Magazine  (Jun 1948)  Page(s) 10.  
 
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
Red Peonies
Noel (Kelsey 1935). Double, midseason. Very large 7-inch blooms perfectly finished on extra tall stems. This is a red double as good as many and better than most. Size as large or larger than any red double. Color clear, but intense.