Magazine  (1877)  Page(s) 267.  
 
Clematis Belle d'Orléans (Dauresse)

Book  (1872)  Page(s) 85.  
 
Descriptive Notes of Species & Varieties.
C. Belle d'Orléans (Dauvesse). — A fine Continental variety raised from C. patens in 1863, by M. Dauvesse, and sent out in the autumn of 1871.  On the authority of MM. Simon-Louis, we have referred it to the Jackmanni group.  The leaves are somewhat lengthened in outline; and the flowers are described as being of very large size, and of a beautiful violet colour, shaded with purple, passing to bluish violet, the stamens being white, with purple anthers.  It is said to be a very beautiful variety, flowering, as we learn from M. Dauvesse, in the spring in May and June, and again in autumn.  The colour, he remarks, is little known.