chapter BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
T. C. thurlow's sons (Cherry Hill Nurseries). This concern was established in 1832 by Thomas C. Thurlow and the business is now ably conducted by his sons, George C. and Winthrop H. Thurlow, assisted by David C. Stranger. They have introduced many very beautiful varieties which are listed and described in this book. Their address is West Newbury, Massachusetts.
Cherry Hill Nursery, West Newbury, Mass. T. C. Thurlow, later Thurlow and Stranger.
Thurlow, T. C., founded Cherry Hill Nursery, West Newbury, Mass. 1832. Sons — George C. Thurlow, 1881-1952, and Winthrop H. Thurlow. Breeder.
APS: History of the Peonies and their Originations (-1975):
THURLOWS & STRANGER, Inc., Cherry Hill Nurseries, West Newbury, Massachusetts
GOVERNOR FULLER (1930) - Double. Large, shell pink deeper to the center.
MASSACHUSETTS (1935) - Double, midseason. A fine light pink with white intermingled. Very much on the order of MISS SALWAY.
MERRIMAC (1937) - Double, late. Very large deep rose pink of an unusual shade.
PURITAN MAID (1937) - Double. Blush white. Not now offered.
RAPTURE (1937) - Double, midseason. Broad well rounded guard petals with center somewhat smaller and cupped. Clear white suffused with soft creamy lights and a hint only of blush. An exquisite creation. Fragrant. Introduced by Thurlows & Stranger.
LADY AROOSTOOK (1935) - Double, midseason. A very tall fine white of somewhat the form of FESTIVA MAXIMA. An excellent and striking flower. It was originated by someone from Maine whose name is now known to us at present.
GLOW (Japan, 1939) 135. Jap, midseason. Deep cerise guards. Staminodes overlaid yellow. From collection of T. A. Havemeyer.
