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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 2 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 3 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
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