'Adolphe Rousseau' peony References
Book (Jan 2000) Page(s) 159.
Adolphe Rousseau Herbaceous Peony. Dessert-Mechin 1890. A semi-double or double red lactiflora
Website/Catalog (1938) Page(s) 8.
Peonies
Adolphe Rousseau (Mid-season) Dark maroon red, large. 50¢
Website/Catalog (1936) Page(s) 21.
Paeonia sinensis Adolphe Rousseau ....1 piece RM 1.20
Book (1928) Page(s) 56.
A List of Fifty of the Best Inexpensive Varieties
Red Varieties.
Adolphe Rousseau (Dessert & Mechin). 8.5. Red. This variety is one of the very best of the early dark reds. The blooms vary with the seasons, and some times they vary on the same plant. Some times the flower is loosely built and at other times it is quite double. The petals are very large, long, broad, and of good substance. The plant is very tall with heavy dark foliage. The flowers are of great size, held well erect, and extremely showy. This is a magnificent landscape variety and also a wonderful show flower. The color is a deep rich velvety maroon red showing stamens.
Website/Catalog (1927) Page(s) 9.
Adolphe Rousseau (Dessert & Mechin)
American Peony Society Rating of 8.5 (56 votes)
Very dark velvet red with garnet hues and metallic reflex. Semi-double with large shell like petals. Early midseason. Tall and erect. Each $1.50
Magazine (Aug 1924) Page(s) 123.
SOCIÉTÉ LYONNAISE D’HORTICULTURE Procès-verbal de l’Assemblée générale du dimanche 15 Juin 1924.
APPORTS. — ...Sont exposés :... Par la maison Vve Benoit Rivière et fils, horticulteurs-pépiniéristes, 78, rue Coste, à Cuire-lès-Lyon, par Caluire (Rhône), une belle collection de Pivoines herbacées en fleurs coupées où nous remarquons trois nouveautés obtenues par l’établissement ; Président Gérard, Sir de Mme Colette Veillet et Philippe Rivoire, et les variétés plus anciennes : M. Jules Elie, Marie Crousse, Edouard André, Rose d’Amour, Virgo Maria, La Brillante, Adolphe Rousseau, etc.
...A la maison Vve Benoît Rivière, une médaille d’argent pour ses Pivoines herbacées.
Book (Jan 1917) Page(s) 84. Includes photo(s).
Adolphe Rousseau. One of the darkest peonies. Beautiful shade of garnet, very glossy petals which reflect light. Note colour plate. Dessert & Mechin, 1890. Semi-double. Garnet. Very large. Early. Very tall, vigorous grower, long strong stem, dark foliage, veins in leaves red. Free bloomer. Garden.
Magazine (Nov 1911) Page(s) 84.
ADOLPHE ROUSSEAU.
Species— P. albiflora.
Originated by Dessert and Mechin, 1890.
Donated by Farr.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom semi-double. Form of bloom flat, loose. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) purple garnet 5 (165), guards streaked light, collar same as guards, center clear; secondary staminodes absent. Cream white carpels, pink stigma, stamens visible in center of bloom. Fragrance unpleasant X. Blooming time early. Size very large.
Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, tall, medium compact. Growth strong, healthy. Stem long, strong, red. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters. Foliage medium furnished, dark green, medium fine; veins red.
Commercial value — For cut bloom poor; landscape value extra good. Variety as a whole good.
Remarks — One of the best early reds for landscape.
Website/Catalog (1909) Page(s) 1.
ADOLPHE ROUSSEAU. Very large blooms, deep purple-red with metallic reflex; very brilliant, very tall stiff stems, perfect habit, extra...$ 2 00
Magazine (1892) Page(s) 124.
Pivoines herbacées; Nouveautés et Culture.
Parmi les nouveautés signalées dans les derniers temps il y a eu de véritables surprises au point de vue de la coloration. En voici quelques-unes:
Adolphe Rousseau (Dessert et Méchin, 1890). Fleur très grande, pourpre foncé à reflets métalliques très brillants, tiges élevées, bien raides, port excellent.
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