Peonies & envelopes

Regarding the Paeonia - from Plant Propagation Principles and Practices
(Hartmann Kester & Davies) Paeonia spp. Seeds are difficult to propagate
taking 5-7 years to produce a flowering plant.  It may take 1-2 years to
break its epicotyl (stem) dormancy.  They suggest another method is to
collect seed before it is ripe (black), don't allow to dry out, sow in
pots and bury them (pots) in the ground for 6-7 weeks which will allow
roots to develop then dig them up and plant in a protected area, or
under mulch, for the winter.  This gives them the necessary warm/cold
stratification.

Keep in mind that plants from seed usually won't be true to type.  The
plant may revert back to one of its parents properties.  If you want to
duplicate the plants you have you should propagate them by division in
the fall. Be sure that each piece has a at least one "bud eye"
preferably more.  Good Luck!

Regarding envelopes, if the glassine don't seal tight enough just use
some tape.  Using plastic for storage is risky due to the possibility of
fungus and molds. The only time to use plastic is if you are stratifying
and then you must be sure that your media is sterile and not too wet. 
Dampened vermiculite & peat or sand and peat are what is typically used.
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