Book  (1936)  Page(s) 361.  
 
Insulinde (HT) van Rossem 1923; Mister J. M. Jolles X Melody; pure yellow, shaded gold, medium to large, double, lasting, in 2-5s, fragrance 4/10, floriferous, continuous bloom, growth 5/10, bushy, short.

Website/Catalog  (1929)  Page(s) 3.  
 
Novelties and Scarce Roses
Insulinde. Hybrid Tea. (G. A, Van Rossem, 1923.) Large, ovoid buds and double, slightly fragrant flowers of clear yellow, shaded deeply with gold. Growth moderate, bushy; an abundant, continuous bloomer.
A cross of Mr. Joh. M. Jolles X Melody, which we have found a very attractive color, and a most active and floriferous plant.

Magazine  (1928)  Page(s) 76.  
 
Insulinde HT (G. A. van Rossem 1923) Joh. M. Jolles X Melody

Book  (1925)  Page(s) 128.  
 
Mons. J. Dupeyrat: 'Insulinde', HT of Van Rossem, issued from 'Mons Joh. Jolles' x 'Melody' is remarkable also for its flower of yellow, double and opening well, and for its beautiful brilliant bronzy green foliage.

Website/Catalog  (1925)  Page(s) 27.  
 
Insulinde (HT) (Rossem.) Colour clear yellow with golden yellow and apricot shadings; flowers large, full and opening freely; habit of growth and foliage similar, to ‘Melody’, which is one of its parents, but more erect and stronger; a fine decorative rose, excellent as a garden variety. 4/· each.
Leenders & Co., another Dutch firm, sent out in the same year a salmon pink under this name.

Book  (1924)  Page(s) 173.  
 
New Roses of All the World. Holland.
'Insulinde'. HT. (Van Rossem, 1923). 'Mr. Joh. M. Jolles' x 'Melody'. Type, 'Melody'. Bud large to medium size, ovoid; flower large to medium size, double, full, lasting; clear yellow. with golden shadings; slight to moderate fragrance. Foliage disease-resistant. Moderate, bushy grower (1 1/2 feet); abundant and continous bloomer. Tips freeze.

[Footnote. As evidence of the need of international rose registration is seen in this unfortunate duplication, in the same country, in the same year! - Editor]

Magazine  (1924)  Page(s) 36.  
 
Insulinde HT 1923 = Melody X Mr. Joh. M. Jolles. [article states pollen parent first]