Website/Catalog  (1958)  Page(s) 9.  
 
New Roses for 1958 Lilac Time HT. (McGredy, 1956.) Shapely, slightly fragrant, double blooms variously described as lilac or lavender. The colour is variable but leans to lilac with reddish lilac shadings at times. It has been hailed as a blue, but while this is not correct it has been highly acclaimed whenever shown. (Golden Dawn X Luis Brinas.) A very vigorous grower. 12/6 each.

Book  (1957)  
 
Dr. A. S. Thomas.  New Roses in Victoria for 1957. 
p11.  I  have grown Lilac time and Yellowhammer  from budwood sent to me in January 1954 and can recommend both of them with every confidence. 
p14.  Lilac Time HT (McGredy 1956).  When I saw this rose in Ireland in 1953, I did not like it or any other mauve rose.  Now, after having it in my garden for over three years, I have become quite enthusiastic about mauve roses.  That seems to be the usual reaction to many changes.  However, some people have gone into ecstasies over 'Lilac Time' the first time that they have seen it.  The plant is excellent.  9-form, 7-size, ?-beauty (do you like mauve roses?)

p23.  Harry H. Hazlewood. Some New Roses For 1957. 
Lilac Time HT. (McGredy 1956). Shapely, fragrant, double blooms variously described as lavender or lilac. It is very free blooming and a vigorous healthy grower. Trial Ground Certificate from N.R.S. speaks for its quality. Opinions vary as to whether this or 'Twilight' is  superior, but they are quite distinct and there is room for both. It is not blue but may be a step in that direction.

p32.  N. P. Harvey.  Trial Ground Notes.
Lilac Time is very vigorous and exceptionally free-flowering.   There is a pleasing fragrance.

p53.  C. C. Hillary.  Western Australia.
I think Lilac Time a very beautiful rose.  It has colour, is well shaped and sweetly perfumed and the plants are very vigorous  indeed.

p161.  S. Brundrett & Son advertisement. 
New Roses.  Lilac Time (HT).  This much publicised lilac-coloured rose is well worthy of a place in the garden.  Colour, form and growth are very pleasing.

Book  (1957)  
 
p48. N. P. Harvey. Weather and Roses. 'Lilac Time' seems indifferent to extremes of rain and sun....

p105. Sam McGredy. Dreaming Roses: My chief reason for visiting Portland was to speak to the American Rose Society Convention..... I was knighted "Knight of the Rose Lilac Time" in an impressive ceremony....

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p105.   Dr. A. S. Thomas.  The Newer Roses in Victoria.
'Magenta'.... is not nearly as attractive in colour as Lilac Time H.T. (McGredy, not released) which I have grown for nearly two years. 

p123.  E. Lasscock, South Australia.  New Roses Worth Watching.
Lilac Time H.T. (McGredy.  I understand this will not be offered until 1957-58 English season.  I saw this first at the Chelsea show and was very impressed with  it. 

Book  (1956)  Includes photo(s).
 
p128 Photo. 'Lilac Time'.

p147. H. Edland. The Trial Ground in 1955. 'Lilac Time'. (HT). Trial Ground No. 841. Reg. No. 363. 'Golden Dawn' x 'Luis Brinas'. Raisers and Distributors: S. McGredy & Son, Portadown. Habit of growth moderately vigorous and upright; foliage medium green, rather small, 14. Freedom from disease, 12. Colour, lavender and probably the best yet in this range; blooms shapely, 30-36 petals and when fully open 3 1/2 inches across, 17. Freedom of flowering, 15. General effect, 5. Sweet fragrance, 7. Certificate of Merit Summer Show 1955.

p174. Samuel McGredy & Son advertisement. 'Lilac Time', This much publicised rose, bred in our own nursery is by far the best of any of the new lilac HT's seen to date. Great vigour and lots of healthy dark green foliage make this an ideal bedding rose. Trial Ground Certificate and Certificate of Merit, N.R.S.

Book  (1955)  Page(s) 108.  
 
Editor. 
In the Melbourne "Herald" of several weeks ago (about the end of August, 1954), the following news item from London appeared: "A rose that is  almost blue was shown publicly for the first time at the Southport Flower Show yesterday.  The rose took Mr. Samuel McGredy, of Ulster, ten years to breed, and it may take another five years to develop a pure blue rose from it.  Mr. McGredy calls his rose Lilac Time and he expects to have enough stock to place it on the market in 1956".