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D142-2012 A virtual bowl full of pollen. Peony Garden, Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor May 23, 2012 (nex5n)
D143-2012 Peonies The proportions between reproductive parts (stamens and carpels (or pistils)) and petals varies widely among the peony varieties. For the cultivar in the foreground, the yellow stamens virtually dominate the blossom. Immediately behind is a variety with a relatively subdued 'boss' of stamens. Peony Garden, Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor May 23, 2012 (nex5n) Cropped to 16:9 AR
Unidentified (by me) peony. I failed to make a note of which position in which bed this specimen occupied. Peony Garden, Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor May 23, 2012 (nex5n)
Capturing the full fascination of the silken sheen of peony petals is an illusive goal. Peony Garden, Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor May 23, 2012 (nex5n)
Peonies are often profligate with their pollen. Peony Garden, Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor May 23, 2012 (nex5n)
Unidentified (by me) peony. I failed to make a note of which position in which bed this specimen occupied. Peony Garden, Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor May 23, 2012 (nex5n)
D143-2012 Unidentified (by me) peony. I failed to make a note of which position in which bed this specimen occupied. Flies were nearly as numerous as ants and bees on the blossoms. Peony Garden, Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor May 23, 2012 (nex5n)
D123-2012 Peonies Unidentified (by me) peony. I failed to make a note of which position in which bed this specimen occupied. Peony Garden, Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor May 23, 2012 (nex5n)
D143-2012 Peonies Unidentified (by me) peony. I failed to make a note of which position in which bed this specimen occupied. Peony Garden, Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor May 23, 2012 (nex5n)
D143-2012 Peonies
The proportions between reproductive parts (stamens and carpels (or pistils)) and petals varies widely among the peony varieties. For the cultivar in the foreground, the yellow stamens virtually dominate the blossom. Immediately behind is a variety with a relatively subdued 'boss' of stamens.

Peony Garden, Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
May 23, 2012
(nex5n) Cropped to 16:9 AR
D143-2012 Peonies The proportions between reproductive parts (stamens and carpels (or pistils)) and petals varies widely among the peony varieties. For the cultivar in the foreground, the yellow stamens virtually dominate the blossom. Immediately behind is a variety with a relatively subdued 'boss' of stamens. Peony Garden, Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor May 23, 2012 (nex5n) Cropped to 16:9 AR
D143-2012 Peonies
The proportions between reproductive parts (stamens and carpels (or pistils)) and petals varies widely among the peony varieties. For the cultivar in the foreground, the yellow stamens virtually dominate the blossom. Immediately behind is a variety with a relatively subdued 'boss' of stamens.

Peony Garden, Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
May 23, 2012
(nex5n) Cropped to 16:9 AR
See photo in original gallery.
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