Peony Classification. 357 



DESCRIPTIONS OF VARIETIES 



In the following descriptions the varieties of peonies are thrown into 

 eight groups: Single, Japanese, Anemone, Semi-double, Crown, Bomb, 

 Semi-rose, and Rose. Each group is subdivided into its leading colors 

 by the marginal divisions. For a discussion of the above classification 

 see page 227. 



EXPLANATORY REMARKS 



The donor's name occurs in connection with the description of the 

 following varieties only in those cases in which the variety is still alive 

 and true to name in our plots, as received from the donor. Some ex- 

 ceptions occur when the description was taken elsewhere than at the 

 Cornell plots, in which case the nursery visited is credited in the des- 

 cription as having donated the said variety. 



In all cases when the term "commercial bloom" is used, we refer to 

 the value as a cut bloom only, unless otherwise noted, thus including 

 in one term the characteristics noted on the score card as keeping quali- 

 ties, shipping qualities, and handling qualities. 



The varieties which are described as blooming "in clusters'' should be 

 disbudded when grown for cut blooms. 



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I. SINGLE 



White AURORA. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Mrs. Pleas. 



Donated by Peterson Nurseries. 



Description in brief — White with a slight rose tint in the guards, single. Early. 



Medium variety of this type. 

 Description in detail — Carpels hairy; red stigmas. Odor disagreeable. 



Free bloomer in clusters. 

 Remarks — There is another variety being sold under this name which is a bright 



pink rose type, the exact identity of which is unknown at present. 



There is also a variety originated by Dessert in 1904 known as Aurore, 



which should not be confused with Aurora. It does not occur however in 



the Cornell plots. 



EXQUISITE. 



Species — P. albiflora. Origin unknown. 



Donated by Rosenfield. 



Description in brief — Medium size, white, single, with yellow stamens. Mid- 

 season. Medium variety. 



Description in detail — Carpels green and hairy; stigmas white with slight pink 

 tint. Odor unpleasant. 



Vigorous grower; good, upright habit; slightly inclined to blight. Free 

 bloomer singly. 



Remarks — Similar to "Albiflora" and "Japan Single White," but "Exquisite' 

 has a more upright habit. 



