Book  (Jan 2000)  Page(s) 236.  
 
Gold Finch Hybrid Tree Poeny (Saunders 1948). A single yellow hybrid

Article (magazine)  (Jan 1955)  Page(s) 24.  
 
Varieties Raised in America. All by Professor Saunders...
The "Roman Gold Group." Yellow, clear or almost clear , generally single.
'Goldfinch,' (1948-1950)

Article (magazine)  (Jan 1955)  Page(s) 57.  
 
Alphabetical Check List of Tree Peony Names In  Public Collections And/or Available in Nurseries 1954-1955
Lutea hybrid, Yellow, 'Goldfinch' (Saund. 1948-1950)

Magazine  (Mar 1954)  Page(s) 22.  
 
Hybrid Tree Peonies
...By far the most important work with these hybrids has been done by Prof. A. P. Saunders and his originations now number about 80. Their color range is truly remarkable. [...]
The list of hybrid tree peonies following is up to date as far as we could make it.
Originations of A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N.Y.
Hybrids of suggruticosa, lutea and Delavayi.
Goldfinch, Semi-double, yellow. 1948.