Book  (1872)  Page(s) 201.  
 
The Hybrid Perpetual.
220. John Standish; flowers violet-crimson, form expanded.

Magazine  (15 Jan 1867)  Page(s) 46.  
 
French Roses with English Names....John Standish...Trouillard.

Book  (1866)  Page(s) 214.  
 
Hybrid Perpetual Roses.
John Standish, very dark crimson, fine globular form.

Magazine  (1861)  Page(s) 636.  
 
Rose Show, July 10, 1861.
New Roses of 1860-1 were shown by Messrs. Fraser, Cant, Standish, and Keynes. Among these the best were...
John Standish, velvety purplish rose...