origination:
Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies]:
LIVINGSTONE. (Crousse, 1879.) 8.1.
Double type; large; late. Old-rose-pink, flaked on a lighter base; a few petals marked with crimson, and an occasional light midrib on outer petals; fragrance strong and sweet. Medium height; very'free-flowering; strong stems. Good foliage.
A well-tested sort which is good and popular.
"Delicate, spicy odor."—Engle.
LIVINGSTONE (Crousse, 1879) - Double - Pink - Late. Medium height. Strong and sweet fragrance. Large. Old-rose pink, flaked on a lighter base; a few petals marked with crimson, and an occasional light midrib on outer petals. Very free-flowering; strong stems. Good foliage. M.
Rivière (1995):
'Livingstone' /Félix Crousse/1879
Brian Porter (2004):
