'Alice Leroy' rose References
Book (1940) Page(s) 6. Alice Leroi Moss. (Vibert, 1842)... well mossed, lilac-blush, shaded rose, center deep rose...
Book (1936) Page(s) 414. Leroy, Mlle. Alice (moss) Vibert 1842; light lilac-pink, center vivid pink, large, double, flat.
Book (1910) Page(s) 243. Alice Leroy Moss. Flowers lilac blush, shaded with rose, large and double, well mossed; form cupped; growth vigorous. Should be pruned moderately close.
Book (1899) Page(s) 8. Alice Leroy, centifolia muscosa, Vibert, 1842, rose lilacé
Website/Catalog (1894) Page(s) 185. Moss Roses. Alice Leroy Blush, shaded with rose; large and double.
Book (1880) Page(s) Annex, p. 7. centifolia muscosa, Alice Leroy (Angers, 1842), pale lilac-pink shaded, center deep pink, very large, double, well mossed; an especially beautiful rose.
Magazine (Sep 1878) Page(s) 203. The Moss Rose (Rosa centifolia muscosa) is supposed to have originated from an accidental sport of the common Provence, and this supposition is strengthened by the fact that the seed from Moss Roses often produces plants having flowers entirely free from moss. The earliest account we have of the Moss Rose is that it was imported from Holland to England in 1596. The following varieties may be ranked among the best in this class: Alice Leroy — A strong growing variety, with lilac flowers shaded with crimson.
Magazine (1863) Page(s) 92. .... Mad. Louise Carique, Mad. Pepin, Mad. Pierson, Mad. Trudeau, Mad. Van Houtte (en Flandre, non!), Madem. Alice Leroy à pétales en désordre ....
Book (1860) Page(s) 122. The Moss Rose...Alice Leroy, very large, full, lilac-pink, with deep red centre, bowl-form. *vigorous growth, tolerates only moderate pruning.
Magazine (1859) Page(s) 379. Moss roses...The largest bloom has Alice Leroy.
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