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'Lucy Williams' rose References
Newsletter (Feb 2018) Page(s) 3. [From "Blushing Lucy, Emily Gray, and The Doctor", by Darrell g.h. Schramm, pp. 2-5] Dr. A. H. Williams, an amateur rose enthusiast, also bred a clutch of other roses. He had raised a pink Hybrid Wichurana named ‘Lucy Williams’ in 1916. (Could it have been the same rose as ‘Blushing Lucy’ but interrupted by the war, not introduced until years later? We’ll probably never know.)
Book (2007) Page(s) 364. Lucy Williams (A. H. Williams, date unc.) W
Magazine (1918) Page(s) 255. "Mildew-Resistant Roses: with some Suggestions as to Increasing their Number." By Walter Easlea, F.R.H.S. [Read July 17, 1917...] I think Dr. Williams is on the right lines in using 'Jersey Beauty' as a seed parent. His two fine novelties, 'Emily Gray' and 'Lucy Williams' are splendid mildew-proof Roses...
Book (1918) Page(s) 151. Walter Easlea. Some New and Little Known Climbing and Rambler Roses. ....There are other varieties I could recommend, but I fear I have exceeded my space. I cannot conclude, however, without a word of praise for the two fine productions of Dr. Williams, namely, 'Emily Gray' and Lucy Williams and I hope soon to give my opinion as to their merits, from personal experience.
Magazine (1 Jul 1916) Page(s) 317. The New Rose Lucy Williams.—For many years rosarians have looked upon Dr. Williams of Harrow-on-the-Hill, a vice-president of the National Rose Society, as one of the best authorities on Wichuraiana Roses. His new climbing Wichuraiana Rose 'Lucy Williams', of rich rose colour, large and full, is an extremely beautiful garden flower, Moreover, it is very hardy, free flowering, handsome in its glossy foliage, not liable to disease, and, above all, of pleasing fragrance. It reaches a height of 20 feet, and is certain to be in great demand for pergolas and wails. When shown at the last meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society it was unanimously granted an award of merit. It was raised from Jersey Beauty crossed with the newer variety Edward Mawley.
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