Book  (1936)  Page(s) 208.  
 
Dickson, Alexander (HP) A. Dickson 1873; carmine, shaded purple, large, double, reddish branches, long pointed prickles, growth 7/10. = [similar to] Mme. Pulliat.

Book  (1899)  Page(s) 8.  
 
Alexander Dickson, HR, Dickson, 1873, carmin et pourpre

Book  (1882)  Page(s) 2.  
 
Alexander Dickson... Hybride Perpétuel. Dickson. 1873 Rose. Fleur grande. Plante moyenne.

Book  (1880)  Page(s) Annex, p. 6.  
 
hybrid perpetual, Alexander Dickson (Paul & Son, 1874), carmine-red, shaded purple, large, double.

Magazine  (2 Oct 1875)  Page(s) 292.  
 
Sweet scented Roses ...Hybrid Perpetuals ...Alexander Dickson...

Book  (1875)  Page(s) Div. II, p. 225.  
 
The Hybrid Perpetual....Alexander Dickson; flowers rose colour, full. Growth, moderate.

Magazine  (1874)  Page(s) 113.  
 
Roses raised or introduced by English rose-growers....Mr. Dickson Alexander Dickson

Magazine  (1874)  Page(s) 30.  
 
The New Roses of 1873. Hybrid Perpetuals ...
Alexander Dickson (Dickson).—Deep rose, the outer petals shady rosy lilac; a large full flower, of the most perfect form, and very fragrant; one of the best for exhibition. The inside petals are bright, and about the same colour as Annie Wood. In form it is in the way of Comtesse de Chabrilliant, but larger in size. It was raised by Mr. Dickson, a nurseryman near Dublin.

Magazine  (1873)  Page(s) 168.  
 
Alexander Dickson (H.P.) A fine rose, raised by Mr. Dickson of Dublin. It is large, perfect in form, and exceedingly attractive; color rose lilac.