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'Souvenir de Louis Bigot' peony References
Website/Catalog (1948) Page(s) 67. Peonies Strong, 3 to 5 eye divisions Souvenir de Louis Bigot. Rich pink...40¢
Website/Catalog (1938) Page(s) 10. Peonies Souv. de Louis Bigot (Mid-season) Extra fine salmon pink. 75¢
Book (1928) Page(s) 64. A List of Sixty Choice Peonies of the More Expensive Varieties Pink Varieties Souvenir de Louis Bigot (Dessert). 9.1. The color of this variety is a brilliant rose, slightly tinged carmine at the base, turning to a salmon pink. It resembles Walter Faxon in color but stands up in the field much better than that variety.
Book (1928) Page(s) 143-4. Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies Souvenir de Louis Bigot. (Dessert, 1913.) 9.1. Double type; large; midseason. Vivid rose-pink, brightening to shell-pink in the center, all petals slightly lighter at the edges; mildly fragrant. Medium height; floriferous; strong stems. Good foliage. Close to the Walter Faxon color group in that it has no trace of the mauve and old-rose shades which are characteristic of many pink varieties. It is one of the cleanest and brightest colored peonies grown. "Possessing a shade desirable in peonies."—Christman. "A real treasure. Its effect in the garden is nothing short of gorgeous."—Mrs. Edward Harding. "One of the most attractive peonies I have ever seen."—Boyd.
Website/Catalog (1927) Page(s) 28. Souvenir de Louis Bigot (Dessert 1913) American Peony Society Rating of 9.1 (22 votes) Distinct shade of rich salmon pink with silvery lights. Rose type. Late midseason. Extra fine and growing’ in popularity. Each $8.00
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