'Rare China' peony References
Website/Catalog (1960) Page(s) 3. White Peonies Rare China (Kelsey 1935) Semi-double, mid-season. Lovely flower of blush white with five or six rows of guard petals surrounding a large center of yellow stamens, charmingly arranged like a beautiful china plate with a touch of red and gold in the middle. Seems to grow more beautiful daily as the flower opens. A ceramic in petals. $2.00
Magazine (Jun 1948) Page(s) 7. "A List of Mr. Kelsey's Originations" By W. F. Christman White Peonies Rare China (Kelsey 1935). Semi-double, midseason variety. A lovely flower of blush white with five or six rows of guard petals surrounding a large center of yellow stamens, charmingly arranged like a beautiful China plate with a touch of red and gold in the center. Resembles Minnie Shaylor in general makeup.
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