'Commonwealth' rose References
Book (Apr 1993) Page(s) 104. Commonwealth Hybrid Tea, deep pink, 1923, 'Ophelia' x Seedling; Montgomery Co. Description.
Book (1958) Page(s) 64. Commonwealth. HT. (Montgomery Co.; int. A. N. Pierson, '23.) Ophelia X seedling. Bud pointed; fl. large, dbl., fragrant, deep pink. Fol. leathery, rich green. (28)
Book (1936) Page(s) 167. Commonwealth (HT) Montgomery 1923; Ophelia X Montgomery-seedling; deep pink, large, double, open, lasting, solitary, fragrance 5/10, continuous bloom, few prickles, growth 6/10, upright. Sangerhausen
Website/Catalog (1928) Page(s) 48. General List (60) Commonwealth (HT. Montgomery 1923) F. 3. .... Liable to blue, but nevertheless highly recommended. Sweet. Everywhere.
Website/Catalog (1928) Page(s) 8. Hybrid Teas, Teas and Pernetiana. Commonwealth. Hybrid Tea. (Montgomery Co., 1922.) Bud large, long, pointed; flower large, double, very lasting, deep pink, on medium strong stem; moderate fragrance. Sufficient foliage and disease resistant. Continuous bloomer.
Website/Catalog (1927) Page(s) 85. Commonwealth (1923), vivid carmine-pink, does not pale, with long strong canes of healthy, upright growth, excellent rose, especially also for forcing (HT). 1 piece M 1.20, 10 pieces M 11.-, 100 pieces M 100.-
Website/Catalog (1925) Page(s) 25. Commonwealth (HT) (Montgomery) Flower deep pink – solid colour; large, double, very lasting; moderate fragrance; bud large, long pointed, borne singly on medium strong stem. Growth vigorous, upright, few thorns; foliage leathery, rich green, disease resistant; continuous bloomer. 4/- each. Highly recommended.
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