Book  (Dec 2000)  
 
p581 A. Williams 1920 Star of Queensland.

Book  (1999)  Page(s) 45.  
 
John Williams. ‘Star of Queensland’ – 1909. Large flowered bush rose, double, crimson flowers shaded maroon. No longer available.

Website/Catalog  (1997)  Page(s) 18.  
 
John Williams of Queensland bred Star of Queensland (HT ’09 crimson) and....

Magazine  (1995)  Page(s) 30. Vol 17, No. 3.  
 
Ian Percy, East Corrimal, NSW. I would like to find about more about the rose breeder Williams. A rose breeder for tropical/sub tropical climates. His 1909 HT Star of Queensland required a hot moist climate. Appropriately enough, the flower colour is a rich velvety crimson shaded maroon! ....The rose is described as Sweet.

Newsletter  (1994)  Page(s) 16. Vol 3, No. 3.  
 
Star of Queensland. HT. 1909. John Williams, Queensland. Etoile de France x Earl of Dufferin.

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 574.  
 
Star of Queensland Hybrid Tea, creamy white, 1909, 'Étoile de France' x 'Earl of Dufferin'; Williams, J. Description.

Book  (1951)  Page(s) 121.  
 
Doreen Woodroffe. A Queensland rosarian looks backward. …..Mr. J. Williams also raised the beautiful red rose, Star of Queensland.

Website/Catalog  (1938)  Page(s) 38.  
 
Star of Queensland. A fine dark rose from the Northern State, similar in form and habit to ‘Etoile de France’ which is evidently the parent variety.

Website/Catalog  (1937)  Page(s) 65.  
 
We can also supply the following varieties:
Star of Queensland (H.T.). (Williams, 1909), F. 3. Crimson.

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 592.  
 
Queensland, Star of (HT) Williams 1920; red, strong outer petals, growth 5/10.