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'Terry Grudem' peony References
Book  (Jan 2000)  Page(s) 220.  
 
Terry Grudem Herbaceous Peony. Brand 1963. A Japanese red lactiflora.
Magazine  (Sep 1963)  Page(s) 23.  
 
Department of Registration.
The following cultivars (varieties) whose names have been approved by the Nomenclature Committee, are presented for registration.
By Brand Peony Farms, Faribault, Minnesota, originators and owners:
Terry Grudem (Brand Peony Farms, 1963) J. M. Bright red. Parentage not known. Seedling No. not given. Midseason Japanese type. Bright red in color. Staminodes a matching red, tipped light yellow. Plants tall, bright green foliage. Strong stems bearing many beautiful blooms. Blooms 7 to 8 inches in size. A standout variety in the show field.

"A living memorial in the form of a peony has been named after Terry Grudem, the fifteen year old grandson of the Archie Tischlers, who passed away on May 21 in Minneapolis. Terry was the son of the Donald Grudems, who are former Faribault residents, Mrs. Grudem being the former "Tiny" Tischler. The peony is a deep red color with yellow stamens, a Japanese variety." —Faribault, Minnesota, Daily News, June 15, 1963 
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