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'Queen Alexandra' peony References
Website/Catalog (1927) Page(s) 25. Kelway's "Imperial" Pæonies Hardy Herbaceous Pæonies Queen Alexandra, a most lovely flower of absolute purity of colouring; like an open waterlily; faultless white petals of perfect form and great size, with a golden heart; beautiful foliage. Early flowering. The variety depicted in the well-known oil-painting by Mr. A.F.W. Hayward exhibited at the Royal Academy, Paris Salon, Chicago Exhibition, and other galleries. 15/- each.
Magazine (12 Dec 1925) Page(s) 699. Success With Garden Peonies [...]The efforts of the leading nursery firms, particularly that of Messrs. Kelway and Son of Langport, Somerset, have produced some new sorts of great beauty. The following selection will be found to include some of the finest varieties in commerce: Single Varieties. Queen Alexandra, a most lovely flower of absolute purity of colouring; like an open water lily. Faultless white petals of perfect form and great size, with a golden heart, beautiful foliage. Early flowering.
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