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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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