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The Book of Old Roses (Stemler)
(Jun 1966) Page(s) 245. Flowers: semi-double, very large; of a vivid velvety purple
(Jun 1966) Page(s) 20. Gallica (very old) Description. In California it starts to bloom in early May. From then until late June there are hundreds of flowers... 4-inch blooms, whose petals range from deep purple through every shade of lavendar...
(Jun 1966) Page(s) 239. ('Monsieur'. 'Grand Corneille') Flowerstalks: long. Flowers: middle-sized, full; of a bright red-purple.
(Jun 1966) Page(s) 38. JACQUES CARTIER . Portland . ( 1868 ) 3-4 feet . Clear pink , three - inch flowers with an intense fragrance . They make me think of fluffy powder puffs . One of my favorite roses in the garden and for bouquet ....
(Jun 1966) Page(s) 21. Includes photo(s). Gallica [Stemler doesn't know when it was introduced]... Bright magenta in the center, with pale lilac ones surrounding them -- a sharply defined two-toned effect. It blooms for a longer time than most of the Gallicas.
(Jun 1966) Page(s) 144. Includes photo(s). Koënigin von Dänemarck
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