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'Continental' peony References
Magazine (Nov 1911) Page(s) 85. CONTINENTAL. Species—P. albiflora. Originated by Hollis, 1905. Donated by Hollis. Description of bloom — Type of bloom semi-double. Form of bloom flat, loose. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) magenta 4 (182); guards flecked scarlet; uniform color, clear. Fades silver tipped, broad petals, imbricated bloom, yellow stamens visible at center. Fragrance unpleasant X. Blooming time mid-season. Size large. Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, medium tall, very compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem long, strong, red. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, light green, coarse; veins red. Commercial value — For cut bloom poor; landscape value good. Variety as a whole medium.
Website/Catalog (1908) Page(s) 4. The remainder of this Catalogue are Seedlings of my own originating. I have been obliged to temporarily withdraw some varieties, and of the remaining list I have only a few roots of some kinds. Continental 1905, lilac pink, double and full, a free bloomer, dwarf Habit...$1.00
Book (Apr 1907) Page(s) 57. 554. CONTINENTAL. P (Hollis, 1905) (1) 1906, Hollis' Cat.
Website/Catalog (1905) Page(s) 4. Seedlings of my Originating. ...This Season's Introduction. Continental, lilac pink, dwarf habit and a fine bloomer. ...$1.00
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