Book  (Jan 2000)  Page(s) 223, 225.  
 
Page 223: W.F. Turner. See 'William F. Turner'.
Page 225: William F. Turner Herbaceous Peony. Shaylor 1916. A double red lactiflora

Book  (1928)  Page(s) 150.  
 
Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies
William F. Turner. (Shaylor, 1916.) 8.4.
Double type; large; early midseason. Very dark crimson petals with a blackish sheen mingled with yellow stamens; not fragrant. Tall; free-flowering; strong stems. Dark foliage.
A loose, big-petaled flower of value for garden decoration because of the excellent habit of the plant.
"Blooms early and lasts well without burning."—Little.
"Erect, tall, strong grower."—Boyd.

Website/Catalog  (1922)  Page(s) 10.  
 
E. J. Shaylor's Seedlings.
Wm. F. Turner—Dark velvety crimson...$5.00

Website/Catalog  (1916)  Page(s) 8.  
 
Shaylor's Seedlings
Wm. F. Turner. A very dark crimson with a velvety sheen. It is between Adolphe Rousseau and Mons. M. Cahuzac in color. Tall, strong grower, and a choice peony of this color. $5.00