Booklet  (1938)  Page(s) 147.  
 
Japanese Peonies (albiflora)
Venus (47)
Medium size, white, midseason. Staminodes white, mostly oblanceolate with some yellow spots at the tips. Carpels smooth, with pink tips; disk distinct, light pink. Plant medium size, compact. A single Venus is also described.

Website/Catalog  (1901)  Page(s) 169.  
 
Japanese Single-flowering Herbaceous Pæonies.
The collection of twelve sorts offered below were selected for us by a reliable Japanese house, and we are assured contains the finest varieties in cultivation. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
Venus. Beautiful pure white.