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'Aksarben' peony References
Website/Catalog (1938) Page(s) 8. Peonies Aksarben (Mid-season) Dark crimson. 35¢
Website/Catalog (1926) Aksarben - An extra fine, tall, deep double red. Very good. Much like Karl Rosenfield. Three year old clump . $2.00
Magazine (Nov 1911) Page(s) 126. AKSARBEN. Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Rosenfield, 1908. Donated by Farr. Description of bloom—Type of bloom semi-rose. Form of bloom flat, compact. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) dark crimson 4-5 (168) ; guards clear; collar same as guards; center, green streaks in carpelodes. Fragrance unpleasant X. Blooming time mid-season. Size large. Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, tall, medium compact. Growth strong, healthy. Stem long, strong, reddish green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage medium furnished, dark green, medium fine; veins green. Commercial value — For cut bloom good; landscape value good. Variety as a whole good. Remarks—Somewhat like "Karl Rosenfield," but foliage not as coarse, bloom more compact, with green streaks in center.
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