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'Flag of War' peony References
Book  (1917)  Page(s) 88.  
 
Flag of War. Beautiful clear shade of dark red without bluish tinge. Mass of golden stamens in centre. Keeps unusually well for a single. Kelway. Single. Red. Medium. Early. Medium height, strong and erect. Stems reddish. Free bloomer. Garden and cutting.
Magazine  (Nov 1911)  Page(s) 71-72.  
 
FLAG OF WAR.
Species — P. albiflora.
Originated by Kelway.
Donated by Farr.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom single. Color (total effect) purple garnet 4 (165) ; guards
Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, tall, compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem long, strong, vivid red. Blooming habit medium. Buds single. Foliage medium furnished, dark green, medium size ; veins red. Commercial value—For cut bloom poor; landscape value good. Variety as a whole good.
Remarks — Similar to "Frank Bramley " but darker foliage, darker red stems, and slightly brighter bloom, not quite as large, blooms single.
Book  (1907)  Page(s) 225.  
 
2634. WAR, FLAG OF; P.
(1) 1904, Harrison's Paeony Manual, p. 52.
Book  (1904)  Page(s) 52.  
 
Single Paeonys.
I name a few of the leading ones from Kelway's list.
Flag of War. Deep blood-crimson.
Website/Catalog  (1900)  Page(s) 17.  
 
Kelway's New Single-Flowered Pæonies for 1900.
Flag of War, deep blood-crimson.
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