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Charles Christian Klehm (1867- 1957)

Carl G. Klehm

Roy G. Klehm

Charles Klehm & Son Nursery Chicago, Illinois

KLEHM ESTATE PEONIES, hybridized by Carl G. Klehm Registered by Klehm Nursery, Rt. 5, Box 197, S. Barrington, Illinois 60010

Song Sparrow Perennial Farm, 13101 E. Rye Road, Avalon, Wisconsin 53505

Biographical sketches

Song Sparrow Perennial Farm - 13101 E. Rye Rd Avalon, Wisconsin 53505, USA Telephone: Toll-free: 800-553-3715 · Fax: +1 608-883-2257 E-mail: info@songsparrow.com  


Klehm, Charles, Arlington Heights, Ill. 1867- 1957. Breeder.



APS: History of the Peonies and their Originations (-1975):

KLEHM NURSERY, 2 East Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005

ESTATE PEONIES

ANGLE CHEEKS (Plant Patent 3266) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm. Early double, delicate soft pink with red freckle-like fleckings.

BEST MAN (Plant Patent 3268) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm. Mid-double, deep red, husky stems and large foliage.

BOWL OF CREAM (Plant Patent 2451) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm, March, 1963. Mid-double. Huge, bowl-like flowers of creamy white.

BARRINGTON BELLE (Plant Patent 3641) - Carl H. Klehm and Roy G. Klehm, 1971. Mid-single, bright two tone vivid pink and yellow blossom.

CHEDDAR CHEESE (Plant Patent 3636) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm, June, 1973. Mid-double, large white ruffly blossom with pure yellow petals mixed throughout.

CHARLIE'S WHITE (Plant Patent 3684) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm, June, 1973. Early-double, elegant white blossoms, beautifully formed.

DINNER PLATE (Plant Patent 2952) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm, March, 1968. Mid-double, shell pink of immense size.

EMMA KLEHM -Registered 1951 by Carl G. Klehm and his father, Charles C. Klehm. Late - double, vivid pink - outstanding landscape peony.

FAIRY'S PETTICOAT (Plant Patent 3265) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm. Early-double, ruffled petals of daintiest pink.

FIRST LADY (Plant Patent 3264) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm. Early-double, first to bloom, lustrous eye-catching deep pink.

GLORY HALLELUJAH (Plant Patent 3271) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm. Late-double, large and beautiful patriotic rose-red.

HONEY GOLD (Plant Patent 3270) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm. Mid-double, enticing pure white and golden yellow combination.

HOOSIERLAND (Plant Patent 2954) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm, June, 1968. Early-double, glossy deep red foliage and friendly peony red blossoms - short and strong.

JAY CEE (Plant Patent 2011) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm, December, 1959. American beauty red with bright green foliage - Official State Flower of Illinois Junior Chamber of Commerce.

MOON RIVER (Plant Patent 3635) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm, 1972. Mid-double, large, beautifully formed cream/pink short strong stems.

PINK JAZZ (Plant Patent 3642) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm, 1972. Mid-double, flashy bright pink.

PINK LEMONADE (Plant Patent 3395) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm, 1972. Mid-double, soft beautiful blend of yellow, pink and cream.

RASPBERRY SUNDAE (Plant Patent 2951) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm, March, 1968. Mid-double, heaps of vanilla ice-cream with raspberry topping dripping over the petals.

SUSIE Q (Plant Patent 3269) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm, 1972. Late-double, short and extremely cute bright pink - large blossoms.

SWEET 16 (Plant Patent 3667) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm, 1972. Mid-double, lively soft pink with attractive flower form.

TOP BRASS (Plant Patent 2955) - Registered by Carl G. Klehm, 1968. Mid-double, everchanging panorama of apple blossom pink, canary yellow and ivory.

VIVID ROSE - Registered 1952 by Carl G. Klehm and his father, Charles C. Klehm. Late-double, honey pink with enchanting fragrance.

PILLOW TALK (Plant Patent 2953) (Originally registered as "Friendly Federal" March, 1968 reregistered by Charles Klehm & Son, March, 1974, as "Pillow Talk") Warm, soft cameo pink with smooth buds which open into a large flower.

PRIDE OF McHENRY (Plant Patent 3683 by Roy G. Klehm registered, June, 1973). Pink with glossy silver edging on petal perimeters. Large rose type bloom on medium peony

NOTE: The above Estate Peonies are a Trademarked Series of new peony introductions all hybridized and introduced by the Klehm Family, starting with Charles Christian Klehm, Carl George Klehm, Carl Henry Klehm, Arnold J. Klehm and Roy Glenville Klehm. Each variety in this series have been patented with the U.S. Plant Patent Office thus protecting the propagation and distribution of the varieties. The hybridizing started in the 1930's and continues on to this day.

The following varieties which were purchased by the late Carl G. Klehm from other breeders. All have been registered and will be introduced as soon as sufficient stock is propagated.

CORAL CHARM - Unintroduced variety from the late Samuel Wissing of Lombard, Illinois. Registered 1964, large single coral blossom with pinkish caste.

CORAL SUNSET - Unintroduced variety from the late Samuel Wissing of Lombard, Illinois. Registered September, 1965. White, semi-double, coral.

CORAL SUPREME - Unintroduced variety from the late Samuel Wissing of Lombard, Illinois. Registered 1964.

ANN BERRY COUSINS - Unintroduced variety from the late Lyman W. Cousins of London, Ontario, Canada. Soft pink bomb shaped.

WILLIAM COUSINS - Unintroduced variety from the late Lyman W. Cousins of London, Ontario, Canada. Registered September, 1968. Double, brilliant scarlet.

COL. OWEN COUSINS - Unintroduced variety from the late Lyman W. Cousins of London, Ontario, Canada. Peach pink inner glow bomb shape.



see also:

hybridized by Lyman Cousins. Reg. by Klehm Nursery.

 

hybridized by Lyman Glasscock. Reg. by Klehm Nursery.

 

hybridized by Nathan Rudolph. Reg. by Klehm Nursery.

 

hybridized by Samuel Wissing. Reg. by Klehm Nursery.

 

hybridized by William Krekler. Reg. by Klehm Nursery.

Breedings & Introductions

A




A la Mode

(Klehm 1981)

l

Alley Cat

(Klehm 1995)

l

Ambiance

(Klehm 1985)

l

 

Angel Cheeks

(Klehm before 1975)

l

Aphrodite Kiss

(Klehm 2003)

l

Apricot Whisper

(Klehm 1999)

hh

Apron Strings

(Klehm 1999)

l

Aunt Erna

(Klehm 2005)

l


Aurora Sunrise

(Klehm 1995)

l

B




Baby Whisper

(Roy G. Klehm, 2003)

hh


Bashful Pink

(Klehm 2000)

l

Beautiful Senorita

(Klehm 1999)

l

Belvidere Princess

(Klehm 2003)

l


Best Man

(Klehm)

l

Blitz Tort

(Klehm 2003)

l

Bowl of Cream

(Klehm 1963)

l

Bridal Gown

(Klehm 1957)

l

Bridal Grace

(Klehm 1999)

l

Bridal Icing

(Klehm 1959)

l

Bridal Shower

(Klehm 1959)

l

Brother Chuck

(Klehm 1995)

l

Burma Midnight

(Klehm 1980)

hh

Burnished Bronze

(Klehm)

l

C




Camellia White

(Klehm 1978)

l

Cameo Lullaby

(Klehm 2000)

hh

 

Cameo Puffs

(Klehm 1999)

l

 

Carl G. Klehm

(Klehm)

l

Carousel Frolic

(Klehm 2003)

l


Chameleon

(Klehm 2001)

hh

Charasmatic ('Charismatic')

(Klehm 2003)

hh


Charismatic

(Klehm 2003)

hh

Charle's White

(Klehm, 1951)

l

Cheddar Charm

(Klehm 1985)

l

Cheddar Cheese

(Klehm 1973)

l

Cheddar Elite

(Klehm 1986)

l

 

Cheddar Gold

(Klehm 1959)

l

Cheddar Pom Pom

(Klehm 1986)

l

Cheddar Regal

(Klehm 1986)

l

 

Cheddar Royal

(Klehm 1986)

l

Cheddar Supreme

(Klehm 1986)

l

Cheddar Surprise

(Klehm 1980)

l

Cheddar Tall Boy

(Klehm 1986)

l

 

Cheese Country

(Klehm 2003)

l

Cherry Commotion

(Klehm 1998)

l

Cherry Luau

(Klehm 1995)

l

Cherry Pie

(Klehm 1998)

l

Cherry Twist

(Klehm 1995)

l

Chiffon Clouds

(Klehm 1995)

l

Chiffon Cuddles

(Klehm 1999)

l

 

Chiffon Parfait

(Klehm 1981)

l

Chocolate Chip

(Klehm 1998)

hh

 

Circus Circus

(Klehm 1965)

l

Class Act

(Klehm 1991)

l

Constellation ('Star Power')

(Klehm 2003)

l


Copper Rose

(orig. unknown, reg. by Klehm 1985)

lt

 

Coral Glow

(Klehm 1951)

l

 

Coral Magic

(Klehm 1998)

hh

 

Crazy Daisy

(Klehm 1995)

l

Crinkled Linens

(Klehm 1998)

l

Crystal Dawn

(Klehm 2003)

l


Curioso

(Klehm)

l

 

D




Daisy Coronet

(Roy G. Klehm)

l

Dark Chocolate

(Klehm 2003)

l

Dawn Waltz

(Klehm 2003)

l


Dinner Plate

(Klehm 1968)

l

Dream Catcher

(Klehm 2003)

l

E




Easy Going

(Roy G. Klehm, 2003)

hh


Embraceable

(Klehm 2000)

l

 

Embraceable Pink

(Klehm 1999)

l

 

Emma Klehm

(Klehm, 1951)

l

Emperor's Buttons

(Klehm 1998)

l

Extra Sweet Pink

(Klehm 1999)

l

F




Fairy's Petticoat

(Klehm 1963)

l

Falcon

(Klehm 1999)*

l

Feathered Porcelain

(Klehm 1998)

l

 

Festiva Dream

(Klehm)

l


Festiva Dream

(Klehm)

l


Festiva Powder Puff

(Klehm 1986)

l

Festiva Supreme

(Klehm 1981)

l

Festive Pixie

(Klehm 1986)

l

First Lady

(Klehm)

l

Fluffy

(Klehm 1985)

l

Flying Pink Saucer

(Klehm 1999)

l

Foxy Fuchsia

(Klehm 1999)

l

 

Fragrant Bouquet

(Klehm 2000)

l

Frangrant Bouquet

(Klehm 2000)

l

 

Fringed Ivory

(Klehm 1978)

l

Fuchsia Cuddles

(Klehm 1999)

l

 

Fuchsia Dragonfly

(Klehm 1998)

l

Fuchsia Glow

(Klehm 2007)

hh


Fuchsia Jazz

(Klehm 1999)

l

Fuchsia Jubilee

(Klehm 1999)

l

 

G




Garden Parfait

(Klehm 1999)

l

Garden Prairie

(Klehm)

l


Gerry

(Klehm 1977)

hh

Glory Hallelujah

(Klehm)

l

Golden Frolic

(Klehm 2003)

l


Gold Rush

( Klehm 1989)

l

Green Halo

( Klehm 1999)

l

Green Lotus

( Klehm 1995)

l

Ground Squirrel

(Klehm 2005)

l

H




He's My Star

(Klehm 2000)

l

Honey Gold

(Klehm bef. 1966)

l

Honey N Cream

(Klehm 1988)

l

 

Hoosierland

(Klehm 1968)

l

I




Imperial Crown

(Klehm 1978)

l

 

Impish Grin

(Klehm 2003)

l


In Full Sail

(Klehm 2003)

l


Ivory Atlas

(Klehm 1995)

l

Ivory Cuddles

(Klehm 1999)

l

 

Ivory Elegance

(Klehm)

hh

 

Ivory Escort

(Klehm 1998)

l

Ivory Inspiration

(Klehm 1999)

l

Ivory Jewell

(Klehm 1982)

l

Ivory Treasure

(Klehm 1988)

l

Ivory Victory

(Klehm 1988)

l

Ivory Whispers

(Klehm 1999)

l

J




Jay Cee

(Klehm 1959)

l

Joyful Pink

(Klehm 1993)

hh


Joyous Pink

(Klehm)

l


Joyous Red

(Klehm 1998)

l


Jubilee Pink

(Klehm 2000)

l

K




Keep On Dancing

(Klehm 2000)

l

 

Kinda Cute

(Klehm 2000)

l

Kisseltoes

(Klehm 1999)

hh

L




Lancaster Imp

(intr. Klehm 1987)

l

Lavender Grace

(Klehm 1998)

sa

Lavender Lace ('Lavender Grace')

(Klehm 1998)

sa

Lavender Lotus

(Klehm 1998)

l

Lavender Princess

(Klehm 2003)

l


Lavender Whisper

(Klehm 1999)

hh

Lemon Whisper

(Klehm 1999)

hh


Lights Out ('Sorcerer')

(Klehm 1995)

l


Lil' Sweetie

(Klehm)

l

Little Imp

(Klehm 2005)

hh


Little Pink Lullaby

(Klehm 1999)

l

Little Rhyme

(Roy G. Klehm, 2003)

hh

Little Song

(Roy G. Klehm, 2003)

hh

Lois E Klehm

(Klehm 1998)

l

Lollipop Lies

(Klehm 2003)

l


Lord Cavin

(Klehm bef. 1930)

l

Love's Touch

(Klehm 1999)

l

Lullaby Blessings

(Klehm 1999)

hh

Lullaby Coos

(Klehm 2003)

l

M




Madison

(Klehm 2003)

l

Magenta Gem

(Klehm 1995)

l

Magenta Glow

(Klehm 1995)

l

Magenta Melody

(Klehm 1999)

l

Magenta Moon

(Klehm 1995)

l

Marshmallow Button

(Klehm 1986)

l

Marshmallow Puff

(Klehm 1986)

l

Marshmallow Tart

(Klehm 1985)

l

Martha

(Klehm 2003)

l


MaryKate

(Klehm 2005)

hh


Matador's Robe

(Roy G. Klehm, 2003)

hh


Mister Ed

(Klehm 1980)

l

Moon Fritters

(Klehm 2000)

l

Moon over Barrington

(Klehm 1986)

l

Moon River

(Klehm)

l

Mr Ed

(Klehm 1980)

l

My Pal Rudy

(Klehm 1953)

l

N




-




O




Ole Red

(Klehm 1998)

l

Orange Blossoms

(Klehm 2003)

hh


Orchid Annie

(Klehm)

l


P




Pastel Sunrise

(Klehm 1995)

l

Peach Strudel

(Klehm 2003)

l

Pearled Dove

(Klehm 1998)

l

 

Pee Wee Pink

(Klehm 1999)

l

 

Peppermint Twist

(Klehm 1995)

l

Petite Elegance

(Klehm 1995)

l

Petite Porcelain

(Klehm 1998)

l

Petite Princess

(Roy G. Klehm, 2003)

hh


Petite Rubies

(Klehm 1998)

hh

 

Petticoat Flounce

(Klehm 1985)

l

Petticoat Parade

(Klehm 1985)

l

Pillow Dreams

(Klehm 1999)

l

 

Pillow Talk

(Klehm 1973)

l

Pink Charmer

(Klehm 1998)

l

Pink Cuddles

(Klehm 1998)

l

 

Pink Cupcake

(Klehm 2003)

l

Pink Delight

(Klehm)

l

Pink Dogwood Whisper

(Klehm 2000)

l

Pink Firefly

(Klehm 1995)

l

Pink Fuchsia Potpourri

(Klehm 1999)

l

Pink Giggles

(Klehm 1999)

l

Pink Hawaiian Coral

(Klehm 1981)

l

Pink Heart Throb

(Klehm 1998)

l

 

Pink Jazz

(Klehm)

l

Pink Jitterburg

(Klehm 1999)

l

Pink Kisses

(Klehm 1999)

l

Pink Lemonade

(Klehm 1951)

l

Pink Luau

(Klehm 1995)

l

Pink Mound

(Klehm 1952)

l

 

Pink Parasol Surprise

(Klehm 1988)

l

Pink Parfait

(Klehm 1975)

l

Pink Platters

(Klehm 1998)

l

 

Pink Princess

(reg. Klehm 1985)

l

Pink Salutation

(Klehm 2003)

l

Pink Sea Foam

(Klehm 1998)

l

Pink Spritzer

(Klehm 1999)

l

Pink Sweet Pea

(Klehm 2000)

hh

 

Pink Tinkerbelle

(Klehm 2003)

l

Pink TuttiFrutti

(Klehm 1999)

l

Pink Venus

(Klehm 2000)

l

Pride of McHenry

(Klehm 1973)

l

 

Princess Bride

(Klehm 1988)

l

Q




Quilt Show

(Klehm 1999)

l

R




Raspberry Clown

(Klehm 1995)

l

Raspberry Firefly

(Klehm 1995)

l

Raspberry Ice

(Klehm 1980)

l

Raspberry Rumba

(Klehm 1995)

l

Raspberry Splash

(Klehm 1999)

l

 

Raspberry Sundae

(Klehm 1968)

l

Raspberry Twist

(Klehm 1995)

l

Red Cherub

(Roy G. Klehm, 2003)

hh

Red Crown ('Joyous Red')

(Klehm 1998)

l

 

Red Slippers

(Klehm 2003)

hh


Red Tinkerbelle

(Klehm 2003)

l


Reine de Luxe

(Klehm 1986)

l

Reine Supreme

(Klehm 1985)

l

Right Smart Pretty

(Klehm 2000)

l

 

Rooster Reveille

(Klehm 2000)

l

 

Rose Reference

(Klehm 2000)

hh

 

Ruby Slippers

(Klehm 2000)

hh

 

Ruffled Bonnets

(Klehm 1998)

l

Ruffled Clouds

(Klehm 2005)

l


Ruffled Pink Petticoats

(Klehm 1998)

s

 

Rumba

(Klehm 2000)

l

S




Salmon Doves

(Klehm 1998)

hh

 

Salmon Jazz

(Klehm 2003)

l


Salmon Whisper

(Klehm 1999)

hh

 

Scatterbrain Pink

(Klehm 1995)

l

Senorita ('Beautiful Senorita')

(Klehm 1999)

l

Serene Pastel

(Klehm 2000)

l

Shaggy Dog

(Klehm 1995)

l

 

She's My Star

(Klehm 2000)

l

Silly Sally

(Klehm 2000)

l

Silver Rose

(Klehm 2003)

l


Silver Slippers

(Klehm 2003)

l


Sixteen Candles

(Klehm 2000)

l

 

Snow Princess

(Klehm 1990)

l

Snow Swan

(Klehm 1987)

l

Soft Apricot Kisses

(Klehm 2005)

hh

Soft Salmon Joy

(Klehm 1995)

l

Lights Out ('Sorcerer')

(Klehm 1995)

l

Spider Green

(Klehm)

l

Spiffy

(Klehm 1999)

l

Splendid Cornelia

(Klehm 2003)

l

Squeek

(Klehm 1998)

hh

Squirt

(Klehm 1998)

l

Star Power

(Klehm 2003)

l


Strawberry Social

(Klehm 2003)

l

Summer Carnival

(Klehm 1999)

l

Summers Prelude

(Klehm 1995)

l

Summer Sunshine

(Klehm 1995)

l

 

Super Gal

(Klehm 2000)

l

Susie Q

(Klehm)

l

Sweet Marjorie

(Klehm 1999)

l

Sweet Rewards

(Klehm 2003)

l


Sweet Shelly

(Klehm 2003)

l


Sweet Sixteen

(Klehm, Carl G)

l

Sylver

(Klehm 1948)

l


T




Taffeta Glow

(Klehm 1998)

hh

Tango

(Klehm 2000)

l

Tempest Dancer

(Klehm 2003)

hh


Terrific Gal

(Klehm 1995)

l

Think Pink ('Pink Pride')

(Klehm 1999 + 2000)

l

 

Tom Cat

(Klehm 2000)

l

Top Brass

(Klehm 1968)

l

Touch of Class

(Klehm 1999)

l

Treasure Cup

(Klehm 1993)

l

 

Tropical Bonnet

(Klehm 1995)

l

U




Uncle Bill

(Klehm 1954)

l

 

Ursa Major

(Klehm 2000)

l

 

Ursa Minor

(Klehm 2000)

l

 

V




Vanilla Raspberry Swirl

(Klehm)

l

Vanilla Raspberry Twirl ('Vanilla Raspberry Swirl')

(Klehm 1995)

l


Vanilla Twist

(Klehm 1995)

l

Victorian Blush

(Klehm 1999)

l

Victorian Broach

(Klehm 1999)

l

Victorian Halo

(Klehm 1998)

l

 

Victorian Vinetage

(Klehm 2000)

l

 

Violet Dawson

(Klehm 1988)

l

Vivid Rose

(Klehm, 1952)

l

Vixen

(Klehm 2003)

l

W




Wally

(Klehm 2003)

l

Waltz

(Klehm 2000)

l


White Angel

(Klehm 1999)

hh

 

White Grace

(Klehm 2000)

l

White Imp

(Klehm 1998)

l

 

White Ivory

(Klehm 1981)

l

White Lullaby

(Klehm 2000)

l

 

White Masterpiece

(Klehm 2003)

l

 

White Wicker

(Klehm 2000)

l

 

Whopper

(Klehm 1980)

l

Wisconsin Queen

(Klehm 2003)

l


X




Xochitl

(Jose Velazquez-Roy G. Klehm)

l

Y




Yvonne

(Klehm 1968)

l

Z




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Carl G. Klehm

Klehm, R.G.

l


Cherry Treats

Klehm, R.G.

hh


Happy

Klehm, R.G.

hh


Lemonade Half Glass

Klehm, R.G.

l


Pixie Ruby

Klehm, R.G.

hh


Princess Lullaby

Klehm, R.G.

hh


Sophie's Lullaby

Klehm, R.G.

hh


Vanilla One Scoop

Klehm, R.G.

l


Wedding Party

Klehm, R.G.

l






Fringed Lemonade

Laning / Klehm, R.G.

hh


Golden Angel

Laning / Klehm, R.G.

hh


Lemon Clouds

Laning / Klehm, R.G.

hh


Pearled Lemon Cream

Laning / Klehm, R.G.

hh







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