American Peony Society Bulletin (Sep 1945)  Page(s) 21.  
 
Department of Registration
Mr. W. E. Lanigan of 137 Tenth St.. Lincoln, Illinois, has sent the following description of his seedling peony for registration.
Vaughn DeLeath (Lanigan, 1945). Double type; very large; midseason. Dark rose pink with few red petals near the center. Rose pink petalage becomes lighter in color with age. Tall, floriferous; not notably fragrant. Strong stems and good foliage.
Note: Vaughn DeLeath (1896-1943) was a native of Mount Pulaski, a small city a few miles south of Lincoln, Illinois. Miss DeLeath is said to have been the first woman to sing over the radio.

American Peony Society Bulletin (Sep 1945)  Page(s) 21.  
 
Department of Registration
Mrs. Mary E. G. Freeborn of Proctor, Vermont, has sent in the following descriptions of her seedlings for registration:
Sun Fast (Freeborn, 1945). Hybrid officinalis rubra plena X chinensis hybrid. Double. Similar to officinalis rubra plena, but brighter coloe, fuller flower and of more upright growth. Early.

American Peony Society Bulletin (Sep 1945)  Page(s) 21.  
 
Department of Registration
Mrs. Mary E. G. Freeborn of Proctor, Vermont, has sent in the following descriptions of her seedlings for registration:
Copy Cat (Freeborn, 1945). Hybrid officinalis rubra plena X Madame Jules Dessert. Single. Brilliant blood red, good center, long keeper and upright growth. Early.

American Peony Society Bulletin (Sep 1945)  Page(s) 21.  
 
Department of Registration
Corrected Registration
Several typographical errors crept in the published description of Mrs. Freeborn's seedling in the June, 1945, BULLETIN (No. 98) page 32. The following is the correct name and description:
William H. Park (Freeborn, 1945). Seedling Chugai No. 29. Japanese type. Plant thrifty, shapely, and very free producer of medium sized, perfectly cupped, pure white flowers with unusually rich yellow centers. Carpels tipped yellow. Disc white. Lasts well and suitable for table decoration.

American Peony Society Bulletin (Sep 1945)  Page(s) 18.  
 
Rose Gumm
Recently received a copy of a letter from Mr. W. L. Gumm of Remington, Indiana, written to Mr. Louis R. Potter of Milwaukee. The late Mr. Gumm originated many good peonies and he writes as follows:
"Yes, Rose Gumm was one of my seedlings that I originated a number of years ago. I consider it a very beautiful bloom. Mr. Cooper, while visiting me, admired it very much and I sold him one or two plants. I also sold one to Mr. Harry Little of Indian Springs Gardens, Baldwinsville, New York. He was very much taken with it and watched its growth and performance and pronounced it a winner. (Mr. Little is one of the best judges of peonies in America,)
"I suppose you wonder why I never put it on the market. Here is the reason—it developed nematodes, at least on the increase from the original plant did. I have made it a rule never to ship a plant that was diseased. Possibly you know all about nematodes (not found in law books). If your plant is affected, it will have enlargements on the roots similar to those on an ancient ram's horn. I would be pleased to hear how your plant behaved. One of the very fine peonies that I originated is Lillian Gumm, a fine grower and a prolific bloomer."
Editor's note: Mr. Gumm's letter was dated January 16, 1928, and since that time both he and Mr. Cooper have passed on. Mr. Harry Little is now located at Camillus, New York.

American Peony Society Bulletin (Jun 1945)  Page(s) 32.  
 
Department of Registration
The following new peony is submitted for registration by the originator, Mr. W. A. Payne, R. R. 3, Terre Haute, Indiana. The description is by the originator.
Greer Garson (Payne, 1945) Large to very large, rather compact full double flower without stamens or pistils, opening, according to Ridgway, pale rosaline purple, fading to rose pink, borne on a medium compact plant of average to large size. Good, clean growth with disease resistant, medium green foliage. Bloom held rather high above the foliage on good stems with no lateral bloom most seasons. Fragrance most intense and agreeable. One of the most fragrant of all peonies. Late, midseason bloomer.

American Peony Society Bulletin (Jun 1945)  Page(s) 32.  
 
Department of Registration
Mary E. G. Freeborn of Proctor, Vermont sends in the following description of her seedling peony for registration.
Dr, Wm. H. Pack (Freeborn, 1945) Plant thrifty, shapely and very free producer of medium sized, perfectly cupped, pure white flower with an unusually rich yellow center. Lasts well and suitable for table decoration. 

American Peony Society Bulletin (Jun 1948)  Page(s) 12.  
 
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
Japanese Peonies
Kuroki (Kelsey 1935). Japanese type. This is a good Japanese variety but it does have a tendency to discolor slightly at the tips of staminodes. Mr. Kelsey made this report and it is just possible that the weather conditions were unfavorable at the time and this is not really a fault of the flower. We will check this season and will be able to report more fully.

American Peony Society Bulletin (Jun 1948)  Page(s) 12.  
 
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
Japanese Peonies
Vista (Kelsey 1936). Japanese type, rather dwarf grower. Late midseason. Fine guards and fine yellow staminodes. Center very large and unusual. Larger and better than Ama-no-sode according to Mr. Kelsey. A very showy variety with sturdy stems.

American Peony Society Bulletin (Jun 1948)  Page(s) 12.  
 
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
Japanese Peonies
Salute (Kelsey 1936). Japanese type. Very large, pink guard petals with light yellow staminodes, shading to a deeper yellow at base. Midseason bloomer.