Website/Catalog  (1938)  Page(s) 10.  
 
Peonies
Mrs. C. S. Minot (Late) Late flesh pink. $2.25

Book  (1923)  Page(s) 31-2.  
 
A Few of the Newer American Varieties
One extraordinary peony, recently placed in commerce, is Mrs. C. S. Minot (Minot, 1914). It originated in the garden of Doctor C. S. Minot of Readville, Massachusetts, who was an enthusiastic amateur gardener and a devoted admirer of the peony. He planted many peony seeds. When I saw his seedling plot in bloom not a great while ago, I found much to interest me. Some of these seedlings have recently been sold to a western grower, and the future may hold some pleasant developments among them. So far, however, Mrs. C. S. Minot is the best one that Dr. Minot produced. It is an exquisite and distinguished peony. The plant is usually rather dwarf, but it is also sturdy. I have had this variety in my garden for several years. Last season (1922) it surprised me by throwing up tall stems—quite half as long again as they usually grow. The effect was unexpectedly showy. The flowers are large and the coloring is fine. The guard-petals are a soft pink—rather a mauve pink—and melt into a full centre of deep cream. The petals are large throughout. The exquisite tinting, good form, and the quality of lasting well make this peony a most lovely thing either in the garden or as a cut flower.