Picturata

Morren, 1834, L’Horticulteur Belge, Journal, vol.2, p.94: A very large, peony form, double white with pink or blush stripe. Berlèse, 1837, Monographie, ed.1, pp.114, 131: Leaves 10.8 cm x 9.5 cm, acuminate apex, broad, rounded base, broad-elliptic; flower 9.8 cm across, spherical, very double peony form, of pure white with stripes of red, sometimes show­ing stamens. Originated in Italy according to Berlèse. Mertens & Fontaine, Collection de cent espèces.....camellia, 1845, pl. 54.