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'Winter Gem' rose References
Book (2007) Page(s) 624. The Gem (Conard & Jones, 1903). T. yellow w/pink. Poss. syn 'Marie Van Houtte' (T).
Book (1936) Page(s) 293, 761. p293 Gem, The (tea) Conard & Jones 1903;
p761 Winter Gem (tea) Conard & Jones 1903; cream-white with tender pink and pale canary-yellow, large, double, fragrance 5/10, free-blooming and late-blooming, long stem, growth 7/10, = The Gem.
Website/Catalog (1912) Page(s) 17. Winter Gem. An exquisire shade of lovely pink; good house Rose. Postpaid 1-yr 15 cts. By Express 2-yr. 35 cts.
[no longer listed in 1919, but again in 1920]
Website/Catalog (1908) Page(s) 11. WINTER GEM (Tea)—A beautiful Tea Rose and a wonderful bloomer. Color an exquisite shade of pink. 60 cts. per doz.; $ 3.50 per 100 . 4 inch, $ 2.00 per 100
Magazine (1908) Page(s) 121. Winter Gem - Lovely creamy pink , blooms all the time and in the winter when taken indoors .
Website/Catalog (1905) Page(s) 5. Grand Winter-blooming Roses Winter Gem This is a beautiful new Tea Rose, and a wonderful bloomer, covering itself with lovely buds and flowers as long as kept in growing condition. Color, an exquisite shade of lovely creamy pink. Blooms all the time and particularly in the house or conservatory in Winter, hence its name, "Winter Gem". Strong plants, 15 cts. each, postpaid.
Website/Catalog (1903) Page(s) 6. New Hardy Tea Rose Winter Gem This is a very beautiful hardy Tea Rose. A perfectly wonderful bloomer, covering itself with lovely buds and flowers the whole year, or as long as it can get a chance to grow, either indoors or out. The blossoms are borne on long graceful stems, fine for cutting, and are large, full and double. The color is an exquisite shade of lovely creamy pink, very distinct and beautiful. It is a strong, rapid grower, and blooms very quickly, even from small plants. It flowers all the time, and particularly in winter, when taken indoors, hence its name, "Winter Gem". But it is good, both summer and winter, and can be depended on for lovely buds and flowers as long as kept in growing condition. It is one of the roses you want, and this whole collection is equally fine and very cheap at the price. Strong plants, 20 cts. each; larger size, 25 cts., postpaid. Two-year size, 50 cts., express.
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