(12 Apr 1913)  Page(s) 15.  
 
However, now and again a real good thing comes along. Mr. Alfred Williams, of Runcorn, who is the father of rose growing in Queensland, if not of Australia, has obtained a crimson sport from white Maman Cochet. It has been named Arthur Moore after one of New South Wales greatest rose experts, and whose interesting notes on roses and their treatment are the delight of all lovers of this flower. Mr. Moore, who is perhaps the most reliable authority in Australia on rose lore, and to whom I am greatly indebted for accurate descriptions of new varieties, gives the following account of this new variety. : The plant is but a small one as yet, but several of our leading nurserymen have seen it and pronounce it, with me, as absolutely a Cochet in every characteristic of growth. This rose is Australian, and is of undoubted purity of birth and pedigree. And what a colour it has developed. I at first blush named its tints as precisely the same as Princess de Sagan, then in bloom alongside it, but as the flower opened, I saw deeper and finer shading, and finally I could discover nothing to liken it to but Francois Dubreuil. This is the description of it by the most correct and fearless writer on roses in Australia, and every rose lover in Queensland will, I am sure, join me in heartily congratulating Mr. Williams on his success.

(2 Aug 1926)  Page(s) 5.  
 
"Hortilanus", Garden Notes.
The Queensland raised rose 'Penelope' was staged by the raiser at a meeting of the Horticulture Society of Queensland in July 1906 and was awarded the society's certificate of merit. It is claimed to be a seedling from 'Madame Lombard'; being self-fertilised. Plants of Francis Dubreuil and 'White Maman Cochet' were growing alongside. 'Penelope', in its flowers, shows distinct leanings to each of the two last roses, and little at all of 'Madame Lambard'. 'Madame Lambard' is a rose that produces seed freely. The other two varieties seldom produce seed.

(2 Apr 1910)  Page(s) 15.  
 
Garden Notes by "Hortulanus"
The following teas are all good : [...] Francois Dubreuil : Velvety crimson, similar to Thérèse Levet, but smaller flowers and more even in shape.

(26 Apr 1899)  
 
Horticultural show. Prizes - .....E. and A. McKenzie, roses. In connection with the last mentioned, special emphasis was laid on the claims of a new tea rose called the 'George Watkins'.

(30 Jul 1904)  Page(s) 15.  
 
 At the last meeting of the Horticultural Society, Mr. A. Williams, of Runcorn, showed a fine bright pink rose, which he stated was a sport from Captain Christy, a flesh-coloured variety, and to which he has attached the name of George Watkins, in honour of the well-known Brisbane rose grower.

(30 Apr 1912)  Page(s) 6.  
 
Acting upon an invitation from Mr. Alfred Williams, a number of members of the Queensland Horticultural Society paid a visit to that gentleman’s nursery at Runcorn on Saturday afternoon to inspect the seedling roses with which Mr. Williams has been very successful. Some nice blooms of the varieties ‘Hon. A. Norton…..

(30 Apr 1912)  Page(s) 6.  
 
Acting upon an invitation from Mr. Alfred Williams, a number of members of the Queensland Horticultural Society paid a visit to that gentleman’s nursery at Runcorn on Saturday afternoon to inspect the seedling roses with which Mr. Williams has been very successful. Some nice blooms of the varieties ‘Lady MacGregor’ ……………..

(7 Oct 1896)  
 
Horticultural show. ....Tea roses of new varieties were well represented,amongst the most beautiful and chaste being Ma Capucine, and Dr Grill and the polyanthus rose Margaret White.

(30 Apr 1912)  Page(s) 6.  
 
Acting upon an invitation from Mr. Alfred Williams, a number of members of the Queensland Horticultural Society paid a visit to that gentleman’s nursery at Runcorn on Saturday afternoon to inspect the seedling roses with which Mr. Williams has been very successful. Some nice blooms of ‘Miss Pollock’…..and a good seedling of the latter.

(30 Apr 1912)  Page(s) 6.  
 
Acting upon an invitation from Mr. Alfred Williams, a number of members of the Queensland Horticultural Society paid a visit to that gentleman’s nursery at Runcorn on Saturday afternoon to inspect the seedling roses with which Mr. Williams has been very successful. Some nice blooms of ‘Miss Pollock’…..