Website/Catalog  (1926)  Page(s) [3].  
 
Descriptive Price List
Mrs. John M. Lewis (Lewis)—Large globular rose type of great depth, borne on tall, stiff stems. Color, very dark, pure ox-blood red of velvety richness and shadings. Petals of remarkable substance, the blooms showing great endurance on the plants, and as cut flowres. Pleasing fragrance. Mid-season. Very strong grower and free bloomer. Does not burn in the sun. One of the very best dark peonies....$10.00

Website/Catalog  (1922)  Page(s) 34.  Includes photo(s).
 
Peonies of American Origin
Mrs John M. Lewis. (Lewis, 1920.) A new seedling of exceptional merit, now offered for the first time. Large, compact, globular rose type. Very dark ox-blood red, with rich velvety shadings; a pure color without the purple tinge found in most red Peonies. Very strong growers. Midseason. Exceptionally valuable for cutting. $20. (See illustration facing page 29.)

Magazine  (May 1920)  Page(s) 81.  
 
Mr. John Lewis, of Copenhagen, N.Y., has originated the following named and numbered varieties:
Mrs. John M. Lewis—(Lewis.) Rather tall and slender grower yet stems are strong and support the blossoms splendidly. Free bloomer. Color the richest, deep crimson maroon with an extremely brilliant satiny sheen. Petals of great substance and stand the hot sun remarkably well. Also possesses unusual endurance as cut flower. Well grown flowers from five to six inches in diameter with an even greater depth. Possesses a pronounced and pleasing fragrance. (Note: Understand that this will be disseminated by Mr. Bertrand H. Farr of Wyomissing, Pa.)