Website/Catalog  (1926)  Page(s) 79.  
 
Comte Nanleuil, rose lilas tendre, centre blanc pur

Website/Catalog  (1926)  Page(s) 79.  
 
Comte Nanleuil, rose lilas tendre, centre blanc pur

Magazine  (Nov 1911)  Page(s) 107.  
 
COMTE DE NANTEUIL.
Species — P. albiflora.
Originated by Calot, 1858.
Donated by Farr.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom bomb. Form of bloom globular, medium to loose. Differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) violet rose 2 (154) ; guards clear; collar lighter than guards; center clear, salmon pink. Occasional wide petal in center same as guard. Fragrance pleasant XXX. Blooming time mid-season. Large size.
Description of plant—Habit of plant erect, tall, medium compact. Growth strong, healthy. Stem long, strong, green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage medium furnished, light green, fine ; veins green.
Commercial value—For cut bloom medium; landscape value medium. Variety as a whole medium.

Book  (1907)  Page(s) 36.  
 
Comte de Nanteuil. Calot, 1858. Large, full flower; pink salmon tint.

Magazine  (16 Jan 1885)  Page(s) 30.  
 
Choix de Pivoines herbacées de premier ordre.  [par MM. Eugene Verdier et Edouard André]
*Comte de Nanteuil (Calot).  Fleur grande, rose, à reflets fortement saumonés.

Translation: the large, pink flower has distinctly salmon-pink reflexes. The varieties marked * should not be missing from any well-appointed garden.