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BOOKS - THE PEONY LIBRARY

	Peonies Pamela McGeorge Not as complete for new peony enthusiatsts as the book of Allan Rogers, but certainly a nice addition for the peony library of the collector. This book certainly has beautiful and abundantly present photomaterial.	English, 2006. 144 pages. Paperback. Beautiful illustrations. ISBN 1 55407 168 2
	Pioenen in volle glorie Ivo Pauwels & Guy Vervoort A beautiful book on peonies in the Dutch language. Very useable both as an introduction to the world of peonies and as a handbook for enthusiasts and professional growers.	Dutch, 2006. 143 pages. Hardcover. Beautiful illustrations. ISBN 9 02096 507 7
	The Gardener's Peony Martin Page In parts this book is a revival of, but mainly a prolongation of "The Gardener's Guide to Growing Peonies" of the same author. This book has more depth and is very uptodate. Very many cultivar descriptions are recorded also.	English, 2005. 267 pages. Hardcover. Many illustrations. ISBN 0 88192 694 9
	The Genus Paeonia Josef J. Halda with James W. Waddick All there is to know about the genus Paeonia. Included are history of earlier studies after the classification of the genus, morphology, worldwide distribution etc. In ways a controversial, but very extensive description of all species and subspecies of the family Paeoniaceae.	English, 2004. 227 pages. Hardcover. Many illustrations. ISBN 0 88192 612 4
	Peonies Allan Rogers The newest edition of a more than excellent book. This can be considered the standard for books on peonies.	English, 2004. 296 pages. Paperback. Beautiful illustrations. ISBN 0 88192 662 0
	The book of Mediterranean Peonies Gian Lupo Osti Again an outstanding book of an institute in the world of peonies, Sr. Osti from Italy. Mediterranean peonies are described extensively and illustrated beautifully with gorgeous pictures and majestic drawings.	English/Italian, 2004. 69 pagina's. Hardcover. Beautiful illustrations. ISBN unknown
	Pivoines Jean-Luc Rivière A short introduction about the use and care of peonies in the garden, followed by no less than 170 pages of variety descriptions including beautiful pictures. This book can be ordered with us.	French, 2000. 207 pages. Paperback. Very, very many beautiful illustrations. ISBN 2 50103 497 X
	Pioenen - Gids voor liefhebbers en vakmensen Martin Page Translation from the original English version of "The Gardener's Guide to Growing Peonies" (1997). A must-have for every peony enthusiast. All areas are fully covered.	Dutch, 1999. 160 pages. Hardcover. Many illustrations. ISBN 9 06097 506 5
	Peonies The Imperial Flower Jane Fernley-Whittingstall Strong book on the history of peonies. Also many cultivar descriptions and illustrations. A long-winded book, mainly of interest for the collection.	English, 1999. 384 pages. Hardcover. Many illustrations. ISBN 0 29782 424 4
	The Book of Tree Peonies Gian Lupo Osti FSimply a fantastic book on tree peonies, with excquisit pictures. Written according to the personal expeditions of expeditions of Sr. Osti, resulting in first-hand and first-class information. Without a doubt the best book on tree peonies.	English, 1999. 124 pages. Hardcover. Many illustrations. ISBN 8 84220 750 0
	Prachtvolle Päonien Michel Rivière The german translation of the original book of 1992 "Le Monde fabuleux des Pivoines". Both tree peonies and herbaceous peonies are treated nicely. A good book for the collection.	German, 1996. 192 pages. Hardcover. Beautiful illustrations. ISBN 3 80016 560 0
	Peonies Allan Rogers The original publishing with hard cover, contents is completely the same as the paperback-edition published in 2004.	English, 1994. 296 pages. Hardcover. Beautiful illustrations. ISBN 0 88192 317 6
	The Peony Alice Harding One of the first books on peonies which covers all the bases. It is much written from own perceptions and experiences of the author, but the book is very useful.	English, 1993. 145 pages. Hardcover. Beautiful illustrations. ISBN 0 71347 477 7
	The American Peony Society Bulletin Claudia Schroer, Editor The quarterly appearing magazine of the APS, for members only. Filled with uptodate information. For professionals and true peony lovers the membership is a must for only $20-$25 a year. For more information, please see the website of the APS or contact us.	English, 4x a year. ca. 55 pages. Bind with staples. Few illustrations. Membership APS.
	The Peonies John C. Wister A very complete book, thorough and a must-have peony reference item. For professional growers, hybridizers and/or the advanced peony enthusiast. This book can be ordered with the APS at a real bargain price.	English, 1995. 220 pages. Hardcover. Few illustrations. Published by the APS.
	Handbook of the Peony Greta M. Kessenich A full basic training of general knowledge on peonies, from culture to explanation of hybridizing terms etc. A very useful booklet. This book can be ordered with the APS at a real bargain price.	English, 1995. 98 pages. Bind with staples. Few illustrations. Published by the APS.
	The American Hybrid Peony Greta M. Kessenich All about the hybrid herbaceous peony. A major highlight is the chapter on hybridizing written by Don Hollingsworth, one of the leading hybridizers of herbaceous peonies of the past decennia. This book can be ordered with the APS at a real bargain price.	English, 1990. 208 pages. Hardcover. Illustrations. Published by the APS.
	The American Tree Peony Greta M. Kessenich Information of solid and concise quality, but mainly many beautiful illustrations and cultivar descriptions on tree peonies and a number of intersectional varieties. This book can be ordered with the APS at a real bargain price.	English, 1988. 39 pages. Paperback. Many illustrations. Published by the APS.
	Peonies 1986-1996 Greta M. Kessenich A checklist of all registered peony cultivars in the period 1986-1996. This book can be ordered with the APS at a real bargain price.	English, 1996. 131 pages. Bind with ringband. No illustrations. Published by the APS.
	Peonies 1976-1986 Greta M. Kessenich A checklist of all registered peony cultivars in the period 1976-1986. This book can be ordered with the APS at a real bargain price.	English, 1986. 106 pages. Bind with ringband. No illustrations. Published by the APS.
	American Peony Society 75 Years Carl Klehm and Greta M. Kessenich This book preserves the history of the APS as articles were published in the APS Bulletins in the period 1903-1979. This has resulted in a book which contains unique information not to be found in any other composed writing. This book can be ordered with the APS at a real bargain price.	English, 1979. 229 pages. Paperback. No illustrations. Published by the APS.
	The History of Peonies and Their Originators Greta M. Kessenich A checklist of all registered peony cultivars upto the year 1976. This book can be ordered with the APS at a real bargain price.	English, 1976. 161 pages. Bind with ringband. No illustrations. Published by the APS.