Book  (1907)  Page(s) 26.  
 
Here is my list of the best 24 varieties of peonies for cut flowers: Baroness Schroeder, Festiva Maxima, Golden Harvest, Madam de Verneville, Duke of Dorchester, Belle de Nancy, Mt. Blanc, Couronne d'Or, Pottsii Alba, Livingstone, M. Geissler, Madame Emil Lemoine, Floral Treasure, Richardson's Grandiflora, Richardson's Rubra Superba, La Tulipe, Marie Crousse, Modeste Guerin, Marie Lemoine, Mons. Dupont, Prince Imperial, Sunbeam, Louis Van Houtte, L'Esperence.
C. S. Harrison.

Book  (1907)  Page(s) 38.  
 
Festiva Maxima. Miellez, 1851. In some respects this is yet a peerless flower—queen of the whites. Though introduced 56 years ago it is almost impossible to supply the demand. Someone remarked at the great Boston show of 1906, that if this flower was of a recent introduction it would be readily sold at $5 a root. It stood well to the front with all the new and beautiful candidates for popular favor. It is an immense white flower with drops of carmine sprinkled in the center. It is an earl}^ bloomer and a good keeper, dying gracefully.
 

Book  (1907)  Page(s) 24-25.  
 
We cannot give a list of more than fourteen varieties of peonies which we would recommend for cut flower purposes out of the list we are now growing. We have many varieties, but they have not been sufficiently tested as yet. The list is as follows: Amabilis Grandiflora, white, very large, double, fringed petals, fine, very sweet; Caroline Mather, purple crimson, large, double and very dark; Delicatissima, rose, large, full, fine, sweet; Duchesse de Nemours, rose-pink, very large, double, sweet, one of the best; Elegans, outside petals dark pink, large salmon center, loose, fine, sweet; Festiva Maxima, creamy white with small center of carmine, round, early, in clusters, sweet; Francoise Ortegat, dark purple crimson, very large, fine, deep, double, and sweet; Fulgida, very dark crimson, good; Humei, rose, full, large, late, one of the best; La France, pink outside petals, with yellowish center, very fine; Perfection, outside petals rose lilac, inside salmon, sweet; Reine Hortense, pink, large, full globular, fine, fragrant; Triumph du Nord, violet rose, lilac shade; Victoria, rose, center yellowish.
W. & T. Smith Company, Geneva, N. Y.
 

Book  (1907)  Page(s) 25.  
 
Regarding a list of twenty-four varieties of peonies which we consider best for cut flower purposes, we are pleased to name you the following list: Achillea, blush white, early; Alba Sulphurea, white, late; Alexander Dumas, pink and salmon; Beaute Francaise, flesh pink; Charles Verdier, lilaceous pink; Couronne d'Or, white; Delachei, purple crimson; Duke of Wellington, sulphur white; Duchesse de Nemours (Calot), white; Duchesse de Nemours (Guerin), pink, early; Festiva, white, early; Festiva Maxima, white, early; Humei Carnea, pink, late; Louis Van Houtte, crimson, late; Mme. Breon, rosy flesh white, early; Mme. Forel, pink, late; Nec Plus Ultra, pink; Mme. Coste, tender rose and white; Queen Victoria, flesh white; Jennie Lind, pink, early; Lady Bramwell, pink; Officinalis Rubra fl. pl., crimson, earliest; Officinalis Rosea Superba, rose pink, early; Rubra Triumphans, crimson, early.
Cottage Gardens Co.
 

Book  (1907)  Page(s) 54.  
 
For instance, Festiva Maxima has very large leaves and is of a robust habit, while Grandiflora Carnea Plena is a dwarf, with finer foliage, and one can detect a stray of either kind in a moment.
 

Book  (1907)  Page(s) 63.  
 
The whites are always wanted. Six dollars will now get a dozen of those resplendent Festiva Maximas, the queen of the whites. These are very vigorous, the}' multiply rapidly and are always in demand. A full supply has never yet been raised.
 

Website/Catalog  (1906)  Page(s) 3.  
 
Double Herbaceous Paeonies. Series D. 75 cents each.
Festiva Maxima, very large, white central petals marked with blood red. A strong grower ; extra fine.

Website/Catalog  (1906)  Page(s) 39.  
 
Paeonia sinensis. Four excellent fine sorts for cut flower.
Festiva Maxima, stands already out due to its impressive size. Large rose form, pure white with ivory undertones, center edged carmine. Magnificent! 1 piece Mk. 1.-, 10 pieces Mk. 8.-, 100 pieces Mk. 70.-

Website/Catalog  (1906)  Page(s) 19.  
 
Paeonia Festiva Maxima. Gigantic blooms, pure white with ivory blending. Densely filled, often edged carmine in the centre...1 piece 3,- Marks.

Book  (1904)  Page(s) 3.  
 
Double Herbaceous Paeonies. ...Series D. $1.00 each.
Festiva Maxima, white, center marked blood red.