Book  (2005)  Page(s) 59.  
 
location L:IV/3e;F:165/1, Erato, Tantau, M., 1937, hybrid multiflora, white, medium size, semi-double, mild fragrance, tall

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 162.  
 
Erato Large-flowered Climber, flowers white [w], 1937, ('Ophelia' x R. multiflora) x 'Florex'; Tantau.

Book  (1939)  Page(s) 207.  
 
Multiflora climbers. Only Tantau is currrently seriously occupied with this breeding and has given the race a new Impetus with the three novelties of autumn 1937, which are also similar in their outer forms, with lush, healthy foliage and large Blooms in flat cup form. The colours light yellow, white and pink expect the increase of the beautiful trio to a quartett by a dark red form. The names of the three are Erato, Euterpe and Indra.

Website/Catalog  (1939)  Page(s) 36.  
 
New Roses 1939. Erato (CIb. HT.  Tantau 1937) Long pointed bud, opening to a slightly fragrant, semi-double, white flower, borne in clusters on long stem. Glossy foliage and very vigorous, climbing growth. 4/- each.
Clusters of 20-30 blooms richly musk scented.