Book  (1981)  Page(s) 115.  
 
Giovanni Borgatti was no sooner discharged from his miltary service after the first World War, than he perfected his horticultural knowledge by spending three years at French and German nurseries. On his return to Italy, he raised his first roses. There are about twenty Borgatti varieties, but, a rare preprogative, only 'Jacqueline Mennrath', 'Ninfea' and 'Saonara' are still recognized as valid by their creator.

Website/Catalog  (1966)  Page(s) 7.  
 
Saonara (Borgatti 1962). Fiore rosso cremisi intenso, vellutato. Rosa doppia, leggermente profumata. Fogliame verde scuro.

Book  (1965)  Page(s) 411.  
 
Saonara. HT. (Borgatti; int. Sgaravatti, 62) Baccara x Peace. Dbl., geranium-red; strong stem. Fol.dark. Vig.