(1948)  Includes photo(s).
 
[Constance Spry 'Flowers in House and Garden' 1937. (1948 reprint) ]
p74 [black and white picture] Cardinal Richelieu and Gallica Charles de Mills roses in basket.

p78 Because I love velvety purple and wine-coloured roses I am making a point of growing, among others, Cardinal Richelieu and Gallica Charles de Mills, a deep black crimson.

(1948)  Page(s) 81.  
 
I have mentioned the value of using roses of varying shades of red, and for adding to the qualities of richness none are more valuable than those very dark ones that have an almost black sheen on their petals. The blackest of these roses are sometimes of not very sturdy growth, but I would make up for this defect by growing a large number of bushes so that I might have plenty of their flowers to pick. These darker roses throw into relief the hues and tones of the other reds and make, as it were, the heart of the bunch. Nigrette is one of the newest of these and is, I believe, the darkest of all, it is velvety black with buds of duller black and has flowers of medium size. Night is not quite so dark but of good form and sweet scent. It is apt to burn in strong sun……