Book  (1958)  Page(s) 288.  
 
PAUL. Paul & Son (George Paul)...Dolly Varden...

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 723.  
 
Varden, Dolly (hybrid rugosa) W. Paul 1914; light apricot-pink, base yellow, large, double, Killarney-form, continuous bloom, growth 7/10, upright, 1 m., hardy.

Book  (1915)  Page(s) 38-9.  
 
"Rugosa Roses"
by H. R. Darlington, Hon. Secretary N. R. S.
Dolly Varden (Paul and Son, 1914). This is the latest addition to our group and it is welcome. The flower is semi-double, of a soft peach pink colour, with orange pink buds, the petals are rather longer, and the buds more pointed than is the case with most of the Rugosas, and the flower is often prettily shaped. Its growth is of quite manageable dimensions, and it will form a neat bush when grown from 3 feet to 4 feet high. Approaching as it does the Hybrid Teas, I think it is desirable to give Dolly Varden a certain amount of pruning in the spring, though this need not be severe unless the position requires it.

Website/Catalog  (1914)  Page(s) 7.  
 
New Roses of other Raisers, 1914. The descriptions are those of the Raisers.
Hybrid Rugosa.
Dolly Varden (Paul & Son.). --Light apricot pink with a yellow base to each petal showing its crossing with the teas. The flowers are large and bold, like a very bright Killarney in form and colouring; the buds apricot. The whole plant makes a strong erect addition to the shrub roses, and grown about 4 to 5-ft, produces a bold and continuous effect from June right up to November. It is very hardy. 5/- each.