The Magazine of Horticulture, 27: 222 (May 1861)
General Washington Rose.—This is the name given to a new, superb and distinct hybrid rose, raised by our correspondent, Prof. C. G. Page of Washington, D. C, who produced the Cinderella and America. The General Washington is a true Tea, of the highest order, and combines all the excellences of the best roses of this class. It is perfectly and generally of the color of its female parent, the old Tea *Mansais*, though variable from this and livelier, with pink shades among the outer petals, and cream color towards the centre. Its great charm, however, is in the bud when half expanded. In this state, which is retained for two days or more, it presents a perfect bell form, which is very distinct and uncommon in roses. When open it is entirely full and very large, and has never thus far shown a green centre, which is so apt to occur in the first class Tea roses. It is a very free bloomer, a vigorous grower, has a hardy habit, and the foliage is clear and handsome, being well fringed with the dark mahogany color, always indicative of healthful exuberance in the rose.