'Eugène E. Marlitt' rose References
Book (2018) Page(s) 100. Mme. Eugène E. Marlitt Bourbon. Geschwindt 1900. The author cites information from different sources... carmine-red... almost thornless...
Book (2011) Page(s) 33. Gregg Lowery. "Maggie" - A Global Mystery Rose. .....A rose apparently identical to Maggie" was known in Sweden, India, Germany, Florida, Slovakia, and Bermuda under many names - 'Eugen E. Marlitt', 'Mme. Eugene Marlitt', 'Julius Fabianics de Misefa', "Pacific". and "Kakinada Red". This rose was believed to date from the mid- or late nineteenth century. Hungarian rose breeder Rudolf Geschwind first introduced it as 'Julius Fabianics de Misefa', but it was later distributed as 'Eugen E. Marlitt'. In America that name was feminized to 'Mme Eugen E. Marlitt' - a reference to the pen name of its namesake, Eugenie John, a German novelist in the 1870s. The rose was popular in India, where it was considered to be hundreds of years old, it was sold under various commercial names. In Bermuda one historical document records its having come to the islands with a sea captain in 1867. The Bermuda story seems entirely credible, as Rudolph Geschwind developed a breeding stock rose in 1865, which he used repeatedly in his work. This rose may have entered into commerce at that time and been widely distributed.....
Magazine (2006) Page(s) Vol 21. No. 1. p8. Erich Unmuth. Rudolf Geschwind. ......Beside these climbers there are some interesting smaller roses - ..... and “Maggie”, a rose that seems to be very familiar to American rose lovers. I got this rose about 15 years ago from a Texan friend as a mystery rose, perhaps identical to a lost Geschwind rose called Eugenie E. Marlitt, which was introduced in the United States in 1908. Comparing it over the years with numerous roses in the Sangerhausen and Cavriglia collections, Martin Weingart identified it as Julius Fabianics de Misefa, a rose that does very well in cold areas like Sweden as well as in the hot climate of Texas.
p32. ibid. Photos. It remains a mystery who bought Julius Fabianics de Misefa to the United States, why it was renamed to 'Eugene E. Marlitt', disappeared quite soon, arose nearly 70 years later as "Maggie".
p32. Gregg Lowery. Maggie – a Rose Mystery. This all seemed to be resolving nicely but for one thing: nurseryman Martin Weingart had uncovered a rare Geschwind hybrid called ‘Julius Fabianics de Misefa’, introduced in 1902, that proved to be identical to “Maggie” as well!.
p34. ibid. Dickerson's earliest reference was the 1906 spring catalogue of Conard & Jones of Pennsylvania. This would place it [Eugene E. Marlitt] as having been distributed in the United States not long after its debut in Europe in 1900.
p35. ibid. What we don’t know is whether this name [Mme. Eugene E. Marlitt] was given to the rose by Geschwind or whether it was given as a (perhaps American) replacement for the more complex name, Julius Fabianics de Misefa........
Book (2001) Page(s) 332. Mme. Eugène E. Marlitt (Geschwind, 1900) syn. ‘Eugene E. Marlitt’.
“Carmine-red (and listed as giving between 100 and 200 blossoms annually).” (ARA 20/84)
“Vigorous, practically continuous blooming, very fragrant.”(ARA 25/112)
“A beautiful rose and almost thornless; flowers large, very double and full, bright rich carmine red, does not fade or bleach so quickly as others, but continues bright and beautiful a long time, a strong healthy grower, constant and abundant bloomer; quite hardy and delightfully fragrant, makes plenty of buds and flowers for cutting all Summer and Fall.” (C&Js06)
“Blooms are large, full, globular, crimson shaded with scarlet on an almost thornless plant, 4 [ft; ca. 1.25 m]. (HRG)
Correct form of the name of this rose is not yet fully settled.
Book (Apr 1993) Page(s) 166. Bourbon (OGR), medium red, 1900, ('Mme. Eugène E. Marlitt'); Geschwind. Flowers bright carmine shaded scarlet, double, large; few prickles; vigorous growth.
Book (1976) Page(s) 56. location 115c, Eugen E. Marlitt (Geschwind 1900), HT, dark red, medium-size, semi-double, mild fragrance, high
Book (1936) Page(s) 458. Marlitt, Eugénie John (HT) Geschwind 1902; carmine, shaded
Website/Catalog (1927) Page(s) 36. Worth-while Roses. Red Roses. Field-grown, strong 2-year plants, $1 each, $7.50 for 10, $50 per 100 Eugene E. Marlitt. Hybrid Tea. Bourbon. A grand garden Rose; exceptionally healthy, vigorous and free blooming. Flowers are large, very double, of a rich bright carmine with scarlet tones; fragrant. A splendid Rose.z
Website/Catalog (1926) Page(s) 35. Repeat-flowering semi-climbers. 1.5 to 2.5 m tall. Climbing HT Eugen E. Marlitt (Geschwind 1900). Without prickles. Large, double, carmine-coloured. Very vigorous, healthy, mildew-free, hardy, fragrant. Park rose.
Book (1926) Page(s) 59. Similar to 'Gruss an Teplitz' is Eugene E. Marlitt generally called a Hybrid Bourbon (Geschwindt, 1900). It is a trifle lighter in color and not quite so vigorous or hardy, but a splendid companion sort for all that.
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