Book  (1857)  Page(s) 23.  
 
Chinese Tree Pæonies.—Pæonia Moutan.
These are the most splendid and showy of all Flowering Shrubs, and among the most rare.
All are double, unless denoted otherwise. They are perfectly hardy, and will withstand the winters of our most northern States. They bloom in May, 10 to 15 days before the Chinese Herbaceous varieties. [...]
The following eight very splendid varieties were originated by us from seeds:
9 Papaveracea carnea semi-plena. Semidouble blush, crimson centre...$1 50