Book  (1928)  Page(s) 144.  
 
Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies
Standard Bearer. (Hollis, 1906.) 8.5.
Double type; large; early. Dark old-rose, overlaid with a bluish sheen of opaque, glistening quality; strong, agreeable fragrance. Dwarf; floriferous; stout stems. good foliage.
A dependable variety of the M. Jules Elie and Mme. Ducel type, similar to many of the opaque, violet-pink varieties but surpassing them in finish and stiffness of stems.
"Much like Mme. Ducel. Very dwarf and very early."—Boyd. 

Magazine  (Nov 1911)  Page(s) 112.  
 
STANDARD BEARER.
Species — P. albiflora.
Originated by Hollis, 1906.
Donated by Farr.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom bomb. Form of bloom globular, very compact. Differentiated. Entirely transformed. Color (total effect) violet rose 1 (154) ; guards clear; collar same as guards; center slightly flecked with scarlet. Fragrance pleasant XX. Blooming time early to mid-season. Large size.
Description of plant— Habit of plant erect, medium tall, compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem medium long, very strong, green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters. Foliage well furnished, medium to light green, medium to fine size ; veins green.
Commercial value—For cut bloom extra good; landscape value good. Variety as a whole extra good.

Website/Catalog  (1906)  Page(s) 4.  
 
The remainder of this list are Seedlings of my originating. ..INTRODUCED FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS SEASON.
Standard Bearer, pale pink, high and incurved making a flower of great beauty. ...$2.00