origination:
Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies]
BALL O'COTTON. (Franklin, 1920.) 8.8.
Double type; large; late'midseason. Petals incurved, overlapping at first, forming a large, compact white ball; later, the enormous outer
petals unfold, the evenly graduated inner petals form a rose-like center of crisp texture; a wire edge of crimson appears on a few petals and there is a faint lemon tint in the center when fully open; fragrance mild and sweet. Medium height; moderately floriferous; stems strong. Foliage good.
Similar to, but not as large as Le Cygne or quite so pure in color. Excellent habit for garden use.
BALL O'COTTON (Franklin, 1920) - Double - White - Late Midseason. Medium height. Fragrance mild and sweet. Petals incurved, overlapping at first, forming a large, compact white ball; later, the enormous outer petals unfold, the evenly graduated inner petals form a rose-like center of crisp texture; a wire edge of crimson appears on a few petals and there is a faint lemon tint in the center when fully open; moderately floriferous; stems strong. Foliage good. Similar to but not as large as Le Cygne or quite so pure in color. Excellent habit for garden use. Midseason.
