Book  (1993)  Page(s) 34.  
 
Geoff Swane, Narromine, NSW. New Rose Introductions for 1993.
William Shakespeare  A strong shrub with ample, dark green foliage. The richly fragrant deep crimson blooms turn to a lovely shade of deep purple.

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 142.  Includes photo(s).
 
(AUSroyal) 'The Squire' x 'Mary Rose', 1987. Description. Flowers: rosette, crimson quickly turning to purple, violet and mauve.

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 58.  Includes photo(s).

Website/Catalog  (1992)  Page(s) Autumn issue, p. 96.  Includes photo(s).
 
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ® Ausroyal (1987) Rosier vigoureux au feuillage ample, vert foncé. Rouge profond et velouté devenant pourpre cardinal à l'épanouissement. Rose au parfum subtil.

Book  (1992)  Page(s) 78.  
 
(AUSroyal) Large-flowered shrub; deep crimson purple; blooms large, double, folded petals, weak necks; growth lanky, 4 x 3 ft (120 x 90 cm), may mildew; good scent. 'The Squire' x 'Mary Rose'. Austin 1987. Modern Shrub.

Book  (1990)  Page(s) 154.  Includes photo(s).
 
William Shakespeare Description... Deep crimson, gallica-like blooms are large, many petalled and flat...

Book  (1990)  Page(s) 208.  
 
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. This is a cross between 'The Squire' and 'Mary Rose'.  At its best, it produces superb deep crimson blooms of neat full-petalled rosette formation. The growth is exceptionally strong and hardy but, like 'Fisherman's Friend', it has developed a tendency to blackspot, which is a great shame since it was a very hopeful line of development. Rich Old Rose fragrance. Height 4ft. Austin(U.K.), 1987.

Website/Catalog  Page(s) 25.  Includes photo(s).