American Peony Society Bulletin
(Jun 1948) Page(s) 6.
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
White Peonies
Marilla Beauty (Kelsey 1940). A new beauty, not yet rated officially. A rather late bloomer of rare charm and appeal. Large blush-white double of bewitching loveliness. The blush color is more pronounced toward the center of the bloom, radiating to a lighter shade. The large, broad petals have fine substance. A fine show flower.
American Peony Society Bulletin
(Jun 1948) Page(s) 6.
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
White Peonies
Lois Kelsey (Kelsey 1934). A midseason, flat flower of unusual form. If you prefer odd peonies, this is it. Looks something like a cactus dahlia and has the appearance of a flower not fully transformed.
American Peony Society Bulletin
(Jun 1948) Page(s) 6.
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
White Peonies
Mel Gedge (Kelsey 1937). For those who worship bigness, this flower satisfies that ambition. A huge, milk-white double that unfolds into a charming globe of loveliness. Early-midseason bloomer. Rarely do you find such beauty and size so skillfully combined.
American Peony Society Bulletin
(Jun 1948) Page(s) 6.
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
White Peonies
E. F. Kelsey (Kelsey 1942). Double, mideason, very large. A full white with fine, strong stems. Extra fine quality bloom. Being his namesake, Mr. Kelsey must have had a high regard for this one.
American Peony Society Bulletin
(Jun 1948) Page(s) 6.
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
White Peonies
Ivory Brooch (Kelsey 1943). Double, ivory white. Outer petals tightly incurved over a closely packed center. As the flower matures, these outer petals still retain their slightly crimped and incurved formation. Tital effect is a medallion like bloom resembling a curved brooch of ivory. Formation very uncommon. The bloom always has a bud like appearance.
American Peony Society Bulletin
(Jun 1948) Page(s) 6.
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
White Peonies
Grace Gedge (Kelsey 1934). Fully double, cream-white, flushed with a delicate shade of pink. Late bloomer. Flower of excellent refinement. Resembles Nick Shaylor in color.
American Peony Society Bulletin
(Jun 1948) Page(s) 6.
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
White Peonies
Fred W. Pratt (Kelsey 1935). Double. Pure white outer petals; inner petals yellow, overcast with pure white. Earlier than Primevere which it resembles. Deeper shade of yellow at base of petals. Anemone center.
American Peony Society Bulletin
(Jun 1948) Page(s) 6.
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
White Peonies
Footlights (Kelsey 1938). Large, double, Mons. Jules Elie type. Broad, pure white outer petals surrounding a closely packed ball of narrow, overlapping and entwined petals, enlivened by golden glow shining through from the depths. Total effect, soft, golden glow.
American Peony Society Bulletin
(Jun 1948) Page(s) 6.
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
White Peonies
Charlene (Kelsey 1942). Double. Ivory-white with cupped-shaped center resembling the night blooming Cereus. Good stems. Late mid-season bloomer. Flowers as large as Martha Bulloch and as beautiful as Kelway's Glorious.
American Peony Society Bulletin
(Jun 1948) Page(s) 6.
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
White Peonies
Antoinette Heim (Kelsey 1939). Double. Very similar to River Mist but colored a bit more. Good, strong grower. Late.
