Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies]:
MRS. C. S. MINOT. (Minot, 1914.) 9.2.
Double type; very large; late. Guard petals large, undulating, flesh-pink with coppery tints on outer surface; center incurved, flesh-white in collar darkening to cream-pink in center, illumined by a few golden yellow stamens, and sometimes marked by several prominent crimson blotches; not notably fragrant. Dwarf; floriferous; stiff stems. Good foliage.
A variety of unusual color, especially when viewed from the back. It is almost full rose type and has a definite bomb form on first opening.
"On established plants, usually no crimson markings. Rather medium than dwarf in height."—Thurlow.
MRS C S MINOT (Minot, 1914) - Double - Flesh - Late. Dwarf. Fragrance not notable. Very large. Guard petals large, undulating, flesh-pink with coppery 'tints on outer surface; center incurved, flesh-white in collar darkening to cream pink in center, illumined by a few golden yellow stamens and sometimes marked by several prominent crimson blotches. Floriferous; stiff stems. Good foliage. A variety of unusual color, especially when viewed from the back. Almost full rose type, and has a definite bomb form on first opening. M.
