by Beryl Singleton Bissell
Member since:
October 4, 2005

Roses bow to Peonies in Duluth: A Photo Essay

July 23, 2008 09:52 PM EDT (Updated: July 23, 2008 09:56 PM EDT)
views: 217 | comments: 29
I was in Duluth last week, running all those errands that a 168 mile round-trip drive demands, when I decided that I also needed to take a walk. I headed for the city's harbor walk that stretches along Lake Superior from the city outskirts on the east  through Canal Park to the west and entered where the rose gardens make their home. It was not the roses that drew me. It was the peonies. Take a look with me.

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The Tourganelle Peony

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The Comanche Peony

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The Bowl of Beauty Peony

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The Krinkled White Peony

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The America Peony

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The Gay Paree Peony

My simple digital camera does not do justice to the luminous quality of these blooms. They seemed to emanate light from within.
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Comments: 29

ChrisJerri S. Jul 23, 2008, 9:53pm EDT
I think these photos are great!
I love the double peonies, vs the singles - but they are all so pretty!
Patricia F. Jul 23, 2008, 10:13pm EDT
Always reminds me of ballerinas! Beautiful, Beryl!
Ghostly Ghoul Jul 23, 2008, 10:14pm EDT
Beautiful!
Marianne R. Jul 23, 2008, 10:17pm EDT
Pretty photos
Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo Jul 23, 2008, 10:43pm EDT
Ohhh these remind me of my grandmom, who had peonies all over the yard...beautiful photos.
Stefania H. Jul 23, 2008, 10:53pm EDT
Pretty flowers.
Kathryn E. Jul 23, 2008, 10:55pm EDT
I do adore peonies...I have tried growing them in my garden this year but started too late. Your article is Featured in the Triple Name Club.
Neal Wass Jul 23, 2008, 10:57pm EDT
Beryl these are wonderful. Having been to Duluth many times during my trecks from the UP of MI to the middle of MN, I loved being reminded of the scene there.
Thanks a bunch
Verie Sandborg Jul 23, 2008, 10:59pm EDT
Truly lovely. I've always liked peonies. By us, they bloom in early June.
Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Jul 23, 2008, 10:59pm EDT
Fabulous photos, Beryl! Our peonies bloomed late this year- It was a cool June.
Kimberly Ripley Jul 23, 2008, 11:16pm EDT
Spectacular! I think you did quite well with your camera. They're stunning!
jessie voigts Jul 23, 2008, 11:48pm EDT
lovely, beryl! i have been to that park many times, and it is gorgeous. peonies are my very favorite flower. what a gift you've given me tonight!
flit . Jul 24, 2008, 12:25am EDT
they are gorgeous...I swear I can almost smell them from here
Oh, these really are beautiful, Beryl! I enjoyed looking at them.
elizabeth e. Jul 24, 2008, 7:50am EDT
Peonies are my favorite.
I love peonies. I just wish they would last longer.
Wilma D. Jul 24, 2008, 10:16am EDT
I love peonies so much! These are so beautiful, I can almost smell them.
d g. Jul 24, 2008, 11:05am EDT
Wonderful colors, mine are all white.

When I bought the house I live in it was August. On the far sides around the garden shed there were these scrubby, brown, ugly shambles of decay that I mowed over and wonder what to do with them. I forgot about them. Late the next spring I discovered a flower new to me - peonies!
Christin Lore Weber Jul 24, 2008, 12:56pm EDT
Just lovely, Beryl. I planted peonies this spring, and they are still just babies--but I'm hoping for some flowers next spring. They remind me of Minnesota and virtually all the yards I ever had while living there. Thanks for the vision of Junes to come.
Alison H. Jul 24, 2008, 8:10pm EDT
Fabulous blooms and photos!
Sheila Deeth Jul 24, 2008, 10:50pm EDT
We had a peonie in our garden when I was a kid. I always loved the way it vanished every winter and grew as big as ever every new year.
arlene m. Jul 25, 2008, 2:30am EDT
gosh, these are stunning!

arlene,
University Place florist
shelley B. Jul 28, 2008, 12:35am EDT
I'll have to get my husband to stop here next time instead of the usual wayside rest on the south side of town...they're beautiful. Thanks Beryl.
Tonia, who hugs trees G. Aug 5, 2008, 5:34pm EDT
There is something so wonderfully old fashioned about peonies. These are a lovely collection.
Barbary Chaapel Aug 5, 2008, 9:10pm EDT
Somehow, my peony collection multiplies every year.
Your photo essay is a magnificient sight, Beryl.
Victoria H. Sep 24, 2008, 8:49am EDT
Thanks so much for posting this to my group All Photo Essays Here !!
Shelbia C. Jan 6, 2009, 12:02am EST
Great photo essay

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