Roses and their culture (1877) pp. 116-117
By W D. Prior
In 1853 a Rose of a far different stamp was vouchsafed to us—Gloire de Dijon (raised by M. Jacotot), a hybrid of unknown origin, classed with the Teas. In this discovery we have one of the very best that ever grew, and which stands, in spite of any rivalry, at the very head of the true rosarian's list. The shape of the flower somewhat resembles that of "Malmaison," though deeper and with more stuff in it. The ground colour is a creamy-yellow deepening into a rich coppery-salmon, which is sometimes transmuted into a full golden hue— particularly in the bud stage. Its growth is stout and vigorous—equal to any demands that can be made upon a wall, pole, or pillar Rose. This splendid variety is first-rate for all purposes, and is certainly one of the sheet-anchors for town rosarians. It is further a most prolific parent, having yielded many excellent seedlings, amongst which Madame Berard, a deeper salmon colour and even a stronger grower; and Belle Lyonnaise, a paler yellow, are most attractive varieties.

As someone very new to heritage roses, which primarily interest me because of possible disease resistance under subtropical conditions, I've been scouring this site quite a bit lately.

I have noticed that different sources often give different opinions on disease resistance. I have even seen listings with notes like "Very resistant to disease. Susceptible to blackspot.", which for someone from the subtropics reads much like "Definitely mammalian. Has scales and gills." or "Tough as old boots. Will curl up and die in ten minutes flat."

This particular rose, 'Gloire de Dijon', has one member comment saying no problems with disease in Belgium, but elsewhere on the site I found an experienced gardener saying it was a "blackspot magnet" in Virginia, USA.

(Discussion id : 30-163 - http://www.helpmefind.com/gardening/l.php?l=2.4009&tab=32)

If this susceptibility, in that sort of climate, can be confirmed by anyone else, perhaps this rose should be listed as "Susceptible to blackspot", or at least a caveat added somehow.

The Gardeners’ Chronicle 23: 382 (March 21, 1885)
TEAS OR NOISETTES by "Wild Rose"

"Unfortunately we cannot determine its parentage; it came up, as Jacotot himself told me, as a chance seedling in his garden at Dijon. He pointed out to me the very spot."

3 plants are at home.. and goog vigor, not probleme.. no desease..