origination:
Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies]:
LOVELINESS. (Hollis, 1907.) 8.8.
Double type; large; very late. Pale flesh-pink, darkest about midway to the center, which is flesh-white with a few red markings; mildly fragrant. Medium tall; floriferous; strong stems. Attractive foliage.
Valued not only because of the high quality of its bloom and excellent habit, but also because of its late blooming season.
"Never very satisfactory with me." Saunders.
LOVELINESS (Hollis, 1907) - Double - Pink - Very Late. Medium tall. Mild fragrance. Large. Pale flesh-pink, darkest about midway to the center, which is flesh-white with a few red markings. Floriferous; strong stems. Attractive foliage. Valued not only because of the high quality of its bloom and excellent habit, but also because of its late blooming season. Midseason.
