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 67
MINNIE SHAYLOR. (Shaylor, 1919.) 8.9 (1 vote).*
Semi-double type; large; midseason. Several rows of fluffy, crepe-like petals of clear, light pink, serrated at tips toward the center; stamens very prominent; anthers golden yellow, with paler filaments; carpels green, pink at base, with striking crimson stigmas.
A flat flower of clean, saucer-like form, rather recalling the shape of La Rosiere but not so double. Habit of plant not known.
MINNIE SHAYLOR (Shaylor, 1919) - Semi-Double - Light Pink - Midseason. Several rows of fluffy crepe-like petals of clear, light pink, serrated at tips toward the center; stamens very prominent; anthers golden yellow, with paler filaments; carpels green, pink at base, with striking crimson stigmas. Fades to white. M.
Bauer (2001):
selten, besonders, halbgefülltweiß-rosarot-grüne Stempel, eine der 10 schönsten Pfingstrosen
MINNIE SHAYLOR A semi-double white with an interesting centre showing red carpels and yellow stamens. A largo plant of great character and strength, with a long flowering period. Most suitable for picking. white, Semi double, Mid season 80cm.
Sevald:
MINNIE SHAYLOR (Shaylor, 1919) Semi-double, midseason. Tall plant, with flowers of light pink, turning to pristine white. Long, wavy petals, with frills and ruffles like a fine evening gown, and a center of golden yellow. A classic bloom to be enjoyed up close. Try it on your dining room table
Minnie Shaylor (Shaylor 1919) ML-L. Semi-double; Outer petals open blush pink, quickly passing white; surround a center of smaller petals, stamens and carpels. Contrasting carpels are topped by red stigmas. Bush habit provides a standard of excellence for peonies in the landscape.medium height, very stout, flowers presented close to the foliage. An easy parent, proven progenitor of wanted sorts.
Minnie Shaylor (Shaylor, 1919) White, semi-double, midseason, 33" tall, lactiflora cultivar. A very striking white bloom set off by a center of red carpels surrounded by bright yellowe stamens.
Svetlana Poperechnaya 2006:
