Sass, Hans Peter, Washington, Nebr. 1868-1949. Breeder.
APS: History of the Peonies and their Originations (-1975):
HANS P. SASS - Elkhorn, Nebraska
The following lists of Mr. Sass' originations with color and date of introduction were furnished me by Mr. Sass himself with the exception of five. Attention is particularly called to this fact because unfortunately quite a number of mistakes have been made in sending out some of these. It is hoped that those who happen to have these untrue varieties may be able to identify them by referring to this list. In as many cases as have come to my attention, I have indicated the untrue variety.
Mr. Sass is to be congratulated on the many exceedingly fine varieties it has been his good fortune to originate. Two of them are in the list of best ten as rated by the Society and one of them, ELSA SASS, has just been awarded the Gold Medal of the Society for its outstanding beauty and performance in all sections. As his newer ones become better known some of them will undoubtedly take their place among the finest peonies we have.
The first list gives the varieties that Mr. Sass disseminated himself. In 1933 he sold nearly all of his stock to The Interstate Nurseries of Hamburg, Iowa, and they have put out eighteen, all in 1937. One other waS-named by Mr. John A. Bongers, of Ottumwa, Iowa, and another by Mr. R. A. Napier of Blue Island, Illinois. They are duly noted below. The number following the date in the lists is Mr. Sass' seedling number and has been given where known. I am sure quite a number who own No. 3-33 will be glad to know that it has been named JUDY BECKER. It is said to be a red of extra good quality and color. My personal remarks have been added where I could do so. -George Peyton
VARIETIES INTRODUCED BY HANS P. SASS
ADONIS (1930) B-2. - Double, midseason. Light pink with a yellow collar. High built. One of the best and most beautifully colored of this type, pale pink petals appearing suffused throughout the yellow collar.
ANNA SASS (1930) 48. - Double, late. Very tall medium sized flowers of a good deep pink.
APOLLO (1930) 9.27. - Double, late. Full rose medium pink of good form.
BEN HABERMAN (1942) 25-35. - Double, midseason. A very fine flower in a rich deep pink. Straight upright stems medium height.
BONNIE BECKER (1942) F-4. - Double, late. Medium pink, deeper in center. Strong stems of medium height. H.M.
DIANA (1930) 29-39. - Double, late. White, good form and flower. There is a dark red Jap which several list under this name. Originator unknown.
DONNA BERKLEY (1942) 6-31. - Double, late. White. Large full rose.
ELIZABETH HUNTINGTON (1930) 8-25. - Double, early. A loose built pale pink with stamens showing. Tall and imposing. An exquisite flower.
ELNA (1941) - Double, midseason. Pink near Walter Faxon color. Tall.
ELSA SASS (1930) 11-27. - Double, late. Excellent rather dwarf plant, trim and neat in appearance. Flowers large, true rose form with large petals throughout. White delightfully veiled in pink. Does well everywhere and is a favorite with all who grow it. Gold Medal.
FLORENCE MACBETH (1924) 8. - Double, late. A very attractive flower of palest pink. Sometimes hard to open. The first one sent out.
GEISHA (1930) - Jap. A large fine flower with fine medium pink coloring. There is a red Jap from Holland under this name which is very brilliant and good. Do not confuse them.
GRACE BATSON (1927) 46. - Double, midseason. An immense globular dark pink. Showy and good
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HERMIONE (1932) 7-28. - Double, midseason. A large medium pink that has made a good name for itself. In most lists this name is grossly misspelled HERMOINE. Why not be right?
IMPERIAL RED (1932) - Single, midseason. First called IMPERIAL PINK. The color rosy red or very red pink which leaves room for doubt. It is an immense flower borne on very heavy stems. A pale pink semi-double has been found under this name.
JUDY BECKER (1941) 3-33. Double, late. Full rose rich dark red, rather dwarf. Thoughs who grow this state it is one of the finest of all reds.
LAST ROSE (1930) 10-26. - Double, very late. Pale pink. Extra good. A dark pink flower is found in many gardens under this name. IT IS ALSO GOOD.
LOIS (1941) - Double, very early. Medium pink with strong stems. Dwarf and fragrant.
LUXOR (1933) 2-29. - Double, early. An immense white with true bomb center of pale yellow fading white at once. Good stems of medium height.
MARIETTA SISSON (1933) 75. - A very large loosely built light pink that is very popular.
MINERVA (1930) 102. - Double, late. Symmetrical white flowers with a hint of pink. Good. Large.
POLAR STAR (1932) - Jap, midseason. Tall strong stemmed, white guards with pink flush. Yellow staminodes and carpels tipped pink.
PRIAM (1930) 12-27. Double, midseason. A well formed rich dark red, deservedly very popular.
SPLENDOR (1932) 19-30. - Double, late. Full rose type rich dark red. Stems good.
THE DISC (1924) - Double, midseason. Dark pink. Very flat flower.
TOM BERKLEY (1941) - Double, midseason. Large light pink. Low growing. Strong stems.
WHITE BATSON (About 1930) - Double, late midseason. Large white. Good stems.
HANS P. SASS VARIETIES INTRODUCED BY THE INTERSTATE NURSERIES OF Hamburg, Iowa. All introduced in the year 1937.
CAROLYNE MAE NELSON - Double, midseason. Brilliant dark red of rose type with strong stems and ranking among the best of all reds.
CORAL QUEEN 6-27. - Double, late. Low growing, rose type blush pink. slightly deeper in the center. Not nearly so deep a pink as its name indicates. It is a very outstanding flower in its color.
DELIGHT - Jap, midseason. Light pink.
DUNMAN'S WHITE (1937) - Double, late midseason. Immense white. Strong stems.
EVENING STAR 15-28. - Double, late. Full rose type white with occasional red edges to some petals. Excellent form. When at its best it ranks as one of the best of all.
GAIETY - Jap, late. Bright red with golden staminodes.
GLEAN OF GOLD 23-29. - Double, midseason. White guard petals with yellow petals intermingled in the collar. Good stems.
HANS P. SASS 23-27. - Double, late. A tall upstanding plant with very large full flowers of a delightful light pink. Very distinctive yellowish green foliage. Well thought of everywhere.
JAPANESE BEAUTY - Jap, late. Carmine red.
MOUNT EVERST - Double, late. A rounded mound of snow white with the glorious tints of a setting sun on its tips. Good stems and plant.
PINK BEAUTY - Double, late midseason. Pink. There are at least two other peonies called
PINK BEAUTY. The name should be changed.
QUEEN OF HAMBURG 145. - Double, midseason. Tall, loosely built medium pink. Very large and fine. In a great many gardens we find a white growing under this label. A pity.
QUEEN OF SHEBA 9-28. - Double, midseason. Strong stemmed brilliant pink. High built.
RED SATIN - Double, midseason. A good satiny red. A white peony has sometimes been found under this name.
ROSABEL 5-25. - Double, midseason. Rosy red. Moderate height and size. Floriferous.
SEA SHELL - Single, midseason. Light satiny pink. Tall. As fine a single as we can find. A red Jap has sometimes been sent out under this name. Kelway has a pink single also named this.
SENSATION - Double, late. A charming combination of pinks. Good stems. A white has also been sent out for this one.
THOR - Double, midseason. A g ood red of a distinctive color.
WHITE EAGLE A 60. - Double, iearly. Loose built white showing some stamens. Very good.
A HANS P. SASS VARIETY NAMED BY JOHN A. BONGERS, Ottumwa, Iowa. Introduced in 1938
DR. F. G. BRETHOUR 6-7. - Double, late. A beautiful pure white with a creamy glow at the center. The form is often as fine and quite similar to SOLANGE. Good stems. A worthy tribute to a grand man.
A HANS P. SASS VARIETY NAMED BY R. A. NAPIER of Blue Island, Illinois. Introduced in 1940.
MIRIAM NAPIER ROHE 42-1/2. - Double, midseason. Medium large full double pure white with strong upright stems. Low growing. Bulletin #91
JACOB SASS, Route 7, Benson Station, Omaha, Nebraska
MAHAL (1934) S 1. - Double, early. Pure white showing stamens. Medium height.
NEBRASKA (1939) - Double, late. Pure white. Large and tall. Very good.
PINK OPAL (1934) S 5. - Double, midseason. Tall light pink with yellow flush. Attractive.
TANAGER (1934) - Double, late. Rich red with good stems. Rather tall.
