Website/Catalog  (1937)  Page(s) [3].  Includes photo(s).
 
This Year's Cottage Gardens Introductions
It is our pleasure to introduce this year five Peony seedlings originated by Mr. Abraham Nieuwenhuizen.
Mr. Nieuwenhuizen was one of the leading Peony growers in the Netherlands and when he came to America, in 1921, he left many of his seedlings in the care of relatives. After joining the Cottage Gardens organization in 1928, we induced Mr. Nieuwenhuizen to bring his best seedlings over to this country for our observation and we believe that the five varieties we are introducing this year will prove of great interest to Peony Fanciers, Professional Growers, and amateur gardeners.
Countess Maritza—Tall grower, deep green foliage. Opens very soft pink, changing to white, yellow at the base. Yellow stamens hiding between the petals. When just open, a light havana color at the base. One of the most perfect rose shapes. Perfect bloomer, early...$25.00 Each

Magazine  (Sep 1935)  Page(s) 6.  
 
Five New Peonies Introduced by The Cottage Gardens
The following five new peonies originated by Abraham Nieuwenhuizen are being offered to the public by The Cottage Gardens Company of Lansing, Michigan.
Countess Maritza (Nieuwenhuizen, 1935). New. Double. Early. Blush. This is a tall grower with deep green foliage. It opens very soft pink, changing to white, yellow at the base, yellow stamens hiding between the petals. When just open it has a light Havana color at the base. Perfect rose shape and a perfect bloomer.