origination:
Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Check List of Chinese Peonies in Commerce] Single Peonies, page 68
Presto. (Auten, 1925.) Red. Not yet in general commerce.
PRESTO (Auten, 1925) - Single - Red. Large bloom. Better than average substance and keeping qualities. Foliage heavy and dark green, plant making a good effect on the lawn after blooms are gone. Bulletin 25.
