Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies]:
PHILIPPE RIVOIRE. fee-leep-ree-vwar'. (Riviere, 1911.) 9.2.
Double type; small; early. Very dark crimson with a blackish sheen, fully double with a symmetrically incurved center; richly rose-scented. Medium height; floriferous; wiry stems. Good foliage.
Its great fault is lack of size. It is especially decorative in the garden. See color illustration.
"Philippe Rivoire, as I know it, is a purple-red with no blackish sheen, not richly rose-scented though it has a slight fragrance."—Saundrrs,
"The only really sweet-scented red peony that I know of."—Boyd.
PHILIPPE RIVOIRE (Riviere, 1911) - Double - Red - Early. (Wild catalog says Late Mid.) Medium height. Richly rose scented. Small. Very dark crimson with a blackish sheen, fully double with a symmetrically incurved center; floriferous, wiry stems. Good foliage. M.
Mme. Philippe Rivoire, [ P. sinensis c) Gefüllt und halbgefüllt blühende Pracht-Pfingstrosen 1. Grundton rot] blitzend rot.
PHILIPPE RIVOIRE (Riviere) A very late velvety dark red darkening toward the center. The beautiful form of this flower and its uniform soft rich color make it a flower loved by all who see it. This is a fine show flower and is absolutely void of stamens. It has a pleasing fragrance and is one of the highest rated reds.
'Philippe Rivoire' (F Riviere 1911). Flach gefüllte, amarantrote Bl mit Rosenduft
PHILIPPE RIVOIRE (B. Rivière, 1911). Cramoisi très foncé, bien double, à centre incurvé. Fleur de taille moyenne. Florifère et parfumée. Tardive. H. 0,85 m
Philippe Rivoire (Riviere 1911), dark maroon-red with black sheen. Fine form. Medium size. The only red paeony with tea rose scent. Medium height. Good foliage. Wiry stems. ff.el. *
PHILIPPE RIVOIRE (VF)(L)(Riviere) A medium-size deep crimson double, almost purple, with an intense old rose fragrance; needs to time to get established; a short plant about 24" to 30" tall
Phillipe Rivoire (Riviere 1911) Midseason. Full double; dark crimson with a blackish sheen, but not dull; rich fragrance, well formed, medium size flower. Medium height, wiry stems, best with support for flowering in the garden. Item 2663
'Philippe Rivoire' ( Rivière 1911) : flr. double rouge pourpre foncé, 70cm, très parfumée, tardive.
Tartu Ülikooli Botaanikaaed (THE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TARTU) INDEX PLANTARUM : Paeonia 'Philippe Rivoire' Riviere 1911
