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1 OCT 19 by
BrianP
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Peony Listing Omission
Dr. C.F. Patterson
Lactiflora, Double, rose-form, deep pink. Fragrance slight to absent. Flowers held close to foliage. Plant is very sturdy, with strong stems; no staking is required. Season late - with Sarah Bernhardt. Little or no fertility.
This peony is thought to be a seedling developed by Dr. C.F. Patterson, former Head, Department of Horticulture, University of Saskatchewan, 1922-1960. It was obtained from Saskatchewan and distributed, mostly wholesale, by Ferncliff Gardens of Mission, BC. The parentage records have been destroyed. It may be the same seedling as Patterson's #1044, which received a Certificate of Merit at the American Peony Society regional show, Saskatoon, 1939. Dr. Patterson did not name any of his peony seedlings, but was well known for his lily and hardy fruit introductions.
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#1 of 3 posted
1 OCT 19 by
 jedmar
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What is the source of this information please?
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#2 of 3 posted
2 APR 23 by
BrianP
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Source of information is from personal communication with David Jack of Ferncliff Gardens, as well as American Peony Society Bulletin 1939, and listing in 1998 spring catalog of Alyssa's Garden, Fort St. John, BC.
I was also in communication with Dr. E. Maginnes, Department of Horticulture, University of Saskatchewan who advised that Dr. Patterson's breeding records were destroyed when their offices were moved to a new building.
Both Ferncliff Gardens and Alyssa's Garden mispelled the name Dr. F. Patterson, when in fact it should be Dr. C.F. Patterson. Ferncliff Gardens confirmed with me by letter that this was a peony of Saskatchewan origin.
This peony was also sold by La Pivoinerie D'Aoust at Hudson QC (no printed catalogs were made) - no longer in operation.
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#3 of 3 posted
2 APR 23 by
jedmar
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Thank you, we added your comments on the provenance as a note, as well as the information on the peony
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