Book  (1875)  Page(s) 248.  
 
The Hybrid Perpetual:
WILLIAM JESSE, flowers crimson, tinged with lilac, very large and double ; form, globular ; growth, vigorous. Very sweet.

Book  (1874)  Page(s) 240.  
 
50 of the Finest Varieties for Garden Decoration.
Hybrid China. — Blairi No. 2, Brennus, Charles Lawson, Coupe d'Hébé, Juno, Madame Plantier, Paul Ricaut, Paul Verdier, William Jesse.

Book  (1874)  Page(s) 28.  
 
William Jesse (H. Perp.), very dark velvety crimson; an attractive and distinct variety

Book  (1873)  Page(s) 191.  
 
Hybrid perpetuals:
William Jesse, Very large bloom, very double, light crimson with purple shading, of beautiful centifolia-form and centifolia fragrance ; upright habit, moderate. Suitable for groups, as well as container culture and for forcing. Has proven itself as hardy in many locations.

Website/Catalog  (1873)  Page(s) 24.  
 
William Jesse  bright red

Book  (1869)  Page(s) 245.  
 
Remontant Roses:
WILLIAM JESSE is one of the very largest roses in this class, scarcely second in size to La Reine. Its flowers open freely, but require good culture to be produced abundantly in the autumn. Its form is cupped, and its color crimson, with a tinge of lilac.

Website/Catalog  (1868)  Page(s) 31.  
 
William Jesse  HP. Deep bright rose, large

Website/Catalog  (1866)  Page(s) 23.  
 
180.  William Jesse bright rose coloured, very large, highly scented, one of the best.

Website/Catalog  (1864)  Page(s) 10.  
 
William Jesse H.P. Light crimson, tinged  with purple, highly scented, fine.

Website/Catalog  (1861)  Page(s) 8.  
 
William Jesse HP. rosy lilac