Book  (1936)  Page(s) 102.  
 
Bowyer, William (HT) W. Paul [incorrect, should be Chaplin Bros.]1924; velvety dark red, semi-double, long stems, fragrance 5/10.

Book  (1929)  Page(s) 215.  
 
In Messrs. Chaplin Bros.' exhibit I saw a nice batch of the deep red William Bowyer. Mr. Chaplin showed me this Rose growing in his nursery, and it struck ...

Magazine  (May 1928)  Page(s) 43.  
 
Rapport de M. Bernaix, sur les meilleures Roses nouvelles de 1924...
William Bowyer (Chaplin Brothers). — Fleur rouge foncé velouté, sur pédoncule long, fortement et agréablement parfumée.

Book  (1927)  Page(s) 202.  
 
William Bowyer disappointed; it is in no way superior to Miss C. E. Van Rossem and not so free in flower.

Website/Catalog  (1925)  Page(s) 32.  
 
New Roses 1925. William Bowyer (HT) (Chaplin Bros.) Dark velvety red; a good bedding rose. This rose resembles ‘Miss C. E. van Rossem’ in colour, but is borne on longer stems and is much more sweetly scented. 4/. each.

Magazine  (1925)  Page(s) 263.  
 
William Bowyer. — Half a dozen dwarf plants, unaccompanied by the customary vase of cut blooms, were shown of this dwarf hybrid tea rose. The moderately fragrant, medium-sized blooms are of crimson-maroon colour. Shown by Messrs.