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'Charles de Belleyme' peony References
Magazine (Nov 1911) Page(s) 84-85. CHARLES DE BELLEYME. Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Verdier, 1860. Donated by Farr. Description of bloom—Type of bloom semi-double. Form of bloom globular, loose. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) dark crimson 4 (168); collar same as guards; center clear. Some guard petals streaked lighter on lower side. Fragrance unpleasant X. Blooming time mid-season. Size medium. Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, medium tall, compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem medium long, strong, red. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Commercial value — For cut bloom poor ; landscape value good. Variety as a whole medium. Remarks— There may be a slight doubt as to the identity of this variety.
Book (1907) Page(s) 35. 280. BELLEYME. CHAS. DE; P. albiflora...(Verdier 1860) (1) 1860, Dessert's MSS. (2) 1863, Revue Horticole, p. 293. (3) Shady Hill Nursery Cat. p. 40.
Website/Catalog (1888) Page(s) 27. HERBACEOUS HARDY JUNE-FLOWERING CHINESE DOUBLE PAEONIAS. VARIETIES OF ALBIFLORA. Charles Belleyme, carmine rose, fragrant, 1/6
Website/Catalog (1865) Page(s) 11. Pivoine de la Chine. Variétés hybrides. Pæonia sinensis. —Charles de Belleyme, fleur bombée, pourpre, violacé vif...2 fr.
Magazine (1863) Page(s) 293. Edulis ou albiflora....Charles de Belleyme; fleur grande, bombée, pourpre violacé vif.
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