Newsletter  (May 2015)  Page(s) 13. Vol 36, No. 3.  Includes photo(s).
 
Peter Holmes, President Bermuda Rose Society.
Maitland White" (Puerto Rico). Originally found in Mr. Alfred Maitland's garden in Spanish Point, slips were taken by Dr. Charles Walker and Elizabeth Carswell (Society President 1983/85). Petals can be either notched, or slightly pointed, are attractively
imbricated and fade to white as they age. The Antique Rose Emporium calls this rose "Puerto Rico" because it came to them from that island.

Website/Catalog  (2015)  
 
The fine rosarian, Mrs. Cleo Barnwell, obtained a start of this plant from Jose Marrero in Puerto Rico. Narrower than many Tea bushes in habit, "Puerto Rico" retains the typical good health and sturdy growth of the class. The medium-sized, very fragrant flowers bloom in loose clusters of three, opening from a cupped shape to nearly flat. The color is creamy white with just a hint of apricot-pink, and is a lovely addition to floral arrangements. Fragrance is sweet and clean. 4 to 6 feet Z7-9 R Fr w

Website/Catalog  (30 Oct 2014)  
 
Name:
Synonyms: Puerto Rico (found)
T, w, (found rose) ; flowers soft, creamy white, medium, borne in large clusters, moderate, sweet fragrance; free-flowering. May be Hmsk; comes from Marrero in Puerto Rico

Book  (2006)  
 
p85. "Maitland White" ["Puerto Rico"]. T. (HM). Good reliable rebloom. Outstanding fragrance. Habit [diagram] 2. Bermuda, found. [Provenance Knopf; Marrero]. This delightful shrub rose which came from Jose Marrero in Puerto Rico has all the appearance of one of the older Hybrid Musks; soft creamy white flowers of sweet fragrance in large clusters of modest flowers. Very dependably continuous. We have changed the class and name of this rose. 'Puerto Rico' is the name of a registered rose, and this we believe is more properly considered a Tea rose than a Hybrid Musk. "Maitland White": was collected by Charles Walker and Elizabeth Carswell in Bermuda.

p119, Photo. Tea. "Maitland White".

Book  (2006)  
 
p85.[In Tea chapter]. "Maitland White" ["Puerto Rico"]. T. (HM). Good reliable rebloom. Outstanding fragrance. Habit [diagram] 2. Bermuda, found. [Provenance Knopf; Marrero]. This delightful shrub rose which came from Jose Marrero in Puerto Rico has all the appearance of one of the older Hybrid Musks; soft creamy white flowers of sweet fragrance in large clusters of modest flowers. Very dependably continuous. We have changed the class and name of this rose. 'Puerto Rico' is the name of a registered rose, and this we believe is more properly considered a Tea rose than a Hybrid Musk. "Maitland White": was collected by Charles Walker and Elizabeth Carswell in Bermuda.

p119, Photo. Tea. "Maitland White".

Book  (15 Oct 2001)  Page(s) 98.  
 
Marijke Peterich. The Preservation of Old Garden Roses in Bermuda.
"[Bermuda] Maitland White". Originally found in Alfred Maitland's garden in Spanish Point. It was slipped by Mrs. Elizabeth Carswell, (President from 1983-85) and Mr. Charles Walker. The bush grows tall and upright, to six ft (1.8 m) with smooth, medium green foliage and finely serrated five-to-seven leaflet leaves. It blooms in clusters of two to three, sometimes even as much as seven blooms. The buds are greenish white and open to creamy white blooms 3 1/2 inch (9cm) across. A very similar rose is grown by the Antique Rose Emporium which is called "Puerto Rico". I have grown them side by side and do not see any difference.

Book  (2000)  Page(s) 118.  Includes photo(s).
 
Mike Shoup: "Puerto Rico" was a rose shared with us from Jose Marrero, a Puerto Rican, via Mrs. Cleo Barnwell (A Louisiana collector and gardener extraordinaire). As the case with many found roses, this rose was also found growing in other locations. Cuttings of a rose from Bermuda named "Maitland White" were also shared with us and proved to be the same rose. Regardless of the names, this rose bears much similarity to early Hybrid Tea roses in form and fragrance. "Puerto Rico" has a narrow erect habit to 6 feet, bearing long stemmed flowers that are creamy white with a hint of apricot pink. The plant is not only incredibly useful in the garden, where it softens the foundations of an old homestead, but also as a luscious cut flower. "Puerto Rico" is tender and ranges only into zone 6 only with protection. We have found that pruning heavily and shaping this rose improves bloom in spring and fall. Shiny foliage on an erect, vase-shaped bush with creamy white flowers held high on on stems are clues that indicate that "Puerto Rico" is probably a hybrid tea introduced at the turn of the century. Such roses that still survive today are great contributors to modern gardens even if their originally introduced name is not known.

Book  (1992)  Page(s) 351.  Includes photo(s).
 
"Maitland White". Large double white rose with a pink blush near the centre. Tall stick-like bush with mid-green foliage. Good fragrance. Found a few years ago in the garden of a Mr. Maitland. Continuous. Suitable for pots. Prefers sun. Very fragrant. Availability limited. 6' x 4'. 1.8 x 1.2m.