Classification of the Peonv 



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JAMES BLANC. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Crousse, 1883. 



Donated by Cottage Gardens Company. 



Description of bloom — Type of bloom semi-ro3e. Form of bloom flat, compact. 

 Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) violet rose 

 3 (154); guards clear; collar same as guards; center clear. The distinguish- 

 ing characteristic is deeply notched petals throughout bloom of about same 

 width. Fragrance lacking. Blooming time mid-season. Large size. 



Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, medium height, compact. Growth 

 strong and healthy. Stem medium long, strong, reddish green. Blooming 

 habit medium. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, dark 

 green, coarse , veins green. 



Commercial value — For cut bloom good; landscape value good. Variety as a 

 whole good. 



MADAME BARILLET DESCHAMPS. 



Species— V. albiflora. • Originated by Calot, 186S. 



Donated by Farr. 



Description of bloom — Type of bloom semi-rose. Form of bloom flat, imbricated. 

 Not dift"erentiatcd. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) violet rose 

 3 (154) ; guards clear; collar same as guards; center flecked occasionally with 

 scarlet on edge. Bloom fades to a delicate silver pink in the sun. Fragrance 

 pleasant X. Blooming time early to mid-season. Large size. 



Description of plant — Habit of plant medium erect, medium height, medium com- 

 pact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem medium long, strong, reddish green. 

 Blooming habit medium. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage well fur- 

 nished, light green, coarse ; veins reddish green. 



Commercial value — For cut bloom good; landscape value good. Variety as a 

 whole good to extra good. 



MARY L. HOLLIS. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Hollis, 1907. 



Donated by Hollis. 



Description of bloom — Type of bloom semi-rose. Form of bloom flat, medium 

 compact. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) 

 pale lilac rose 2 (178) ; guards clear; center clear, fades lilac white; secondary 

 staminodes absent. Yellow stamens, plainly visible at center, concealed at 

 collar. Fragrance unpleasant XX. Blooming time mid-season. Large size. 



Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, tall, compact. Growth strong and 

 healthy. Stem long, strong, green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clus- 

 ters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, medium green, coarse ; veins green. 



Commercial value — For cut bloom medium; landscape value extra good. Variety 

 as a whole good. 



Remarks — A very attractive bloom. 



NOBILISSIMA. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Miellez, 1858. 



Donated by Cottage Gardens Company. 



Description of bloom — Type of bloom semi-rose. Form of bloom flat, medium 

 compact. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) 



