Website/Catalog  (1926)  Page(s) 73.  
 
Rare Single Japanese Peonies
The so-called Japanese Peonies are those which have one or two rows of petals and centers of stamens much thickened. These are almost devoid of pollen and oftentimes make a thick cushion of golden yellow. The effect is very beautiful and distinct and they continue to bloom throughout the Peony season. Although strong growers they propagate slowly and the stocks are usually limited.
Gold Mine 8.2, deep vinious red petals with golden stamens. $3.00 each.

Website/Catalog  (1909)  Page(s) 8.  
 
The following list includes those Wonderful Glowing Suns termed JAPANESE VARIETIES.
All the varieties presented here made their advent in my gardens, and their singularity consists in their being entirely destitute of pollen, and sometimes Nature asserts herself by showing a variety entirely destitute of any pollen or glandulous formation whatever, a mere mass of filaments like A CROWN OF THORNS surrounded by a guard of petals.
Goldmine, 1907, golden yellow; fine ...$1.00

Website/Catalog  (1907)  Page(s) 5.  
 
Japanese Varieties $1.00 each, except noted.
These were all originated by me. In these varieties the outer or guard petals are large, and the inner ones are transformed into golden stamens, (without pollen,) or very narrow fillimentaceous petals; making them very unique flowers.
Goldmine, yellowish in color.