Book  (2007)  
 
'Dr. Merkeley' Hybrid Spinosissima, deep pink, 1924. Intro.: Skinner, 1924. Notes: double pink wild form of R. pimpinellifolia...discovered in eastern Siberia. Includes description.

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 138.  
 
Dr. Merkeley Species (Old Garden Rose), deep pink, 1924, Similar to R. spinosissima; Discovered in eastern Siberia and named in compliment to Dr. Merkeley, Winnipeg, Man., Canada, who first grew it in North America and encouraged Skinner to introduce it in 1924...

Newsletter  (1982)  Page(s) 43.  
 
Rosa 'Dr. Merkeley'

Book  (Jan 1946)  Page(s) 33.  
 
Dr. Merkeley. This is related to the Cinnamon rose. It has deep pink, fragrant, double flowers in July and only grows about two feet high.