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'Pride of Langport' peony References
Website/Catalog (1936) Page(s) 6. Kelway's Gold Medal Pæonies. Kelway's Single Flowered Pæonies. June-flowering. All raised by Kelway unless stated otherwise. Pride of Langport. Huge, brilliant yet soft peach-pink flower; wonderfully beautiful. Cupped petals surrounding a large cluster of bright golden yellow stamens; tall, floriferous; wiry stems; a highly decorative garden plant; usually blooming in large clusters; strong growth. Extra. Very early flowering....17/6
Book (1928) Page(s) 136. Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies Pride of Langport. (Kelway, 1909.) 8.9. Single type; very large; midseason. Wide-spreading, cupped petals of pale rose-pink, paling a little near the base, surrounding a large cluster of very bright golden yellow stamens and pale green carpels with light pink kernels at the base and red tips; not notably fragrant. Tall; floriferous; thin, wiry stems. Abundant foliage. A highly decorative garden plant, usually blooming in large clusters. A popular variety. "The finest pink single with the possible exception of Helen (Thurlow) which is not yet rated."—Little. "Very popular, and consequently quite scarce."—Boyd.
Website/Catalog (1927) Page(s) 11. Kelway's Lovely Single-Flowered Pæonies General Collection Pride of Langport, a most glorious, large, brilliant yet soft peach-pink flower; wonderfully beautiful; there is nothing approaching it. Commended R.H.S., 1918. 42/- each.
Website/Catalog (1912) Page(s) 12. Kelway's Peonies. Kelway, of England, has produced some very fine varieties, such as Baroness Schroeder, James Kelway, Lady Alexandra Duff, and various other sorts. Pride of Langport (Kelway). A wonderfully beautiful and distinct shade of brilliant yet soft peach-pink; one of the finest single varieties. $4.00.
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