'Blush Queen' rose References
Book (1940) Page(s) 23. Blush Queen Hybrid Tea. (F. Cant, 1924.) Double, fragrant, blush-pink.
Book (1936) Page(s) 591. Queen, Blush (HT) F. Cant 1924; light pink, very large, very double, high-centered, lasting, solitary, fragrance 5/10, floriferous, continuous bloom, short stems, few prickles, growth 5/10, short, hardy. Sangerhausen
Website/Catalog (1928) Page(s) 7. Hybrid Teas, Teas and Pernetiana. Blush Queen. Hybrid Tea. (F. Cant & Co., 1899.) Delicate pink, well formed flowers with high center. Sturdy, free flowering. Sweetly scented.
Book (1925) Page(s) 183. Blush Queen. HT. (F. Cant & Co., 1924.) Type Dean Hole. Bud large, long-pointed; flower very large, extremely double, high center, fragrant, lasting, blush-pink, borne singly on short stem. Foliage sufficient, large, rich green, leathery, mildews.
Website/Catalog (1925) Page(s) 25. Blush Queen (HT) (F. Cant & Co.) A fine pink rose for bedding or exhibition, sturdy and free-flowering with erect bushy habit, and fine well built flowers, sweetly scented. Every bloom is perfectly modelled, with a high pointed centre. Immune from mildew. 4/- each. A finely shaped flower, but petals lack substance.
Book (1917) Page(s) 132. Includes photo(s). Certificate of Merit to Blush Queen (H.T., Frank Cant & Co.). Of vigorous, upright growth, with dark green foliage. The blooms, which are very freely produced, are of a perfect shape, with enormous petals, and carried erect on long stiff stems. The colour is a creamy white, shaded blush. It is a very fine exhibition and garden Rose, especially good in autumn, and will be placed in commerce in June, 1917.
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