Book  (1917)  Page(s) 95.  
 
Madame Mechin. Compact flower of deep glossy garnet. One of the good reds. Mechin, 1880. Semi-rose. Red. Medium. Midseason. Medium height and strength. Uncertain bloomer. Garden.

Website/Catalog  (1913)  Page(s) 54.  
 
Paeonia sinensis...Mad. Méchin. Globular peony form, bright amaranth-red with silvery reflexes.