Book  (1943)  Page(s) 66.  
 
J. M. Forsyth, NZ. Climbing Roses.
Duchess of Wellington, although trained fan shape, has not sent out any new wood, and the growth is weak on the side that is late in receiving the rays of the sun. It flowers freely, but quite differently to the other climbers, the Roses all appearing at the end of the branch like a standard Rose.

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 753.  
 
of Wellington, Climb. Duchess (cl. HT) ? 1927; sport of above [Duchess of Wellington]; climbing habit

Website/Catalog  (1932)  Page(s) 47.  
 
New Roses 1931.  Cl. Duchess of Wellington (HT) F. 6  A very strong climbing sport, producing saffron yellow stained crimson blooms, which are richly tea scented. Like many climbing sports a number of plants revert to dwarf on transplanting. Beyond recommending that they be left unpruned at planting time, we cannot give our clients any further assistance to prevent disappointment in this direction. 2/- each.

Website/Catalog  (1928)  Page(s) 26.  
 
Climbers.
Climbing Duchess of Wellington. Hybrid Tea. (Howard Rose Co., 1924.) Same as bush in every way.