Magazine  (1892)  Page(s) Annex, p. 88.  
 
Rosiers nouveaux. Archiduc Joseph (Ph. Nabonnand et fils), fl. très grande, très pleine, forme en coupe, d'une tenue parfaite, coloris rose bleuté, centre cuivre vif, bords des pétales plus pale.

Magazine  (1892)  Page(s) 166 for 1892.  
 
Archiduc Joseph Messrs Ph. Nabonnand et fils, Golfe-Juan
Flower very large, very full, in perfect cupped form; conical buds of pure carmine lighter at the top; wood dark red; very beautiful dark ashy-green foliage; stout prickles; bluish pink colour, bright copper center, bordered by paler petals. Very vigorous and floriferous shrub. Seedling of Mme Lambard.