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'Nivea plenissima' peony References
Magazine (Nov 1911) Page(s) 105. NIVEA PLENISSIMA. Species—P. albiriora. Originated by Makoy, 1840 Donated by Farr. Description of bloom—Type of bloom bomb. Form of bloom globular, medium compact. Differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) milk white; guards slightly splashed crimson; center clear; secondary staminodes absent. Carpels red, short hairs, might transform to flecked petals on old plants. Fragrance pleasant X. Blooming time early. Large size. Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, dwarf, compact. Growth strong. Stem short, strong, dark red. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, dark green, medium size ; veins red. Commercial value — For cut bloom good; landscape value extra good. Variety as a whole good to extra good. Remarks—Dark red stems and white bloom are distinguishing characters of variety. Correction to Bulletin 259. The above is a much better description of this variety.
Website/Catalog (Aug 1910) Page(s) 11. Nivea plenissima; fleurs blanches.
[no longer listed in the 1928 catalogue]
Website/Catalog (1909) Page(s) 2. [Not included in 1909 catalogue]
Website/Catalog (1908) Page(s) 2. DOUBLE HERBACEOUS PEONIES SERIES B. 35 cents each Nivea plenissima, (Makoy 1810) yellowish white, central petals bordered with carmine
Website/Catalog (1908) Page(s) 25. Nivea plenissima. Yellowish-white, early; dwarf, but a strong grower....Each 1.00
Website/Catalog (1906) Page(s) 2. Double Herbaceous Paeonies. Series B. 35 cents each. Nivea Plenissima, light flesh, nearly white, high center.
Website/Catalog (1903) Page(s) 1. DOUBLE HERBACEOUS PAEONIES ....SERIES B 75 cents each. Nivea plenissima, pure white.
Website/Catalog (1901) Page(s) 62. Pivoines herbacées Prix: 25 variétés, 12 francs. A notre choix exclusif, 100 plantes en 25 variétés, prix: 35 francs. Nivea plenissima.
Magazine (16 Jan 1885) Page(s) 31. Choix de Pivoines Herbacées de Premier Ordre. [par MM. Eugene Verdier et Edouard André] Nivea plenissima (Buyck). Fleur grande, blanc jaunâtre, centre bordé de carmin.
Translation: the large flower is yellowish white, the center edged with carmine.
Magazine (3 Jul 1880) Page(s) 4. Double-flowered Pæonies. [...] Without making a long list of the best varieties we append an enumeration of a few of the most distinct. Among the best white kinds are Alba sulphurea, Candidissima, Marquis de Lory, Nivea plenissima, and Queen Perfection. [...] All the above grow to much the same height, about 3 feet, and thrive well in any ordinary garden soil.
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