...had on the originator. Frances H. Cabot (1925–2011) was born New York City and died at his family estate at La Malbaie, QC, Canada. He was a financier but his...
...it is large enough that I could divide it so that I can already offer for sale a few divisions (strong ones with a bud) at a price of 40...
Medium size, crown. Lilac-white guards and crown; collar of narrow cream-white petals. Fragrant. Medium height and habit. Late. Not for sale.
...common usage, but not this one. It appears not to have been distributed commercially after the end of the 19th century and is not known to exist in commerce today....
(Lactiflora x lobata) Magnificent flat bloom almost full double, brilliant salmon rose. Not for sale, 1939.
...x Chocolate Soldier.) Height 28 inches. Color very deep maroon black. Early mid-season. Strong stems with normal hybrid foliage. Full double. Will not be for sale until 1969 or later....
(Albiflora x officinalis) A plant of enormous, vigor and luxuriant foliage. The bright deep crimson flowers turn somewhat purple with age. Nevertheless a magnificent variety. Very few for sale.
Officinalis, La Brillante. Full-double bloom; bright cherry. One of the handsomest of the early Peonies. Not for sale.
...stay nicely cupped even in adverse weather. Velvety dark red, color does not fade, stiff stems. A most impressive variety which customers buy on sight. Auten’s 1955 catalog and letter....