Website/Catalog  (1936)  Page(s) 21.  
 
Paeonia sinensis Ruy Blas  ....1 piece RM 1.50

Website/Catalog  (1927)  Page(s) 27.  
 
Ruy Blas (Dessert 1905) 
Pure mauve, tipped silver.  Free bloomer.  Dainty, dwarf compact variety.  Midseason.  Each $2.00

Magazine  (Nov 1911)  Page(s) 125.  
 
RUY BLAS.
Species — P. albiflora.
Originated by Dessert.
Donated by Farr.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom semi-rose. Form of bloom flat, medium compact. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (tolal effect) pure mauve 3 (181) ; guards clear; collar same as guards; center clear. Bloom fades rapidly, silver tipped. Fragrance unpleasant XXX. Blooming time midseason. Medium size.
Description of plant—Habit of plant erect, dwarf, compact. Growth strong. Stem short, medium strong, reddish green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, light green, medium size ; veins reddish green.
Commercial value — For cut bloom medium ; landscape value good. Variety as a whole medium.
 

Book  (Apr 1907)  Page(s) 38.  
 
314. BLAS, RUY ; P. (Dessert)
(1) 1906, Dessert's Cat, p. 27