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'Emily' peony References
Website/Catalog  (1916)  Page(s) 5.  
 
Single Herbaceous Peonies
Emily, beautiful soft rose pink.
Magazine  (Nov 1911)  Page(s) 70.  
 
EMILY.
Species — P. albiflora.
Originated by Kelway.
Donated by Farr.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom single. Form of bloom globular. Color (total effect) violet rose 1 (154). Double row of petals. Bloom does not open up wide. Fragrance unpleasant XX. Blooming time extra early. Medium size.
Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, medium to tall, medium compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem medium to long, strong, red. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage medium furnished, medium green, medium size ; veins red.
Commercial value — For cut bloom poor ; landscape value medium. Variety as a whole medium.
Remarks— Not an especially clear, desirable color.
Website/Catalog  (1903)  Page(s) [4].  
 
Single Herbaceous Paeonies
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Emily, large bright pink, delicate. First class certificate, R.B.S. $1.00.
Website/Catalog  (1891)  Page(s) 34.  
 
Single Herbaceous Pæonies for 1891.
Emily (Kelway's), very large, bright pink, very delicate in colour; First-class Certificate, R.B.S., June 11th, 1890.
Magazine  (21 Jun 1890)  Page(s) 667.  
 
Varieties of Pæonia albiflora.
Emily Kelway.—This is a single variety, with deep red petals somewhat toothed at the apex, and yellow stamens. The three last named were shown by Messrs. Kelway & Son, Langport, at the June exhibition of the Royal Botanic Society on the 11th, and were awarded Floricultural Certificates.
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