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Bertrand H. Farr, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania (1915)  Page(s) 42.  
 
Japanese Peonies
Including direct importations from Japan, and Kelway's "Imperial" and Hollis' New Seedling Japanese Peonies
A new race of Peonies of a distinct type, forming a separate class, intermediate between the single and the double types, and distinguished by their stamens being transformed into narrow petaloids. [...]
I have retained the Japanese names, with their translation, prefixed by the Amreicannames, which were given to this set by the Peony Society of the American Florists.
Apple Blossom (Rei-Kai-ZanName of a mountain in Japan). Blush-yellow in central filamental petals. $1.

Cherry Hill Nurseries Peonies, Hardy Garden Perennials, etc. (1926)  Page(s) 74.  
 
Rare Single Japanese Peonies
The so-called Japanese Peonies are those which have one or two rows of petals and centers of stamens much thickened. These are almost devoid of pollen and oftentimes make a thick cushion of golden yellow. The effect is very beautiful and distinct and they continue to bloom throughout the Peony season. Although strong growers they propagate slowly and the stocks are usually limited.
Yeso 7.7, guard or outside petals pure white, narrow center petals white, shaded slightly yellow; with oftentimes a carmine top. $6.00 each.

Armstrong Nurseries, Ontario, California Catalogue (1932)  Page(s) 29.  Includes photo(s).
 
Lord Charlemont. Very large, beautifully formed, high-centered, crimson flowers on stout rigid stems. The plant is free in growth and bloom, and the flower is so magnificent and the color so superb that we consider it to be easily one of the best three or four red roses. See illustration in color on page 25.

Cherry Hill Nurseries Peonies, Hardy Garden Perennials, etc. (1926)  Page(s) 74.  
 
Rare Single Japanese Peonies
The so-called Japanese Peonies are those which have one or two rows of petals and centers of stamens much thickened. These are almost devoid of pollen and oftentimes make a thick cushion of golden yellow. The effect is very beautiful and distinct and they continue to bloom throughout the Peony season. Although strong growers they propagate slowly and the stocks are usually limited.
White Lady 9.0, dwarf plant but vigorous in growth, with light green foliage. Flowers of glistening white with a very thick mass of deep yellow stamens. The true variety is scarce. $10.00 each.

Cherry Hill Nurseries Peonies, Hardy Garden Perennials, etc. (1926)  Page(s) 74.  
 
Rare Single Japanese Peonies
The so-called Japanese Peonies are those which have one or two rows of petals and centers of stamens much thickened. These are almost devoid of pollen and oftentimes make a thick cushion of golden yellow. The effect is very beautiful and distinct and they continue to bloom throughout the Peony season. Although strong growers they propagate slowly and the stocks are usually limited.
Tokio 8.9, tall strong stems with an abundance of dark green foliage. Large flowers of rose-pink petals and a thick mass of incurved stamens. One of the best Japanese pinks which we have ever seen. $7.50 each.

Cherry Hill Nurseries Peonies, Hardy Garden Perennials, etc. (1926)  Page(s) 74.  
 
Rare Single Japanese Peonies
The so-called Japanese Peonies are those which have one or two rows of petals and centers of stamens much thickened. These are almost devoid of pollen and oftentimes make a thick cushion of golden yellow. The effect is very beautiful and distinct and they continue to bloom throughout the Peony season. Although strong growers they propagate slowly and the stocks are usually limited.
Ruth Force (1924), a Japanese type of bright cerise pink petals with stamens edged with petal color. Holds its color well until the petals fall. Midseason to late. $5.00 each.

Cherry Hill Nurseries Peonies, Hardy Garden Perennials, etc. (1926)  Page(s) 74.  
 
Rare Single Japanese Peonies
The so-called Japanese Peonies are those which have one or two rows of petals and centers of stamens much thickened. These are almost devoid of pollen and oftentimes make a thick cushion of golden yellow. The effect is very beautiful and distinct and they continue to bloom throughout the Peony season. Although strong growers they propagate slowly and the stocks are usually limited.
Purple Cup, deep cherry red petals which make an effective contrast with the golden stamens. $5.00 each.

Peonies: Single and Japanese in the Illinois Trial Garden (1938)  Page(s) 116.  
 
Single Peonies (albiflora)
Purple Cup (Secor, 1924) 9.0 (39)
Large, bright aster purple, early. Carpels smooth, with bright red tips; disk inconspicuous, light pink. Plant medium size, spreading.

Cedar Hill Nursery, Brookville, New York, T. A. Havemeyer (1923)  Page(s) 4.  
 
Peonies
Single and Japanese
Purple Cup (Japanese)—Bright cherry-purple. $3.00

Cherry Hill Nurseries Peonies, Hardy Garden Perennials, etc. (1926)  Page(s) 73.  
 
Rare Single Japanese Peonies
The so-called Japanese Peonies are those which have one or two rows of petals and centers of stamens much thickened. These are almost devoid of pollen and oftentimes make a thick cushion of golden yellow. The effect is very beautiful and distinct and they continue to bloom throughout the Peony season. Although strong growers they propagate slowly and the stocks are usually limited.
Purity (Bunting), pure white petals surrounding a mass of pale yellow filamentary stamens. A dainty flower. $5.00 each.
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