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'Countess of Warwick' peony References
Magazine  (Nov 1911)  Page(s) 69.  
 
COUNTESS OF WARWICK.
Species — P. albiflora.
Originated by Kelway.
Donated by Farr.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom single. Color (total effect) 2 (7) lilac white. Fragrance unpleasant X. Blooming time early. Very large size.
Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, medium tall, compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem medium long, very strong, green to reddish green. Blooming habit medium. Buds borne in clusters. Foliage well furnished, medium to light green, medium size ; veins green.
Commercial value — For cut bloom poor; landscape value good.
Remarks — Similar to "Flag of Truce" but heavier stem, slightly taller, coarser foliage, and more open bloom. " The Queen " has a lighter foliage and is slightly mere double.
Book  (1907)  Page(s) 225.  
 
2638. *WARWICK, COUNTESS OF; P. albiflora.
(1) 1904, Harrison's Paeony Manual, p. 52.
(2) *1906, Kelway's Cat., p. 107.

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Website/Catalog  (1903)  Page(s) 4.  
 
Single Herbaceous Paeonies..Recent importations and the very best of their class ...
Countess of Warwick, delicate soft flesh. ...$1.50.
Website/Catalog  (1899)  Page(s) 16.  
 
Kelway's Lovely New Single-Flowered Herbaceous Pæonies for 1899.
Countess of Warwick, delicate soft flesh.
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