Book  (1907)  Page(s) 195.  
 
2247. SALMONEA; P. moutan...(Fortune, 1846)
(1) 1848, Journal Hort. Soc., Vol. 3, p. 236.
(2) 1849, Annals of Hort., p. 371.
(3) 1885, The Garden, Vol. 27, p. 33.
(4) 1899, L. Paillet's Cat. 

Magazine  (20 Apr 1889)  Page(s) 354.  
 
Moutan Paeonies in pots.—Although it is a century since the Moutan or Tree Pæony was introduced into this country, it is by no means a common plant, and is not grown nearly as much as its merits deserve.  Many of the new varieties far excel the typical form both in size and colour of the flowers.  Pæonies will not force early, but grown as pot plants and kept in a cold frame, they produce a grand display of bloom at this time of year.  Being gross feeders they require liberal treatment, and should never be allowed to get dry.  Amongst the best varieties are Reine Elizabeth, Comte de Flandres, Caroline, Impératrice Josephine, and Salmonea.  A fine group of these is a great attraction in the greenhouse at Kew. — F. G.

Magazine  (10 Jan 1885)  Page(s) 33.  
 
Tree Pæonies.
By way of reply to Mr. Frank Miles, who seeks information respecting Tree Pæonies, I send you herewith the names of the original Chinese varieties, all or most of which were introduced by Fortune:
Salmonea... 

Website/Catalog  (1873)  Page(s) 61.  
 
Paeonia arborea. Pivoines en arbre.
30. Salmonea. Salmroth, in Fleischfarben übergehend, extra. Rose saumoné, passant au rose carné, extra...4 fr.

Website/Catalog  (1861)  Page(s) 59.  
 
New Chinese Tree Paeonias introduced by Mr. R. Fortune.
The following magnificent tree-like peonies surpass by the gloss of their colours and the size of their blooms all variety known to-date and distinguish themselves namely also by their partly pure white, partly dark red colouring from all known varieties.
77. Salmonea.....4 Prussian Thalers.

Website/Catalog  (1861)  Page(s) 31.  
 
Sin prachtvolles Sortiment von Pæonia Moutan (strauchartigen Pfingstrosen).
Pæonia Moutan Salmonea (Fortune), klein, gut gefüllt, sehr schön salmrosa...7 fl.

Website/Catalog  (1860)  Page(s) 28.  
 
Chinese Tree Pæonies. — Pæonia Moutan.
These are the most splendid and showy of all flowering shrubs, and among the most rare.
The flowers are mostly fragrant, and all are double, unless denoted otherwise.  They are perfectly hardy, and will withstand the winters of our most northern States and the Canadas.  They bloom in May, ten to fifteen days before the Chinese Herbaceous varieties.
The following are distinct new Chinese Varieties obtained by Robert Fortune; and, as they are the most rare and valuable varieties, the prices will be regulated according to their size.
139.  Salmonea.

Magazine  (Aug 1856)  Page(s) 425.  
 
SUR L'EXPOSITION D'HORTICULTURE D'EURE-ET-LOIRE FAITE EN MAI DERNIER A CHARTRES ....
3^e CONCOURS. — Plantes d'ornement. Le jury a décerné....
A M. Guérin (Modeste), une de 2^e classe , pour ses pivoines arborescentes parmi lesquelles on remarquait : Elisabeth (Casoretti). — Blanche de château futu. — Salmonea (Fortune). — Carolina d'Italie. — M^me de Vatry, etc., etc

Magazine  (1855)  Page(s) 32.  
 
MOUTAN PAEONIES INTRODUCED FROM CHINA.
BY MESSRS. STANDISH AND NOBLE, BAGSHOT NUBSEBY.
Of the many remarkable plants imported by us from China, these, if judged by the size and beauty of their flowers, are among the most attractive. In the magnitude of their individual blossoms, in the diversity and richness of their colours, as well as in the profusion in which they are produced, nothing remains to be desired. The following sketch will afford an idea of their general characters. First, of colour: of white there are examples unsurpassed in intensity and clearness by any other flower, not excepting even the old double white Camellia. Of rose colours there are many shades, as well as of purples, and one rivalling the richness of the Tuscan rose. Then there is a pale blush, light red, deep red, salmon colour, primrose, peach colour, and crimson; with various other tints and combinations of these already mentioned. Some of the light-coloured ones have the bases of their petals deeply stained with red or purple; others are delicately shaded. Most of the flowers are very double; some are, however, only semi-double, the latter generally have the petals stained as described. In shape many are finely cupped; more resemble the finest rose, and others have anemone flowers. Of the last named, a white and a deep red are fine examples. In size, too, they are remarkable; some of the flowers produced last season, and from small plants, measured eight, ten, and twelve inches across.....
Salmonaea, salmon-pink, shaded off to French white.

Magazine  (Oct 1850)  Page(s) 242-3.  
 
Notes on New or Rare Plants.
Pæonia Moutan, Salmonea.  The Salmon-coloured. — The Horticultural Society sent Mr. Fortune to China to collect plants, and he had particular instructions to obtain plants of the fine Pæonies which, as had been stated, existed in that country, some having flowers which were yellow, others black, purple, blue, lilac, &c.  He sent several kinds to the garden of the Society at Chiswick, and the present one (figured in Paxton's Flower Garden) is one of those he introduced, and which has bloomed there.  Each flower is about eight or nine inches across, double, as the well-known Garden Pæony, and when full blown are of a pale salmon colour, the inner petals have a deeper salmon tint than the outer ones.  It is a valuable acquisition, and perfectly hardy.