Peony Classification. 



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L* EXPOSITION DU MANS, SOUV. DE. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Mechin, 1880. 



Donated by Cottage Gardens Co. 



Description in brief — Very large, reddish violet 3 (180), loose, very showy, semi- 

 double type, with pronounced silvery reflex. Midseason. Good variety. 



Description in detail — Not differentiated, loosely made bloom with stamens around 

 collar and in center of V;Ioom, carpels only partlj' transformed greenish- 

 white, very hairy, crimson stigmas. Odor unpleasant. 



Plant is a very strong, vigorous grower, long, strong stem and good habit. 

 Medium bloomer in clusters. 



FULGIDA. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Parmentier, 1850. 



Donated by Andorra Nurseries, Ellwanger & Barry, L. Paillet, W^ T. Smith, and 

 Goos & Koenemann. 



Description in brief — Medium size, loose, rosy magenta 3 (169), semi-double type, 

 with a verv prominent silvery reflex which gives it a somewhat washed-out 

 appearance, stamens visible at center of bloom and around collar. Mid- 

 season to late. Good variety of this type. 



Description in detail — Loose, semi-double with visible stamens, has a washed- 

 out appearance, due to rapid fading. Odor lacking. 



Plant is a strong, vigorous grower, very erect habit, similar to "Delachei." 

 Very free bloomer in clusters. 



Remarks — This has been sent to the plots as " Delachei " by some growers, but this 

 variety ("Fulgida") has a very much more silvery renex, is not nearly so 

 compact in bloom, with visible stamens, and has smaller and lighter green 

 foliage than "Delachei." The season is the same and the habii similar. The 

 buds of the two varieties before fading are nearly the same color (rosy magenta) 

 169. 



JUSSIER. 



Species — P. albiflora. 



Donated by Ellwanger & Barry. 



Synonym — This is in reality " Atrosanguinea." See p. 244. 



PLUTARCH. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Kelway. 



Donated by Andorra Nurseries. 



Description in brief — Small, loose, rosy magenta 5 (169), semi-double type. 

 Late. Inferior variety. 



Description in detail — Fairly well shaped, small bloom, stamens present in center 

 of bloom and around collar. Odor pleasant. Rather weak grmving plant, 

 medium to low spreading habit. Medium l)loomer, singly, inclined to blight. 



