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'Dr. Grill' rose References
Magazine (2019) Page(s) 49. Vol 41, No. 1. Margaret Furness. Tea, Noisette and China Mislabels in Australia. What is sold here as Dr Grill is usually William R Smith.
Book (1997) Page(s) 381. Dr. Grill Tea. Bonnaire (France) 1886. Parentage: 'Ophirie' x 'Souvenir de Victor Hugo'. Description... Flowers exquisite, pink overlaid with copper...
Book (Sep 1993) Page(s) 147. Includes photo(s). Doctor Grill Tea. Description... Usually 'Doctor Grill' is a blend of delicate pink and peach... It is best not pruned too hard. One of the best of the Tea Roses for the garden. Bonnair 1886. Parentage: 'Ophirie' x 'Souvenir de Victor Hugo'.
Book (Apr 1993) Page(s) 137. Tea (OGR), orange pink, 1886, 'Ophirie' x 'Souv. De Victor Hugo'; Bonnaire. Flowers rose shaded coppery; fragrant.
Book (1993) Page(s) 110. Includes photo(s). A Tea with deep pink or yellowish flowers depending on temperature. Bonnaire (France) 1886. ('Ophirie' x 'Souvenir de Victor Hugo')
Book (Jun 1992) Page(s) 45. Dr. Grill tea. Bonnaire, 1886. Parentage: 'Ophirie' x 'Souvenir de Victor Hugo'. [Author cites information from different sources. From the Journal des Roses comes the following: "Sown in 1883 by Mons Bonnaire... the seeds, which were very numerous (about 200) didn't sprout more than a small quantity (5 or 6 or so)... only one was found to be vigorous and worthy of the attention of the breeder, who studied it several years before releasing it to commerce..." Dedicated to Dr. Grill, a flower-lover.]
Book (1986) Page(s) 91. Dr. Grill (1886). A lovely rose, recently reintroduced after being unavailable for a long time. Very fragrant, nicely shaped, coppery pink flowers.
Article (website) (1982) Page(s) 14. Dr. Grill (Tea) Fragrant, pink and copper, double flowers on a branching plant. 1886. (R) 3 x 3’
Website/Catalog (1936) Page(s) 5. Docteur Grill Tea (Bonnaire 1885) Description.
Book (1936) Page(s) 318. Grill, Dr. (tea) Bonnaire 1886; Ophirie X Sv. Victor Hugo; copper with dawn and light pink reflexes, reverse stained china-pink, medium to large, double, globular, high-centered, fine form, opens, solitary, fragrance 5/10, floriferous, autumn-bloomer, long stems, growth 5/10. Sangerhausen
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