Magazine  (Oct 1850)  Page(s) 255.  
 
Willison's Rose-Nursery, Whitby...A great number of the China, Noisette and other fine Roses do not bloom well in this locality except under glass; the bloom-buds rarely expand. I will therefore enumerate a few good Roses that appeared to bloom here in perfection....
Multiflora: Model (Willison), purple, a beautiful Ranunculus-like flower.