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Book  (1928)  Page(s) 142.  
 
Descriptive List of Chines Peonies
Serene. (Franklin, 1921.) 8.6.
Double type; large; late. Guard petals rose-pink outside, lighter inside; center rounded, pale cream-white with a faint rose flush in the center, and fine crimson edges on a few petals; moderately fragrant. Dwarf; fairly floriferous; straight, stiff stems. Broad, curved, glossy foliage.
Fluffy flowers of globular outline and much like Jeanne d'Arc in color, although center is generally lighter.
Website/Catalog  (1923)  Page(s) 4.  
 
Franklin Seedlings
Serene...1 eye Division, $5.00
Website/Catalog  (1922)  Page(s) 6.  
 
Below we are listing a number of Mr. Franklin's seedling peonies, representing a very careful selection from many thousands grown by him during the past twenty-two years.
Serene. (No. 44) Full, rose type, medium size, pure white with edging of carmine on central petals. Upright, stiff stems. This variety awarded first prize at Minnesota State Horticultural Society's exhibit as best seedling exhibited. Possesses very pleasing fragrance.
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