Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies], page 79
ALSACE-LORRAINE, al-sass-lor-rain'. (Lemoine, 1906.) 8.8.
Double type; large; late midseason. Petals rounded and cupped at the tips, not pointed, of waxy texture, symmetrically arranged in circular form, pure white, tinted with cream and buff in the center; strong, bitter fragrance. Medium height; floriferous; stems willowy. Foliage scant and clean.
A peony of fine form and unusual color, excellent growth and blooming qualities.
"A free bloomer on healthy plants."—Little,
"I should call it medium size rather than large."—Thurlow.
"Not as good a grower as many others but a beautiful flower. Inclined to sprawl. Odor unpleasant."—Boyd.
ALSACE LORRAINE (Lemoine, 1906) - Double - White - Late Midseason. Medium height. Strong, bitter fragrance. Pure white, tinted with cream and buff. Large. Petals of a waxy texture, very symmetrically arranged in circular form. Very attractive, and makes a splendid landscape subject. Floriferous; stems willowy. Foliage scant and clean. A peony of fine form and unusual color, excellent growth and blooming qualities.
Rivière (1995):
'Alsace Lorraine' /Lemoine/1906
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Tartu Ülikooli Botaanikaaed (THE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TARTU) INDEX PLANTARUM : Paeonia 'Alsace Lorraine’ Lemoinee 1906
