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'Betty Morse' rose References
Book (2005) Page(s) 22. location D:122/1 Betty Morse Kordes' Sons 1949, HT, red, large, double, mild fragrance, medium height
Book (19 Apr 2000) Page(s) 48. 'BETTY MORSE', HT, mr, 1950; bud long, pointed; dbl., 25 Petals, 4 in., slight fragrance; foliage olive-green; vigorous growth [(Crimson Glory X (Crimson Glory X Cathrine Kordes)]; Kordes; Morse
Book (1956) Dr. A. S. Thomas. New Roses Since 1948. The novelties in 1952 were more numerous than ever, and now, only four years later, many are forgotten already. This is not always fully justified. For instance, August Seebauer, Betty Morse, Gertrude Westphal and Herzblut, all Floribundas, appear to have been passed over without due trial. I do not know of any of them in any garden, and yet overseas they are all regarded highly.
Book (1953) Page(s) 137. Miss Pat Mason, Auckland N.Z. Betty Morse, deep scarlet to crimson, is a variety of much promise. Several blooms seen were of pleasing decorative form; slight fragrance was noticed. Growth good.
Website/Catalog (1953) Page(s) 8. Novelty Roses 1952. Betty Morse (HT. Kordes 1950) Deep velvety scarlet inner face with somewhat lighter reverse. Shapely semi-double lightly fragrant blooms freely produced. 10/6 each.
Book (1952) Page(s) 12. Harry H. Hazlewood. The New Roses of 1952. Betty Morse (Kordes, 1950). Shapely buds opening to semi-double, slightly fragrant blooms of deep velvety scarlet. It is too early to say more at present, but it has done very well in England. Vigorous growth.
Article (magazine) (Dec 1950) Page(s) 267. Betty Morse Description.
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