(15 Feb 1900)  Page(s) 308.  
 
The florists of America, indeed, could well afford to raise a statue of bronze to the honor of Mr. Cook, for by his hand was planted the seed and on this soil first grew that noblest and grandest of forcing roses, which is known everywhere today as the 'American Beauty'. This variety was raised by him with many other seedlings, the parentage of which could not be determined, but proving valuable for outdoor purposes, it was propagated, and, after some years, with other roses, a plant or two was sold at $6 per dozen, under the name given by its originator, 'Madam de Polonya', to the historian George Bancroft, of the city of Washington, an ardent admirer and cultivator of garden roses. Here, as is well known, it was seen by Florist Field, who, ascertaining its eminent adaptibility for forcing, introduced it to the trade as the 'American Beauty', a name describing aright both its origin and its quality.

(23 Nov 1911)  Page(s) 76.  
 
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Two Splendid New Climbing Roses
Climbing Baby Rambler
(MISS MESSMAN)
This is a climbing form of the well known Baby Rambler, and embraces all Its good qualities. A true ever-blooming Crimson Rambler.
Climbing Mme. Welche
A new ever-blooming climbing tea rose of the most promising type. Has all the valuable characteristics of Mme. Welche, from which it is an offspring. A most desirable rose for the Southland.
We have a fine stock of these two excellent roses and invite correspondence for prices, etc.
The Geo. H. Mellen Co.
Innisfallen Greenhouses. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
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(1900)  Page(s) 4. Vol 7.  
 
Replying to T.M., the sport from Mermet, so well known as the Bridesmaid, originated with Mr. Frank L. Moore, Chatham, N.J.   It was first named The Hugh, and Mr. Moore made no special effort to introduce it, as the Waban, another sport from Mermet and almost identical in color with The Hugh, was being introduced by other parties. The Waban, however, did not prove a good commercial rose away from the establishment of the originator and The Hugh was then rechristened the Bridesmaid and introduced. Probably no other rose has been so largely grown for cut flowers in America as The Bridesmaid. Its parent, Catherine Mermet, was at one time very largely grown for cut flowers but for this purpose has now been universally abandoned.

(15 Feb 1900)  Page(s) 309.  
 
This was a satiny pink seedling of unknown parentage, but which he named after an amateur rosarian of his vicinity, who paid the munificent price of 50 cents for the first plant sold, Charles Getz. This variety is a magnificent pillar rose, making in fertile soils and in good seasons growths of fifteen feet. It was rechristened the 'Climbing France' and sent out anew. Some of the first plants are still growing on its original site. This has been found a most desirable stock on which to bud other sorts. 'Jeanne d'Arc', the white seedling of 'Gloire de Dijon', makes superb flowers so treated, and magnificent blooms of 'Etoile de Lyon' are obtained when thus managed.

(23 Nov 1911)  Page(s) 76.  
 
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Two Splendid New Climbing Roses
Climbing Baby Rambler
(MISS MESSMAN)
This is a climbing form of the well known Baby Rambler, and embraces all Its good qualities. A true ever-blooming Crimson Rambler.
Climbing Mme. Welche
A new ever-blooming climbing tea rose of the most promising type. Has all the valuable characteristics of Mme. Welche, from which it is an offspring. A most desirable rose for the Southland.
We have a fine stock of these two excellent roses and invite correspondence for prices, etc.
The Geo. H. Mellen Co.
Innisfallen Greenhouses. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
Mention The Review when yoo write.

(15 Dec 1898)  Page(s) 62.  
 
Hoffmeister Flo. Co. showed a vase of their new rose, Miss Clara Barton, which deserved much praise; in color like a deeper Bridesmaid; form of flower resembling the Morgan.

(Jan 1899)  Page(s) 203.  
 
Society of American Florists. - Department of Plant Registration.
The Hoffmeister Floral Co. Cincinnati O., registers new rose Maid of Honor, a sport from Bridesmaid, deeper pink in color. This is the variety which the Hoffmeister Floral Co. has been advertising for introduction this season under the name of Miss Clara Barton, but having been apprised of the fact that another firm had previously registered a rose under this name, they, out of deference to the rules of the S.A.F. regarding the registration of new plants, and with the best interest of the trade at heart, have decided to adopt the new name, as above indicated for their rose.

(28 Jan 1915)  Page(s) 81.  Includes photo(s).
 
Dieterich & Turner advertisement
September Morn.  Our Sensational New Light Pink Rose. Growth of the very strongest of any H. T. yet disseminated, throwing long, strong canes in rapid succession, 2 to 4 feet long; does not require pinching and will produce more high grade blooms than any Rose known. Buds very large and finely formed, opening well into large, full, double flowers of magnificent size and form; a wonderful keeper, lasting over a week after fully open, and retaining its color and fragrance, which is without question the sweetest found in any rose. The petals are large and of splendid substance, waved or undulated on the edges, giving the bloom a very beautiful and distinct appearance. The color is an exquisite shade of light flesh pink on the outer petals, shading to pure rose pink in the center, with a faint touch of deep golden-yellow at the very base of the petals. Without doubt the most rapturously beautiful color in a commercial rose, selling on sight and called for repeatedly, owing to its splendid keeping qualities and distinct coloring. We have this season 10,000 of it planted for cut flowers, and it has given the most gratifying returns of any rose we have grown. Foliage large, ample and not subject to mildew or spot. A splendid all-year-round rose, giving good returns every day in the year. Does not get soft in extremely hot weather, and will be found indispensable where high grade blooms are in demand during the hot months. We are propagating from select wood only, insuring good, strong, sturdy plants that will give maximum results. Own root stock only, from 2 1/2-in. pots, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000; 5000 for $1000.00.

(1900)  Page(s) 4, Vol 7.  
 
As is well known, The Bride was also a sport from Mermet. This sport originated with Mr. James Taplin, Maywood, N.J., who sold it to John M. May, Summit, N.J., by whom it was introduced. Niphetos and Cornelia Cook were the white tea roses depended upon before the advent of The Bride.

(19 Nov 1903)  Page(s) 1075.  
 
The second exhibition of the Chicago Florists' Club, held Tuesday, November 17 ....The $50 in prize money was distributed as follows: Five dollars each to Peter Reinberg, for Uncle John rose ....