Book  (1936)  Page(s) 592.  
 
Quennell, May (HP) Postans 1878 (W. Paul); fiery crimson, outer petals shaded magenta and carmine, large, very double, fine form, broad and firm petals, floriferous, continuous bloom, growth 8/10.

Book  (1899)  Page(s) 127.  
 
May Quenell, HR, Postans, 1878, magenta carminé

Book  (1882)  Page(s) 27.  
 
May Quennell... Variété à cultiver pour les Expositions de fleurs. Hybride Perpétuel. Postans. 1878 Carmin magenta. Fleur grande. Plante moyenne.

Book  (1880)  Page(s) Annex, p. 93.  
 
hybrid perpetual. May Quennel (W. Paul & Son, 1878), brilliant magenta-red, shaded carmine, large, very double, beautiful cup form, broad petals, very floriferous

Website/Catalog  (1879)  
 
MAY QUENNELL. — A splendid new rose, from Paul & Son, London ; the flowe are large globular form, perfectly full and double ; very fragrant; color, deep rosy carmine, shaded with intense crimson; a very free autumn bloomer.

Magazine  (Feb 1878)  Page(s) 33.  
 
Les Roses Nouvelles .... M. William Paul, Angleterre.
May Quennell. — Très-remontant et vigoureux, grandes fleurs, carmin cramoisi.