Classification of the Peony 63 



BRENNUS. 



This so-called variety is a synonym of " Fulgida," originated by Parmentier in 

 1850. " Brennus " seems to have come into the trade from unknown sources within 

 recent years. For a description of "Fulgida" see Bulletin 278, page 245. 



CHINENSIS RUBRA. 



This so-called variety is a synonym of " Fragrans," introduced from China by 

 Sir Joseph Banks in 1805, since which it has masqueraded under many different 

 names. See below. 



COMTE DE CAYES. 



This so-called variety is a synonym of the well known variety " Due de Cazes," 

 originated by Guerin in 1850. " Comte de Cayes " started on its career from an 

 American nursery within recent years, 



DIAMOND. 



This so-called variety, which has come into the trade since 1900, is a synonym 

 of " Duchesse de Nemours" (Calot 1856). 

 For a description see Bulletin 278, page 249. 



DUKE OF CLARENCE. 



This so-called variety seems to be a synonym of " Princess Beatrice," originated 

 by Kelway in 1886. See Bulletin 278, page 250. 



EDULIS. 



This so-called variety is a synonym of " Fragrans," introduced from China by 

 Sir Joseph Banks in 1805, since which it has masqueraded under many different 

 names. See below. 



EDULIS FRAGRANS. 



This so-called variety is a synonym of " Fragrans," introduced from China by 

 Sir Joseph Banks in 1805, since which it has masqueraded under many different 

 names. See below. 



EMPEROR WILLIAM. 



It is doubtful if there is a true variety of this name, as there is no record of 

 any such being originated. As it has occurred in the Cornell plots it has been 

 really " Louis Van Houtte " in one case and " Delachei " in the other. 



FAIRY QUEEN. 



This so-called variety was supposed to have been originated by Terry, but wher- 

 ever it has been seen by the committee it has proved to be " Dr. Bretonneau " 

 (Verdier). 



FRAGRANS. 



Correction to Bulletin 27S, page 271. The above variety is wrongly described as 

 " Andre Lauries " in the aforementioned publication. For a correct description 

 of "Andre Lauries " see page 152. These two varieties have been somewhat con- 

 fused, and " Fragrans " is more often sold as " Andre Lauries " than otherwise. 



" Fragrans " was introduced from China by Sir Joseph Banks in 1805, while 

 "Andre Lauries" was originated by Crousse in 1881. 



