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Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society (1928)  Page(s) 112.  
 
Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies
L'Etincelante. (Dessert, 1905.) 8.4.
Single type; very large; midseason. Cupped flowers of very bright pink, each petal having a lighter, almost silvery border; stamens bright golden yellow; not notably fragrant. Tall; floriferous; stiff stems. Excellent foliage.
An excellent single peony of large size and pure color; well regarded, not expensive, and very popular.

Rosedale Nurseries, Tarrytown, New York (1922)  Page(s) 13.  
 
Single and Japanese Peonies
8.1 (17) L'Etincelante. (Dessert, 1902). Very broad petals of the finest bright carmine, broad silvery border, crown of gold stamens at the center; semi-double; superb...$2.50

Gumm's Peony Gardens (1923)  Page(s) 34.  
 
Single Peonies
17-81—L'Etincelante (Dessert 1905)—Very large cup-shaped flowers. Brilliant carmine with silvery margin. Extra fine.

Peonies and Irises, C. F. Wassenberg, Van Wert, Ohio (1923)  
 
Japanese Peonies
8.2 L'Etincelante (Dessert 1905) (Single)...$2.00

Cedar Hill Nursery, Brookville, New York, T. A. Havemeyer (1923)  Page(s) 4.  
 
Peonies
Single and Japanese
L'Etincelante (Single)—Lively carmine with a pronounced silvery margin. $2.50

American Peony Society Bulletin (Jun 1948)  Page(s) 10.  
 
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
Dark Pink Peonies
The Nathans (Kelsey 1937). Large, rose-pink double. Semi-dwarf. Pleasing fragrance. Broad outer petals. Center closely twisted and overlapping.

American Peony Society Bulletin (Jun 1948)  Page(s) 10.  
 
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
Dark Pink Peonies
Rose Fluff (Kelsey 1938). Double. Very large, rose-pink. Late, midseason variety. Wonderful for those who like a strong rose shade of pink. Stems strong, foliage medium dark green.

American Peony Society Bulletin (Jun 1948)  Page(s) 10.  
 
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
Dark Pink Peonies
Old Forge (Kelsey 1936). Rose-pink, double. High built crown. Medium sized flowers on long, strong stems.

American Peony Society Bulletin (Jun 1948)  Page(s) 10.  
 
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
Dark Pink Peonies
May Corbin (Kelsey 1934). Very deep pink double. Medium size. Tall, wiry stems. Midseason bloomer. High built crown. Large flowers. Fragrant.

American Peony Society Bulletin (Jun 1948)  Page(s) 10.  
 
"A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman
Dark Pink Peonies
Lights Out (Kelsey 1934). Large, rose-pink double. The very last to bloom in the garden. Due to its lateness, the peony season is considerably lengthened. Good foliage and strong stems.
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