1913 Biltmore Rose Catalog
Jubilee
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society has set the stamp of approval upon the Jubilee, having awarded this beautiful variety a medal as the best Rose shown in fifty years. It was shown in competition with hundreds of others, and was judged by experts and Rose-lovers. The Jubilee varies in color from a flashing red and darker to crimson, and burns with a zeal that is appealing. There is a strong, lasting, rosy fragrance that increases with age. The flowers are borne freely, large, full and of the most delicate fabric. The outer petals curl gracefully in unfolding, leaving a center of the richest coloring. The plant grows rapidly and compact and makes friends whenever given a chance to display the many admirable qualities. There should be a few of these Roses in every garden, and a bank of them will add much to the effectiveness and beauty of the pretentious plantings of shrubs and flowers on the grounds of large estates.

Soc. of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists: Proc.13th Convention, 1897, p. 102
Plant Introductions in America in 1897.
Jubilee, H. P., (Peter Henderson & Co.) red, shading to crimson and maroon red at base of petals, a cross between Pr. Camille de Rohan and Louis Van Houtte, raised by M. H. Walsh.

American Gardening, 18(111): 86 (Feb. 6, 1897)

This grand rose was raised in 1892 by Mr. M. H. Walsh, gardener to Jos. S. Fay, Esq., Woods Holl, Mass., and is a pedigree seedling—Prince Camille de Rohan x Louis Van Houtte. It was first exhibited before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, July 1, 1893, and even at that early stage of its development it was deemed so meritorious that it received a "first-class certificate of merit." Exhibited the following year, June 20, 1894, it sustained all that had been expected of it, but the special committee decided to subject it to another year’s trial before passing upon it, for a rose that may win the “gold medal ” must prove its worth by every test before the award is made. It was exhibited again on June 15, 1895, and commanded unbounded admiration. A special committee of experts visited Woods Holl to inspect it growing in the ground, and so, after three years of probation, it was triumphantly and deservedly awarded the Society’s gold medal.

A technical description of the “Jubilee” rose is as follows: It is a true hybrid remontant rose, perfectly hardy, blooming in the Fall as well as in the early Summer, very vigorous, large, dark green foliage, one of its distinguishing features; short-jointed, long flower stems, and branches freely, blooms most abundantly, three flowers and over on each shoot, the ideal habit for a hardy garden rose. The flowers are very large reaching six inches across under good culture; outer petals partially reflexed and recurved when the flowers are mature, the center petals upright and very gracefully disposed, giving grace and finish without showing the center; they last a long time when cut. The buds are long and rounded, the petals falling away gracefully, revealing the rich velvety texture and grand coloring. The fragrance is strong, delightfully rich and very lasting.

The rich coloring and soft velvet sheen are beyond description, and must seen to be understood and appreciated. A pure red in its deepest tone, shading to deep crimson red and velvety maroon red in the depths of the petals. “The coloring is alive," as one expressed it. “It fairly glows in its rich warmth of coloring,“ another said. The rich velvety finish to the petals is all its own, and is not even approached by any other rose yet introduced. It is admirable, unique, and, as Mr. F. Schuyler Mathews, the celebrated artist, said: “This rose contains the darkest color, combined with pure color, of which nature is capable." It required centuries and the skill of the world’s hybridizers to produce this peerless rose, perfect in all its attributes, peerless in its magnificent color, and it is fair to assume that it will again require the centuries to produce its equal—if it ever is produced—for nature is not prolific in repetitions.

(It seems that the name referred to the Jubilee of Peter Henderson & Co. - 1847-1897)

Peter Henderson & Co. 1897

Jubilee
This grand Rose was raised in 1892 by Mr. M. H. Walsh, a gardener to Jos. S. Fay, Esq., Woods Holl, Mass., and is a pedigree seedling, Prince Camille de Rohan x Louis Van Houtte. It was first exhibited before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society July 1st, 1893, and even at that early stage of its development it was deemed so meritorious that it received a First Class Certificate of Merit. Exhibited the following year, June 20th, 1894, it sustained all that had been expected of it, but the special committee decided to subject it to another year’s trial before passing upon it, for a Rose that may win the Gold Medal must prove its worth by every test before the award is made. It was exhibited again on June 15th, 1895, and commanded unbounded admiration. A special committee of experts visited Woods Holl to inspect it growing in the ground, and so, after three years of probation, it was triumphantly and deservedly awarded the Society’s Gold Medal.