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

Website/Catalog  (1929)  Page(s) 16.  
 
Descriptive List 
84—Chestine Gowdy (Brand 1913)—Crown type; late midseason. Prize Peony. A striking specimen of the cone-shaped Peony. The broad outer petals are silvery pink and enclose a zome of fine, irregular shaped, closely set petals of deep, rich cream which in turn surround a cone of broad pink petals splashed and tipped crimson. The stems are long, slender and strong, bearing a single flower of good substance and if cut as the bud is bursting makes one of the best cut flowers. It is delightfully fragrant.

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.

Book  (1928)  Page(s) 87.  
 
Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies
Chestine Gowdy. (Brand, 1913.) 8.4.
Double type; large; late. Guards and crown light rose, the latter surrounded by a belt of red-edged petals; collar creamy white; excellent fragrance. Tall; strong grower; floriferous; strong stems. Good foliage. Quite distincr.
In early stages a dumpy, conical shape; later the crown expands horizontally making a cylindrical or "plug-gat" flower. The color fades also, becoming white in collar and extreme center. Plant is excellent for garden decoration.
"A very distinct and interesting flower."—Boyd.
"Rose-type bloom when first opening, but soon expanding into a very high crown so that flower is oftentimes higher than it is broad."—Thurlow.

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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

Website/Catalog  (1924)  Page(s) 7.  
 
Select List of Double Herbaceous Peonies
8.4 Chestine Gowdy (Brand 1913)—Crown type; late midseason. The broad outer petals are silvery pink. These enclose a zone of fine irregularly shaped petals of deep rich cream, which in turn surround a prominent cone of broad pink petals splashed and tipped with crimson. One of the best varieties for cut flowers. Each $4.00