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Book  (2012)  Page(s) 51.  
 
A crimson floribunda called 'Alma' was probably bred about 1942 and was still around to be registered in 1957, but seems now to be lost.
Magazine  (2012)  Page(s) Vol 34, No. 2.  
 
p41 Eric Timewell. Frank Riethmuller’s Niece Elsie:
Most [roses] survived because Elsie took them to Toowoomba….At this point it became all too easy for her to leave behind the humiliation of those roses dedicated to women. At least seven Riethmuller roses of all sorts ‘ Alma’ and…. disappeared from view, in most cases never to be seen again.

p42. ibid. ‘Alma’ was actually named for a racehorse, but Elsie may have believed it had been dedicated to a woman of that name.
Newsletter  (1995)  Page(s) 18. Vol 4, No. 4.  
 
Alma. Floribunda. 1957. F. L. Riethmuller. (Parentage: Orange Triumph x Eutin)
Book  (1960)  Page(s) 102.  
 
Editor. Mr. Francis L. Riethmuller who receives the coveted award (the T. A. Stewart Memorial Award for 1959) has devoted much time and energy to roses since his retirement, fifteen years ago. He has done much hybridising and has distributed some very worthy varieties, as well as lesser-known varieties such as ...... and Alma.
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