Book  (2007)  
 
Valentina, B. Embriaco 1966
Blooming period: early
Habit: miniature
Vigour: moderate
Prickles: thick and straight
Flower: clustered (4 or more); moderate bloom; 75 petals; many small, rosette; diameter 7,0-8,0 cm; depth 2,0 cm; intense fragrance
Petals: elongated and elliptical; length 2,5-3,0 cm; width 1,5-2,0 cm; colour of the upper surface yellow 4 A and orange-pink 29 C passing to dark whitish yellow, reverse yellow 4 C
Stamens: anthers and filaments yellow
Stigmas: free, yellow
Calyx: cupped, glabrous
Sepals: reflexed downwards; laciniated
Foliage: length 8,0-9,0 cm, width 6,0-7,0 cm; colour of the upper surface dark green 147 A, reverse olive green 147 B