The Garden 51: 121 (Feb 13, 1897)

Rose Julie Touvais (H.R).— I oft-times think that if some of our old friends were introduced afresh under new names, what a furore they would create. The above variety is such an one. It has almost disappeared from all catalogues, yet I know of no variety that produces such a beautiful effect when grown in a mass. The flower is extra large, but still not coarse, one very distinct feature of this variety being the outer row of petals. These spread out in a marvellous manner somewhat after the style of the semi-double Paeonies. The colour of Julie Touvais is a lovely soft flesh, shaded deep pink, satin-like in appearance, and it has very handsome spiny wood.—P.