'Morning Star' peony References
Website/Catalog (1922) Page(s) 11. Terry's Seedlings. Morning Star—Early, "white, inside straw"...75¢
Magazine (Nov 1911) Page(s) 78. MORNING STAR. Species— P. albiflora. Originated by Terry. Donated by Farr. Description of bloom — Type of bloom anemone. Form of bloom flat, loose. Differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) milk white; guards flecked with crimson. Very strong blooms produce petals in center with crimson flecks ; 4-8 carpels, red stigmas. Fragrance pleasant X. Blooming time mid-season. Medium to small size. Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, medium height, compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem medium long, strong, green. Blooming habit free. Buds single, healthy. Foliage well furnished, light green, medium size; veins green. Commercial value — For cut bloom poor; landscape value good. Variety as a whole good.
Book (1907) Page(s) 205. 2385. STAR, MORNING; P. albiflora...(Terry) (1) 1904, Harrison's Paeony Manual, p. 49. (2) 1905, Terry's Cat. (3) 1906, Thos. Meehan's Cat., p. 47.
Book (1907) Page(s) 25. I might have mentioned some of Terry's, which are of especial merit on account of robustness, hardiness and beauty. His Etta, Victor, Morning Star, Prince of Wales, Bell Hough, Sada Evans and Cynthia stand well at the head. ...C.S. Harrison
Book (1907) Page(s) 44. Morning Star. Terry. A star in miniature. Early bloomer, color white and straw, with delicate rays radiating from the center.
Website/Catalog (1906) Page(s) 35. Paeonies. We have a superb collection of the very best varieties of paeonies. These comprise, not only those of our own growing, but also the best from the collection of H. A. Terry, a paeony specialist of wide reputation, whose entire stock we purchased last year. Morning Star. Outside white, inside straw, finely cut, blooms early...$1 50
Website/Catalog (1905) Page(s) [4]. Morning Star. Outside white, inside straw, finely cut, blooms early. 25¢
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