John Keynes of Salisbury listed for sale in The Gardeners Chronicle a number of Dahlias, including: ‘Primrose Perfection’ (Keynes’).  ‘Pure bright primrose without shading, one of the most useful Dahlias ever offered; always providing fine blooms, and fit for any stand.  Certificate at the National [Floricultural Society show of 1853] for its general good qualities.’  [Gard. Chron. 1854].  ‘It will be a useful flower; the centre and form are good and it is large and showy’.  [Gard. Chron. 1853].  It was also among the prize takers at the great exhibition of Dahlias held in Edinburgh.  [Gard. Chron. 1855].