origination:
Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies]:
MADELEINE GAUTH1ER. (Dessert, 1908.) 8.5.
Single type; large; early midseason. Light flesh-pink petals of waxy texture surrounding a center of yellow stamens and yellow-green carpels with red base and tips; fragrance poor. Medium tall; floriferous; strong, upright stems. Medium foliage.
"A delicately beautiful flower charmingly carried on a plant of equal perfection. One of the best light pink singles."—Little.
MADELEINE GAUTHIER (Dessert, 1908) - Single - Pink - Early Midseason. Medium tall. Poor fragrance. Large. Light flesh-pink petals of waxy texture surrounding a center of yellow stamens and yellow-green carpels with red base and tips. Floriferous; strong, upright stems. Medium foliage. M.
Rivière (1995):
'Madeleine Gauthier' /Dessert & Méchin/1908
