Website/Catalog  (1926)  
 
Curiosity - (D. & M. 1886). Large, globular, anemone type. Violet-red, narrow center petals tipped yellow. Fragrant. Tall grower. Mid-season. Three year old clump $1.50

Magazine  (Nov 1911)  Page(s) 79.  
 
CURIOSITY.
Species — P. albiflora.
Originated by Dessert & Mechin, 1886.
Donated by Cottage Gardens Company.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom anemone. Weak blooms are nearly single, while very strong ones may be semi-double. Form of bloom medium globular, compact. Differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) 4 (180) reddish violet; guards clear; collar same as guards; center clear, tipped yellow. Green carpels, pink stigmas, occasional wide petal appearing in center. Fragrance pleasant X. Blooming time mid-season. Large size.
Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, tall, medium compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem long, strong, reddish green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage medium furnished, medium green, fine ; veins reddish green.
Commercial value — For cut bloom medium ; for landscape value medium. Variety as a whole medium.

Book  (1907)  Page(s) 61.  
 
604. CURIOSITY; P....(Dessert & Mechin, 1886)
(1) 1886, Dessert's MSS.
(2) Cornell Plot No. 380.