392 ^ Bulletin 278. 



Description in detail — Typical bomb, uniformly colored with silvery reflex on old 



blooms, which are inclined to open up somewhat at center, exposing carpels 



when bloom is in last stages. Odor nearly lacking. 



Tall, very strong, vigorous grower, with a good stem and slightly spreading 



habit. Free bloomer in clusters. 

 Remarks— This variety has been confused by some with " Marechal Vaillant," 



but the two varieties are distinct. The colors are very similar, but " Ville de 



Nancy" is a somewhat darker shade. 



RIBERT, MONS. PAUL DU. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Calot, 1866. 



Donated by L. Paillet. 



Description in brief — Large, medium, loose, rosy magenta 3(169) bomb type. Late. 

 Medium variety. Not a very high grade bloom; too loose for good com- 

 mercial bloom. 



Description in detail — Clearly differentiated; not transformed; carpels large, 

 greenish white, smooth, with red stigmas. Odor pleasant. 



Medium height, medium, vigorous plants rather weak stem and spreading 

 habit. Free bloomer in clusters. 



ROSEA. 



Species — P. officinalis. Origin unknown. 



Donated by J. Charlton. 



Description in brief — Medium size, globular, bright reddish pink (carmine purple 



I [156]) bomb type, with the center shading somewhat darker. Very early; 



blooms same time as Rubra (P. officinalis). Extra good for this species of 



peony. 

 Description in detail — Full, medium compact, globular bomb ; guard petals clearly 



differentiated; linear petals next to guards, increasing in width toward center. 



Carpels yellowish white, hairy; stigmas pink. Odor lacking. 



Medium to low growing, strong, vigorous plant, strong stem and medium 



upright habit. Meiium bloomer singly. 

 Remarks — Some growers have sent out a single peony under this name which is 



false 



VII SEMI-ROSE 



White CALOT, MADAME JULES. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Calot, 1868 



Donated by Cottage Gardens Co., Croux Bros., and Dessert. 



Description in brief — Large, lilac white, compact, semi-rose type bloom with 

 stamens. Midseason. Good, only a fair commercial bloom. 



Description in detail — Well-shaped, nearly white bloom with noticeable carmine 

 flecks in center of bloom and on outer guard petals. Few narrow petals 

 concealed at collar; tuft of wide petals in center of bloom, but not prominent 

 enough for a crown ; shorter petals in extreme center of bloom, concealing short 

 stamens. Color on petals seems to be laid on in splashes. 



Very strong, vigorous-growing plant, tall, strong stems, very good habit 

 Medium bloomer in clusters. 



