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'Battlefield' peony References
Magazine (Nov 1911) Page(s) 119. BATTLEFIELD. Species—P. albiflora. Originated by Hollis. Donated by Hollis. Description of bloom — Type of bloom semi-rose. Form of bloom flat, compact. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) pure mauve 4 (181) ; guards flecked with crimson and green, splashed; center clear; secondary staminodes absent; silver-tipped imbricated bloom, uniform throughout. Fragrance unpleasant XX. Blooming time mid-season. Large size. Description of plant— Habit of plant drooping, tall, open. Growth strong, healthy. Stem long, strong, reddish green. Blooming habit medium. Buds borne in clusters. Foliage poorly furnished, dark green, coarse; veins reddish green. Commercial value — For cut bloom medium; landscape value poor. Variety as a whole medium to poor. Remarks— Drooping habit makes it undesirable.
Website/Catalog (1908) Page(s) 6. [Not included in the 1908 catalogue]
Website/Catalog (1907) Page(s) 5. The following list includes many of my seedlings which have been exhibited several times and have received many Certificates of Merit and Honorable Mentions, and which I am asked to include in my list. THIS BEING THE FIRST TIME THEY HAVE BEEN CATALOGED- Battlefield, large, deep cherry red, of vigorous habit and very attractive. ...$10.00
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