Peony Society Info & Awards

Pacific Northwest Peony Society

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In 1996, the Pacific Northwest Peony Society was founded by Peony lover Allan ‘Al’ Rogers. He wanted to form a group that got together to discuss peonies and one another’s’ love for the beautiful flower. The Pacific Northwest Peony Society started connecting local peony growers from around Oregon and Washington, and it has grown from there to now include home gardeners and peony lovers.

American Peony Society

americanpeonysociety.org

FOR THE ENJOYMENT, EDUCATION AND HISTORY OF PEONIES

The American Peony Society was established in 1903 to promote cultivated peonies and foster studies to improve its worth as a garden plant. Early on, founders recognized the need for standardization of peony names and this initiative continues to be a major component of the APS. Numerous member-focused activities are gaining popularity in a time of a peony renaissance.  Among the most popular events is the APS Convention, the largest Peony event in North America, which draws international peony enthusiasts. The APS Annual Flower Show, the “crown jewel” of the convention, is also open to the public. This free show offers a rare opportunity to see a dazzling array of peonies, including cut flowers, artistic floral designs and educational exhibits.  Garden tours during the event give members a rare opportunity to enjoy and learn about peonies and their growers. The annual convention also features entertaining and informational seminars that serve beginners through experts.

Awards

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American Peony Society Award of Landscape Merit (ALM)

This award is granted to peonies that have outstanding landscape and growth characteristics. It was designed to provide information on particular peony varieties that would be desirable for landscapers to use in their garden designs. Included in characteristics are the ability to stand up in inclement weather and to be disease resistant. The first round of nominations were made by APS members in 2008 and the awards presented by the respected and knowledgeable committee members. Additional varieties were deferred for future consideration. See the March 2008 American Peony Society Bulletin for specific characteristics desired for nomination.

AWARD OF LANDSCAPE MERIT
America (Rudolph, 1976)
Angel Cheeks (Klehm, before 1975)
Bartzella (Anderson, 1986)
Buckeye Belle (Mains, 1956)
Burma Ruby (Glasscock, 1951)
Canary Brilliants (Anderson, 1999)
Charm (Franklin, 1931)
Comanche (Bigger, 1965)
Coral ‘n Gold (Cousins/Klehm, 1981)
Coral Sunset (Wissing, 1965)
Cytherea (Saunders, 1953)
Do Tell (Auten, 1946)
Early Scout (Auten, 1952)
Eliza Lundy (Krekler, 1975)
Ellen Cowley (Saunders, 1940)
Etched Salmon (Cousins/Klehm R.G., 1981)
Friendship (Glasscock/Falk, 1955)
Garden Lace (Hollingsworth, 1992)
Garden Treasure (Hollingsworth, 1986)
Gay Paree (Auten, 1933)
Hillary (Anderson, 1999)
Krinkled White (Brand, 1928)
Little Red Gem (D. Reath, 1988)
Lovely Rose (Saunders, 1942)
Mackinac Grand (Reath, 1992)
Mahogany (Glasscock, 1937)
Many Happy Returns (Hollingsworth, 1986)
May Lilac (Saunders, 1950)
Merry Mayshine (Saunders/Hollingsworth/Smetana, 1994)
Minnie Shaylor (Shaylor, 1919)
Nice Gal (Krekler, 1965)
Old Faithful (Glasscock/Falk, 1964)
Pink Hawaiian Coral (Klehm, 1981)
Prairie Charm (Hollingsworth, 1992)
Roselette (Saunders, 1950)
Rozella (Reath, 1990)
Salmon Dream (Reath, 1979)
Scarlett O’Hara (Glasscock/Falk, 1956)
Sword Dance (Auten, 1933)
Topeka Garnet (Bigger, 1975)
White Cap (Winchell, 1956)

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American Peony Society Gold Medal Award

Year Gold Medal Award Winner

  1. 1923 Mrs. A. M. Brand (Brand, 1925)
  2. 1933 A. B. Franklin (Franklin, 1928)
  3. 1933 Mrs J.V. Edlund (Edlund, 1929)
  4. 1934 Harry F. Little (Nicholls, 1933)
  5. 1941 Nick Shaylor (Allison, 1931)
  6. 1943 Elsa Sass (Sass, 1930)
  7. 1946 Golden Glow (Glasscock, 1935)
  8. 1946 Hansina Brand (Brand, 1925)
  9. 1948 Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt (Franklin, 1932)
  10. 1949 Doris Cooper (Cooper, 1946)
  11. 1956 Miss America (Mann-van Steen, 1936)
  12. 1956 Red Charm (Glasscock, 1944)
  13. 1957 Kansas (Bigger, 1940)
  14. 1959 Moonstone (Murawska, 1943)
  15. 1971 Miss America( Mann-van Steen, 1936)
  16. 1972 Nick Shaylor (Allison, 1931)
  17. 1973 Age of Gold T.P. (Saunders)
  18. 1974 Walter Mains (Mains, 1957)
  19. 1975 Bu-Te (Wassengerg, 1954)
  20. 1980 Cytherea (Saunders, 1953)
  21. 1981 Bowl of Cream (C.G. Klehm, 1963)
  22. 1982 Westerner (Bigger, 1942)
  23. 1983 Chinese Dragon (Saunders, 1948)
  24. 1984 Dolorodell (Lins, 1942)
  25. 1985 Burma Ruby (Glasscock, 1851)
  26. 1986 Coral Charm (Wissing, 1964)
  27. 1987 Norma Volz (Volz, 1962)
  28. 1988 Paula Fay (Fay, 1968)
  29. 1989 High Noon (Saunders, 1952 TP)
  30. 1990 Sea Shell (Sass, 1937)
  31. 1991 White Cap (Winchell, 1966)
  32. 1992 America (Rudolph, 1976)
  33. 1993 Mother’s Choice (Glasscock, 1950)
  34. 1994 Shintenchi (Japan – Honorary)
  35. 1994 Pillow Talk (Carl Klehm, 1968)
  36. 1995 Sparkling Star (Bigger, 1953)
  37. 1996 Garden Treasure (Hollingsworth, 1984)
  38. 1997 Old Faithful (Glasscock/Falk, 1964)
  39. 1998 Myra Macrae (R. W. Tischler, 1967)
  40. 1999 Ludovica (Saunders, 1941)
  41. 2000 Pink Hawaiian Coral (Klehm, 1972)
  42. 2001 Early Scout (Auten, 1952)
  43. 2002 Etched Salmon (Cousins/Klehm, 1981)
  44. 2003 Coral Sunset (Wissing, 1981)
  45. 2004 Do Tell (Auten, 1946)
  46. 2005 Angel Cheeks (Klehm, C.G., 1970)
  47. 2006 Bartzella (Anderson, 1986)
  48. 2007 Many Happy Returns (Hollingsworth, 1986)
  49. 2008 Salmon Dream (David Reath, 1979)
  50. 2009 Hephestos (Daphnis, 1977)
  51. 2010 Buckeye Belle (Mains, 1956)
  52. 2011 Amalia Olson (Olson, 1959)
  53. 2012 Topeka Garnet (Bigger, 1975)
  54. 2013 The Mackinac Grand (Reath, 1992)
  55. 2014 Leda (Daphnis, 1977)
  56. 2015 Mahogany (Glasscock, 1937)
  57. 2016 Eliza Lundy (Krekler, 1976)
  58. 2017 Lois’ Choice (Laning, 1993)
  59. 2018 Pietertje Vriend Wagenaar (Friend, 1996)
  60. 2019 Angel Emily (Seidl/Bremer, 2013)
  61. 2020 Hillary (Anderson, 1999)
  62. 2021 Joker (Bockstoce/Landis/Rogers, 2004)
  63. 2022 Pastelegance (Seidl, 1989)
  64. 2023 Gay Paree (Auten, 1933)