Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Check List of Chinese Peonies in Commerce] Japanese Peonies, page 58.
*Fuyajo. (Origin unknown.) 9.2 (Sym. 1925). Maroon.
Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies]
FUYAJO. (Origin unknown.) 9.2.
Japanese type; medium size; midseason. Dark purplish crimson guard petals of smooth texture and heart-shaped outline; center a cluster of dark old-rose petaloids heavily tipped with pale buff or cream; carpels green, tipped pink and white; slightly fragrant. Tall; floriferous; strong stems. Foliage ruffled and tinged with red.
Two varieties pass under this name. The false Fuyajjo is a darker, richer crimson, with a spreading tuft of petaloids slightly lighter in tint, tipped with a sprinkle of yellow and white. Flowers are medium size and distinctly cupped.
"To me 'old-rose' does not describe the color of the petaloids. Outside seems to me is nearer the color of the guards with yellow and creamy white edging. 'Old-rose' would give one the impression of a crimson flower with a pinkf center."—Fewkes.
FUYAJO (Japonaise). Fleur rouge acajou sombre mais brillant, centre de pétaloides de même couleur mouchetés chamois. Forme en coupe. Mi-saison. H. 1,10 m.
