Magazine  (Jun 1948)  Page(s) 10.  
 
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
Red Peonies
Ida Mellinger (Kelsey 1934). Midseason. Very dark red. Fully double. Petal arrangement like Philippe Rivoire, a full rose formation. Pleasant odor. Shows some purple in the red. Strong stems. Holds color well.