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....
...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....
(Lactiflora x lobata) Magnificent flat bloom almost full double, brilliant salmon rose. Not for sale, 1939.
Officinalis, La Brillante. Full-double bloom; bright cherry. One of the handsomest of the early Peonies. Not for sale.
...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...
...consider its color very poor and not worth growing. Better see it before you buy it and then if you like reds you will probably add it to your collection....