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Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 379.  
 
Millicent Shrub, light coral-red fading to flesh-pink, reverse yellowish, 1928; R. rubrifolia x R. harisonii; Central Exp. Farm... hardy
Magazine  (1960)  
 
Millicent. C.E.F. Ottawa. R. rubrifolia x harisonii. The foliage of this is dark green with red-brown veins. The shrub is of medium height, with light coral-red flowers that fade to flesh-pink on the inside and yellowish outside. the fruit is flattened globe, light red in color. It is a difficult plant to propagate.
Book  (Jan 1946)  Page(s) 33.  
 
Millicent. C.E.F. Ottawa. R. rubrifolia x Harisonii. The foliage of this is dark green with red-brown veins. The shrub is of medium height, with light coral-red flowers which fade to flesh-pink on the inside and yellowish outside. The fruit is a flattened globe, light red in colour.
Book  (1946)  Page(s) 52.  
 
In "Progress in Breeding Hardy Roses," Isabella Preston says,

Millicent, (R. rubrifolia X R. Harisonii [sic]), having such hardy parents, should be hardy and vigorous but unfortunately it is a very poor grower. The color of the semi-double flowers can be described as Light Coral Red fading to Flesh Pink and they are very dainty and attractive. They [show] up well against the small dark foliage and reddish stems.

Book  (1940)  Page(s) 92.  
 
In "Central Canadian Rose-Breeding, by Isabella Preston, "R. rubrifolia x R. Harisoni produced one attractive seedling which has been named Millicent. Its foliage is dark green, but has reddish brown veins which make it unusual. The bush on its own roots is not very vigorous, but perhaps a suitable understock may improve that. Flowers have several extra petals and are light coral-red, fading to flesh-pink."
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