Website/Catalog  (1929)  Page(s) 15.  
 
Descriptive List 
69—Blanche Cire (Origin Unknown)—Semi rose type, early. A variety catalogued first by M. Dessert, of France, in 1908, the origin of which is unknown. Translated Blanche cire is "Wax White". Pretty, glossy wax-white buds with sulphur-yellow center with a greenish reflex. The leading variety in the Paris cut flower market.

Magazine  (1924)  
 
Blanche Cire—Fine glossy wax white.... .40  Each $3.00 per 10

Magazine  (Nov 1911)  Page(s) 88.  
 
BLANCHE CIRE.
Species— P. albiflora.
Origin unknown.
Donated by Cottage Gardens Company.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom crown. Form of bloom medium compact. Differentiated. Entirely transformed. Color (total effect) cream white; guards clear; collar same as guards; center clear; secondary staminodes present. Fragrance pleasant X. Blooming time early. Medium size.
Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, medium tall, medium compact. Growth medium, healthy. Stem medium long, medium strength, reddish green. Blooming habit medium. Buds borne in clusters, slight blight. Foliage medium furnished, medium green, medium size ; veins green.
Commercial value — For cut bloom good; landscape value medium. Variety as a whole good.