From 1913 series of Wills's cigarette cards (No 100) Text on reverse of card: DUCHESS OF WELLINGTON. (Hybrid Tea.) The buds are long, perfection in shape, produced freely and continuously throughout the summer and autumn, making it a charming bedding rose. In habit of growth it is vigorous, and produces its blooms upon long stems suitable for all forms of decoration. Should be sparingly pruned except when grown for exhibition. Introduced in 1909.
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From 1913 series of Wills's cigarette cards (No 100)
Text on reverse of card:
DUCHESS OF WELLINGTON.
(Hybrid Tea.)
The buds are long, perfection in shape, produced freely and continuously throughout the summer and autumn, making it a charming bedding rose. In habit of growth it is vigorous, and produces its blooms upon long stems suitable for all forms of decoration. Should be sparingly pruned except when grown for exhibition. Introduced in 1909.