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'Queen Alexandra' peony References
Book  (1907)  Page(s) 20.  
 
96. *ALEXANDRA, QUEEN; P. moutan.
(1) 1902, The Gardening World, Vol. 18, p. 639.
(2) 1903, The Garden, Vol. 63, p. 17.
(3) * 1906, Kelway's Cat. p. 113 & 114.
(4) 1906, Dessert's Cat. p. 46.

*One star before the name indicates that the variety has been pictured in the reference that is also starred.
NB: Kelway had 2 peonies with this name, and both are represented in these references.
Website/Catalog  (1904)  Page(s) 34.  
 
Tree Pæonies.
Kelway's Tree Pæonies of 1902-3.
Queen Alexandra, pure white; the most beautiful flower ever offered. Award of Merit, Temple Show (R.H.S.), 1902. 20/- each.
Website/Catalog  (1903)  Page(s) 146.  
 
Kelway's Magnificent New Tree Pæonies for 1902-3.
The set for Twelve Guineas. Marvellous Introductions.
Simple statements as to the colour and size of flowers give no idea of their actual living beauty. This is particularly true when such plants as these new varieties of Tree Pæonies are in question. They certainly BEGGAR DESCRIPTION. They have immense petals of almost gossamer texture, with sheeny glittering surface and colours of wonderful purity.
Queen Alexandra, pure white; the most beautiful flower ever offered. "A virgin white of great size and elegance."—Journal of horticulture. Award of Merit, Temple Show (R.H.S.), 1902. 42/— each. (For detailed description, see Press Notices at foot of p. 145.)
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