Article (magazine)  (Jan 1955)  Page(s) 25.  
 
Varieties Raised in America. All by Professor Saunders...
The "Mystery Group." Ivories, pearled shades, suffused mauves, single to double...
'Melody,' (1948)

Article (magazine)  (Jan 1955)  Page(s) 58.  
 
Alphabetical Check List of Tree Peony Names In  Public Collections And/or Available in Nurseries 1954-1955
Lutea hybrid, Lilac Rose, 'Melody' (Saund. 1948)

Magazine  (Mar 1954)  Page(s) 22.  
 
Hybrid Tree Peonies
...By far the most important work with these hybrids has been done by Prof. A. P. Saunders and his originations now number about 80. Their color range is truly remarkable. [...]
The list of hybrid tree peonies following is up to date as far as we could make it.
Originations of A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N.Y.
Hybrids of suggruticosa, lutea and Delavayi.
Melody, Single, mauve over ivory, plum flares. 1948.

Book  (1944)  Page(s) 104.  
 
For next year 1945
Make a master list of tree peonies to be grafted & check them off as done.
...16475 5 [grafts]
...

Book  Page(s) 19.  
 
16475 Melody Push. Very good pale mauve with yellow underlay. Plum-colored onglets