White Peonies.
Meaning:
White or Very Pale Pink: Focusing on the bashful aspect of the Peony’s meaning, making it a good choice for communicating your regret over embarrassing yourself or someone else.
And his stepfather was:
William Augustus "Bill" Leonard (April 9, 1916 – October 23, 1994) was an American journalist and television executive who served as President of CBS News from 1979 to 1982.
https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Leonard_(journalist)