Per the 1928 Lee R. Bonnewitz Iris and Peony catalog of Van Wert, Ohio:
W. F. CHRISTMAN (Franklin). One of the very best pink Peon...Read Moreies originated by Mr. Franklin of Minnesota. The blooms are full double and while they are large, they are light enough in weight to be carried gracefully by the stems. This variety can be recommended both for cut flowers and for garden effect. Next to MABEL L. FRANKLIN, it is probably the most valuable variety of this originator. $6.00
Per the APS website:
W. F. CHRISTMAN (Franklin, 1921) - Double - White - Midseason. Medium height. Rose-like fragrance. Large. Large outer petals of blush-white, shaded pink, especially on the outside, cupped, waved and held horizontally; center petals narrower and incurved at first, opening to a true rose form with small petals deep in the heart; the whole bloom flesh-white, suffused with faint rose-pink, a few petals edged with crimson; rose-like fragrance. Upright growth; free-flowering. Excellent foliage. A peony of almost typical globular form, but developing the true rose-form characteristic as it opens. Scarcely distinct enough to be greatly desirable, but undoubtedly an excellent sort.
Per the 1928 Lee R. Bonnewitz Iris and Peony catalog of Van Wert, Ohio:
W. F. CHRISTMAN (Franklin). One of the very best pink Peon...Read More