Gilbert H. Wild & Son, Sarcoxie, Missouri
(1950) Page(s) 22.
Japanese Peonies
Gold Star (Kelsey, 1938) Each $5.00
Midseason Japanese type. Pale pink guard petals with yellow staminodes.
Gilbert H. Wild & Son, Sarcoxie, Missouri
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Japanese Peonies
Glowing Embers (Kelsey, 1936) Each $5.00
Japanese type. Early midseason. Rose color guards, lighter on edges. Self staminodes with a tiny spark of white on the tips. All one color except the tips of white. Guards crimped and cupped.
Gilbert H. Wild & Son, Sarcoxie, Missouri
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Japanese Peonies
Elma (Kelsey, 1936) Eacj $5.00
Japanese type. Pale pink changing to white. Guards very shapely, cupped and crimped. Staminodes long and yellow. Seed pods green, flecked pink at the tips. The striking characteristic of this Japanese variety is the cupped shaped guard petals which retain their shape until the bloom fades and the petals fall.
Gilbert H. Wild & Son, Sarcoxie, Missouri
(1950) Page(s) 21.
Japanese Peonies
Filigree (Kelsey 1936). Each $4.00
Japanese type. Large, rose-pink staminodes, self color edged with straw color. A very striking plant, tall and vigorous. Early. Staminodes so full they almost cover the petals. Something off the beaten path.
American Peony Society Bulletin
(Jun 1948) Page(s) 11.
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
Japanese Peonies
Filigree (Kelsey 1938). Japanese type. Large, rose-pink staminodes, self color edged with straw color. Striking plant. Tall and vigorous. Early. Staminodes so full they almost cover the petals. Something off the beaten path.
American Peony Society Bulletin
(Jun 1948) Page(s) 11.
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
Japanese Peonies
Aureate (Kelsey 1938). Japanese type. A grand flower with pale pink guards. Staminodes rich butter yellow. Green carpels, red tipped. One of the clearest and best yellow centered peonies to be found in the garden. 8-inch blooms on semi-dwarf stems. Yellow does not fade in the sun.
American Peony Society Bulletin
(Jun 1948) Page(s) 11.
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
Single Peonies
Thelma (Kelsey 1935). Single, early light pink. 8 to 9 inch blooms. Due to good substance of petals it produces a long lasting flower. Fine staminodes with green carpels, white tipped. An intense showy bloom that makes a big splash in the garden.
American Peony Society Bulletin
(Jun 1948) Page(s) 11.
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
Single Peonies
Seneca Chief (Kelsey 1942). Wine colored with yellow center. Edges of petals crimped and cupped, a lighter shade of wine. Medium height. Early. Heavy, dark green foliage. The crimping and cupping of the petals produce a striking effect.
American Peony Society Bulletin
(Jun 1948) Page(s) 11.
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
Single Peonies
Pink Bonnet (Kelsey 1935). Seedling K-5. Single, clear light pink. One of the first to bloom of the sinensis varieties. Petals are mostly cupped and shaped like a tulip.
American Peony Society Bulletin
(Jun 1948) Page(s) 10.
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
Single Peonies
Early Morn (Kelsey 1936). Single, rose-pink. Very early bloomer. A good variety that should be well received.
