Per the 1928 Lee R. Bonnewitz Iris and Peony catalog of Van Wert, Ohio:
WELCOME GUEST (Hollis). A very loosely built light lilac-p...Read Moreink Peony which has a formation very similar to PHYLLIS KELWAY and landscape value almost equal to it. This Peony has never been fully appreciated, but as it produces excellent show bloom in addition to having unexcelled landscape value, it will undoubtedly grow in favor as it becomes more widely planted. For its particular purpose we can recommend it as strongly as WALTER FAXON, although the color tone is not as soft as that variety. $2.00
Per the APS website:
WELCOM GUEST (Hollis, 1904) - Double - Pink - Midseason.
Per the 1928 Lee R. Bonnewitz Iris and Peony catalog of Van Wert, Ohio:
WELCOME GUEST (Hollis). A very loosely built light lilac-p...Read More