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p30-2 H. R. Darlington. This old Rose scent is usually absent from yellow Roses, but an exception has appeared in 'Barbara Richards', a rose in which this perfume is pronounced, and to which it owes much of its popularity.

p33-2 ….and the true Rose scent is found in 'Barbara Richards'. So far as I am aware, this Rose stands alone among the yellows in this respect.

p47-4 Charles H. Rigg. I have left almost to the last any comment on one of the most important and beautiful of all Roses, 'Barbara Richards'. This is due to the fact that it is with me one of the last to bloom. In the Rose Analysis of “Roses Best Suited for Growing Under Glass”, this variety ranks equal first with Dame Edith Helen, and it is well entitled to the position. It is one of the most beautiful of all Roses and is seen at its best under glass. It has many faults – the bloom comes on a weak and rather short stalk and it hangs its head and the growth spreads and it is almost impossible to stake, but it must be grown by all who want to see a Rose of rare beauty

p62-4 Symposium on the twelve Best Roses for Garden and Exhibition. 'Barbara Richards' (9 votes) maize yellow often with a pale rose flush, especially in Summer. This Rose has a strong “old Rose” perfume, and so far as I know, is the only Rose of yellow colouring which has this quality so pronounced. The habit of the plant is bushy and branching, just what one wants for a garden Rose, and the foliage is well retained and not readily subject to disease. The flowers are large with pointed centre and nearly all well-shaped, so are useful to the exhibitor. Whether it is a first class garden plant, I am not so sure, and this depends on what is required for that purpose. The heavy blooms are not carried well and apt to droop even in summer, while in Autumn when they get full of rain every one hangs its head. Moreover the colour is not sufficiently definite to make a show of colour in the garden, and the flowers look best if picked and brought indoors or on a standard. Thus, though it has merits as a garden plant, it is useless as a bedding Rose, and is specially disappointing in wet weather. It should be grown somewhere in every garden for its good habit, its fine flowers when cut, and its fragrance, but should not be used, as it seems to me, in isolated beds. It makes a good standard for which purpose its short jointed growths render it specially suitable, and when grown in this form the poor carriage of the flowers is less noticeable.

p68-4 Charles H. Rigg, Cambs. 'Barbara Richards' (HT) I select first and foremost. I do not know how “Barbara” will stand in the next analysis in the Rose Annual, but I think that, without a doubt, it ought to head the list. The only thing to be said against it is that the stem is sometimes too frail to hold the heavy blooms, consequently they are inclined to droop, which is a disadvantage in garden roses. When wired for the exhibition box, vase and basket, it is without a rival.

p76-2 A. Norman, Guildford. 'Barbara Richards' is a variety that will probably be well up in the iists of contributors to this Symposium. As a variety for Exhibition there is no question as to its value, but it is doubtful as a garden Rose owing to its weak foot-stalk.

p81-4 Walter Easlea, Leigh-on-Sea. 'Barbara Richards'. (H.T.) This is a very free bloomer and if disbudded will produce handsome exhibition blooms. The colour does not appeal to all. It is a maize yellow, reverse buff, flushed rose. Its exquiste form, large size and also delightful fragrance places this Rose in the forefront of garden varieties. It is also fine for exhibition and for pot culture.
p84-1 W. R. Moore, Middlesex. 'Barbara Richards'. Maize yellow, bushy growth and free blooms, large and well formed, a high percentage come true – a great recommendation. Splendid garden variety and a real dual purpose Rose.

p86-2 Bertram Park, Sussex. 'Barbara Richards' (H.T.) Is extraordinarily free with its pale creamy-buff very large blooms. They are so large that the stems are barely strong enough to hold them up. Free bushy growth, but usually not taller than about 2 ft. 6 in. One of the best dual-purpose Roses and quite free of any disease.

p89-3 F. Fairbrother, Beds. 'Barbara Richards' (H.T.) I find this Rose has practically no faults for either purpose. Its colour may not appeal to all, but there is a delicacy about this pale maize colour, deepening to yellow at the base of the petals, which is very pleasing. The blooms are always a good shape and it is possessed of a delicious scent. It is a strong grower and little affected by Mildew.

p91-6 J. G. Glassford, Perthshire. 'Barbara Richards' (H.T.) This is a fine Rose and one which should be in every garden. Maize yellow, flushed rose. Fragrant. If you have not got it, order it at once.

p94-3 Edmond T. Gann. Whitstable. 'Barbara Richards'. (H.T) Colour, maize yellow flushed red. Is another dependable Rose, both for its decorative value and great possibilities as an Exhibition variety.

p95-7 J. N. Hart. Middlesex. 'Barbara Richards' (H.T.) A strong grower, which gives a profusion of large well-shaped blooms. The colour is maize-yellow with buff reverse, flushed warm rose at the base of the petals. Sweetly perfumed. If disbudded, it will produce enormous blooms of good shape. The foliage is ample and good. A rose which does well in the Autumn.

Pp100-4 101-3 106-1 107-2…..exhibited

Website/Catalog  (1938)  Page(s) 12.  
 
Bush Roses
Barbara Richards (Hybrid Tea) By Dicksons of Hawlmark, 1930... Maize yellow, reverse buff flushed warm rose. Very large and full, of exquisite form. Vigorous, bushy growth, very free and perpetual flowering. A magnificent Rose, ideal for the exhibitor, and a fine garden variety. The most perfect Rose. Highly recommended. Very highly perfumed. Gold Medal N.R.S. Clay Gold Cup N.R.S., Award of Merit R.H.S.

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p51-3 H. W. Stansfeld, Camperdown, Victoria. Roses in England, 1935. The most outstanding display was that of Messrs. A. Dickson, world famous for their novelties. Varieties in this exhibit that were of special merit were 'Barbara Richards' (not a success in this country), of immense size,……..

p79-2 NZ. ….suitable for exhibition.

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 608.  
 
Richards, Barbara (HT) A. Dickson 1930; maize-yellow, center yellow, reverse light tan-brown, pink reflexes, very large, double, spiral form, high-centered, lasting, solitary, fragrance 7/10, floriferous, continuous bloom, long strong stems, lasting foliage, growth 6/10, upright, bushy, hardy. Sangerhausen

Article (misc)  (2 Mar 1935)  Page(s) 91.  
 
Barbara Richards was a shapeless, colorless, almost scentless failure.

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p102 E. A. Smith. South Australia. …..and 'Barbara Richards' which is very pretty, something after the appearance of 'Rev. [F.] Page Roberts', but has a softer colouring, with a tint of rose, is also good.

p134 Mr. S. J. Bisdee. Tasmanian Roses. 'Barbara Richards' (2nd year), likewise, will not grow. It is a pity because the blooms are excellent.

Magazine  (Dec 1932)  Page(s) 110.  
 
Plantation des massifs :.... Barbara Richards, H. T. 1930, jaune maïs.

Book  (1932)  Page(s) 112.  
 
Mr. C. W. Heers. New Roses in Queensland. Barbara Richards. Colour too undecided and growth somewhat poor.

Website/Catalog  (1932)  Page(s) 47.  
 
New Roses 1931.  Barbara Richards (HT. A Dickson & Sons 1929) 3. Maize yellow and buff flushed warm rose; blooms large, full and beautifully formed. So far this variety does not appear to have lived up to its English reputation in Australia. Faint perfume. 2/- each.
 

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p24-9 Harry Hazlewood. The New Roses of 1931. 'Barbara Richards' (A. Dickson and Son). In this variety the outside of the petals is salmon pink with a lemon yellow interior. In some respects it is reminiscent of 'Oliver Mee'. It is a good grower with garden qualities as well, but though the raisers declare the perfume to be very sweet, it only appears faintly scented so far.

p132-8 Mr. C. W. Heers. Queensland Roses. 'Barbara Richards' (H.T.) Quite disappointing so far. Blooms are a dirty white, and petals few and shapeless.