type: [herbaceous peony] [species cultivar] [lactiflora]
Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies], page 79 ALSACE-LORRAINE, al-sass-lor-rain'. (Lemoine, 1906.) 8.8. Double type; large; late midseason. Petals rounded and cupped at the tips, not pointed, of waxy texture, symmetrically arranged in circular form, pure white, tinted with cream and buff in the center; strong, bitter fragrance. Medium height; floriferous; stems willowy. Foliage scant and clean. A peony of fine form and unusual color, excellent growth and blooming qualities. "A free bloomer on healthy plants."Little, "I should call it medium size rather than large."Thurlow. "Not as good a grower as many others but a beautiful flower. Inclined to sprawl. Odor unpleasant."Boyd. |
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ALSACE LORRAINE (Lemoine, 1906) - Double - White - Late Midseason. Medium height. Strong, bitter fragrance. Pure white, tinted with cream and buff. Large. Petals of a waxy texture, very symmetrically arranged in circular form. Very attractive, and makes a splendid landscape subject. Floriferous; stems willowy. Foliage scant and clean. A peony of fine form and unusual color, excellent growth and blooming qualities. |
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Rivière (1995): |
'Alsace Lorraine' /Lemoine/1906 |
plate 13 |
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Tartu Ülikooli Botaanikaaed (THE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TARTU) INDEX PLANTARUM : Paeonia 'Alsace Lorraine Lemoinee 1906 |
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Carsten Burkhardt's Web Project Paeonia - The Peony Database |
TTTT06 TTTT07 TTTT08 |
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