Book  (2021)  Page(s) 63.  Includes photo(s).
 
Alba roses ... 'Fru Svensson' ...Description .... According to Poms study of DNA profiles the nearest relatives of 'Fru Svensson' are 'Alba Maxima', 'Alba Suaveolens', 'Alba Semiplena' and 'Gudhem'. Their similarity index is 71,9%. The next closest sorts are 'Great Maiden's Blush' and 'Småkärrs Inger' in the Alba group, 'Marianne Billington' in the Gallica group and 'Chloris' in the Alba group. Their similarity indices are 63,3, 63,3, 60,7 and 53,3% respectively.... Morphologically 'Fru Svensson' resembles most 'Great Maiden's Blush', differs however by its prickleless canes and fuller blooms. ...