Classification of the Peony 147 



IRMA. 



Sl^ccics — P. albiflora. Originated by Calot, 1859. 



Donated by Farr. 



Dcscriplion of bloom — Type of bloom rose. Form of bloom globular, compact. 

 Not differentiated. Entirely transformed. Color (total effect) violet rose 3 

 (154); guards clear; collar same as guards; center clear; secondary sta- 

 minodes absent. A few cream yellow, small petals at the center. Fragrance 

 lacking. Blooming time late. Very large size. 



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

 strong. Stem medium long, very strong, green. Blooming habit free. Buds 

 borne in clusters. Foliage well furnished, light green, coarse; veins green. 



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

 whole good. 



JESSIE K. CROSBY. 



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



Donated by Hollis. 



Description of bloom — Type of bloom rose. Form of bloom tall, compact. Dif- 

 ferentiated. Entirely transformed. Color (total effect) hydrangea pink, fades 

 to lilac white ; collar same as guards ; center same ; secondary staminodes 

 present. Bloom is intermixed with narrow petals. Center forms hollow, cup- 

 shaped. Fragrance pleasant X. Blooming time mid-season. Medium size. 



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

 healthy. Stem very long, strong, reddish green. Blooming habit free. Buds 

 borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage medium furnished, light green, coarse; 

 veins reddish green. 



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

 whole medium to poor. 



KELWAY'S QUEEN. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Kelway. 



Donated by Farr. 



Description of bloom — Type of bloom rose. Form of bloom globular, compact. 

 Not differentiated. Entirely transformed. Color (total effect) mauve rose 2 

 (153) ; guards clear; collar same as guards; center flecked with crimson; sec- 

 ondary staminodes present. Fragrance pleasant X. Blooming time mid-sea- 

 son to late. Large size. 



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

 long, strong, reddish green. Blooming habit free. Lateral buds undeveloped, 

 healthy. Foliage well furnished, medium green, medium size ; veins red. 



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

 as a whole extra good. This is distinct from "The Queen" (Kelway). 



LOST TREASURE. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Pleas (?) 



Donated by Pleas. 



Description of bloom — Tj'pe of bloom rose. Form of bloom flat, compact. Not 

 differentiated. Entirely transformed. Color (total effect) violet rose 2 

 (154); guards flecked with green; collar same color as guards; center occa- 

 sionally flecked crimson; uniform color throughout. Very attractive, well 

 formed, delicate bloom. Center fades to lilac white. Fragrance pleasant X. 

 Blooming time mid-season. Size large to very large. 



