Gardeners Chronicle 9: 24-25 (Jan 3, 1891)
Rose Merveille de Lyon -- I observe on p. 716 of the last volume of the Gardeners' Chronicle, this Rose is spoken of as a sport from Baroness Rothschild. M. Pernet, who introduced it, assured me at the time of its introduction, that it was not a sport, but a veritable seedling, and I take that view, independent of that assurance, on the following grounds. A Rose sport is usually, if not always, of the same shape or less double than the variety from which it sports, which is not the case in this instance, if compared with Baroness Rothschild. Wm. Paul, Pauls' Nurseries, Waltham Cross, Herts.

ì´ve wondering why this rose is said to be a good object for pegging, because mine are rather stout and short-branched, which is not unpleasant in this case. it grows bushy and compact, well-covered with large and glossy leaves. the flowers, that are first of the purest white can darken with age (depending on quantity of sunlight). they have a perfect water-lily-like bloom-form and can be quite large.unfortunately, they are absolutely scentless. i never let more than two buds develope on one stem, because the pedicels are very short and more flowers would hinder each other. produces flowers without a pause during the whole season. the pronounced susceptibility to mildew is somthng i can not affirm (and this disease is very common in my area). can easily be mistaken for "mabel morrison", which is a bit more on the pink side.