Magazine  (Nov 1911)  Page(s) 109.  
 
LA FONTAINE.
Species — P. albiflora.
Originated by Lemoine, 1904.
Donated by Farr.
Description of bloom—Type of bloom bomb. Form of bloom globular, compact. Differentiated. Entirely transformed. Color (total effect) violet rose 2 (154) ; guards clear; collar lighter than guards; center flecked with crimson. Guard petals very wide ; lighter, narrow petals intermixed around the collar ; center petals same color as guards. Fragrance pleasant X. Blooming time mid-season to late. Large size.
Description of plant— Habit of plant medium erect, tall, compact. Growth strong. Stem medium long to long, strong, reddish green. Blooming habit medium. Lateral buds occasionally undeveloped. Foliage well furnished, medium green, coarse ; veins red.
Commercial value—For cut bloom good; landscape value extra good. Variety as a whole extra good.
Remarks — A very delicately colored variety, uniform shade, distinct from "La Fontaine" (Dessert, 1893) catalogued by Dessert, which is a crimson variety.
 

Website/Catalog  (Aug 1910)  Page(s) 13.  
 
Pivoines herbacées...Variétés nouvelles...La Fontaine (Lem.); fleurs grandes, pleines, huppées, pétaes larges, irréguliers, rose glacé très tendre à bords argentés, bonne odeur ...2 fr. 50