THE WISCONSIN PEONY SOCIETIES LIST OF PEONY BOOKS

• THE AMERICAN HYBRID PEONY
  Perhaps the most comprehensive reference on peony breeding available. Over 100 pages devoted to the study and practice of breeding for new ornamental qualities in peony cultivars. Practical procedures in breeding, overcoming infertility in plants of interspecies hybrid origin, inherent ornamental characters such as flower doubling, examples of recent achievements, a question and answers section and an extensive bibliography of references. Hardcover, color illustrations, 208 pgs.
  

• THE AMERICAN TREE PEONY
  Color illustrated history of tree peony breeding in North America, emphasizing the work of Saunders, Gratwick, Domoto, Daphnis and others. Culture and propagation. Softcover, 40 pgs.

• THE BEST OF 75 YEARS; 1904-1979
  Collection of articles from APS publications, including basic history and extensive coverage of peony plants and breeding. An entire section on the informative writings of Arthur Percy Saunders, pioneer of modern technical approaches to peony breeding, worth the price for this alone. Softcover, 232 pgs.

• THE PEONIES
  Original publication under auspices of the American Horticultural Society, reprinted by APS. Edited by John C. Wister, considered the dean of American ornamentals horticulturists, long time horticulturist for Swarthmore College's Scott Arboretum and who was also instrumental in formation of the American Daffodil Society and American Iris Society. A treasury of peony information and worthy of being on the shelves of all peony enthusiasts. Hardcover, 225 pgs, second printing.

• PEONIES; HISTORY OF PEONIES AND THEIR ORIGINATIONS
  In 3 parts: Variety Checklist, Registered Peonies and Introductions. 5,000 entries. Kessenich and APS Nomenclature Committee. Spiral bound, 161 pgs.

• PEONIES 1976-1986
  10-year update, registered peonies and tree peonies. Kessenich and APS Nomenclature Committee. Softcover, 106 pgs.

• PEONIES 1986-1996
  10-year update, registered peonies and tree peonies. Kessenich and APS Nomenclature Committee. Softcover, 131 pgs.

• HANDBOOK OF THE PEONY
  Herbaceous and tree peony culture. Peony types, propagation, successful root dividing and grafting, proper planting, how to fertilize, disease control and growing exhibition blooms. Softcover, 100 pgs, Eighth Edition.

The preceeding Peony books are available for purchase on the American Peony Society web site which can be accessed by the following link. 

THE AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY

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Other books and publications about Peonies- by year of publication

THE BOOK OF THE PEONY- By Mrs. Edward Harding, Copyright 1917

PEONIES IN THE LITTLE GARDEN- By Mrs. Edward Harding, Copyright 1923-  This was the 1st peony book that I, Scott Parker- WPS President, read and it is a snap shot in time of the best peonies that were in commerance during the early 1900's.  The book is very well written and it is must read for anyone that has an interest in peonies. 

PEONIES- THE MANUAL OF THE AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY- By James Boyd, Copyright 1928- A out of print book which is hard to find, but a must for the serious peony enthusiast. 

GARDEN PAEONIES- By James Kelway, Copyright 1954-  This book is published in Great Britian by Billings and Sons Ltd. for Eyre & Spottiswoode Ltd.   The book is 64 pages and it contains 15 color plates. 

PEONIES OUTDOORS AND IN- By Arno & Irene Nehrling, Copyright 1960-  Per the cover- The book is a complete guide to selecting growing and using herbaceous and tree peonies.  It has 129 illustrations: 11 color plates, 22 photos and 96 drawings. 

THE PAEONY- By Roy Genders, Copyright 1961-  This book is published in Great Britian by Butler and Tanner Ltd.

THE MOUTAN OR TREE PEONY- By Haworth-Booth, Copyright 1963-  This book was published in Great Britian by The Garden City Pree Ltd. 

ALICE HARDING THE PEONY- Introduced and Updated by Roy G. Klehm, Copyright 1993- 

PEONIES- By Allen Rogers, Copyright 1995-

THE GARDENER'S GUIDE TO GROWING PEONIES- By Martin Page, Copyright 1997-

THE BOOK OF TREE PEONIES- By Gian Lupo Osti, Copyright 1999-

PEONIES THE IMPERIAL FLOWER- By Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall, Copyright 1999-

THE BOOK OF MEDITERRANEAN PEONIES- By Gian Lupo Osti, Copyright 2004-

PEONY ROCKII AND GANSU MUDAN-  By Will McLewin and Dezhong Chen, Copyright 2006-

PEONIES- By Pamela McGeorge with photographs by Russell McGeorge, Copyright 2006- 

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