Classification of the Peony 131 



bloom. Fades out in sun; a few stamens seen in center of bloom. Fragrance 

 unpleasant X. Blooming time early. Large size. 



Description of plant — Habit of plant medium erect to drooping, dwarf, medium 

 compact. Growth medium strong, healthy. Stem short, medium strong to 

 weak, red. Blooming habit medium to free. Lateral buds undeveloped. 

 Foliage medium furnished, medium green, fine size; veins reddish green. 



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

 whole good. 



RAPHAEL. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Mechin, 1882. 



Donated by Farr. 



Description of bloom — Type of bloom semi-rose. Form of bloom globular, me- 

 dium compact to loose; stamens visible. Not differentiated. Not entirely trans- 

 formed. Color (total effect) purple garnet 5-6 (165) ; guards streaked light; 

 center has occasionally hght streak. Very desirable, dark red for early season. 

 Fragrance unpleasant X. Blooming time extra earl}'. Medium size. 



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

 healthy. Stem short, strong, vivid red. Blooming habit very free. Buds 

 borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, dark green, medium size; 

 veins red. 



Commercial value — For cut bloom poor; landscape value good to extra good. 

 Variety as a whole good. 



ROSSINI. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Kelway. 



Donated by Farr. 



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

 medium compact. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total 

 effect) tyrian rose 4 (155), silver tipped; guards clear; collar same as guards; 

 center clear. Stamens are concealed; bloom fades quickly in the sun. Fra- 

 grance unpleasant XX. Blooming time early to mid-season. Medium size. 



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

 strong and healthy. Stem medium length, medium strength, red. Blooming 

 habit m.edium to free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage medium fur- 

 nished, dark green, medium size; veins red. 



Commercial value — For cut bloom medium to good; landscape value good. Vari- 

 ety as a whole good. 



SAMOSET. 



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



Donated by Hollis. 



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

 compact to compact. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color 

 (total effect) rose magenta i (i6g) ; guards streaked light; center clear, 

 slightly silver tipped. This is a showy bloom. Fragrance unpleasant XX. 

 Blooming time early to mid-season. Very large size. 



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

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

 ters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, dark green, coarse; veins reddish green. 



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

 as a whole good. 



Remarks- -Thh is a very promising variety. 



