Website/Catalog  (1926)  
 
General Cavaignac - (Cal. 1858). Very large, globular, compact, semi-rose type. Light violet-rose, edged lighter, center splashed crimson. Tall, erect, free bloomer. Late. Three year old clump $1.50

Magazine  (Nov 1911)  Page(s) 122.  
 
GÉNÉRAL CAVAIGNAC.
Species — P. albiflora.
Originated by Calot, 1858.
Donated by Farr.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom semi-rose. Form of bloom globular, compact. Not clearly differentiated. Entirely transformed. Color (total effect) light violet rose 1 (154) ; guards clear; collar same as guards; center splashed
with crimson. Bloom tipped light. Fragrance pleasant X. Blooming time late. Size very large.
Description of plant—Habit of plant erect, tall, compact. Growth medium. Stem long, medium strong, green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage medium furnished, light green, fine ; veins green.
Commercial value — For cut bloom good ; landscape value good. Variety as a whole good.

Book  (1907)  Page(s) 50.  
 
462. CAVAIGNAC, GEN.; P....(Calot, 1858)
(1) 1858, Dessert's MSS.
(2) Cornell Plots Nos. 276, 277, 278.

Book  (1907)  Page(s) 39.  
 
General Cavaignac. Calot, 1858. Bright, lilac pink; shaded deeper pink.

Website/Catalog  (1868)  Page(s) 24.  
 
Paeonia herbacea (chinensis).
280 Général Cavaignac (Calot), rosalilla mit hell und lebhaft rosa...10 Sgr.