Duchesse dAuerstadt, now illustrated, and one of the more recent additions, does not quite reach the high standard of general merit that characterises all the preceding varieties [Dijon Teas]. It has come rather short of the early estimate that was formed of its worth. Sent out in 1887, a summer of unusual brightness, the sun favoured the production of splendid flowers. It is said to be a seedling from Reve d'Or, and possesses extraordinary vigour. The flowers shown in the accompanying plate were cut from large bushes growing in an open border. A wall with a sunny aspect will give the best results with flowers of the richest colour, yellow, deepening into nankeen in the centre. The petals are thick, and the flower one of great substance.
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The Garden 47: 219 (Mar 30, 1895)
Duchesse dAuerstadt, now illustrated, and one of the more recent additions, does not quite reach the high standard of general merit that characterises all the preceding varieties [Dijon Teas]. It has come rather short of the early estimate that was formed of its worth. Sent out in 1887, a summer of unusual brightness, the sun favoured the production of splendid flowers. It is said to be a seedling from Reve d'Or, and possesses extraordinary vigour. The flowers shown in the accompanying plate were cut from large bushes growing in an open border. A wall with a sunny aspect will give the best results with flowers of the richest colour, yellow, deepening into nankeen in the centre. The petals are thick, and the flower one of great substance.