Ken Clare:
MILTON JACK (Jack) This vigorous deep rose-red double is first class. Free blooming and a handsome garden variety. Early season.
1980 Ferncliff Bulb Garden catalog:
MILTON JACK is a double type red peony that stands out in the field. The petal texture is excellent, and flowers stand up well to sun and rains. The stems are strong and growth is quite uniform. This is the third peony we have introduced, following Linda K. Jack (1970) and Mimi (1974).
1980 Ferncliff Bulb Garden catalog:
Milton Jack - A new variety: Our 1980 introduction. Eye-catching deep rose red on good stems of uniform height. The petal texture is excellent, and the flowers stand up well. Recommended. E.M. $15.00
letter to Brian Proter from David Jack regarding the originations of Ferncliff Gardens
Milton Jack (1980) - free blooming deep rose-red, very dependable, strong growing, great stems. (Named after my grandfather who started "Ferncliff' 80 years ago).
