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'Madame Jules Dessert' peony References
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Website/Catalog (1948) Page(s) 67.
Peonies
Strong, 3 to 5 eye divisions
Madame Jules Dessert. Shell pink...40¢
Website/Catalog (1938) Page(s) 9.
Peonies
Mme. Jules Dessert (Mid-season) Large cream-white, buff-salmon. 65¢
Book (1928) Page(s) 63.
A List of Sixty Choice Peonies of the More Expensive Varieties
Pink Varieties
Madame Jules Dessert (Dessert). 9.4. This is one of the finest of all peonies. The flowers are very large, well-formed, with long, broad petals. The blooms are held rigidly erect on good straight stems of medium height. The color is a creamy white, but lighted with buff and salmon shades. A few golden stamens also show to add beauty to an already beautiful flower. We have always found this variety hard to divide. Anyone who receives a root with two large eyes and plenty of root system, should be pleased. Mme. Jules Dessert is always among the main prize winners at the great shows.
Book (1928) Page(s) 125-6.
Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies
Madame Jules Dessert. (Dessert, 1909.) 9.4.
Double type; very large; late midseason. Long, smooth petals of flesh-white, graduated symmetrically about a hollow, funnel-like center, with a few stamens in depths, which reflect a yellow glow through its translucent texture; mildly fragrant. Tall, splendid habit; very floriferous; stems occasionally floppy. Good foliage.
A very popular and highly regarded sort. Occasionally the guard petals are greenish near the base and sometimes are distinctly marked with green. The center is usually a trifle pinker than the rest of the flower, and always bears a few inconspicuous crimson marks.
"Strong stems and perfect habit of growth."—Little.
"I should rank this among the best dozen."—Saunders.
"Thoroughly reliable and one of the very best. A beautiful flower and fine plant."—Boyd.
Website/Catalog (1927) Page(s) 24.
Madame Jules Dessert (Dessert 1909)
American Peony Society Rating of 9.4 (47 votes)
White, overlaid with delicate tints of pink and buff and splashed carmine. Flowers very large and well formed with long broad petals with a few golden stamens adding to their beauty. Blooms are held erect on tall strong stems. A distinct, beautiful, very popular peony. Each $4.00
Book (1917) Page(s) 94. Includes photo(s).
Madame Jules Dessert. Large flower of fine form. White petals tinged straw and flesh colour. Centre petals waved, and touched with red. Golden stamens show throughout, giving a soft glow to flower. Pointed buds. This flower should be opened in the house to secure its full beauty. Note illustration. Dessert, 1909. Rose. White. Large. Late. Medium height to tall. Strong grower. Free bloomer. Cutting.
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