Book  (1951)  Page(s) 45.  
 
Rose Nomenclature 
By the Editor
As no doubt some of our members are aware, a very unsatisfactory situation with respect to Rose names has arisen within the past few years due to the practice of certain large commercial firms in re-naming Roses of European origin, contrary to and in defiance of "International Rules of Botanical Nomenclature" and its supplementary schedule known as Appendix VII (Nomenclature of Garden Plants).
Valid Name: Minna Kordes
Re-christened: World's Fair

Magazine  (Jun 1948)  Page(s) 2. trimester, p.25.  
 
Pseudo-Polyanthas non issus de Rosa multiflora x chinensis, fleurs en corymbes ....
Minna Kordes, Dance of joy X Crimson Glory

Book  (1948)  Page(s) 24.  
 
Harry H. Hazlewood.  The New Roses of 1947-48.
Minna Kordes, H.Poly. (Kordes) ('Dance of Joy' x 'Crimson Glory'). A rather low growing variety with large 3 inch semi-double, fragrant blooms of rich deep crimson. These are borne in clusters of 5 to 10, and are a very pleasing colour, fading lighter as they age. Unfortunately, the name has been changed, contrary to the rules governing plant nomenclature, to 'World's Fair' in U.S.A. This practice is becoming too common and must inevitably lead to endless confusion. A.A.R.S.

Book  (1948)  Page(s) pp. 96.  Includes photo(s).
 
World's Fair. Floribunda (Hybrid Polyantha)

Website/Catalog  (1947)  Page(s) 7.  
 
Supplement to the 1947 catalogue. Novelty Roses 1947-48. Minna Kordes (Hyb. Poly. Kordes.) A rather low growing variety with large 3 inch semi-double, fragrant blooms of rich deep crimson. These are borne in clusters of 5 to 10 and are a very pleasing colour, fading lighter as they age. Upfortunately the name has been changed, contrary to the rules governing plant nomenclature to 'World's Fair' in U.S.A.  ('Dance of Joy' x 'Crimson Glory') A.A.R.S. 5/- each.

Book  (1947)  Page(s) 259.  
 
World's Fair is the American name for Minna Kordes, which see.

Book  (1947)  Page(s) 194.  
 
Minna Kordes (Hybrid polyantha), known in U.S.A. as World's Fair, is a dwarf, semi-double, dark crimson rose bearing its flowers in clusters, and paling with age. Growth is vigorous, bushy and upright, with dark green foliage. Kordes 1938....Very fragrant. ...June-September. Hardy.

Book  (1943)  Page(s) 60.  
 
Frank Mason, NZ
Mina Kordes is a new Hybrid Polyantha. The semi-single flowers are borne in good trusses, and so far seem to be fadeless. It is a welcome addition to this class.

Book  (1940)  Page(s) 103.  
 
S. R. Bird.  Roses and Shows in New Zealand.
Minna Kordes is very beautiful and novel, a Hybrid Polyantha which gives clusters of semi-double, shapely Crimson Glory blooms; need more be said?

(1939)  Page(s) 14.  Includes photo(s).
 
[From the Wilheim Pfitzer (Stuttgart, Germany) catalogue.]

Minna Kordes (Polyantha-Hybride)
Hervorgegangen aus einer Kreuzung von Dance of Joy mit Crimson Glory, sie hat die gleiche herrliche Farbe der letzteren vererbt bekommen: karminrot sammetartig schwärzlich schattiert. Die Pflanze ist den ganzen Sommer mit Blüten übersät, die zu mehreren zusammen, häufig in großen Büscheln stehen. Wuchs kräftig, breitbuschig, Belaubung hart und gesund.

Translation:
Minna Kordes (Hybrid Polyantha)
Resulting from a cross of Dance of Joy with Crimson Glory, it has inherited the same glorious colour of the latter: velvety carmine-red shaded blackish. The plant is covered in blooms the whole summer long which come several together, frequently in large clusters. Growth vigorous, spreading, bushy, folîage hardy and healthy.