Book  (1923)  Page(s) 183.  
 
Why Not Use the Bourbon Blood in Hybridizing?—This is the question raised by J. H. Nicolas, of Indianapolis, Ind., who calls attention to the superb quality of the old Souvenir de la Malmaison and to the fact that it has not been used in breeding. He reports an incidental seedling borne on Souvenir de la Malmaison fertilized by either Seabird or Lemon Queen. This he has named Lucy H. Nicolas. Of it he says, "The foliage and growth habit are the same as Malmaison, and the flower has the same beautiful opalescence but with a marked yellow tinge which is more pronounced in the bud, though remaining lemon-yellow at the base of the petals after two days of torrid sun."

Mr. Nicolas very properly raises the question as to why the hybridizers are neglecting the opportunity to get everblooming quality and opalescence into roses through the use of Souvenir de la Malmaison and other Bourbon roses.

Book  (1923)  Page(s) 70.  
 
J. H. Nicolas, What Roses are Really Hardy?
I must say, however, that I am not enough of a gambler to take any chances with new or rare imported varieties not yet on the American market, wherefore these, together with my own Hybrid Bourbon, 'Lucy T. Nicolas', were well and safely tucked in the straw bottle-covers which, I think, provide the ideal protection, even though some friends have unkindly therefore nicknamed my place the "Chateau de Champagne." I enlisted the interest of the local "weather man," who kindly gave me access to the records of his office, which I submit herewith in a condensed form for comparison.