Magazine  (1847)  Page(s) 166.  
 
Independent of these, we have imported the following, which, as soon as they flower, will be described in the Midland Florist. We have seen them bloom when in Belgium, and were highly delighted with their character, but should prefer seeing them again, before we lay their description before our readers -. their names are Paeonia anemoneflora striata, P. elegans superba, P. grandiflora nivea pleno, P. prolifera tricolor, P. speciosa striata.

Website/Catalog  (14 Jun 1840)  Page(s) 30, 34.  
 
p. 30: Mr. Alex. Verschaffelt, Horticulteur à Gand.
1200 Paeonia elegans superba.

p. 34: Extrait du Procès-Verbal de la Séance du 13 Juin 1840...Le Jury procède 1.e à la plante en fleurs la plus rare ou dont l'introduction dans le royaume est très-récente. La Médaille d'argent est décernée au N.o 1200 Paeonia elegans superba, semis de 1840, appartenant à Mr. Alexandre Verschaffelt, de Gand.