Book  (1988)  Page(s) 151.  
 
location 84, 100/1, 110/1; R. gallica L. 'Versicolor' L. (R. gallica variegata Andr.), ROSA MUNDI, GALLICANAE, France, 1583, white-pink-red striped, semi-double, fragrant, large, bushy, branched, 0.7 cm, medium green medium-large, matte foliage, 5 leaflets, red large matte rounded glandular fruit, extended sepals, fall off singly and late

Book  (1988)  Page(s) 40-41.  Includes photo(s).
 
(Rosa gallica 'Versicolor', 'Rosa Mundi', R. gallica 'Variegata') This variegated sport of R. gallica 'Officinalis' has been known since the 16th century and often reverts to its non-variegated parent. It makes a low shrub up to 2 m high, needing some support if the stems are not to flop when weighed down by flowers. Alternatively, the stems can be pruned in spring to keep the bushes to about 1 m high.

Website/Catalog  (1986)  Page(s) 5.  
 
ROSA GALLICA VERSI COLOR. Grandes fleurs rose bonbon strié de blanc. Arbustif (150 cm).

Website/Catalog  (1985)  Page(s) 41.  
 
Rosa Mundi..... 3 x 3’. 

Website/Catalog  (1984)  Page(s) 15.  
 
Gallica Roses (French Rose, Rose of Provins)
Rosa mundi, R. gallica versicolor (Before 1581)
This crimson pink bloom is splashed and striped with creamy pink and white and is one of the more spectacular roses in this catalogue. As a sport of 'Officinalis', the Mundi has similar foliage and growth.

Book  (1984)  Page(s) 33.  Includes photo(s).
 
Rosa gallica 'Versicolor' (Rosa gallica var. versicolor, Rosa gallica var. rosamundi West, R. gallica variegata, R. mundi.) Introduced in 1583 by Clusius... a sport of Rosa gallica "Officinalis"

Website/Catalog  (1982)  Page(s) 34.  
 

Rosa Mundi (gallica versicolor). A striking and very old rose, the semi-double blooms being large with splashes of pink and white on a crimson ground. Bushy.  Believed to be named after Fair Rosamund, mistress of Henry II.  12 century. H. (S) 4 x 4’.

Booklet  (1977)  Page(s) 32.  
 
Also present might have been the Apothecary Rose, or Rosa gallica officinalis. This would have been old fashioned by c. 1820, of course, as would its close relative Rosa gallica versicolor or 'Rosa Mundi', reputedly named after Fair Rosamunde, Henry II's mistress. This pink-and-white-striped rose has stimulated much interest through the ages and, in my opinion, has become one of the most overrated roses of all time.

Magazine  (Nov 1976)  Page(s) 4. trimester, p. 14.  
 
Rosa Mundi (= R. gallica versicolor, = R. gallica variegata) qui est peut-être tout simplement le « Gros de Provins panaché ». Mentionné pour la première fois au XVIe siècle (1581), il est antérieur à Tuscany (1596). C'est un buisson vigoureux et rustique qui supporte parfaitement la taille en haie. Il donne une profusion de grandes fleurs panachées, rose très clair, rayé de façon irrégulière de pourpre violet, dont les étamines ne sont pas un des moindres attraits. L'admiration qu'on lui porte est justifiée par l'éclat de ses fleurs particulièrement décoratives. Son intérêt historique est évident et il mérite une place dans tous les jardins.

Book  (1975)  Page(s) 120.  
 
Humphrey Brooke. The Rosarium of Sangerhausen.
....the gallicas in the collection may be dated between 'Rosa Mundi' (Vibert, 1835 [see footnote] and 'Violacea' (Paul, 1895.

Footnote: This improved form is stated to have replaced the earlier one attributed to L'Obel in 1581.