origination:
Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Check List of Chinese Peonies in Commerce] Double Peonies, page 49.
*Phoebe Gary. (Brand, 1907.) 8.8 (Sym. 1925). Pink.
plate xxxv on page 255:
Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies]:
PHOEBE CARY. (Brand, 1907.) 8.8.
Double type; large; very late. Pale old-rose-pink, darkening toward center; moderately rose-scented. Tall; floriferous; stems strong but lax at base. Good light green foliage.
Globular form at first, developing a hollow center of regularly arranged petals. A good flower of uncommon color and no serious faults. See color illustration.
"Broad, rounded, and well-imbricated petals make this a flower of unusual refinement and character."—Little.
"Very tall; very fine. Strong and free. Mr. Brand and I have seen this variety 5 feet high in my garden."—Boyd.
PHOEBE CARY (Brand, 1907) - Double - Pink - Very Late. Tall. Moderately rose-scented. Large. Pale old-rose-pink, darkening toward the center; floriferous, stems strong but lax at base. Good light green foliage. M.
