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'Austen Chamberlain' peony References
Website/Catalog (1927) Page(s) 9. Kelway's Lovely Single-Flowered Pæonies General Collection Austen Chamberlain, bright crimson, almost scarlet; early flowering. 7/6 each.
Website/Catalog (1927) Page(s) 30. Single Peonies: These are of the form of a wild single rose, having a single row of petals surrounding a tuft of golden stamens. Austin Chamberlain (Kelway). Single red, large flower. Medium tall plant. Early free bloomer. Each $2.00
Website/Catalog (1924) Single Peonies Austin Chamberlain (Kelway 1909)—Very large, single. Deep amaranthine-red. Medium tall, very free bloomer. Early. Fine landscape variety. Each $1.50
Website/Catalog (1915) Page(s) 41. Single Peonies The following is a selection of only the choicest kinds. Mostly raised by Kelway & Son. Austin Chamberlain. (Kelway 1900.) Very large, single. Deep amaranth-red, 4(168). Medium tall, very free bloomer. Early. Good landscape variety. $1.50.
Magazine (Nov 1911) Page(s) 71. AUSTIN CHAMBERLAIN. Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Kelway, 1900-1907. Donated by Farr. Description of bloom — Type of bloom single. Color (total effect) amaranth red 4 (168) ; collar specked light. Fragrance unpleasant XXX. Blooming time early. Large size. Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, tall to medium, compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem medium long, strong, reddish green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters. Foliage very well furnished, medium green, medium size ; veins reddish green. Commercial value — For cut bloom poor ; landscape value good. Variety as a whole good. Remarks — Similar to "The King"
Book (1907) Page(s) 51. 477. CHAMBERLAIN, AUSTEN; P. (1) 1906, Kelway's Cat., p. 107.
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