Peony Classification. 415 



RED JACKET. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Harrison. 



Donated by'B. H. Fair. 



Description in brief — Rather flat, rosy magenta 4 (169), rose type bloom; clearly 

 differentiated, but too flat to be classed a bomb; not entirely transformed. 

 Midseason. Good variety for landscape work only, as it is a poor keeping 

 and shipping bloom. 



Description in detail — Linear and narrow petals at the collar and few found scat- 

 tered throughout the bloom, but as a whole the petals widen toward the 

 center. Occasional small carpels, pale green, smooth, with pink stigmas. 

 Odor pleasant. 



Tall, strong-growing plant, with good strong stems. Free bloomer in clusters. 



RUBRA SUPERBA. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Richardson, 1871. 



Donated by Rosenfield, Andorra Nurseries, Peterson Nurseries, and Cottage 

 Gardens Co. 



Description in brief — Large, rather compact, rosy magenta 2 (169), informal rose 

 type; some blooms are somewhat of a crown and even bomb type; seems 

 to be a very variable bloom. Very late. Good for its season. Good com- 

 mercial bloom. 



Description in detail — Somewhat differentiated; entirely transformed bloom; 

 not exactly typical of any class, but comes more nearly under rose type. 

 Some blooms have a narrow collar concealed by guards, and frequent narrow 

 petals concealed throughout the bloom. Odor pleasant. 



Plant is medium vigorous grower, with long, strong stems and a spread- 

 ing habit. Medium bloomer, seldom needs disbudding. 



Remarks — This variety is known as "Rubra Superba," "Richardson's Rubra," 

 "Richardson's Rubra Superba" and "Superba (Richardson's)." 



VERSCHAFFELT, AMBROISE. 



Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Parmentier. 



Donated by Andorra Nurseries, Dessert, Ellwanger & Barry, and Fewkes. 



Description in brief — Medium size, compact, globular, purple magenta, rose type 

 bloom. Late. Medium variety. 



Description in detail — Somewhat differentiated; well-made, compact, globular 

 bloom; rose type with cup-like center; central petals slightly wider than 

 collar. Extreme center of blooni a mass of short, narrow petals. Fades 

 only slightly in sun, uniform color throughout the bloom. 



Medium height plant, of fair vigor, medium stems and good habit. Medium 

 to free bloomer in clusters. The lateral buds often blight. 



