origination:
Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Check List of Chinese Peonies in Commerce] Single Peonies, page 67
MARY L. HOLLIS. (Hollis, 1907.) 8.0.
Semi-double form; large; midseason. Bright vivid pink, with scarcely any taint of lavender; outer petals very long and smooth; the cupped center is rough and irregular, blotched with white, showing many stamens and scarlet flecks occasionally appear. Moderately fragrant. Medium height.
A very clear, soft color, and an attractive informal flower of good size.
"Slight, unpleasant odor."—Boyd.
MARY L HOLLIS (Hollis, 1907) - Semi-Double - Pink - Midseason. Medium height. Moderate fragrance. Large. Bright vivid pink, with scarcely any taint of lavender; outer petals very long and smooth; the cupped center is rough and irregular, blotched with white, showing many stamens and scarlet flecks occasionally appear. A very clear, soft color, and an attractive informal flower of good size. M.
