cm

ELLEN COWLEY Red, Double, Early, No staking. 85cm. Bright rose coral. Double row of incurved petals with showy golden stamens.

ELLEN COWLEY Bright rose coral. Double row of incurved petals with ;>howy golden stamens. One of the shocking pinks which gives a grand display. Develops into a large bush smothered in blooms. Red Double, Early, 85cm.

ELSA SASS White, Double, Late, Fragrant. 80cm. Pure white late flowering peony with incurved petals.

ELSA SASS A pure white peony with incurved petals, and one which adds length to the season because of its late flowering. Much sought after. white, Double, Late, fragrant, 90cm

EMMA KLEHM A bright pink low growing peony wilh strong stems and fully double flowers. An ideal companion plant for Susie Q. Double, Late, 75cm.

EMMA KLEHM Pink, Double, Late, Fragrant. 75cm. A bright pink low growing peony with strong stems and fully double flowers.

ETCHED SALMON Pink, Double, Mid season 90cm. Beautifully shaped full double of soft salmon pink. Good cut flower.

ETCHED SALMON The most perfect form of any of the double salmon pink blooms. Strong stems, deep green foliage. The flowers are long lasting even in the Central Otago hot sun, and are of a size most suited for home decoration. Ideal for picking. Pink Double, Mid season 90cm.

EVELYN TIBBETS White, Japanese, Mid season , Fragrant. No staking. 90cm. An ideal landscape plant with mid-green foliage and clear white flowers with creamy yellow petaloids.

EVELYN TIBBETS An ideal landscape plant wilh mid green foliage, and clear white flowers with creamy yellow petaloids. Easily managed, and you are able to enjoy a certain performance through the years. Japanese, white, Mid season no staking, 90cm.

FAIRY PRINCESS Red single, Early, No staking. 30cm. Glossy green foliage contrasts well with the clear red single flowers that look up. Wonderful edging plant.

FAIRY PRINCESS Glossy emerald green foliage contrasts well with the clear red single flowers that hold their faces up to look at you as you pass by. Wonderful to edge a path or border. Red single, Early, 30cm.

FAIRY'S PETTICOAT Double, Early, Fragrant. 75cm. Ruffled petals of softest pink with a circlet of yellow petaloids. Guard petals of the same pink.

FAIRY'S PETTICOAT Ruffled petals of softest pink, with a circlet of yellow pelaloids. Single guard petals of the same pink. A most appealing fluffy double peony of the more traditional type. Great for the vase. Pink Double, Early, fragrant, 75cm.

FESTIVA MAXIMA White, Double, Late, Fragrant. 90cm. One of the better old varieties. Full double white with flashes of red on the tips of petals and with a delightful fragrance.

FESTIVA MAXIMA One of the better old varieties. Full double white with flashes of red on the tips of petals, and with a delightful fragrance. Most useful for the cut flower trade. white, Double, Late, 90cm.

FLAME Coral, single, Early, No staking. 80cm. Low growing brilliant coral single. Good foliage, strong stems.

FLAME Low growing brilliant coral single. Good foliage, strong stems, makes a great contrast to the reds such as Blaze. Plant in a group, and you will create quite a sensation! Compact plant. C.single, Early, 80cm.

FOR HEAVENS SAKE Bright red single flowers wilh petals that shine in the sun, surround 3 full stamen centre of pure gold. Mint green foliage sets the plant off to perfection. Red single, Early, 40cm.

GAUGUIN Unusual flowers of light raspberry red, flushed on the back and inside base of the petals with pale gold. Dark red flares.

GAUGUIN This tree peony has most unusual flowers of light raspberry red, streaked and flushed on the back and inside of the petals with pale gold. Dark red flares. Quite a startling effect. The choice of name is spot on! Single red.

GAY PAREE Pink, Japanese, Mid season , Fragrant. No staking. 90cm. Rose pink guard petals and shell pink petaloid centre. Light green foliage

GAY PAREE Rose pink guard petals, and shell pink petaloid centre. Light green foliage on strong stems makes a well shaped plant. Very fragrant, and long lasting. Pink Japanese, Late, No staking 90cm

GLOWING RASPBERRY ROSE Red, Double, Early, 90cm. Double bomb of raspberry rose with a darker coloured petal base. Excellent picking.

GLOWING RASPBERRY ROSE An extremely strong stemmed double bomb peony of raspberry-rose, with a darker coloured petal base. The flowers are held well over the bottle green foliage. Excellent picking. Red Double, Early, 90cm.

GODAISHU Pure double white fluffy petals enclose contrasting gold stamens above good green foliage. Good autumn colour.

GODAISHU With pure white fluffy petals enclosing contrasting gold stamens, this makes a perfect focal point for your garden. Super green foliage, and an added bonus of autumn colour ensures a plant worthy of special honour. Double white.

GOLDEN HIND A very large flat open double bloom wilh maroon flares, held high over the foliage. A taller plant, and one which draws attention, particularly if placed among greens. Double yellow.

GOLDEN VANITIE Masses of creamy yellow flowers adorn this well formed plant. The blooms are accented with raspberry red flares. Single yellow, launders

GOLD FINCH Abundant cheery yellow flowers with deep red flares that outline the centre of golden stamens. Single yellow. Saunders.

GOLD SOVEREIGN Vigorous plant with attractive rosettes of bright gold. An excellent taller growing background variety.

GOLD STANDARD A double row of creamy white petals surround golden staminodes. Good green foliage, and healthy plant habit. Exquisite fragrance. Delightful in a floral arrangement. Japanese, white, Mid season R 90cm,

GUARDIAN OF THE MONASTERY Huge single pale lavender petals with complimentary flares of purple - the whole effect being light and airy. The flowers ate displayed perfectly over a spreading bush. Single lavender.

HAKUJISHI A very beautiful Japanese tree peony with maroon flashes at the base of the petals. Seems to be more weaiher hardy than some of the Japanese types. White double.

HANA KISOI A branching bush covered with a myriad of full double shell pink blooms. A most pleasing effect. Most people seem to love the pale pink doubles - perhaps it is because they are better known than most.

HAWAII Pink, Japanese, Mid season 85cm. Soft lavender pink guard petals with full white staminode centre.

HAWAII The soft lavender pink guard petals, and full white staminode centre make this peony a great favourite with everyone, both for the garden, and for picking. Slight fragrance. Goes from strength to strength annually. PJapanese, Mid season 85cm,

HAYES CORAL GLOW* Grown from seed sent from the States, this show off of a plant demands attention. So profuse are the flowers that the foliage is virtually hidden from sight. No need lo lift the flower to look at its face in this beauty.

HAYES CORONET * We are quite delighted with this tree peony grown from imported seed. The snow white blossoms are semi double and cup shaped, and perch over the top of the bush like a small bird. The stems and undersides of the leaves are wine red, and make a most interesting combination of colours.

HAYES GLORY* Came lo us as Orange Glory, so is obviously Iho wrong name. But it is such a delightful bloom that we could not bear to part with it. Blush white petals with a parchment feel, a pretty centre, and ideal plant habit. white, S-Mid season 80cm,

HAYES GLORY White, single, Mid season , No staking. 80cm. A single petalled flower of a parchment like substance, and of the most delicate cream blush. A very refined garden plant.

HAYES SUMMERTIME * Large, bold foliage with an elegant twist to it, supports the soft apricot lemon chiselled flowers. The flowers are not large, and are of a firm matt texture which stand our strong sunlight without protection.

HEPHESTOS A superb dark red open double, highlighted by a glowing golden centre. Several rows of petals give a slightly frilly appearance. The blooms are held beautifully over the well shaped bush.

HERMOINE A really excellent older variety. Neat, pale pink fully double' sweetly perfumed flowers held on stiff stems. Has all the virtues expected in a quality peony plant. Great for picking and diving. Pink Double, Mid season fragrant, 80cm.

HESPERUS A very hardy tree peony with single flowers composed of crinkled petals of old rose with yellow undertones, with purple inner flares. Single. Saunders. Yellow — rose blend.

HIGH NOON Double flowers of a soft butter lemon shower this bush with colour. The base of the petals show a light red flare. American, Saunders.

HIGH NOON Perfectly shaped open double flowers of a soft butter lemon, with a grouping of light red flares at the base of the petals. Double yellow. Pale enough in colour to fit into any garden scheme.

HINODE SEKI Bright carmine pink flowers flaunt themselves on this lower growing tree peony. Very free with its flowers once it has settled

HOADI Although ours is quite a young plant, it is most generous with its large double flowers held beautifully over the foliage. The pink is reasonably strong, and the petals of silky texture. Very eye catching!

HONEY BUN White, Double, Mid season , No staking. 90cm. Taller with a lemon bomb type flower.

HONEY GOLD White, Double, Mid season , Fragrant. 75cm. Creamy white guard petals backing a fully double gold and white bomb shaped centre.

HONEY GOLD A deliciously perfumed double white enlivened with golden petaloids. An entrancing peony for any setting, either in the garden or in the home. A joy to be near on a sunny day when the perfume is released. white, Double, Mid season 90cm.

HOOSIERLAND A dear red double of good proportions, accented with a golden stamen centre. Mahogany foliage sets off the flowers beautifully. Red Double, Early, 85cm.

ILLINI BELLE Red, Semi double, Late, 7 50cm. Almost a black red, opens semi-double showing contrasting fringed golden centre.

ILLINI BELLE Flowers with petals that are almost a black red with a satiny sheen, opening semi-double, and showing contrasting fringed golden centre. Very upright stems, and dark green foliage. A colour that gives a valuable contrast to the lighter tones you are working with. Red 5Double, Early, no staking, 75cm.

IPHIGENIA Deep velvety double red flower with dark red flares, opening wide to show the circlet of golden stamens.

IPHIGENIA An outstanding deep velvety red flower, opened wide to show the circlet of golden stamens. Extremely dark red flares dramatise the effect even further. One of the best reds. Red semi-double.

ISRAEL A scrumptious black red single with a satiny sheen on the petals. Gold and red stamens are the perfect accent to set this flower off on trong stems over good green foliage. Red Semi double, Early, 75cm

IVORY JEWEL White, single, Mid season 75cm. An ivory white single with a tufted centre of gold stamens-lots of side buds. Dark green foliage.

IVORY JEWEL An ivory white single with a tufled centre of gold stamens-lots of side buds. Dark green foliage. Makes a super, easily managed bush, and looks right in any setting. white, single, Mid season 75cm.

IVORY WHITE SAUCER A" elegant pure white flower that suits its name to perfection. Planted in combination with Soft Salmon Saucer makes a superb sight in the perennial border. white, single, Mid season 85cm.

JAPAN SHUAKI Pink, Japanese, Mid season , No staking. 80cm. A pale pink Japanese variety with a centre of the same coloured petaloids.

JAPAN SHUAKI A pale pink Japanese variety with centre of the same coloured pctaloids. Like most Japanese peonies, provides an abundance of flowers, with a display that can be relied on. Red Japanese, Mid season no staking, 80cm

JITSU JETSU NISI IIKI Brilliant pink blooms smother this tree peony, making a great shov The flowers sit well over the plants, and do not hang their heads. Japanese. Clear pink.

JOHNNY Pink, Japanese, Mid season , No staking. 80cm. Japanese variety with raspberry red petals and a full centre of golden petaloids.

JOSEPH CHRISTIE White, Double, Mid season , Fragrant. 90cm. A fully double white of lovely rose form. Great for picking and with a soft fragrance.

JOSEPH CHRISTIE A fully double white of lovely rose form. There are always plenty of blooms, and is one of the varieties that could benefit from some disbudding. Great for picking. Perfumed. white, Double, Mid season fragrant, 90cm.

JULIE D* A most floriferous plant with lively pink double blooms held well over mid green foliage. Named for one of our granddaughters. Japanese. Pink double.

KAMADA NISHIKI Our six year old plant had well in excess of one hundred blooms on it this season, all in all adding up to a very striking addition to our garden. Huge fully double deep purple flowers sit well over the bush, the display lasting for quite some time. Double purple.

KAMONA KEROGANA Red, single, Mid season 80cm. Dark mahogany red single peony, with a golden eye. Deep green foliage.

KAMONA KEROGANA IVt.ils nf .1 dark miihogany red grace this single peony, with a golden eye. The plnnt is tidy, with deep green foliage. Red single, Mid season No staking 8Scm

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KARL ROSENFIELD Red, Double, Mid season 90cm. A dark red double that has been popular for a long time as a cut flower .

KATE STEVENS* Named for another granddaughter. A strong growing large bush with mid pink double blooms shown to perfection. Dark green foliage. Japanese double pink.

KELWAYS MAJESTIC Red, Japanese, Early, No staking. 85cm. Raspberry rose shading in both the petals and long narrow petaloids.

KELWAYS MAJESTIC K.ispbeny rose shading on both the petals, and long narrow petaloids. Large handsome foliage. RJapanese, Early, No staking 85cm PS*

KRINKLED WHITE White, single, Early, No staking. 95cm. A reliable single white with contrasting golden stamens. Superb as a border plant

KRINKLED WHITE A superbly reliable single white with contrasting golden stamens. Excellent plant habit, very generous with its flowers, and in maturity develops into a wide free standing bush. white, 5.Early, 93cm.

KRONOS One of the larger bushes that we have, and which never ceases to draw attention. Shining black red fully double flowers hang over the plant in great profusion. A real show stopper.

LA LORRAINE Pink, Double, Late, Fragrant. 90cm. Another of the precious "old ones". Petals of a delicate pink with a few flashes of red.

LA LORRAINE Another of the precious "old ones", and a delightful one at that. Petals of a very delicate pink, with a few flashes of red. It takes 3 year or two to settle in after being planted, but is well worth the wait. Pink Double, Mid season fragrant, 90cm.

LAVENDER ANGEL A sporl of Angel Cheeks, with a slightly larger bloom of a soft pink with a lavender cast. I'.Double, Mid season fragrant, 90cm

LAVENDER ANGEL Pink, Double, Late, Fragrant. 95cm. Soft lavender pink petals in great abundance. A sport of Angel Cheeks, but a bigger flower.

LAVENDER The petals of this single flower, are of a lavender pink, harmonising perfectly with the grey green foliage. Pink single, Early, no staking, 30cm.

LEDA A truly gorgeous tree peony that is just coming lo its full | potential in our garden. Large flowers of pink with a blue cast, and wine red flashes at the base of the petals. A really wonderful tree peony that is a grand addition to the connoisseur's garden.

LEMON HAYES Late, Semi double, Mid season 75cm. Glossy green leaves and rich lemon double flowers with yellow stamens

Liebchen A full double white that makes a great garden plant, and with a very long flowering because of the many side buds. white, Double, Mid season 75cm

LILAC TIME* The large flowers are formed by lilac coloured petals deepening to violet flares — the violet sepals are surrounded by a ring of golden stamens. The flowers are held well over a spreading bush. Mid green foliage. Japanese Double lavender.

LILAC TIME Large flowers of lilac coloured petals deepening to violet flares - the violet sepals are surrounded by a ring of golden stamens.

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LOTUS QUEEN White, single, Mid season 80cm. Crisp white petals and golden yellow stamens. Good contrasting foliage.

LOTUS QUEEN An outstanding white single that shows up well in your garden. Pure white upstanding petals, enfold soft cream stamens, giving the flower a delicate appearance. The healthy mid green foliage completes the picture. Peonies of this type are of wonderful value in a perennial border. white, JJvl. no staking, 85cm.

LUDOVICA A gorgeous soft rose pink flower, which has two rows of petals. The flower is quite large and open, but because of its petal formation remains a graceful bloom. A low growing bush with dark green foliage making it an ideal plant for the front of the border. Pink Semi double, Early, No staking 85cm.

LULLABY Pink, Double, Late, Fragrant. 120cm. Late, tall growing variety with unusual buff-green buds opening to the softest pink.

LULLABY A very late flowering double with unusual buff-green buds opening to the softest of pinks. This would be one of the tallest varieties we grow making it most suitable for the back of the border, but also a bit difficult to manage. However, the nd result is well worth the trouble. Pink Double, Late, 120cm.

MADYLONE Pink, Double, Late, 110cm. Absolutely gorgeous full creamy pink double of perfect form. Ideal for large floral arrangements.

MADYLONE An absolutely fabulous full creamy pink double of perfect form and habit, offset by shiny bottle green foliage. Takes pride of place in any herbaceous border, and as a cut flower is top ranking! Pink Double, Late, fragrant, 110cm.

MAESTRO Red, Double, Mid season , No staking. 80cm. Dark mahogany red double set off with gold stamens mixed through.

MAESTRO A really rich dark red double with layers of petals forming a background to the golden stamen centre. Maestro has sluidy stemmed flowers, and an excellent plant habit. Ideal as a cut flower, or garden plant. Red Double, Mid season 80cm.

MARCHIONESS Wonderfully flared petals of a blend of lemon suffused with rose, and flares of raspberry red. An extremely sturdy plant with strong stems and foliage. Saunders. Single pink.

MARIE FISCHER White, single, Early, No staking. 90cm. A most unusual soft buff coloured single peony. Forms a large sturdy plant.

MARIE FISCHER As the leaves of this plant come through the ground, they are for all the world like the shiny leaves of a very dark copper beech. The leaves mature to a dark green, which complements perfectly the many single blooms of a soft buff pink. A most unusual shade in peonies. Forms a very large plant, and is one of the first to flower. Pink single, Early, 90cm.

MINNIE SHAYLOR A semi-double white with an interesting centre showing red carpels and yellow stamens. A largo plant of great character and strength, with a long flowering period. Most suitable for picking. white, Semi double, Mid season 80cm.

MISS AMERICA White, Double, Early, Fragrant. No staking. 75cm. Large snow white flowers with a central ring of gold stamens. Ideal cut flower. Wonderful perfume.

MISS AMERICA Large snow white flowers with a central ring of gold stamens. Ideal cut flowers. Wonderful perfume. Miss America is our most popular double white, and no wonder, she carries all of the most desirable peony characteristics. white, Double, Early, no staking, 80cm.

MLOKOSEWITSCHII Called "Molly the Witch" by many, this species single is one of the very few yellows in herbaceous peonies. The grey green foliage is rounded with the underside of the leaves being a dull red which sets off to perfection the single flower. The most desirable of plants for a garden of quality. Y.single, Early, 65cm.

MONS JULES ELIE Pink, Double, Mid season 90cm. An ever popular "oldie" of lush proportions. Strongly perfumed.

MONS JULES ELIE An ever popular "oldie" of lush proportions. Strongly perfumed, this voluptuous beauty seems right at home in a cottage garden setting. Pink Double, Mid season 90cm.

MOON RIVER Pink, Double, Mid season , Fragrant. 65cm. Large well shaped pale to mid pink blooms. Good for picking. Strong stems.

MOON RIVER When people think of peonies, this is the type that most visualise - soft pink, fully double, and with fragrance. What more can you ask? Pink Double, Mid season 65cm.

MOONSHINE' A super double bloom of soft creamy lemon, with frilled petals-Shows up beautifully in the garden night and day. white, Double, Early, No staking 90cm

MOONSHINE Late, Double, Early, No staking. 90cm. A super double bloom of soft creamy lemon, with frilled petals. Shows up beautifully in the garden night and day.

MOONSTONE Pink, Double, Mid season , Fragrant. 80cm. Beautiful only just blush pink blooms that change to cream and have a soft opalescent glow in the centre.

MOONSTONE Beautiful, only just blush pink blooms that change to cream, and have a soft opalescent glow in the centre. Top marks for quality and reliability. Perfect for the vase. Pink Double, Mid season fragrant, 80cm.

MOTHERS CHOICE White, Double, Mid season , Fragrant. 85cm. Strong stems hold the creamy blush pink flower. Beautiful petal formation.

MOTHERS CHOICE Immaculate petal formation make this a great favourite. Strong stems hold the creamy blush pink flower well over mid green foliage. As with most of the very full doubles, perfume is very much to the fore. Ideal for home and garden alike. MONS JULES ELIE Pink Double, Early, 90cm.

MOUNTAIN DEW* Crisp, clean and bright. A low growing single with a delightful cup shaped flower, and a heart of gold. white, single, Mid season No staking 85cm

MOUNTAIN MAGIC* There is the merest suggestion of pink in the flowers as it opens, quickly turning to pure white. Marvellous golden stamens. white, single, Mid season No staking 85cm

MOUNTAIN MAGIC White, single, Mid season , No staking. 85cm. There is the merest suggestion of pink in the flowers as it opens, quickly turning to pure white.

MOUNTAIN MIST* Pure white petals in frilly layers opening flat and showing the lemon stamens. Sturdy stems with the flowers held high over the mid green leaves. white, Double, Mid season fragrant, No staking 85cm

MOUNTAIN MIST White, Double, Mid season , Fragrant. No staking. 85cm. Pure white petals in frilly layers opening flat and showing the lemon stamens.

MR ED A most unusual peony in that it throws both white and mid pink blooms on the one plant. Fully double, and idea! for the cut flower market. Can we say - two for the price of one? white, Double, Early, 90cm.

MRS F.D. ROOSEVELT Soft shell pink incurved petals in this refined peony make it a very sought after flower. In the old style again, and one which will never go out of fashion. Requires a "front" position, as it is a compact plant. Pink Double, Mid season 85cm. F.

MRS F D ROOSEVELT Pink, Double, Mid season , Fragrant. 80cm. Softest pink incurved petals making a fully double flower. Very free flowering.

NICE GAL Pink, Double, Mid season , No staking. 70cm. A sturdy bush smothered in lavender pink semi-double flowers.

NICE GAL A sturdy bush smothered in lavender pink semi double flowers which open to show the stamen centre Not a leaf to be seen when the plant is in full flower. A great little landscape plant. Pink Semi double, Mid season 80cm.

NICK SHAYLOR Pink, Double, Late, Fragrant. 90cm. This rose type double opens well to show a pale pink flower on stiff stems over dark green foliage.

NICK SHAYLOR This rose type double opens well to show a pale pink flower on stiff stems over dark green foliage. Ideal for picking. IJ Double, Late, " fragrant, 90cm

NORMA VOLTZ Large very double white flowers with flashes of crimson on the tips of the petals. Very fragrant. white, Double, Mid season fragrant, 80cm

OFFICIANALIS ROSEA PLENA Pink, Double, Early, No staking. 80cm. The mid-pink double form of this species. Makes a free flowering showy plant which is easy to manage.

OFFICIANALIS RUBRA PLENA Pink, Double, Early, No staking. 80cm. Very hardy, strong and compact. The reliable old fashioned double peony in dark red.

OFFICINALIS ROSE A PLENA One of Ihe older specie varieties which always draws attention for its form and habil. Of a mid lo deep pink, and fully double, it is a very easy plant to work with, and a delight to see. Pink Double, Early, 80cm.

OFFICINALIS RUBRA Another member of the officianalis family, a single bright red with a gold stamen centre. Strong stemmed, compact plant. Red single, Early, 80cm.

OFFICINALIS RUBRA PLENA When folk come into our nursery and tell us about the double red peony that they remembered in their grandmother's garden, and ask do we have it, we immediately think of this one. Very well known, and just as popular today as it ever has been. It is widely used in the hybridising of many of the modern peonies. Very hardy, strong and compact. Red Double, Early, 80cm.

OUR GLAD * We obtained this plan! from the late Gladys McArthur of Central Otago, the grand "Old Lady of Peonies", and named it for her. An exciting bi-coloured Japanese peony with bright lavender pink frilly petals, and a firm cushion of yellow potaloids as the centre piece. Great growth habit. PJapanese, Mid season 90cm

OUR GLAD PINK.Japanese, Mid season 80cm. Exciting bright lavender pink petals with a firm cushion of yellow petaloids in the centre.

PAREE FRU FRU An exciting blend of rich pinks, with a fringe of white staminodes, and tufts of lavender pink petals. A most unusual peony. Pink Japanese, Early, R No staking 80cm

PAREE FRU FRU Pink, Japanese, Early, Fragrant. No staking. 80cm. An exciting blend of rich pinks with a fringe of white staminodes and tufts of lavender pink petals.

PARTY DRESS A real show off in her party dress of red petals highlighted by an interesting circlet of golden stamens surrounding the central carpel. Excellent green foliage completes the picture. Red single, Early, 30cm.

PARTY DRESS Red single, Early, No staking. 30cm. Show off red petals highlighted by an interesting circlet of golden stamens.

PAULA FAY A deep bright pink of waxy texture. Excellent plant habit. Strong stems and good foliage. One of the newer shocking pinks. Another one of the pinks that gives a real "lift" to the garden. Pink Semi double, Early, 80cm.

PAULA FAY Pink, Semi double, Early, No staking. 80cm. Deep bright pink of waxy texture. Excellent plant habit.

PEACH DELIGHT Semi double pale pink flowers with stamens showing on a well formed large bush. Pink Double, Mid season IZOcrn

PEACHES & CREAM Late, Double, Mid season 0cm. A double flower with peach outer petals and cream/lemon inners. Wide glossy leaves.

PEACHY* Pink, single, Mid season 85cm. Refreshing strong peach pink single peony grown from seed at Lake Hayes.

PEACHY* A strong peach pink single peony grown from seed at Lakes Haves. The colour is quite refreshing and unusual. Pink single, Early, 95cm

PILLOW TALK Pink, Double, Mid season , Fragrant. 90cm. Soft pink fully double flower sitting up on long stems over mid green foliage. Wonderful for picking.

PILLOW TALK What a name, and we must admit one feels that it is quite cuddly! A soft pink, fully double, and with the flowers sitting up on long stems over mid green foliage. Used extensively for the cut flower market. Pink Double, Mid season fragrant, 90cm.

PINK FLAME* A vivid rose pink bloom with two rows of petals. A show piece in any garden. The flowers are perfectly displayed over the foliage. Japanese pink single.

PINK HAWAIIAN CORAL Coral, Double, Early, No staking. 80cm. A flower the colour of the coral of the Hawaiian Islands that fades to a soft pink.

PINK HAWAIIAN CORAL A flower the colour of the coral pink of the Hawaiian Islands, that fades to a softer shade. The carpel and stamens are surrounded by several rows of petals, forming a deep,narrow flower. Great for picking. Strong stems - no need for staking. C.Double, Early, 80cm.

PINK LEMONADE A very desirable garden and vase plant, vigorous and upright. An unusual colour combination of shell pink, cream and lemon. Pink Double, Mid season R 90cm

PINK PARFAIT Pink, Double, Late, Fragrant. 90cm. Fully double strong pink rose type peony which is great for picking. Very fragrant.

PINK PARFAIT One of the most fragrant of our stock, with perfume | reminiscent of the old roses. Perhaps this is one of the reasons that peonies were for so long - and still arc for that matter - called peony roses. Pink Parfait is fully double, and of a strongish shade of pink. Pink Double, Late, 90cm.

Pluto A top rate tree peony with enormous fragrant flowers of a deep burgundy red on strong stems. Theflowers are open to show the wonderful golden heart. Double red. Daphnis.

PORT ROYALE Red, Japanese, Mid season , Fragrant. No staking. 80cm. A Japanese variety of superb form in a burgundy red. The full centre is the same colour as the petals.

PORT ROYALE Another of our last lot of imports to come on the market, but this time in a burgundy red which is proving so popular for the home gardener. Port Royale is a Japanese variety of superb form, and with an added bonus of a light fragrance. The full centre is the same colour as the petals. RJapanese, Mid season no staking, 80cm.

PRAIRIE MOON White, Semi double, Early, 80cm. Two or three rows of soft creamy lemon petals frame the stamens on this open, flat flower. Works well with all other colours in the garden.

PRAIRIE MOON The soft butter cream colcsir of this peony is the most accommodating one there can be \ in the garden - it blends happily with any shade you tan think of. It is soft in colour, and yet will still give emphasis to any garden or flower arrangement. The semi double I flower is shown to great advantage over light green foliage. Definitely Dorothy's favourite, and one which we find very hard to meet the demand for. white, Semi double, Early, 90cm,

PURPLE Pink, single, Early, No staking. 30cm. Grey green foliage backs the lavender pink single flowers to perfection. Great to edge a path.

PURPLE Grey green foliage backs the lavender pink single flower to perfection. Great to edge a path or a border. Pink single, Early, 30cm

QUALITY FOLK Rose pink single flowers sit wide open on mid green foliage. The gold stamens form a circle around the creamy coloured carpel. A shade of pink that makes a great addition to a blue, pink border. Pink single, Early, 30cm.

QUEEN ROSE Pink, single, Mid season , No staking. 80cm. The flower is elongated like a tulip in a wonderful shade of rose pink. Compact plant.

QUEEN ROSE You could almost be forgiven for thinking that somehow a tulip was growing on top of peony foliage. The flower is elongated like a tulip, and is of a wonderful shade of rose pink. Compact plant. Pink single, Mid season 80cm.

RASPBERRY SUNDAE Pink, Double, Mid season , Fragrant. 90cm. A well shaped creamy white double with soft pink edges to the upper petals. Super fragrance.

RASPBERRY SUNDAE A well shaped creamy white double with a touch of soft pink over the tips of the petals. As with so many of the doubles, it has a super fragrance. white, Double, Mid season 90cm.

RED BEAUTY Red, single, Early, No staking. 75cm. A bright red flat flower with two rows of petals. Low growing compact habit.

RED BEAUTY A bright red flat flower with two rows of petals. Low growing, compact habit. Red single, Early, No staking 75cm

RED CHARM Red, Double, Early, No staking. 80cm. Rich red double with the guard petals and large bomb centre all the same beautiful shade. Glorious.

RED CHARM This full double peony is a real eye catcher, especially to the men! Rich red in colour with the guard petals and large bomb centre all the same shade. This one certainly has Bruce charmedi Red Double, Early, 80cm.

REDON The flowers on this tree would undoubtedly be the largest of any of the tree peonies in stock, but are not out of proportion to the bush. Huge voluptuous double shell pink flowers display themselves well against the mid green foliage. A tree that is wider than it is high. Double pink.

RENKAKAU Pure white convoluted petals surround the soft lemony stamens over good green foliage.

RENKAKAU Translated from the Japanese, the name means "Flight of the Cranes" which perfectly describes the habit of this tree peony. Created to be the centre piece of your garden - a visual delight! A double of pure white convoluted petals surrounding the soft lemony stamens. ex.

REQUIEM The straw coloured stamens twist and twirl round the red tipped carpels, and are in complete harmony with the slightly frilled cream petals of this elegant single peony, white, single, Mid season 85cm,

REQUIEM White, single, Mid season , No staking. 85cm. Soft cream-white slightly frilled petals with straw coloured stamens.

ROCKS VARIETY (Joseph Rock.) The very well known and sought after variety (U.S.type). Large single pure white petals enhanced by the dark purple flares at the base of the petal. Ultimately forms a tall bush, with the blooms preening themselves over the ijage. Single white.

ROCKS VARIETY Large pure white petals enhanced by dark purple flares. Forms a tall bush with the blooms preening themselves over the foliage.

ROMAN GOLD An extremely free flowering wide bush with lemon yellow single flowers with red flares at the base of the petals. A joy to see, particularly with the sun shining through the blooms. Single lemon.

ROSEBERRY A subdued shade of rose in single flowers with softly fluted petals.

ROSEDALE Although fully double, Rosedale is a much smaller flower, and is beautiful in a vase - the effect being thai of a bouquet of dark red roses. Wonderful in the border, and for picking, Red Double, Early, 75cm.

ROSIE RUFFLES* Another Hayes seedling in a very full double of a rosy pink, with petals fluffed arid ruffled. A very strong grower. Pink Double, Mid season 85cm

RUSSII A dainty shell pink single specie that we have grown from seed, so may not be true to type. The foliage is finer, and the stems quite wiry with a hint of red on both leaves and stems. A quite delightful smaller plant. Pink single, Early, 60cm.

SALMON BEAUTY Single guard petals and a striking bomb centre of spiky petaloids all in the one shade of bright salmon pink, the effect being not unlike a dahlia. Strong stems hold the heavy heads well over a quite large plant. A really different peony. Pink Double, Mid season 90cm.

SALMON CHIFFON Frothy and of delicate appearance like chiffon. Two to three rows of petals are cupped around the slamens. All this in a subtle shade of salmon pink. A must in a quality garden! Pink Semi double, Mid season 85cm.

SALMON DREAM Pink, Double, Mid season , No staking. 85cm. Purest salmon pink deepening slightly at the base of the petals, this classic bloom is a lighter double with an open almost lacey appearance.

SALMON DREAM We were really thrilled to be able to bring this one back to New Zealand, and feel very privileged to be growing it. Of purest salmon pink deepening slightly at the base of the petals, this classic bloom is a lighter double with an open almost lacey appearance. Pink Double, Mid season 85cm.

SARA SCOTT* Here's to another granddaughter! A strong growing double apricot with large open flowers which fade to a soft cream. Outstanding foliage. Double apricot.

SAVAGE SPLENDOUR A fascinating blend of ivory, red and lavender blooms with petals that are uniquely twisted and turned.

SAVAGE SPLENDOUR A fascinating blend of ivory, red and lavender blooms with petals that are uniquely twisted and turned. A neat, compact bush. As with Gauguin, has great appeal for a person looking for something different. Ivory blend single.

SEA SHELL , Strong stems hold this bright pink single flower well over the mint green foliage. Complimentary stamens of gold. A tall plant which always performs well, and because of its height can be used at the back of the border. Pink single, Mid season no staking, 95cm.

SEA SHELL Pink, single, Mid season , No staking. 95cm. Strong stems hold this tall bright pink single flower well over the mint green foliage.

SHIRLEY TEMPLE Fragrant. No staking. 75cm. Large white flowers with a light blush, opening from pink buds. Good for cut flowers.

SOFT SALMON SAUCER An elegant refined cup shaped single of palest pink, shading to a deeper tone at the base of the petals, which surround the golden stamen centre. Planted with Ivory White Saucer, they make a charming partnership in the perennial border. Pink single, Mid season 85cm.

SOFT SALMON SAUCER Pink, single, Mid season 85cm. Elegant cup shaped single of palest pink, shading to a deeper tone at the base of the petals.

SOPHIE One of the more modern pinks, this time in a semi double bright and cheerful cherry pink. Makes a great show. A colour that is popular with the younger generation. Pink Semi double, Early, 65cm.

SOPHIE Pink, Semi double, Mid season 65cm. One of the hot pinks, this time in a semi-double bright cherry pink. Makes a great show.

SOUVENIR DE MAXINE CORNU The blending of colours in this tree peony is most impressive being of gold overlaid with orange tones. Because the blooms are such heavy doubles they tend to hang their heads. Gold double. Henrv

SPELLBINDER A very popular white and butter yellow combination giving a crisp dean appearance. Suits the "clean green" image to perfection. Low growing, and free flowering. A very neat plant. WJapanese, Mid season 80cm.

SPELLBINDER White, Japanese, Mid season , No staking. 80cm. Low growing, free flowering white and butter yellow combination giving a crisp clean appearance.

STARDUST Rounded petals of ivory white give a layered effect in this striking peony. The tuft of deep gold stamens is the perfect foil to the petals. Excellent foliage. The flower is long lasting. A special single white for the garden and for the vase. white, single, Early, 80cm.

STARDUST White, single, Early, No staking. 80cm. Rounded ivory white petals make a layered effect around the deep golden stamens in this striking peony.

SUMMERTIME Beautifully shaped soft apricot lemon flowers on a strong upright bush.

Sunny Boy seedling : As yet unnamed and unnumbered, we are looking forward to being able to put these Lj two peonies on the market in the foreseeable future. In the meantime you will just * have to admire these illustrations! They are grown from seed of the peony "Sunny - Boy" which we imported from a very generous American, in 1988. Lemon peonies are still quite rare in the herbaceous peony world, and are very much sought after. '

Sunny Boy seedling :As yet unnamed and unnumbered, we are looking forward to being able to put these Lj two peonies on the market in the foreseeable future. In the meantime you will just * have to admire these illustrations! They are grown from seed of the peony "Sunny - Boy" which we imported from a very generous American, in 1988. Lemon peonies are still quite rare in the herbaceous peony world, and are very much sought after. '"

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SUNNY BOY No staking. 95cm. Very full rich cream double flowers on a tall plant with strong stems.

SUPERIOR A stunning colour combination of deep salmon pink and gold. The single row of petals give the illusion of frilliness as they cluster around a perfectly formed tuft of long golden stamens, Pink single, Late, 80cm.

SUPERIOR Pink, single, Late, 80cm. The single row of deep salmon pink petals give the illusion of frilliness as they cluster around a perfectly formed tuft of long golden stamens.

SUSIE Q Short sturdy stems with mid pink fully double flowers. Being short of stature this plant requires - and deserves - a position in the foreground. Bottle green foliage. Makes a perfect companion for Emma Klehm. Pink Double, Late, 70cm.

SWEET 16. Pink, Double, Mid season , Fragrant. 85cm. The pale pink ball shaped flowers are surrounded by one or two rows of pink and white petals.

SWEET 16 The pale pink ball shaped flower is surrounded by one or two rows of pink and white petals, providing an airy, delicate effect. Light fragrance, and a good plant habit. Pink Double, Mid season 85cm

TENUIFOLIA An excellent and unusual foliage plant of bright green carrot like

TENUIFOLIA FLORA PLENA The same foliage as the preceding plant, but with fully double smallish red flowers. Red Double, Early, 50cm

THE FAWN An extremely well shaped, large double with nary a petal out of place. All decked out in mid pink and flecked with little pin dots of a deeper shade of pink. Quite unusual, and most arresting. Pink Double, Mid season 90cm.

THE FAWN Pink, Double, Mid season , Fragrant. 90cm. An extremely well shaped large double in mid-pink, flecked with pin dots of a deeper shade of pink.

THEMIS The petals of Themis are of a subtle shade of smoky pink, the flowers showing an extra row of petals, are of a parchment like texture, with two and three blooms sharing the one branch, Grace and texture are the keynote of this beautiful plant.

TOM ECKHARDT Flowers of a rose red, with complimentary slaminodes of yellow, orange and rose red. A bright and cheerful plant backed by luxuriant green foliage. Plants that stand on their own and require no staking are a bonus in the modern day garden where labour saving is important. This variety fills the bill admirably! RJapanese, Mid season no staking, fragrant, 90on.

TOP BRASS Pink, Double, Mid season , Fragrant. 85cm. Rounded ivory guard petals surround the double centre of light pink, canary yellow and ivory.

TOP BRASS Rounded ivory guard petals surround the double centre of light pink, canary yellow, and ivory. Lightly scented. The pink fades to white, and the mature bloom bexximes white and lemon. Pink Double, Mid season fragrant, 85cm.

TRIA This early flowerer simply smothers itself with blooms that open soft apricot and then fade to lemon.

TRIA Tria is so named because it frequently has three flowers on the one stem. It is the earliest to flower, and smothers itself with apricot, fading to lemon blooms. The bush is taller of stature, and happy to sit back in the border.

VEITCHII VAR.WOODWARDII This specie plant makes a super ground cover with its finely cut green foliage, and many nodding blooms of a pink lavender, with tight centre of pale yellow stamens. Rsingle, Mid season 35cm.

VESUVIAN An excellent compact bush with finely cut foliage, and dripping with deep maroon double blossoms. A very vigorous and tidy plant. Good autumn colour. Double red.

VESUVIAN An excellent compact bush with finely cut foliage and dripping with deep maroon double blossoms.

VIVID ROSE As the name implies this a vivid shade of pink with the most heavenly rose perfume one could imagine. Great in the garden, and for the floral artist. Quite late flowering. Pink Double, Late, R 85cm.

VIVID ROSE Pink, Double, Late, Fragrant. 90cm. A fully double strong pink peony, very popular and with a heavenly rose perfume. Good for picking.

WAKATIPU WONDER* Our pride and joy! Crown from imported seed, this pure white Lite flowering double has interesting red buds and stems which are not too tall. fragrant, No staking 85cm

WAKATIPU WONDER* White, Double, Late, Fragrant. No staking. 85cm. Pure white late flowering double has interesting red buds and stems which are not too tall.

WALTER MAINS A glorious shade of burgundy red in the cup shaped petals,which set off to perfection the burgundy stamens edged with gold. A classic peony, reminiscent of a tulip, to add to your collection. Red single, Mid season no staking, 85cm

WALTER MAINS Red, single, Early, No staking. 80cm. Shaped rather like a tulip with large slightly incurving mahogany red petals and golden stamens.

WEST ELKTON Red, Japanese, Mid season , No staking. 90cm. Striking deep burgundy petals with paler burgundy staminodes tipped with gold.

WEST ELKTON Striking deep burgundy petals, with paler burgundy staminodes tipped with gold. Compact plant habit. Right royal colours ensure that you give it more than a glance as you pass by. Japanese, Mid season no staking, 90cm.

WHITECAP A wonderfully showy garden plant of Japanese form. Guard petals of raspberry red contrast delightfully with a large centre of ivory white staminodes. A most floriferous plant with a very long flowering period. Red Japanese, Mid season 100cm.

WHITE CAP Pink, Japanese, Mid season , Fragrant. 100cm. Guard petals of a pinky red surround the full centre of ivory white staminodes. Wonderfully showy.

WHITE HAYES* A well shaped pure while double bloom held on strong upright stems. A glorious flower that deserves to have its correct name. white, Double, Late, 85cm.

WHITE HAYES * White, Double, Late, Fragrant. 90cm. A well shaped pure white double bloom held on strong upright stems. A glorious flower.

WHITE INNOCENCE A tall growing perennial border plant with side shoots holding the smallish white flowers with greeny white carpels. Similar to Anerncne Japonica. white, single, Mid season 90cm.

WHITE INNOCENCE White, single, Mid season 130cm. A tall growing peony reminiscent of Anemone Japonica with lots of smallish white flowers.

WHITE IVORY An ivory white full double blushed cream heart of excellent form with flowers emphasised by the dark green foliage. A perfect specimen, beautifully groomed, not a petal out of place. A florist's joy. white, Double, Mid season fragrant, 85cm

WHITE IVORY White, Double, Mid season 85cm. An ivory white full double of excellent from with flowers emphasized by the dark green foliage.

WILMINGTON Ideal for the front of the border. A lower growing single bright red with yellow carpels, and stamens changing to red at the base. Healthy deep green foliage. Red single, Early, 40cm.

WILMINGTON Red single, Early, No staking. 40cm. A lower growing single bright red with yellow carpels and stamens changing to red at the base.

WIND CHIMES An interesting foliage plant with lacy grey green leaves, and nodding lavender pink flowers. Pink single, Early, 35cm

YACHIYO TSUBAKI A shell pink single with a few extra petals. An exquisile bloom that is perfectly matched with the foliage.

ZEPHYRUS A lovely pearly grey lavender with many rows of petals which have flares of wine red. An outstanding tree peony. Lavender double. Daphnis.