'Mrs. C. W. Edwards' rose References
Book (1936) Page(s) 232. Edwards, Mrs. C. W. (HT) McGredy 1924; crimson-carmine, base yellow, outer petals veined yellow, very large, double, globular, lasting, solitary, fragrance 5710, floriferous, continuous bloom, growth 6710, upright, dense. Sangerhausen
Magazine (Dec 1933) Page(s) 104. Variétés pour "fleur coupée". Rosiers hybrides de Thé... Mrs C. W. Edwards (S. M'GREDY & SON, 1924) : fleur carmin cramoisi pur, teinté de jaune à la base
Website/Catalog (1929) Page(s) 8. Includes photo(s). Recent Introductions and Rare Varieties Mrs. C. W. Edwards. Hybrid Tea. (S. McGredy & Son, 1924.) Pointed buds and vivid, dark rose blooms of moderate size with a brilliant golden suffusion in the high-pointed center, giving a distinct coppery red effect. Strong, bushy, and healthy. A very attractive flower when first open, with brilliant orange-flame tints at the base of the light crimson petals. As it ages it approaches the color of the old Gloire des Rosomanes. Plants are strong and prolific. We like it. See illustration in color facing page 4.
Magazine (May 1928) Page(s) 42. Rapport de M. Bernaix, sur les meilleures Roses nouvelles de 1924... Mrs. C. W. Edwards (S. Mc Gredy).— Fleur carmin cramoisi pur teinté de jaune à la base, grande, pleine, odorante, variété idéale pour jardin, massif el exposition.
Website/Catalog (1928) Page(s) 19. Hybrid Teas, Teas and Pernetiana. Mrs. C. W. Edwards. Hybrid Tea. (S. McGredy & Son, 1924.) Pure crimson carmine with a yellow base. The outside of petals have decided yellow bases running off into faint veinings of yellow.
Magazine (Aug 1927) Page(s) 126. Le 18 juin 1927, une commission composée de MM. Griffon, Bernaix, Croibier fils, Ch. Siret, Guillot, s’est réunie chez M. Charles Ducher, rosiériste, 324, route d’Heyrieux, à Lyon-Monplaisir, afin d’examiner ses cultures ...Nous avons noté parmi sa nombreuse collection de nouveautés et de variétés anciennes les suivantes : Variétés 1924. — Hybrides de Thé : Fred J. Harrison, John Russel, Mrs C. W. Edwards, Odette Foussier, Simone de Chevigné. — Rosiers Pernet : Angèle Pernet, Mme Emile Mayen, Manon, Gooiland Beauty.
Website/Catalog (1926) Page(s) 100. Hybrid Tea. Mrs. C. W. Edward Hybrid Lutea (Sam. M. Gredy & Son 1924). Carmine-red to light red, yellow base. Reverse of petals is shaded yellow, fragrant. Very fine, upright habit, beautiful green foliage. Floriferous.
Magazine (Feb 1925) Page(s) 153. Concours de Bagatelle 1925 ... M. S. Mac Gredy expose six variétés dont trois remarquables par leur coloris et leur vigueur : ....Mrs C. W. Edwards, rosier de grande vigueur, fleur de couleur rose foncé vif, le revers des pétales cuivré, teinte générale rouge indien.
Website/Catalog (1925) Page(s) 29. New Roses 1925. Mrs. C. W. Edwards (HT) (McGredy) Pure crimson carmine with a yellow base. The outside of petals have decided yellow bases running off into faint veinings of yellow. Flowers large, full and upright. Growth upright and free, with dark mildew proof foliage. Scented. 4/- each. The yellow is not a prominent feature. Colour fades to rose pink: Moderate growth.
Website/Catalog (1925) Page(s) 6. MRS. C. W. EDWARDS, HT, 1924, carmine-pink with yellow, beautiful garden rose
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