Magazine  (Nov 1911)  Page(s) 107.  
 
CERES.
Species — P. albiflora.
Originated by Verdier, 1860.
Donated by Cottage Gardens Company.
Description of bloom—Type of bloom bomb. Form of bloom medium globular, loose. Differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) pale lilac rose 1 (178) : center very minutely flecked with scarlet. Red stigmas. Fragrance pleasant X. Blooming time very early. Large size.
Description of plant — Habit of plant medium erect, tall, medium compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem long, strong, reddish green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, dark green, medium to coarse ; veins red.
Commercial value — For cut bloom medium ; landscape value good. Variety as a whole good.
 

Website/Catalog  (1909)  Page(s) 4.  
 
Ceres. Soft pink guard petals, with charming fimbriated blush-white center, pretty....$ 1 25

Website/Catalog  (1908)  Page(s) 3.  
 
DOUBLE HERBACEOUS PEONIES SERIES D. 60 cents each
Ceres ( Verdier 1860) guard petals fleshy pink, center high, creamy, white; fine.

Book  (Apr 1907)  Page(s) 51.  
 
471. CERES. P (Verdier, 1860)
(1) 1860, Dessert's MSS.
(2) Cornell Plots Nos. 282. 283.
 

Website/Catalog  (1905)  Page(s) 3.  
 
Double Herbaceous Paeonies. ...Series D. 75 cents each.
Ceres, creamy white, fine.

Website/Catalog  (1903)  Page(s) 1.  
 
DOUBLE HERBACEOUS PAEONIES ....SERIES B 75 cents each.
Ceres, flesh, yellow centre.