Website/Catalog  (1938)  Page(s) 8.  
 
Peonies
Chestine Gowdy (Late) Very fine shell pink. 40¢

Book  (1928)  Page(s) 58.  
 
A List of Fifty of the Best Inexpensive Varieties
Pink Varieties
Chestine Gowdy (Brand).  8.4.  Pink.  This is a striking specimen of the cone-shaped peony.  The broad outer petals are silvery pink.  These inclose a zone of fine, irregularly shaped, closely set petals, of deep rich cream, which in turn surround a prominent cone of broad pink petals, splashed and tipped with crimson.  Its varied coloring has repeatedly caused it to be singled out for special admiration from a group of the finest varieties.  This is a late variety with delicate fragrance.  It was the first prize peony at the National Peony Show held in Cleveland, Ohio, as the best peony introduced since 1910.  A very thrifty variety and a profuse bloomer.  Becoming in great demand as a late pink cut flower.

Website/Catalog  (1927)  Page(s) 12.  
 
Chestine Gowdy (Brand 1913) 
American Peony Society Rating of 8.4 (27 votes)
Silvery pink outer petals, center deeper.  Classed as crown-type, the flower develops into a striking cone shape.  Fragrant.  Midseason to late.  Each $2.00