(1996)  Page(s) 79.  
 
'Complicata'. Other name: R. gallica complicata. The outstanding feature of this age-old variety is the size of the blooms which appear in June - 10cm or more across, single and with a pleasant if not strong perfume. The stems bearing these blooms are long and lax, and this variety is best grown next to an old tree so that it can clamber upwards without artificial support. It is easily rooted from cuttings. Blooms single. Pink, white eye. Slightly fragrant. Foliage light green. Introduction unknown. Type: Gallica. Growth type: Arching. Flowering period: Midsummer. Height: 2m x 2.5m.

(1996)  Page(s) 68.  Includes photo(s).
 
'Mrs. Sam McGredy Climbing'. ‘Mrs. Sam McGredy’ has almost disappeared from the catalogues – the climbing form is the way to enjoy once again some of her former glory. Here are the bronze buds, the copper red blooms and the purple young foliage. The blooms are borne in large numbers and the flowering period lasts into the autumn. Drawbacks include the shortage of leaves, the lack of vigour and its susceptibility to black spot.