Until this book I had no idea that there existed so many varieties of Peony. They are a flower that grows in a bush. They were the favorite flowers of Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl. This book looks at not only the various types of Peony, but the history of the breed, and what sets it apart. It gets intricate about what makes a Japanese hair ball looking center, or a fewer amount of leaves. It also includes resources on where you can purchase plants in most states, as well as gardens that can be visited. I do wish they would have added some online resources for those of us that do not live close to one the mentioned nurseries.