Book  (1994)  Page(s) 50.  
 
It was first recorded growing during the Middle Ages in monastery gardens. It is fragrant. Scientists today have not found any basis for its purported medical properties. The emperor Charlemagne had the 'Apothecary's Rose' planted in the imperial garden. It was brought to this country by the Pilgrims. It has naturalized in many areas of the country.

Book  (Nov 1993)  Page(s) 11, 15.  
 
Page 11: Physicians discovered that the petals kept their perfume when dried and that it was a useful astringent. Later, this variety, R. gallica officinalis, became known as the 'Rose of Provins', when it was adopted by the French who founded a thriving industry at Provins based on various conserves made from its dried petals.
Page 15: The House of Lancaster had used the red rose R. gallica officinalis [as its emblem] since the time of Henry IV

Book  (Sep 1993)  Page(s) 10, 45.  Includes photo(s).
 
Page 10: [Photo]
Page 45: [Photo]

Book  (Feb 1993)  Page(s) 49.  
 
R. gallica officinalis Gallicanae. Oldest known form of R. gallica. Description and cultivation... The semi-double, light red flowers have prominent yellow stamens...

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 60.  Includes photo(s).
 
As a hedge

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 8-9.  Includes photo(s).
 
It produces large, 3-inch, semi-double, light crimson flowers (pinker in warmer climates) which open wide to reveal a boss of golden stamens in the center. Large red hips in fall. Previously known as 'Maxima'. Thought to be the once 'red damask'.

Book  (1992)  Page(s) 9, 325.  Includes photo(s).
 
Page 9: [Photo]
Page 325: Description

Book  (1992)  Page(s) 128.  
 
The 'Apothecary's Rose' was known before 1600 -- it is probably the oldest form of Rosa gallica in cultivation. Legend has it that it was brought to Provins, France, in the 13th century by the count of that region, Thibaut le Chansonnier. Its blossoms are semidouble and deep pink. It blooms in the spring. It is hardy to Zone 3. It grows 2 ft to 5 ft high / 2 ft to 4 ft wide, has hips, and eventually will sucker and thicken into a sturdy clump once established and acclimated. (It's small, 2 to 3 feet in Texas, in cooler climates, it will reach 4 feet.)

Book  (1991)  Page(s) 26, 79.  Includes photo(s).
 
Page 26: [Photo as hedges]
Page 79: [Photo]

Book  (1991)  Page(s) 100-101.  Includes photo(s).
 
R. gallica officinalis The rose grown for 'physic' -- small upright to 3 ft. Dense foliage, large crimson flowers, could be used as a hedge...