Book  (1928)  Page(s) 143.  
 
Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies
Some Ganoko. (Origin unknown.) 9.0.
Japanese type; large; midseason. Broad, waved, and cupped guard petals of clear dark crimson; broad, flat center of much crinkled light buff staminodes, tinted with rose-red markings; carpels pale yellow, with a white line at the base; very fragrant. Height about 2 feet; fairly strong growth; slightly spreading; free-blooming. Foliage dark green, broad, and ruffled.
"A very beautiful flower but lacks substance."—Fewkes.

Book  (Jan 1917)  Page(s) 39.  
 
At the present time, there are several nurseries in Japan which grow both herbaceous and tree peonies. One of these, which does a large export business to England and America, maintains an office in each country. Twenty-nine varieties of the herbaceous peony are listed in the catalogue of this nursery, the names of some of which are delightfully quaint. Someganoko—painted fawn, Shishi-Odori—dancing lions, Kame-no-Kegoromo—turtle's holiday attire, are among the most diverting.

Website/Catalog  (1914)  Page(s) 8.  
 
Paeonia Albiflora
13 Somekanoko, Crimson beautiful large flower, center petals salmon edged with gold.

Website/Catalog  (1898)  Page(s) 12.  
 
Paeonia Officinalis. (Herbaceous Peonies.)
A rich Japanese flower, perennial, flowering in middle of summer.
14. Someganoko. Carmine, central filamentous petal, yellow.