Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies]:
THE QUEEN. (Kelway, 1902.) 8.3.
Single type; medium size; midseason. Horizontal white petals widest at tips, flushed a little with pink, surrounding a small'center of short golden yellow stamens and green carpels with waxy, pink tips; fragrance poor.
"Rated on only 3 votes. Flushed with pink on first opening. Medium tall, floriferous, spreading habit. Not as good as The Bride. Interesting because it is said to be the parent of most of the Pleas peonies."—Little.
THE QUEEN (Kelway, 1902) - Single - Blush White - Midseason. Medium tall. Fragrance poor. Medium size. Horizontal white petals widest at tips, flushed a little with pink, surrounding a small center of short golden yellow stamens and green carpels with waxy, pink tips. "Rated on only 3 votes. Flushed with pink on first opening. Medium tall, floriferous, spreading habit. Not as good as The Bride. Interesting because it is said to be the parent of most Pleas peonies."--Little. M.
