Peonies, The Manual of the American Peony Society, edited by James Boyd © 1928 American Peony Society: [Descriptive List of Chinese Peonies]:
LA FRANCE. (Lemoine, 1901.) 9.0.
Double type; very large; very late. Clear, light pink, richer in center and flecked darker toward tips, with crimson splashes on outer petals; fragrant. Tall; floriferous; strong stems. Good foliage.
Enormous, perfectly formed flowers of true rose type, with very broad and very deep petals of crisp, fresh, and distinct crepe-like texture. A remarkable show flower and equally good for garden decoration.
LA FRANCE (Lemoine, 1901) - Double - Pink - Very Late. Tall. Fragrant. Very large. Clear, light pink, richer in center and flecked darker toward tips, with crimson splashed on outer petals. Floriferous; strong stems. Good foliage. Enormous, perfectly formed flowers of true rose type, with very broad and very deep petals of crisp, fresh, and distinct crepe-like texture. A remarkable show flower and equally good for garden decoration. M.
Rivière (1995):
'La France' /Lemoine/1901
Brian Porter (2004):
plate xviii on page 128:
Tartu Ülikooli Botaanikaaed (THE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TARTU) INDEX PLANTARUM : Paeonia 'La France' Lemoine 1901
