'Alba sulfurea' peony References
Magazine (Nov 1911) Page(s) 102. ALBA SULFUREA. Species— P. albiflora. Originated by Calot, 1860. Donated by Cottage Gardens Company. Description of bloom — Type of bloom bomb. Form of bloom globular, compact. Differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) cream white, guards clear, collar same as guards, center very slightly flecked, stigmas red but fully concealed, very close examination showing a very minute fleck. Fragrance pleasant X. Blooming time mid-season. Size very large to large. Description of plant— Habit of plant medium erect, tall, medium compact. Growth strong, healthy. Stem long, strong, green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, medium green, medium fme; veins green. Commercial value—For cut bloom extra good; landscape value good. Variety as a whole good. Remarks— Distinct and superior to " Sulfurea," also more compact. "Sulfurea" has cream white stigmas, while stigmas of "Alba Sulfurea" are red.
Website/Catalog (1911) Page(s) 42. Paeonia sinensis...Alba sulphurea. Cup form, Pure white cup, light sulphur yellow filling, red stigmas. Excellent form and floriferous.
Website/Catalog (1909) Page(s) 1. Alba Sulfurea. Large perfectly formed, globular-shaped full flower, pure white guard petals, center sulphurish yellow; perfect habit; extra...$ 1 25
Website/Catalog (1908) Page(s) 23. Alba Sulphurea. (Calot). White guards, lemon-yellow center, large shapely bloom; fragrant; early, abundant bloomer; plant vigorous.....Each .50, per 10 4.00
Book (1907) Page(s) 18. 75. ALBA SULPHUREA; P....(Calot, 1860) (1) 1860, Dessert's MSS. (2) 1885, Revue Horticole p. 30. (3) 1906, Cottage Gardens Cat. (4) Cornell Plots Nos. 14, 15, 16.
Book (1907) Page(s) 35. Alba Sulphurea. Calot, 1860. White guard petals; center sulphur yellow; early; good bloomer.
Book (1907) Page(s) 25. Regarding a list of twenty-four varieties of peonies which we consider best for cut flower purposes, we are pleased to name you the following list: Achillea, blush white, early; Alba Sulphurea, white, late; Alexander Dumas, pink and salmon; Beaute Francaise, flesh pink; Charles Verdier, lilaceous pink; Couronne d'Or, white; Delachei, purple crimson; Duke of Wellington, sulphur white; Duchesse de Nemours (Calot), white; Duchesse de Nemours (Guerin), pink, early; Festiva, white, early; Festiva Maxima, white, early; Humei Carnea, pink, late; Louis Van Houtte, crimson, late; Mme. Breon, rosy flesh white, early; Mme. Forel, pink, late; Nec Plus Ultra, pink; Mme. Coste, tender rose and white; Queen Victoria, flesh white; Jennie Lind, pink, early; Lady Bramwell, pink; Officinalis Rubra fl. pl., crimson, earliest; Officinalis Rosea Superba, rose pink, early; Rubra Triumphans, crimson, early. Cottage Gardens Co.
Website/Catalog (1906) Page(s) 2. ['Alba Sulphurea' is not included in the 1906 catalogue]
Book (1904) Page(s) 2. Double Herbaceous Paeonies. ...Series B. 50 cents each. Alba Sulphurea, white guard petals, yellow center.
Website/Catalog (1903) Page(s) 1. DOUBLE HERBACEOUS PAEONIES ....SERIES B 75 cents each. Alba Sulphurea, creamy white, sulphur centre, sweet.
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